About the U.S. Amateur Championship

As the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, the American Poolplayers Association (APA) is honored to conduct the 15th 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 2009 pro event.