About the APA

The APA is the world’s largest amateur pool league with more than 266,000 members competing in 8-Ball and 9-Ball Leagues throughout North America. Click here for more information about the history of the APA.

APA in the QCA League Operators

Craig & Melanie Rubemeyer

Chuck & Gloria Menzer

Davenport, IA

We have been the Quad Cities Local League Operators serving Scott County Iowa and Rock Island County Illinois since December 2004. We offer local pool play in a well organized and professionally managed amateur 8-Ball or 9-Ball pool league. We feel fortunate to be a part of the APA and were awarded Journeyman of the Year in 2006. Please read the linked article and know we thank all of our players and credit them with the success of the League! We are the fastest growing League in the area because of our members and hope they realize the bigger we are, the better we'll get!

You can compete in weekly pool leagues in a fun and exciting format with family, friends and co-workers. On top of the league night fun and excitement, players and teams have the opportunity to win cash, trophies, award patches and a trip to the National Championships in Las Vegas that includes a generous travel allowance and paid lodging at the Riviera Hotel and Casino, site of the APA National Championships. Players also have the option of playing in one or more of our many tournaments that are for APA players only.

One reason the APA Pool Leagues are so popular is because of The Equalizer®, APA's copyrighted handicap and scoring system that allows all players to compete nearly equally, regardless of level of skill or experience. With this unique system, the league offers a great experience for beginners and highly skilled players alike. With APA and The Equalizer® handicap system it's really true that "Everyone Can Play... Anyone Can Win®"

The "Games Must Win" Chart below shows how many games

Unlike 8-Ball where you give or get games, in 9-Ball you are going to give or get points based on the "Points Required to Win" chart below.

Player's Skill Level

Points Required to Win

1

14

2

19

3

25

4

31

5

38

6

46

7

55

8

65

9

75

each skill level must win in order to win their 8-Ball match.

For Example, if a person with an average skill level of 4 has to

play an above average player with a skill level of 6, the 4 has

to win 3 games, while the 6 has to win 5 games to beat the 4.

	Your Skill Level
Your Opponent's Skill Level	SL	2	3	4	5	6	7
	2	2/2	2/3	2/4	2/5	2/6	2/7
	3	3/2	2/2	2/3	2/4	2/5	2/6
	4	4/2	3/2	3/3	3/4	3/5	2/5
	5	5/2	4/2	4/3	4/4	4/5	3/5
	6	6/2	5/2	5/3	5/4	5/5	4/5
	7	7/2	6/2	5/2	5/3	5/4	5/5

When it comes to amateur pool leagues, the APA is constantly setting the standard for others to follow and is widely known as "The Governing Body Of Amateur Pool". It's no wonder that the APA is the largest amateur pool league in the world with over 260,000 members. Please feel free to browse our website and contact us with any questions that you may have.

Formats:

8-Ball - Arguably the most popular bar table pool game today. The balls numbered 1-7 are solid in color and are often referred to as "low balls" or "solids". The balls numbered 9-15 are striped and are often referred to as "high balls" or "stripes". The object of the game is to shoot in your category of balls, and then pocket the 8-ball before your opponent does the same.

9-Ball - Typically, the pros play 9-Ball where position and strategy mean everything. It's a faster pace game than 8-Ball. The lowest numbered ball on the table must be struck first in order for the shot to be legal, and from there a ball must be pocketed or driven to a rail. The object of the game is simple: Run the balls out and pocket the 9-ball, or shoot a combo that legally pockets the 9-ball before your opponent.

Masters - Showcases the "Best of the Best" on a weekly basis. There is no handicap limit, no scorekeeping, and no coaching. Jump Cues and Push Out are allowed. This is your chance to STACK YOUR LINEUP! 3 of 4 members on the roster play in each match.

Consult the Official Team Manual for more rules.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN APA POOL LEAGUES!

