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WELCOME!Players Meeting

2015 Spring SessionSaturday, January 3rd @ 12 pm Noon

League Operators: Scot Burnell & Liza Gazmen

www.SouthCountyPool.com(714) 862-8566

southoc@apaleagues.com

AgendaNEW RULES and FORMATS

Team Program Structure

2014 Fall Awards & Announcements (Patches, MVP Winners)

2015 LTC Qualifiers, 2015 Spring Session Dates and Reminders

Other Opportunities to Play (SWC, Singles)

Scorekeeping Clinic, Raffle Drawing, Tournament

South OC APA Meeting Highlights

NEW MVP Program (replaced Top Gun) will be tiered by Skill Level starting 2015 Spring Session

Aloha Division will be available on an additional night to qualify teams for the 2016 Aloha Challenge

2015 Spring Singles Regional will not be in San Diego (will probably be at Shooters in Riverside)

2015 LTCs: 8-Ball May 30-31, 9-Ball Jun 13-14

LTC Eligibility Reminders for Spring Session

8-Ball SWC will be March 19-22, 2015

RULES & PROCEDURES

South Orange County APA

APA Official Team Manual &South OC APA Local Bylaws

http://southoc.apaleagues.com/RulesByLaws.aspx

Weekly League ProceduresPrint

ScoresheetsOnline

Return Scoresheets

Make Payments

Review E-Mail Updates

Review Online

Updates

http://southoc.apaleagues.com/RulesByLaws.aspx#eScoresheetProcess

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Scoresheets

Fill in all necessary information, ESPECIALLY…

Player Numbers

Total Innings

Total Defensive Shots

Total Score

Both Captains must sign the scoresheet

NEW Running Total column …thoughts?

TEAM PROGRAM

South Orange County APA

Team Program Structure

3 Sessions to Qualify Each Year

All Division & Playoff Winners Qualify from Weekly League Play

No Session-Ending Tournaments To Qualify

Runner-Up Teams Playoff in 2nd Chance LTC

LTC is South County’s Regional Qualifier into the National Team Championships (Las Vegas in Aug)

LTCs are Weekend-Long Tournaments in Each Format

Two 8-Ball and One-Two 9-Ball Teams go to Nationals

LTCLocal Team

Championship(June)

Summer Session

(May-Aug)

Fall Session

(Sep-Dec)

Spring Session

(Jan-May)• Division Winners• Playoff Winners

• Division Winners• Playoff Winners

• Division Winners• Playoff Winners

TWO TEAMS ADVANCEin EVERY

DIVISION for EVERY

SESSION

Bracket Structure

depends on # of Teams in

Division

http://southoc.apaleagues.com/RulesByLaws.aspx#PlayoffFormat

2015 8-Ball LTC Qualifying TeamsNight Title 2014 Summer 2014 Fall Session 2015 Spring Session

Tue Division Winner Blue Felt Hooligans Stick Fight

(Dumb Luck)*

TBD

Playoff Winner Cactus Coolers Joe On Tuesday TBD

Playoff Winner Stick Fight N/A TBD

Wed Division Winner Shoot and Destroy Stop, Drop, and Roll TBD

Playoff Winner Fox Force 5 Mr. Ed TBD

Thu Division Winner The Green Machine Nuts N’ Honeys TBD

Playoff Winner Ohhh Snap!!! Rack Em & Take A Seat TBD

Sun Division Winner Are We Solid? Brock’s Buddies

(Pocket Aces)*

TBD

Playoff Winner Are We Solid?

(HAM)**

HAM TBD

* Runner-up team qualifies for 2nd Chance LTC** Runner-up team is already qualified, no 2nd Chance Qualifier

8-Ball LTC will be held May 30-31, 2015

2015 9-Ball LTC Qualifying Teams

* Runner-up team (in parentheses) qualifies for 2nd Chance LTC ** Runner-up team is already qualified, no 2nd Chance Qualifier

9-Ball LTC will be held June 13-14, 2015

Night of Play

Title 2014 Summer 2014 Fall Session 2015 Spring Session

Tuesday Division Winner Nuts N’ Honeys Stick Fight

(Homelanes Again)*

TBD

Playoff Winner Stick Fight Slow Your Roll TBD

Wednesday Division Winner Fox Force 5 Mr. Ed TBD

Playoff Winner Fox Force 5

(Mr. Ed)**

Just Racks & Balls TBD

Thursday Division Winner Cold As Honkies Ohhh Snap!!! TBD

Playoff Winner Surfers On Acid Over The Hump TBD

Sunday Division Winner The 60-Inch Club HAM TBD

Playoff Winner Are We Solid? HAM

(Brock’s Buddies)**

TBD

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2nd Chance LTC Qualifier

Teams who are not Division Winners or Playoff Winners but are runners-up against an already

qualified team have a 2nd Chance to qualify for the South County Local Team Championship (LTC)!

