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A Brief History of the APA
The American Poolplayers Association was founded in 1979 by professional
poolplayers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart (pictured left). The two men realized
the popularity of the sport and knew that, unlike other sports, there was no
existing recreational league system. Back then the league was called the National
Pool League. The name was changed to American Poolplayers Association
(APA) in 1981. Over the years, the APA Pool League has gone by many names,
including The American Pool League, Busch Pool League, and Bud Light Pool
League. Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart maintain positions on the APA's Board of
Directors, and strive to create continued interest and growth in the sport of pool.
The American Poolplayers Association was founded in 1979 by professional
poolplayers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart (pictured left). The two men realized
the popularity of the sport and knew that, unlike other sports, there was no
existing recreational league system. Back then the league was called the National
Pool League. The name was changed to American Poolplayers Association
(APA) in 1981. Over the years, the APA Pool League has gone by many names,
including The American Pool League, Busch Pool League, and Bud Light Pool
League. Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart maintain positions on the APA's Board of
Directors, and strive to create continued interest and growth in the sport of pool.
APA President
Renee Poehlman has held the position of APA President since April of 1995. As
President, she has total responsibility for overseeing the daily operations and
future growth of the League. She was appointed to her position by former APA
President Terry Bell, when he stepped down to assume a position on the Board
Of Directors.
Renee Poehlman has held the position of APA President since April of 1995. As
President, she has total responsibility for overseeing the daily operations and
future growth of the League. She was appointed to her position by former APA
President Terry Bell, when he stepped down to assume a position on the Board
Of Directors.
Today the APA has grown to over 250,000 members (over 700 active
members right here in Southeast Texas). The league boasts more
members than all other "national" leagues combined. APA Pool
Leagues are administered locally by a network of Franchise
Operators. These League Operators conduct weekly leagues in both
8-Ball and 9-Ball team formats. The APA currently has franchise
opportunities available in other states for those who wish to be their
own boss, and promote the sport of pool.
APA leagues play across the United States and in Canada. Teams
compete weekly in 8-Ball and 9-Ball leagues with all teams having the
opportunity to advance to the APA's National Team Championships in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
At the national level, the APA guarantees more than $1 Million in
national tournament prize money. This consists of the APA National
Team Championship, the $200,000 APA 8-Ball Classic, the $100,000
APA 9-Ball Shootout, and finally the MiniMania Tournaments, that
paid out over $200,000 during the 2005 National Team
Championships.
The APA also conducts the U.S. Amateur Championship, the world's
most prestigious amateur tournament. It is the only tournament
conducted by the APA that is open to members and non-members
alike.
members right here in Southeast Texas). The league boasts more
members than all other "national" leagues combined. APA Pool
Leagues are administered locally by a network of Franchise
Operators. These League Operators conduct weekly leagues in both
8-Ball and 9-Ball team formats. The APA currently has franchise
opportunities available in other states for those who wish to be their
own boss, and promote the sport of pool.
APA leagues play across the United States and in Canada. Teams
compete weekly in 8-Ball and 9-Ball leagues with all teams having the
opportunity to advance to the APA's National Team Championships in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
At the national level, the APA guarantees more than $1 Million in
national tournament prize money. This consists of the APA National
Team Championship, the $200,000 APA 8-Ball Classic, the $100,000
APA 9-Ball Shootout, and finally the MiniMania Tournaments, that
paid out over $200,000 during the 2005 National Team
Championships.
The APA also conducts the U.S. Amateur Championship, the world's
most prestigious amateur tournament. It is the only tournament
conducted by the APA that is open to members and non-members
alike.
Teams consist of 5-8 players with a low weekly fee of $30 per team
or $6/player plus a $20 annual membership fee. The year is divided
into 3 sessions, with each session running between 12 and 16 weeks.
Teams may play any day, Sunday through Friday in most areas, so
it's easy to fit the APA into your schedule.
or $6/player plus a $20 annual membership fee. The year is divided
into 3 sessions, with each session running between 12 and 16 weeks.
Teams may play any day, Sunday through Friday in most areas, so
it's easy to fit the APA into your schedule.
