THUMB AREA APA

05/31/2026

We have our Thumb Area APA 9 Ball Team Champs!!!

Congrats to "S***k The Bank" from Side Pocket Billiards in Lapeer
"Ephoph" from Tailgators Sports Bar Port Huron
"Flex-Outfield" from Kingswood Outfield in Kingston for winning The Annual Thumb Area APA World 9 Ball Qualifier!!!

These three teams will be advancing to compete in Las Vegas in August for the APA World Pool Championships!!!!

Congrats to our Runners Up:
"Road Runners" from Miller's Place In Capac, (Not pictured)
"Pure Bred Pool Sharks" from The Wrigley Center/Colony Bar in Port Huron and
"Shedds Basement" from Side Pocket Billiards in Lapeer.

These three teams advance to The Great Lakes Invitational in October 2026 held at the Statewide Sports dome in Houghton Lake.

05/25/2026

2026 Thumb Area APA 9 Ball World Qualifiers.

May 29th-30th (Sunday May 31st if needed)

Doors open at 3pm Friday
(Tables available for rent from 3pm-6pm)

Teams, please print the certification forms, fill out and turn in as you check your team in.

Brackets available on CompuSport

Rules, cert form and roster info available on Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/thumbareaapa?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a410656e-9315-4a71-93e3-cf4f6c2cc756

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend as we spend time with family, friends, and those we cherish most. ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

05/13/2026

Annual MVP Tournament Sign Up, Click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGJTj-LiZMu_zxfjKoD2sRp17WqPja-DHbFbVB6PIPfVHTgw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104985839506994499570

05/13/2026

Spring session MVP winners, Last Call to claim your MVP Award... If your name is on the list you'll have until tomorrow to request your MVP award. Use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9oZEV-I7y3Nk0pm4IQ44G2QQAkSXB2S1-DWUDXp3Y9eZbuw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104985839506994499570

MVP Singles Tournament Sign Up will go live tonight at 6:00pm

(We will be sending in the MVP Award orders on Friday, usually take a week or two to get but we will deliver them or have them at the MVP Tournaments in June)

05/11/2026

Registration will be posted Wednesday morning here and on the APA Members App Newsfeed.

Registration will open May 13th at 6:00pm

Full reports avaialble on LinkTree

https://linktr.ee/thumbareaapa

05/10/2026

After a long weekend we have our Thumb Area APA 8 Ball Team Champs!!! Congrats to "Cue Cartel" from Side Pocket Billiards in Lapeer and "Chalk Is Cheap" from The Outpost in Port Huron for winning The Annual Thumb Area APA World 8 Ball Qualifier!!!

These two teams will be advancing to compete in Las Vegas in August for the APA World Pool Championships!!!!

Congrats to our Runners Up:
"Wake & Break" from Hillager’s Bar in Port Huron and "Hot Pockets" (Not pictured) from Allenton Tavern.

These two teams advance to The Great Lakes Invitational in March 2027 held at the Statewide Sports dome in Houghton Lake.

05/10/2026

2026 Thumb Area APA World Qualifier Finals. Winners advance to Las Vegas, Runner Ups advance to the Great Lakes Invitational

05/08/2026

Just a friendly reminder Side Pockets will be opening at 3pm today for anyone looking to practice before we begin our 8 Ball World Qualifiers at night.

Table rental available from 3pm-6pm today

Team registration will start about 5:30pm and players meeting about 6:10pm

First round of play will begin at 6:30pm tonight.

See everyone then, and good luck this weekend!!