1 out of every 3 or 4 teams who qualify for this event will advance to the LTC.

Both 8-Ball and 9-Ball team single elimination tournaments will be held.

2015 LTC Dates

2nd Chance LTC Qualifier: Saturday, May 23, 2015

(Memorial Day Weekend)

8-Ball LTC: May* 30-31, 20159-Ball LTC: June 13-14, 2015

7:30 am Captains Meeting8:00 am start time on Saturday & Sunday

Scheduled to finish at 2 am both days

* First time held in May

2015 LTC Eligibility

ALL LTC-QUALIFIED TEAMS MUST:

• Keep AT LEAST 4 ORIGINAL MEMBERS from the session in which they qualified.

• Make all ROSTER CHANGES BY WEEK 4 of the SPRING SESSION

• Get 4 SPRING SESSION MATCHES for ALL PLAYERS• Have 10 LIFETIME MATCHES for ALL PLAYERS by

the END OF SPRING (Summer Session matches do not count even though Summer starts before LTC)

Junior Divisions

New 2014 APA JUNIOR NATIONALS

Reduced Membership Fee $10 ($5 prorated)

No minimum age

Maximum age 17 (unless we have 21/over only divisions, then max age is 20)

REWARDS PROGRAM

South Orange County APA

PATCHES YOU CAN EARN

8-BALL FORMAT

• 8 ON THE BREAK

• 8 BREAK & RUN

• RACKLESS NIGHT

• MINI-SLAM (8B & 8BR same night)

9-BALL FORMAT

• 9 ON THE SNAP

• 9 BREAK & RUN

• 20-0 SKUNK

• MINI-SLAM (9B & 9BR same night)

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OTHER PATCHES

• GRAND SLAM(8B 8BR 9B 9BR same session)

• I BEAT THE LEAGUE OPERATOR

• TOP GUN

• SPORTSMANSHIP

• HIGHER LEVEL TOURNAMENT (HLT)

• 8-on-the-Breaks (38 Total): Ed Slunka (4)• 8-Break-&-Runs (34 Total): Jonathan Haydt (5)• 8-Ball Rackless (161 Total): James Haslip (5)• 8-Ball Mini Slams (0):• 9-on-the-Snaps (77 Total): Jonathan Haydt (5)• 9 Break-&-Runs (29 Total): Andy Fox, Frank Westbrook, John Schultz,

Josh Pavy, Mark Marsh (2)• 9-Ball Mini Slams (5 Total): Andy Fox, James Haslip, Jim Stanley,

Jonathan Haydt, Matt Lee (1)• 20-0 Skunks (9 Total): Bruno Van Holland, Ilya Yaplonsky, Joel Holcomb,

Josh Nuzzi, Kitty Warner, Matthew Barnett, Richard Yarnall Sr, Rochelle Whitener, Trevor Robinson (1)

• I Beat the LO (Total 5): Ryan Buist (2)• GRAND SLAMS EARNED (6): Bill Toy, Jim Stanley, Jonathan Haydt, Josh

Pavy, Mark Marsh, Matt Lee• MOST PATCHES FOR THE SESSION: Jonathan Haydt (14)• NEW 8-Ball SL 7 (of 10 active): Matt Lee

2014 FALL SUMMER SESSIONMOST PATCHES EARNED

JOIN THE 500 CLUB

Earned separately for 8-Ball & 9-Ball

Players receive appreciation & loyalty gifts

The first 10 get lifetime membership! (if playing in South County)

Players approaching the 500 mark include:– JOSH PAVY (469) 9-BALL

– DAVE CUNEO (462)

– TRAVIS SMITH (453)

– ALLISON MC GHIE (421)

– STEVE STYCK (450+)

500 CLUB MEMBERS

1. Cesar Brandes

2. Chad Lucewicz

3. Baron Domey

4. Josh Pavy

New “MVP” Program

Effective 2014 SummerNon-Tiered Structure

Starting 2015 SPRING the MVP RANKINGS WILL BE TIERED “PA” (% of Points Available) =

(Total Matches Played * Maximum Match Points Available)Maximum Match Points Available is:

• 3 for 8-Ball • 20 for 9-Ball

MVP Points = (Total Match Points Earned) / (PA)

