Play Pool ... Win Money
Many of our local taverns regularly hold 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments for cash prizes. Most of these establishments are APA hosts, which means you can get some valuable practice time and tournament experience on the tables on which you'll be competing during league nights. Tournament days and times may change and tournament rules can vary, so call the host location first for information.
The information on this page is frequently updated, so check back often! If you know of a local tournament that you'd like to see displayed on this page, e-mail us at pool@apapinellas.com.
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8-Ball Tournaments
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9-Ball Tournaments
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Wild Willy's For Ladies Only! Tuesdays - 9:00 p.m. Practice starts at 8:00 p.m. $5 entry fee. Bar rules (call shot). Double elimination with payouts for 1st and 2nd places; bar tab for 3rd place. Big Dan's Saturdays - 8:00 p.m. $7 entry fee. House matches pot. Top female paid. Earn points to qualify for a $500 tournament! Read Big Dan's flyer here. Breaktime Sundays - 3:00 p.m. $8 entry fee. House adds to pot. Practice starts at 2:00 p.m. The Corner Pocket Saturdays - 8:00 p.m. $8 entry fee. Race to 2. Double elimination. 8-on-the-break pot. Brophy's Tuesdays - Sign up at 7:30 pm, starts at 8 $5 entry fee. 8-Ball - bar matches pot. Happy Hour drink specials for tournament players. No Name Saloon Tuesdays - 7 p.m. $7 entry fee. 8-ball, double elimination. Bar rules. Where Else Wednesdays - 7 p.m. $7 entry fee. 8-ball, double elimination. Bar rules. Time Out Grille & Bar Saturdays - 8 p.m. $5 entry fee. 593-3114 The Flamingo Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. $7 entry fee. Money added. This is a "B player or lower" tournament. Limited to 32 players. Money paid to Top Female. Sports Bar (Bay Pines) Mondays - 8 p.m. $5 entry, sign up at 7:30. 8-ball, double elimination, race to 1. Money added. Ladies are encouraged to play! Top Female payout if 3 or more ladies participate. 393-9110 The Den Sundays - 7 p.m. $5 entry fee. 8-ball, double elimination. 522-5615 Side-Pocket Billiards Saturdays - 3 p.m. 'B' players only. $7 entry fee, double elimination. 399-0890 Stix Billiards Saturdays - 9 p.m. $8 entry fee. 360-4462 Fast Eddie's Sundays - 7 p.m. $5 entry fee. Double elimination - A, B, and C players welcome. 547-0230 |
Stix Billiards (St. Pete Beach) Fridays - 8 p.m. $6 entry fee. Double elimination, race to 3. Alternate breaks. "Push out" is allowed. CM's Place Billiards Sundays - 7 p.m. $8 entry fee. A, B, and C players welcome. Handicapped. Money added. Running late? Call 776-1493. The Corner Pocket Fridays - 8 p.m. $8 entry fee. Double elimination. Race to 3. Beer specials. |
Tournament Tidbit
Most of the local tournaments listed on this page follow a "double elimination" format. This means that players continue to compete in the tournament until they have lost two matches.
Know Your ABCs
Occasionally you'll see references to "A," "B," and sometimes even "C" players. These letters refer to player skill levels.
"A" players are generally considered the best in town. In order to attract as many participants as possible, many taverns do not allow "A" players to compete in weekly tournaments. (It wouldn't be much fun for us mere mortals if we knew we couldn't win!)
Most tournament players fall under the "B" category – they are comfortable with a stick in their hands and usually able to hold their own against the rest of the field.
"C" players are generally new, unskilled players who possess an uncanny knack of getting "A" players to give up all their pool secrets.
"A" players are generally considered the best in town. In order to attract as many participants as possible, many taverns do not allow "A" players to compete in weekly tournaments. (It wouldn't be much fun for us mere mortals if we knew we couldn't win!)
Most tournament players fall under the "B" category – they are comfortable with a stick in their hands and usually able to hold their own against the rest of the field.
"C" players are generally new, unskilled players who possess an uncanny knack of getting "A" players to give up all their pool secrets.