About the U.S. Amateur Championship

As the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, the American Poolplayers Association (APA) is honored to conduct the 17th Annual U.S. Amateur Championship. Since the inauguration of this event in 1994, the level of competition continues to improve year after year. With the quality of play, enthusiasm for the game, and sportsmanship displayed each year, the U.S. Amateur Championship has become the nation's most prestigious amateur event.

Only a small percentage of the best amateur players choose to play for the glory and love of the game. Those who enter this event will experience the highest level of amateur billiard play in the United States. Therefore, the U.S. Amateur Championship is only intended for the finest amateur players. The competition will be relentless, and every match won will be well deserved. If you think you've got what it takes to be the next U.S. Amateur Champion, we encourage you to enter this event and find out!

The U.S. Amateur Championship offers both a Mens Division and a Womens Division. The winner of each division receives paid travel, lodging* and entry into a 2011 pro event.

Events

2010 Preliminary RoundsSept. 17-19**
Venues throughout the United States
(Willow Billiards in Hoboken, N.J., will be held Sept. 10-12)
2010 Championship RoundsMens Championship:
Nov. 5-7
Women's Championship:
Nov. 6-7
Strokers in Tampa, Fla.

Entry Fees

2010 Preliminary Rounds $50 for non-APA members ($40 for APA members)

2010 Championship Rounds $75 for non-APA members ($60 for APA members)
(only for those who qualify)

Awards

In addition to advancing to a pro event, each Champion will receive a magnificent marble and bronze trophy and event jacket.
Both Champions receive a one year free APA membership and are also invited to return to the Championship Rounds the following year to defend their titles.
Additionally, all lady contestants advancing to the Championship Rounds will receive complimentary private lodging on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Gentleman contestants advancing to the Championship Rounds will receive complimentary private lodging on Friday, Nov. 5, Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday Nov. 7. Reservations must be made by Oct. 8, 2010.

*Ground Ground Transportation (cab, rental car, etc.) will be at player’s expense.

**Not all preliminary locations will begin on Friday. Participants will receive additional information during the
month of August which will include the official start time of their preliminary location.