2025 Summer Tri-Annual (formerly BLAST) Information

September 26, 2025 6:50 PM

by San Diego APA

2025 Summer Tri-Annual (formerly BLAST) Information

September 26, 2025 6:50 PM

by San Diego APA


TRI-ANNUAL PLAYERS MEETING VIDEO  

(*Replacing the pre-Tr-Annual players meeting)

TRI-ANNUAL DIGITAL GUIDE 

(As seen in the video above)

TRI-ANNUAL SDAPA WEBPAGE 

(Eligibility, Rules, Brackets, Schedule and Roster Info)

Other Key Links

Summer Session Winners 

OTM 

Bylaws 

Event Tab 

*The player's meeting video includes example scenarios for illustrative purposes only. For official brackets, schedules, and other event-specific details, please review the digital guide and visit the SDAPA Tri-Annual webpage. Links for both are above.

Reach out with any questions.

Thanks

Scot & Liza


Continuing Our Communication on Nationwide Changes
9/24/25 - 4:00 pm
PLAYOFF and TRI-ANNUAL PICTURE NOW and THEN (click above) Nationwide Changes for All APA League Areas to Drive Consistency What Has Changed Terminology BLAST → Tri-Annuals, Cities → World Qualifiers Approximately 25% more teams now qualify to earn prize money and participate in Tri-Annuals. Tri-Annual winners will receive awards for their victory. Just winning one round of playoffs now earns a t
Eligibility: Playoffs, Tri-Annuals and World Qualifiers
10/3/25 - 3:00 am
Match Requirements for Eligibility Related to Playoffs, Tri-Annuals, and World Qualifiers 4 Matches on that team by the end of the regular session (associated with the Tri-Annuals being run) → Eligible for Playoffs for that team. 6 Matches Lifetime in that format by the end of the session (associated with the Tri-Annuals being run; playoff matches in that session count toward the 6) → Eli
POCKET MARKERS - What's Allowed (and Not Allowed)?
10/1/25 - 4:00 pm
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