THE HISTORY OF THE APA.

The American Poolplayers Association was founded in 1979 by professional poolplayers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart. The two men realized the popularity of the sport and knew that, unlike other sports, there was no existing league system for recreational players. 

 In the beginning the league was called the National Pool League. But, over the years, the APA Pool League has gone by different names, including The American Pool League, Busch Pool League, and Bud Light Pool League. However, in 1981, it was changed to American Poolplayers Association (APA).

Triad APA Pool League is owned by League Operators, Jason and Misty Dusel.  They have been League Operators since September of 2014.
 
Triad APA currently boasts over 100 teams that compete weekly in 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Masters and Ladies formats. There are over 700 local members and growing. We offer people a fun and affordable night out with friends, family or co-workers. Triad APA gives members of all ages and skill levels, across the area, the opportunity to participate in a well organized and professionally managed amateur pool league. Being a member of Triad APA also gets you member discounts at both national and local venues.
 
We also offer a variety of tournaments for our APA members as well!  Tournaments include both singles, doubles, and team tournaments that range from local qualifying tournaments, cash payout tournaments and Vegas Qualifiers. APA pays out over $1.5 Million at National APA Tournaments so, you can see why the APA is the # 1 amateur pool league. Contact Jason or Misty today at 336-542-6866 to become an active member to take part in the best there is to offer!
  THE APA NATIONALLY
 
 Today, the APA is also in Canada Canadian Poolplayers Association (CPA) and in Japan, Japanese Poolplayers Association (JPA).  Most recently, the APA has expanded to Singapore and is known as the APA of Singapore.  With the hopes of expanding into other countries as well. The APA has grown to more than 265,000 members and provides fun and benefits to more members than all other "national" leagues combined.  The League is administered locally by League Operators which consists of a network of Franchise owners by counties.  League play is conducted weekly in a variety of both 8-ball and 9-Ball team formats as well as alternate formats.
 
One of the keys to the success of the American Poolplayers association is The Equalizer® , a unique handicapping and scoring system that makes it possible for players of different playing abilities-especially beginners and novices to compete on an equal level with more skilled players.  The Equalizer uses a formula that measures a player's ability.  The result is a handicap of how many games a player must win in 8-Ball or the number of points a player must earn to win a 9-Ball match.
 
APA League teams have the opportunity to advance to the World Pool Championships each August in Las Vegas.  During the WPC, APA also has the ladies team championship and the Jack and Jill championships.  For those of the higher skilll level, the Masters championship is also help during this summer event.  In 2010, Guinness World Records recognized this event as the World's Largest Pool tournament.  The APA also hosts additional tournaments in Las Vegas.  The APA National Singles Championships, National 8-Ball Doubles, National 9-Ball doubles and the wheelchair challenge are scheduled in the spring. APA pays out a combined $1.5 million annually at these tournaments.
 
The APA also conducts the U.S. Amateur Championship, which is the only competition open to APA members and nonmembers alike.  The tournament began in 1994 and has grown significantly over the years.
 
The APA has also been recognized as one of the top small business and home franchise opportunities in the world. In 2010, Forbes ranked the APA #2 for the Top 20 Franchises to Start.  Entrepreneur Magazine has recognized the APA each year since 1999 in the Franchise 500 rankings