The moment you've all been waiting for! The 8-Ball World Qualifier bracket, eligible rosters, and other really good things to know are posted on our website: jacksonville.apaleagues.com/worldqualifier.
Everything posted to the website will also be included in your team envelope this week, but if you just can't wait, head to the website (or click these links) to view:
- Letter to Qualified Teams
- 2022 Tournament Bracket
- Team Rosters as of May 14, 2022: The 8-Ball rosters on this report show currently eligible players at the skill level they will start the tournament as of May 14, 2022. Remember, players play at the highest of their session-ending skill level since qualifying, or at their current skill level, whichever is higher, and must be listed on an active 8-ball roster in the Summer 2022 session. Skill levels and eligibility will be reviewed again prior to the start of the event. Please contact the League Office with any questions or concerns prior to the start of the event, 904-585-8180.
- Team Certification Statement (This needs to be printed on legal size paper. A copy will be in your Team Envelope. Please make sure it is completed and signed by all team members and bring it with you to the tournament).
- World Qualifier Tournament Rules
Info included in the Letter to Qualified teams:
The 8-Ball World Qualifier will be hosted at QBall Billiards. The first round is at 10am on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The bracket showing your first-round opponent can be accessed via the link above. There are no byes on the tournament bracket, all teams play the first round. The bracket is a modified single elimination bracket which means your team is guaranteed to play twice, but not to lose twice. The tournament will be played on 8-foot tables only.
The tournament schedule is as follows:
- Round 1: Sat., 5/21 @ 10am
- Round 2: Sat., 5/21 @ 3pm
- Round 3: Sat., 5/21 @ 8pm
- Round 4: Sun., 5/22 @ 10am
- Round 5 (Semi-Finals): Sun., 5/22 @ 3pm
All teams participating in the semi-finals earn a spot at the Jacksonville APA 8-Ball Elite Cup if they are not already qualified (July 30th, QBall Billiards). - Round 6 (Finals): Sun., 5/22 @ 8pm
First place teams advance to the APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas. The 8-Ball Championship is scheduled for August 4-9, 2022 at the Westgate Resort & Casino.
Second place finishing teams will advance to the Southeast Challenge, which will be hosted here in Jacksonville!
SEE YOU SATURDAY!!