Session-Ending Playoffs are Here!

August 18, 2022 9:09 PM

by San Diego APA

Session-Ending Playoffs are Here!

August 18, 2022 9:09 PM

by San Diego APA

This is the last week of the 2022 Summer Session, which is the first of three sessions in the league year to qualify for the annual SDAPA City Championships (World Qualifier).

Congratulations to all Division Winners (1st Place regular session winners in divisions of 6 or more teams) who will bypass the upcoming playoffs and advance directly to the Summer BLAST Triannual (on September 24-25, 2022)!

As we complete the regular session to determine final standings, teams will be notified through the APA League App (Online Member Services) of schedule changes after the Wildcards are drawn and playoff matchups are determined.

For more information on Playoff Eligibility, Structure, Fees and Scoring and Rules, please visit our website:

SDAPA Session-Ending Playoffs

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