Players must play MINIMUM 5 MATCHES to be eligible Ties will be broken in the following order: Total number of

matches played, win percentage, performance points, lifetime win percentage

2014 Fall Session MVPsNight Division Format PA Top Gun S/L

Tue 821 8-Ball 75.8% Kimberly Bowers (Stick Fight) 3

Wed 831 8-Ball 70.8% Matt Lee (Mr. Ed) 6

Thu 841 8-Ball 70.8% Aaron Kearns (Ohhh Snap!!!) 4

Sun 871 8-Ball 79.2% Kathy Clark (Brock’s Buddies) 3

Tue 921 9-Ball 72.1% Rocky McGullion (Stick Fight) 4

Wed 931 9-Ball 67.0% Matt Lee (Mr. Ed) 3

Thu 941 9-Ball 80.0% Rochelle Whitener (Brockstars) 3

Sun 971 9-Ball 70.8% Chris Harer (Brock’s Buddies) 4

Note: Players must play at least 5 matches to be eligible for MVP Program ranking and prizes.

Visit website Local Stats Archive > 2014 Fall Session for full list of Top Gun Rankings for each Division.

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2015 SPRING SESSION

South Orange County APA

2015 Spring Session DatesNight of Play Format Starts Ends (incl.

Playoffs)

Monday

MONTHLY

FORMATS

Ladies 8-Ball (2nd Mon of Month)

8 & 9-Ball Doubles (3rd Mon of Month)

Masters (4th Mon of Month)

Jan 12

Jun 16

Jan 26

TBD

Mar 9

Jun 22

Tuesday 8-Ball Open &/or 9-Ball Open Jan 6 May 12

Wednesday 8-Ball Open &/or 9-Ball Open Jan 7 May 13

Thursday 9-Ball Open &/or 8-Ball Open Jan 8 May 14

Friday 8-Ball Open Super 30 Format TBD TBD

Saturday 8-Ball Ladies (2nd Sat of Month) Jan 10 Jun 20 (3rd Sat)

Sunday 8-Ball & 9-Ball Open Jan 11 May 17

PLAY ANY NIGHT OR ALL NIGHTS OF THE WEEK!

2014 Spring Session Fees*Night of

PlayFormat Cost

Sun “Double Jeopardy”

8-Ball & 9-Ball Open

$40 weekly team fee (per format)

Mon “Monthly Mondays”

Different format each week

$10-15 / individual match

2-3 players per week

Tue 8-Ball Open

9-Ball Open

$40 8-Ball weekly team fee

$40 9-Ball weekly team fee

Wed 8-Ball Open

9-Ball Open

$40 8-Ball weekly team fee

$40 9-Ball weekly team fee

Thu 8-Ball Open

9-Ball Open

$40 8-Ball weekly team fee

$40 9-Ball weekly team fee

Fri 8-Ball Open NEW Super 30 Format! $30 weekly team fee (intro rate)

Sat 8-Ball Ladies

Monthly, 2nd Saturday of each mo.

$24 team fee/3 players

* Discounts discontinued Fall 2014

WEBSITE FEATURES & SOCIAL NETWORKING

South Orange County APA

New Online Site – BETA – ON HOLD

VOLUNTEER BETA TESTERS? To Provide Feedback and Suggestions

New online pool community concept (allowing anyone to

play at any time)More intuitive and relevant

Player Stats, etc.

Online Member Services

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OTHER TEAM & INDIVIDUAL EVENTS(PRE-REGISTERED, SWC, NATIONAL SINGLES)

South Orange County APA

Other Opportunities To Play

Go to poolplayers.com, Tournament Info:

Preregistered Events During National Singles & National Team Championships

– Jack & Jill Doubles Championship

– 8-Ball Doubles Championship

– 9-Ball Doubles Championship

– Masters Championship

– Wheelchair Challenge

2015 Pre-Registered Event Qualifying Teams

Held During National Singles Championships

in Apr-May

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

8-Ball Doubles TBD TBD TBD9-Ball Doubles TBD TBD --

Wheelchair 8-Ball -- -- --

* Runner-up team qualifies if a 2nd Slot is assigned to South OC APA

Monthly League will determine qualified teams. No qualifying tournaments will be held.

Held During National Team Championships

in August

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3

Jack & Jill Doubles TBD -- --Masters TBD -- --

Ladies 8-Ball Cue-T’s -- --

Southwest Challenge (SWC)

3-Person Team events held annually in Las Vegas

Buy-in Event (no need to qualify)

Team Entry Price Package includes 1 room for 3 nights

Events run Friday to Sunday (Thurs registration)

Single Modified Elimination

Baseball lineup rotation style posting

Players must have 10 lifetime matches in either format (cannot combine). If you don’t play the format of the current tournament you will be required to play at 1 skill level higher.

