Thank You and Happy Holidays!!!

December 3, 2024 5:53 PM

by San Diego APA

Thank You and Happy Holidays!!!

December 3, 2024 5:53 PM

by San Diego APA


While we celebrate the holiday season, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and host locations whose support makes the San Diego APA the best league in the West! To show our appreciation, holiday patches will be sent to these players and host locations.

A special thank you to our Board of Governors for taking the time to evaluate concerns, address situations, and collaborate with players to improve our league.

· Berna Bauer

· Brandy Pamintuan

· Cory Lents

· Edward Arciniega

· James Edmiston

· Jay Roach

· Kai Fellows

· Ken Marby

· Larry Carr (chairman)

· Mike Macalos

· Mike Voiles

· Pat Barrett

· Rob Elliot

· Sean Ahlers

Thank you to our Junior coaches and fundraiser volunteers who dedicated their time during our final 2024 Spring Session to make our Junior Academy program the best in the country.

· Brad Northup

· Brandy Pamintuan

· Daniel Garcia

· Edward Arciniega

· Jennifer Williamson

· Jon Smith

· Kai Fellows

· Nayan Tamrakar

· Rob Elliot

· Sean Johnson

· Bermellyn Imamura

· Jennifer Jimenez

· Paul Langley

· Priscilla Duffy

A big thanks to our referees who ensure our tournaments run smoothly and professionally.

· Ashi Fachler

· Ben Bradley

· Darryn Lewis

· Greg Balleras

· James Edmiston

· Kai Fellows

· Larry Carr

· Rob Elliot

· Sean Ahlers

Thank you to our Singles Board Tournament Directors for qualifying nearly 250 players this year, helping them along their journey to the Poolplayer Championships in Vegas!

1. Berna Bauer

2. Kai Fellows

3. Stephanie Riepl

4. Damon Jorde

5. Josh Watson

6. Paul Langley

7. Laura Barreiro

8. Sean Ahlers

9. Shauna Hawk

We appreciate all our captains who lead their teams every week during league play and higher-level tournaments, with a special shout-out to the incredibly enthusiastic captains who manage three or more teams!

· Calvin Lee

· Carlos Espinoza

· Enrique Martinez

· James Cron

· Jesse Goyette

· Junior Pascua

· Kai Fellows

· Laura Barreiro

· Lee Fletcher

· Mary Anne Flanagan

· Nayan Tamrakar

· Paul Langley

· Princess Spagenski

· Rey Quiros

· Ryan Oswalt

· Tracy Choate

· Vince Scimone

· Vincente Loera

· Vlady Moresca

A heartfelt thank you to our Host Locations for partnering with us and providing an inviting environment along with the tables we need to play. We are especially grateful to those with the most teams, whose support is vital to the enjoyment and growth of our league.

1. The Break Room

2. Pockets Billiards and Brew

3. The Library

4. Players Sports Grill - KM

5. Stagecoach Inn

6. On Cue Billiards

7. Stadium Club

8. Kelly's Pub EC

9. Players Sports Bar - Poway

10. Stoney's

11. Instant Replay

12. O Billiard Cafe

13. 1910 Sports Bar

14. Five Points Sports Bar

15. Jim's Vista Lounge

16. The Study Lounge

17. Pal Joey's

18. Carriage House

19. Wild Woolly's

20. De Oro Mine Company

21. Dc's Across The Street

22. Kelly's Pub RB

23. Mainstream Bar & Grill

24. Take the Bait Seafood Bar

25. Cheers Ramona

26. Alibi Hillcrest

27. Camel's Bar and Grill

28. Silver Fox

29. Bullpen Tavern

30. Cheers Bar & Grill

31. Side Piece

32. Peter D'S

33. The DOT Cocktail Lounge

34. Bluefoot Bar & Lounge

35. The Loft

36. JP's Pub

37. Blarney Stone Ec

38. Brewski's Bar

39. Desi's Bar & Grill

40. Lancers Cocktail Lounge

41. Cricket's Pub

42. Deano's Pub

43. Formosa Club

44. Full Circle Saloon

45. Golden Tee Cocktail

46. SRO Lounge

47. American Legion Post 149

48. Hoppy Daze Tap House

49. District6 Gastrobar and Kitchen

50. Way Point Saloon


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