Local Division Representatives

Craig Rubemeyer - 563-505-9165

Thursday 9-Ball - The Players Club - Amber Rossi - 309-738-5337

Sunday 8-Ball - The Carom Club - Dave Craft - 563-499-3300

Support our Local Merchants

The following local merchants support our pool leagues - Lets Support Them!

Take your 2007 APA Membership Card with you to the store and see the variety they have to offer and check out their APA discounts. (All discounts are subject to change and cancellation without notice.)

Pleasure Pools & Spas is offering 20% off cues and billiard accessories. They are located at 5104 N. Brady Street in

Davenport, IA 52806. map

Quad City Bar & Stool is offering 20% off MSRP on all Viking Cues and in-stock cue cases. They are located at 1026 1st Avenue in Silvis, IL 61282. map

We believe in supporting our local APA members. Many of you own businesses and would appreciate the patronage of other APA members. If you have a business that you would like listed on our website, email or call the League Office and we'll include your link here.
For a complete list of Discounts and Benefits provided by the National APA

Message to our Host Locations

We are professionally trained League Operators offering you a chance to be a part of the world's largest pool league. Join the more than 9,100 location owners who have watched their business flourish with this fast, easy, no-hassle opportunity. We offer free professional marketing materials, more choices and rewards than any other league, many ways to generate interest and income hosting tournaments for APA members, and friendly competition that is fun for patrons at any skill level.

APA Pool Leagues help bar and location owners increase business on slow nights.
By hosting APA teams in your establishment, you are creating a steady traffic flow into your location on a weekly basis. You are also providing your current customers with another reason to frequent your establishment.
APA provides League systems and formats for 8-Ball and 9-Ball.
You receive professional marketing materials designed to promote league development free of charge from your APA League Operator.
You have no paperwork! Your local representative will do it all for you.
For more information click here . To see what other host locations have to say click here .
Keep in mind the Best of All: HOSTING APA TEAMS COSTS YOU NOTHING!!!

List of host locations:

Host Location	Link	Phone	Street	City	State
Amsterdam Gentlemans Club, The	map	563-468-4653	643 E 59th St	Davenport	IA
Anna's Village Tap	map	309-787-2164	111 4th St West	Milan	IL
Avenue Tap	map	309-755-4119	712 1st Avenue	Silvis	IL
Blue Port Junction	map	563-326-3251	6605 W River Dr (Jnct I-280)	Davenport	IA
Choppers	map	309-496-1070	17228 Rte 5 And 92	East Moline	IL
Chuck's Tap	map	563-322-0879	1731 West 6th St	Davenport	IA
Crabby's Bar & Grill	map	309-799-3300	826 West 1st Avenue	Coal Valley	IL
Creekside Bar & Grill	map	563-324-4619	3303 Brady St.	Davenport	IA
Gallery, The	map	563-391-9784	3727 Esplanade Avenue	Davenport	IA
Gardens, The	map	563-323-1503	1301 West 13th Street	Davenport	IA
Geezer's Draft House	map	563-328-3702	1654 West 3rd St	Davenport	IA
Hollar's	map	309-277-9028	4050 27th Street	Moline	IL
Lady Di's	map	563-285-6770	18117 270th Street	Eldridge	IA
Leisure Time Sports Bar	map	309-752-5293	845 42nd Avenue	East Moline	IL
Main Event, The	map	563-355-3989	3819 State Street	Bettendorf	IA
McClellan Stockade	map	563-323-7707	2124 E. 11th St	Davenport	IA
Miller Time	map	563-359-7225	2902 East Kimberly Road	Davenport	IA
Mr. Ed's Liquor Store & Tap	map	309-787-5348	127 4th Street West	Milan	IL
North Shore	map	309-764-6823	700 North Shore Drive	Moline	IL
Oceanside Lounge	map	563-326-1372	2025 Hickory Grove Road	Davenport	IA
On the Rox	map	563-381-1256	14010 112th Avenue	Davenport	IA