Smoky Mountain APA

Join the Smoky Mountain APA! Having fun, meeting new people and playing pool is what the APA is all The APA also conducts the U.S.

History of the American Poolplayers

Association (APA)
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) was founded by professional poolplayers and Billiard Hall of Famers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart in 1979 as the National Pool League, which became the American Poolplayers Association in 1981. The two realized the popularity of the sport, but knew, that different from other sports, there was no exis

ting recreational league system. Today, the APA, also known as the Canadian Poolplayers Association in Canada and the Japanese Poolplayers Association in Japan, has grown to more than 265,000 members and boasts more members than all other “national” leagues combined. The League is administered locally by a network of Franchise Operators, called League Operators, and is conducted weekly in a variety of both 8-Ball and 9-Ball team formats. There are nearly 300 APA Leagues throughout the U.S., Canada and Japan. APA League teams have the opportunity to advance to the APA National Team Championships each summer in Las Vegas. In 2010, Guinness World Records recognized this event as the World’s Largest Pool tournament. In addition, the APA also hosts a second tournament, the APA National Singles Championships, in Las Vegas each spring. APA pays out a combined $1.5 Million annually at these tournaments. Amateur Championship, the pool world’s most prestigious amateur tournament, which is the only competition open to APA members and nonmembers alike. The tournament began in 1994 and has grown significantly over the year, as players across North America battle for a spot in this coveted event. The APA is has also been recognized as one of the top small business and home based franchise opportunities in the world. Entrepreneur Magazine has recognized the APA each year since 1999 in their Annual Franchise 500 rankings. In 2010, Forbes magazine ranked the APA as the #2 “Top 20 Franchises to Start.”
One of the keys to the success of the American Poolplayers Association is The Equalizer®, the unique handicapping and scoring system that makes it possible for players of different playing abilities — especially novices and beginners — to compete on an equal basis, much like they do in golf and bowling. The Equalizer® uses a formula that measures a player’s ability. The result is a handicap of how many games a player must win to capture a match in 8-Ball or the number of points a player must earn to win a match in the 9-Ball format. History of Billiards
The History of Billiards is rich and interesting. The game we know today has evolved over centuries, morphing from games popular during different periods of history. Billiards is known to have evolved from a lawn game, similar to croquet. Play was eventually moved indoors to a wooden table with green cloth, to simulate grass. The history of the “Noble Game of Billiards” is deep and vast, the table, tools for play and rules have changed century to century. Billiards enthusiasts have included, Kings, Queens, commoners, Conquistadors, church officials, Presidents, up to modern day players and professionals.

08/23/2026

Are YOU ready to take center stage?! 🤩 🎱 Everyone Can Play...Anyone Can Win in the APA!

Contact your Local League Operator to get started today.

🔗 https://poolplayers.com/locator/

08/23/2026

Upcoming Singles Qualifiers: for Spring Regionals,

8 Ball Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday Sept 6th. Sign up 12::00 starts 12:45, Peyton's Place. Must have 10 8 Ball matches in your record within the last 2 years and be on a current Smoky Mountain APA 8 Ball team

9Ball Sunday, August 30 and Saturday, September 5. Sign up 12:00, starts 12:45,, Peyton's Place. Must have 10 9 Ball matches in your record within the last 2 years and be on a current Smoky Mountain APA 9 Ball team.

If 6 on a board $25.00

08/08/2026

We have 2 9 Ball teams looking for a couple of 3's or a 3 & 4 playing on Thursday night. One team is in Oak Ridge and the other one is at Peyton's. Please give me a call if interested, 865-692-9235. Elizabeth

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08/07/2026

Chesapeake's West on Parkside is hosting a memorial service for Chickenbone on Monday, August 17th from 1 to 6 PM. They are offering free food. This is a very generous offer in honor of Chickenbone by his employer Chessapeacke's.

08/04/2026

🌴🏨 Host Hotel Reservations Are Now OPEN! 🏨🌴

The remaining room inventory at the Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center is now available for all Southeast Challenge players at our special APA group rates!

This is your chance to stay right in the middle of the action—where the championships, MiniManias, vendors, and player activities will all take place.

📍 Boardwalk Beach Hotel & Convention Center
Panama City Beach, Florida

💲 APA room rates start at just $74/night, with a variety of room types available.

📞 To reserve your room:
Call 1-800-224-4853
Press 1 for Reservations

🎱 Group Booking ID: 467387

Hotel Website:
https://boardwalkbeachhotel.com/

Don't wait! Room availability is limited and reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional hotel options are also be listed on the Southeast Challenge website if the host property is full: https://sites.google.com/view/southeastchallengeplayers/lodging-host-venue?authuser=0

We can't wait to see everyone in Panama City Beach! 🌊🎱

08/03/2026

World Pool Championships brackets are now LIVE on CompuSport!! 🥳 See you all soon! 🎱

https://manager.compusport.us/GeneralSearch/Index/19196?callFromHomePage=True

08/02/2026

If you're attending the World Pool Championships in Vegas, be sure to join us for the Opening Ceremony as we officially kick off the event! 🎉 🎱

08/02/2026

Our fan favorite schedule for this week is stacked!! 🤩 Be sure to stop by and meet Jeanette Lee "The Black Widow", Florian 'Venom' Kohler, Fedor Gorst and "Dr. Cue" Tom Rossman!

07/28/2026

🔥🎱 Vegas is about to be packed!

The 2026 World Pool Championships will feature nearly 2,000 teams chasing a championship title at the World's Largest Pool Tournament. Who's going to be there?!

07/26/2026

Reminder--8 Ball Singles Qualifier next Sunday, 08/02/26, at Peyton's. Sign up at 12:00, starts at 1:00.

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Knoxville, TN

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm