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. Renee Poehlman, (pictured right), 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.

The APA Nationally

Today the APA has grown to over 250,000 members. 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.

APA of The Bronx 

The APA of The Bronx was established in the Spring of 2008, by Jimmy Martinez Jr. A product of the league himself, Jimmy decided to become a League Operator and share the experience he had as a member with anyone in the Bronx looking for a good time.  We offer amateur 8-Ball & 9-Ball Leagues, as well as Double Jeopardy (the same teams play both 8-Ball & 9-Ball side by side), using the APA's Equalizer Handicap System where everyone has an equal chance to win.

Teams consist of 5-8 players with a low weekly fee of $35 per team or $7/player plus a $25 annual membership fee. These teams compete in local divisions where the APA Hosting Taverns are grouped geographically to minimize traveling distance. The year is divided into 3 sessions, with each session running between 13 and 17 weeks. Teams may play any day, Sunday through Thursday in most areas, so it's easy to fit the APA into your schedule.

Teams that win their Division Playoffs are awarded Division Champions Trophies and are invited to our Local Team Championships Tournament; where they compete for the right to represent our area in Las Vegas at the APA National Team Championships. Travel arrangements for the Teams advancing to Las Vegas Nationals are handled by the League Office. The teams who do not qualify for this event, are eligible to compete for a cash prize in our Best of the Rest Tournament. Individually, players are awarded achievement patches throughout the season. There is also an MVP award given out at the end of each session, for each division.

So it's official, the APA Pool Leagues have come to the Bronx. We are here to bring fun and excitement to anyone who needs it. Come on, who doesn't need it?!?