Southwest Challenge (SWC)

• 8-Ball in Spring• Team Skill Level Cap

of 14• Next Event is

March 19-22, 2015, $495 Package Price, Sign-up by Feb 20

• 9-Ball in Fall (Oct or Nov)

• Team Skill Level Cap of 15

Qualify for the

The 4th Annual Aloha Challenge Saturday February 20, 2016 – 1 p.m. Hawaiian Brian’s Billiards, Oahu, Hawaii

Round Robin 8-Ball tournament on 9’ tables27 teams from US mainland APA will join 4 local Oahu APA qualifiers and 1 APA qualifier from the big island in the Aloha Challenge. Cash prizes estimated over $16,000.00Payout Based on 32 teams: 1st - $2250.00 / 2nd -$1650.00 / 3rd & 4th - $950.00 ea. / 5th thru 8th - $650.00

ea. 9th thru 16th - $525.00 ea. / 17th thru 24th - $250.00 ea. / 25th thru 32nd-$175.00 ea.

Tourney Guidelines (Modified Round Robin Rules) (subject to minor changes based on number of entries)All APA rules apply, including the 23 rule. Each team plays every other team in their pool once. Minimum roster size is 7 players. 4 pools with 8 teams each will produce 7 rounds. Any BYEs will be awarded 3 points.Each match will be 1 set of 5 (five) 8-Ball games between the teams involved. Each individual set between one player from each team will be ONE GAME ONLY. Declare 5 shooters before each set of matches, list in descending order to determine and lock player match-ups for that round. Every player on your roster MUST have at least 3 games played by the end of the tournament.There will be no time-outs or coaches in this event. Winners: Your running win total will be kept throughout the tournament. Ties broken by your match versus the tied team. If teams never met, mini playoff, (3 players to SL 13.) If 3 or more teams are tied, ties will be broken by your total score versus all tied teams only, then by your match versus teams that still remain tied. If teams never met, mini playoff, (3 players to SL 13.)Teams must be in the 5th game by 1 hour after start time. Any remaining games will not be scored to either team, and the players won’t get credit for a game played.

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Singles Program Structure

NATIONAL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP ( in VEGAS BABY!)

8-Ball Classic 9-Ball Shootout

REGIONAL QUALIFIER (in Southern CA)

FALL (Jan 1-Jun 15) SPRING (Jun 16-Nov 30)

LOCAL QUALIFIER (in South County)

TOP GUNS SPLASH BOARDS SELF-DIRECTED

~ 1 in 4 Chance to advance

~ 1 in 16 Chance to advance

Singles Program Structure:Local Qualifiers (in South County)

• Held at end of each session

• $0 - $10 Entry Fee

• Winner & runner-up may advance)

Top Gun Tournaments

• 16 Players (5 advance to regional)

• $30 Entry Fee

• Double EliminationSplash Boards

• Minimum 4 Players

• Single Elimination (only 2 rounds)

• $12-24 depending on # of playersSelf-Directed

Singles Program Structure:Regional Qualifiers (in Southern CA)

• Qualifying Window Jan 1 to Jun 15

• 1st Weekend in OctFall

• Qualifying Window Jun 16 to Nov 30

• 1st Weekend in MarSpring

• 1 Winner for each 16-Player Board

• Boards separated by Skill Level Tier

• Modified Single Elimination

Winners receive:• Championship Jacket• Travel Fund for Vegas • Entry into National

Singles Championship

Singles Program Structure:National Singles Championship (Vegas!)

• Blue Tier (SL 2-3)

• Yellow Tier (SL 4)

• Red Tier (SL 5)

• NEW Orange Tier (SL 6)

• Purple Tier (SL 7)

8-Ball Classic

• Green Tier (SL 1-3)

• White Tier (SL 4-5)

• NEW SL 6-7 Tier, when Black Tier grows

• Black Tier (SL 6-9)

9-Ball Shootout

• 8 Champions win up to $15,000 each!

• Held at end of April/early May

League Contact Information

Website: www.SouthCountyPool.com

E-mail: southoc@apaleagues.com

Phone: (714) 862-8566

FAX: (815) 301-2640

Address: South OC APAPO Box 62304Irvine, CA 92602

Note: We may not always be in a position to answer the phone, so please have the Official Team Manual and the South OC APA Local Bylaws on hand for reference.

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Q & A

Icebreaker Tournament

Thanks & Enjoy!

$5 entry

Race and Format depend on number of participants