North America’s Coolest Pool League
Central Georgia NAPA
Al Hopper, League Operator
What is NAPA?
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North American Poolshooters Association
Provides unique & competitive playing ground
Designed for ALL billiard players
League goals are:
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Fairness
Transparency
Fun
Competition
• Proven anti-sandbagging system
Fastest Growing Pool League in North America
More than 250,000 matches played!
25,000 +
Active
Shooters
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GROWING!!
Key Features of NAPA
• No Annual Membership fees
• Play for money and trophies
• Online electronic scoring and stats
– Available on all smartphones
– Stats, Standings, and Matchups
• Get a local and a national ranking
• Qualify for National Tournament here!
• Free admission
• Non-smoking
• Anyone can go!
NAPA Nationals
• Championship Class Brackets
 Master Class
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Class-A
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Class-B
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Class-C
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Class-D
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Class-E
– Skills Level 90 & 
– Skill Level 70 - 89
– Skill Level 50 - 69
– Skill Level 30 - 49
– Skill Level 10 - 29
– Skill Level 9 & 
• Championship Formats
 8-Ball
 9-Ball
 10-Ball
• Team Captains Tournament
• Speed Tournaments
NAPA Nationals
• Automatic Qualifiers:
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Top Point Male in the division
Top Point Female in the division
Top Point Player on EVERY team
Every team captain who captains a team for the entire
session with no more than 3 team forfeits.
– Every player on the first place team.
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NAPA Nationals is a double elimination singles event
2011 Payout was $41,250.00, 2012 $60,000
2013 Payout was more than $100,000.00
2014 Payout should be more than $125,000!
How is NAPA different?
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MONEY
No Annual Dues
HIGH Payouts
DEEP Payouts (50% of teams Money)
PUBLISHED Payouts before League begins
NAPA
APA
TAP
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$25
$200/team
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$100 - 1st
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PLAYING FORMAT
7 Ball
8 Ball
9 Ball
10 Ball
Double Play (8 Ball/9 Ball Same Night)
Lagger's Choice (8,9,or 10 Ball)
Scotch Doubles
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TEAM FORMAT
3 Person
4 Person
5 Person
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NATIONALS
Easily Qualify for Nationals LOCALLY
Easily Qualify for Nationals even in last place
No Regional Playoffs
No need to go to Vegas for Nationals
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DETAILED Online Stats
SIMPLIFIED Scoring System
ANTI-SANDBAGGING HANDICAP SYSTEM
Handicap Skill Levels
Call ball and pocket (NO slop)
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0-150+
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Key Differences Between NAPA & APA
APA
Free Membership - $0 for team
$25/year/person-$200 for 8-man roster
No Slop Shots allowed in 8-ball
Slop shots allowed
Cash (guaranteed 50% of dues) &
Trophies at the end of each session
Captains control all $$ award payouts
Unlimited Handicap System
State-of-the-Art Online Stats
Easy Scorekeeping
Qualify for yearly National
Tournament from within your division
Paperless Scoring / Live Scoring –
Website updated within 24 hours
$100 to 1st place winning session team
Less than 2% of $$ paid in 12 team league
Trophies to division leaders
Limited to 2-7 in 8-ball
High % of players in 4 levels (3,4,5,6)
Limited statistics available on YOUR league only
Not transparent statistics on all players & teams
Must count innings in 8-ball
Must count balls in 9-ball
Safeties and innings recorded
Must win regional tournament
Only partial $$ to fund trip to Vegas
Paper Scoring
website updated after several days
NAPA Skill Level (handicapping) System
• Only two factors determine your Skill Level:
– Your wins & loses and The PADE System
• A player’s Skill Level changes EVERY TIME
• Skill Level range 0 – 140+
• You win... 
You lose… 
• NO local adjustments to Skill Level handicaps !!
THE PADE SYSTEM
PLAYER ANALYTICS DATA ENGINE
WIN OR LOSE
LAG PERFORMANCE
BONUS PERFORMANCE
STREAKING TRENDS
OPPONENTS GAME NIGHT PERFORMANCE
GAME FORMAT PERFORMANCE
OPPONENTS HISTORY vs. PLAYERS YOUR STRENGTH
YOUR VENUE PERFORMANCE
YOUR OPPONENTS VENUE PERFORMANCE
SEASON OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCE TRENDS
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE
SEASON OF THE YEAR HISTORICAL TRACK RECORD
PAST SUCCESS RATE AGAINST GENDER
SNAP FREQUENCY
BREAK & RUN FREQUENCY
SHUTOUT FREQUENCY
RACKLESS FREQUENCY
SLUMP AND RISE EVALUATION
YOUR WIN % ON LAG OUTCOME AND LAG WIN
FREQUENCY
YOUR REBOUND PERCENTAGE (PERCENTAGE OF
TIME YOUR WIN AFTER A LOSS)
COMING SOON!
TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE PERFORMANCE
WEATHER CONDITION (RAIN, SNOW, HEATWAVE)
PERFORMANCE
TRAGEDY PERFORMANCE (HURRICANE, FLOOD,
TORNADO, EARTHQUAKE)
PERCIPITATION PERFORMANCE
MOON CYCLE PERFORMANCE
Initial Handicaps
• APA, BCA, ACS, TAP, or UPA helps set rating:
• No league experienced men will start with a
skill level of 50, women at 40
• Initial handicaps will be adjusted based on:
– Personal knowledge of shooter’s ability
– Previous league play history
• No future control of handicap
• BEST system known at this time
How NAPA determines races
62 – 43 = 19
Actual Standings
at Completion of Session
Scoring
Points
20
Won match – lost 0 games
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Won match – lost 1 or more games
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Lost match – won 1 or more games
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Lost match – won 0 games
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Match forfeit – one player
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Team forfeit
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Match or Team forfeiting
• Bonus Points (max 1 point/game)
– Rackless Match
• Winner of the lag shuts out opponent (never racks the balls)
– Each Break & Run
– 8 Ball (9 ball; 10 ball) made on break
Rules Differences
- Highlights 8-Ball
• Except following the break,
ball-in-hand for opponent on
fouls
• Open table until called shot
pocketed
• Call ball/pocket
• Scratch shooting the 8-ball is
not loss unless pocket 8 ball
• Must pocket ball or make rail
contact after initial contact
9-Ball
• Call shot on 9-ball only
• Must pocket ball or make
rail contact after initial
contact
What leagues are playing?
Teams that are in the league
Players on the team
Track Your Statistics
Track Skill Level Progress
Team Meeting with Captains
• Determine Type of League
– 8 ball
– 9 ball
– 10 ball
• Determine session Format
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Number of players/team
Number of teams
Number of weeks
Decision on Entry fee (if any)
Consensus on trophy/cash payout
• Maximum cash / minimum trophies ???
– Consensus on Cash Payout allocation
Captains need to decide on $$$
6 teams, 4-man, 15 Week Session
End-Of-Session Prizes
Cash Prize
1st Place Team (wins playoffs)
2nd Place Team (2nd in playoffs)
1st Place Point Winner =National Qualification,
Bragging Rights, & Trophy
50%
12%
8%
Team Captain w/ Fewest Forfeits
Highest Point winner team 1
Highest Point winner team 2
Highest Point winner team 3
Highest Point winner team 4
Highest Point winner team 5
Total
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100%
Options
Highest Male Points
Highest Female Points
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Team Rosters Required
Summary
• Thank you!!
• Questions ??