Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

Read below for the most frequently asked questions from our potential APA Upstate SC members (Cherokee, Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Oconee, & Anderson counties). See what other future pool players are asking us & get the answers you need! 

WHAT IS THIS POOL LEAGUE ALL ABOUT? 

The purpose of playing in the APA is to get out and have a great time. You will meet all sorts of great people and have fun! This is a great way to network and play pool at the same time. 

I PLAY POOL SOMETIMES, BUT I AM NOT AN ADVANCED PLAYER. CAN I STILL PLAY? DO I HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN?

Yes! One of the best things about the APA is the fact that everyone can play and anyone can win! The league operates using the Equalizer Handicap System (much like golf or bowling leagues use a handicap system). This means that all players – even beginners – can compete and win. This is what makes league play so much fun! Many of the best pool players in the Upstate play in the APA, right along side beginners and intermediate players!

WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE PLAY IN THIS LEAGUE?

People from all different backgrounds play in the APA Upstate SC. Our members include clerks, secretaries, lawyers, chiropractors, carpenters, business owners, doctors, waitresses, truck drivers, bank tellers, school teachers, and much more! We have players of all different age groups, ranging from 18 to 90. Both men and women play in the APA! Some teams are all men; some teams are all women, but most teams consist of both men and women. 

MY TEAM IS INTERESTED IN PLAYING IN A LOCATION THAT CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE APA LEAGUE PLAY. IS THIS OKAY?

Most likely! There is no fee to locations to host APA league play, so most host locations are more than happy to have weekly league play in their establishments. Contact us with your preferred location and we can work with that bar/pool hall to see if league play is a possibility. We’re always open to adding new host locations!

WHEN DOES THE LEAGUE START?

We have sessions running all year long! There are 3 sessions – Summer, Fall & Spring. Contact us to get exact start dates. Keep in mind that we can add teams to sessions anytime within the first 4 weeks of a session, so it’s never too late to get started.

WHAT DAYS & TIMES DOES LEAGUE PLAY TAKE PLACE?

League play takes place almost every day of the week.  Click on SCHEDULES in the left margin to see exact days for each division. 

WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR 8BALL & 9BALL IN THE APA? 

The rules are simple to learn. These rules are followed by all APA players throughout the nation and outlined in the Official Team Manual. 

WHAT PRIZES ARE TEAMS & INDIVIDUALS PLAYING FOR? 

 Throughout the session, teams compete for Division Championship & other local tournament titles. Through weekly league play and tournament opportunities, teams and individual players win trophies, patches, cue sticks, plaques, apparel, bragging rights, and much more! APA Upstate SC pays out well over $70,000 in cash prizes every year, in addition to thousands of dollars in prizes, apparel, cue sticks, and more. Teams and individuals that qualify for regional and national tournaments play for bigmoney! The American Poolplayers Association runs the largest and most exciting amateur tournaments in North America.  Every year thousands of APA members visit and compete in these tournaments. The APA awards over $1.4 Million in guaranteed prize money every year during National Tournaments in Las Vegas!

IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE?

Yes. Players pay a one-time-annual membership fee of $25.00. This membership fee allows you to play in all APA formats throughout the year. As a member, you are entitled to various discounts. If you take advantage of these discounts, the membership fee will pay for itself!  

HOW MUCH DO I PAY FOR WEEKLY LEAGUE PLAY? 

Playing in the APA Upstate SC is one of the most affordable forms of entertainment available! Your entire team pays $35 per week, which is only $7 per player!  

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

There are two ways you can get started. The most popular way to get started is to form your own team. Teams consist of 5-8 players. Consider inviting friends, family, neighbors and coworkers to be on your team. Players of all skill levels are welcome – beginners included! We offer incentives for players who start their own teams. Once you have your team put together-contact us. We will set up a time and place at your convenience to meet with you and your team to go over everything you need to know.   If you don’t know enough people to form your own team, we can place you on an already-existing team. Contact us at 864-814-7665 or via e-mail at apaupstatesc@netscape.net for more information.