Qualify for the 2023 Doubles Championships!

February 25, 2022 5:42 AM

by San Diego APA

Qualify for the 2023 Doubles Championships!

February 25, 2022 5:42 AM

by San Diego APA

Play in the new monthly doubles formats and earn a slot at the 8-Ball and/or 9-Ball Doubles Championships in Vegas! We will run two sessions in the new league year, with Playoff Winners from each session advancing straight to the Championships.

Separate 8-Ball and 9-Ball Divisions will be played as follows:

Double Headers Only Once a Month
2 Doubles Matches + 2 Singles Matches = 4 Matches Per Month!

Open to Any 2-Person Teams with starting combined Skill Cap of 10
Skill Levels based on the format being played ▪ Up to 3 Players on a roster
At least 1 Player must be on a current weekly standard 8-Ball or 9-Ball team in San Diego APA

$50 Team Fee per Month per Format ▪ Traveling Divisions (choose your home location)

Doubles Races Based on Combined Team Skill Level ▪ One Timeout per Team per Rack/Game

PLAYOFF WINNERS from each session will advance directly to the annual
APA Showdown Series Events with Entry, Green Fee and Travel Assistance to Las Vegas!

* Division Winners (1st Place/high points finishers) may advance to Championships if more slots are awarded to SDAPA.

2023 APA 8-Ball Doubles Championship https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/8-ball-doubles/

2023 APA 9-Ball Doubles Championship https://poolplayers.com/showdown-series/9-ball-doubles/

Held during APA Poolplayer Championships (Singles) April 26 - 30, 2023 Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino  

Click here for information about the new Doubles Formats on our website! 

Register your doubles team today!

Team Registration on our website: https://sandiego.apaleagues.com/FormTeamRegistration.aspx 

Or email the league office at sandiego@apaleagues.com with your roster.  

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