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Southwest Challenge – Las Vegas at the Westgate!

9 Ball October 23–26, 2025 | 8 Ball March 26-29, 2026 

Get ready for one of the most exciting APA events of the year! The Southwest Challenge brings together players from APA League areas across the Southwestern U.S. for a weekend filled with competition, camaraderie, and nonstop fun in Las Vegas.

The Main Event

Teams of three will battle it out in a unique format featuring a rotating shooting order, ensuring every player gets equal time at the table. Before the tournament begins, teams must declare their shooting order — and keep it for the duration of play. There’s no posting and counter-posting here — it’s all about team trust, consistency, and strategy.

This format encourages teamwork, creates unexpected matchups, and often leads to some truly exciting, unpredictable outcomes!




 

?? Mini-Tournaments All Weekend!

In addition to the main events, all active APA members from participating areas can join mini-tournaments throughout the weekend!

  • Entry fees range from $10–$20 with 100% cash payback
  • Boards of 8, 16, or 32 players
  • Formats include 8-Ball and 9-Ball, singles and doubles
  • Events may be skill tiered or open to all skill levels

Even if you’re not playing in the main event, current APA members can participate for a small Southwest Region green fee — and enjoy open tables all weekend long! 
 

October 23-26, 2025 - 9 Ball Southwest Challenge 

 
 
                   
 Dates: October 23–26, 2025

Package Price: $666 (includes 3 nights at Westgate, Thu–Sun, tournament entry fee, CompuSport, and green fees)

Team Requirements:

  • Maximum combined skill level: 15
  • Only one SL 7, 8, or 9 per team
  • All SL 1 players welcome (male or female)
  • Skill levels based on the entry deadline (skill level freeze date)
  • Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
  • Each player must have at least 10 lifetime scores in 8-Ball or 9-Ball by the entry deadline
  • If established only in 8-Ball, player competes one skill level higher in 9-Ball
  • Players without recent 9-Ball scores may be re-evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level
  • Modified Single Elimination format
  • Every round is a race to two matches (not 31 points!)

    ??  9-Ball Southwest Challenge Rules of Play
    ?? Team Entry Form CLOSED
    ?? Team Skill Level Certification Form (submit onsite)

     
    * Rules of Play for 3-Player Teams
    * Mini Tournament Participation Guidelines 
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            8-Ball Southwest Challenge  

    Dates: March 26-29, 2026
    Package Price: $TBD (includes 3 nights at Westgate, Thu–Sun, tournament entry fee, CompuSport, and green fees)Team Requirements:

    • Maximum combined skill level: 14
    • Only one SL 6 or 7 per team
    • All SL 2 players welcome (male or female)
    • Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
    • Each player must have at least 10 lifetime scores in either format
    • If established only in 9-Ball, player competes one skill level higher in 8-Ball
    • Players without recent 8-Ball scores may be re-evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level
    • Modified Single Elimination format
    • Teams must declare their shooting order before the event