Topics of Week 10/21

October 21, 2025 6:09 PM

by APA Southwest PA

Topics of Week 10/21

October 21, 2025 6:09 PM

by APA Southwest PA


Replay (Seen in Bylaws as Proventing Forfeits)

  • Replaying a player a Max of 3 times per session and no replays in are allowed in final two weeks of Session
    • Punishments can be accessed for excessive use of the replay if more than 3 times
  • There are special/extenuating circumstances that can allow for more replays. (Must be approved with League Office)

Sportmanship

  • There has been several complaints about players exerting extreme rudiness to the other players and host locations
    • Please remember without Host Locations, we would have no pool
      • Treat the Bartenders & Staff at the Bars/Clubs/Restaurants with respect

World Qualified Teams

  • 50% Rule
    • Example 8 Team division end up in Top 4 from time you qualified
  • Must Keep 4 Original Members
  • Spring Roster is your WQ Roster 
  • Rosters for WQ Teams Frozen after WK 4
    • No Exceptions to this Rule
  • Skill Level is highest session ending Handicap from time of qualified

Reason for this section is to remind WQ teams what is expected 

Double Hits

  • An illegal shot involving the tip of the cue stick coming into contact with the cue ball twice during the execution of a single shot. This foul may occur through double clutching the cue ball, or in situations where the cue ball is nearly frozen to the object ball or rail. In the latter case, the double-hit often occurs due to the difficulty in moving the stick away from the shot quickly enough to avoid the cue ball rebounding back into the stick. In general, the shooter can lessen the likelihood of committing this type of foul by hitting the cue ball into the object ball or rail at an angle, or by elevating the butt of the cue about 30 degrees. This does not guarantee that a foul will be avoided; however, it cuts down the length of the follow through, which is the principal cause of a double-hit.


Two Helpful Resources
10/7/25 - 5:50 pm
When needing to look up a rule quickly use the APA Rulebook. They have an interactive search engine to find the rules quicker. Try using the Rulebook Search Engine Each APA League has different Bylaws to go by. If you play in two Leagues or just simply did not know we had Bylaws check out them out. 150 APASWPA Bylaws A highly important Bylaw is "Preventing Forfeits" (Known as Replay)
Fall Divisions
8/12/25 - 7:03 pm
Fall Session Monday-Thursdays Begin week of August 18 No Pool Labor Day & Thanksgiving (Like Normal) Greene 9 & W Mifflin 8 Starts August 27 (Looking for more teams) Session Ends December 8th & Playoffs December 15TH Two Week Break after Fall to Spring (Christmas Break Dec 21-Jan 3) Fall Tri-Annuals will be End of January/Feb TBD Spring Session January 5 New Teams/Players New