One of the most exciting elements of the Super Billiards Expo is the Amateur Players Championship series of tournaments! 

This is our premier series of events, the Players Championship. Started in 1993, these amateur-only events have grown bigger and better every year. More than 1200 players each year, spread over 5 divisions, travel to Valley Forge to play in what has become the world's largest open amateur event. There are no league affiliations required, no handicap systems used, no teams, no qualifiers... It's just you and your abilities against your opponent. Some will win, some will lose, but everyone should have a good time, meet new friends, tell some stories, and gain experience. 

In addition to the monetary payouts, winners in each division win beautiful, prestigious trophies - hand picked by Allen Hopkins. Sign up today, and come have an exciting, challenging weekend with pool enthusiasts from around the world. All events are played on only the finest equipment available: Diamond Smart BarBox Tables with Simonis 860 cloth. 

There are several divisions of Amateur Player Championship events for you to play in at the Super Billiards Expo. Read below for a summary of the divisions, for more info and to sign up online, just follow the link.

Click here for General Information & Rules relating to all amateur events

ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE MONDAY, MARCH 5

Most events require pre-registration, you cannot sign up for most events at the Expo. Mail-In entries must be received by Feb 27th (checks) or March 1 (money orders)

You can sign up for Wednesday Warm Up event at the Expo, however we politely request advance registration if you intend to play - so that we can minimize any potential lines on Wednesday afternoon. Thanks!

NEW for 2012 - Amateur Tournament Brackets Online!
Check back here once the event gets underway to see the brackets. Check match times, follow your progress, or let your friends and family follow form home.

Brackets will be accessible from the link below, and on our homepage once the show is underway.

Click here to see how the brackets will be organized and displayed.

AMATEUR EVENT ELIGIBILITY
In order to keep our amateur events truly competitive and truly amateur, we have developed a qualifying system to determine who is eligible to play. There are many high caliber players, and there are many who are immediately recognized as professionals. Our event is intended for great players from all over the world to come, have fun, and compete. But, it is for amateurs.

However, there is no clear defining line to determine who is a professional and who is not. We do our best to ensure that this event remains strictly amateurs. Yes, there are a lot of great players in it. No, we cannot prevent every well-known amateur player from entering.

We have come up with some basic guidelines.
If you think that you are a player that these guidelines may apply to, or you are just curious to see our guidelines - please read here.

WEDNESDAY WARM UP
Start your weekend of competition right with this preliminary event!
Turbo format event - win 3 matches, win $400.
$55 Entry - click for details and to sign up

OPEN DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
Open to Amateur Players - $5000 GUARANTEED 1st Place
$75 Entry
**We have devised a new system to help establish what is regarded as an "Amateur" for this event. Stay tuned to the website to find out what the qualifications will be.
click for details and to sign up

WOMEN'S DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
Open to Women Amateur Players
$75 Entry - click for details and to sign up

SENIORS DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
Open to amateur players 50 years of age and older
$75 Entry - click for details and to sign up

SUPER SENIORS DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
NEW DIVISION as of 2011 - We heard lots of suggestions in the last few of years to add a new division for our players age 65 and over, so here it is. If this is your age bracket, this is the division for you, come and play! Open to amateur players 65 years of age and older

THIS EVENT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT AS OF FEB 27th - ONLY 16 SPOTS LEFT

$75 Entry - click for details and to sign up

JUNIORS DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
Two Divisions: 12 and Under, 17 and Under
FREE to Play In
** Allen Hopkins believes in supporting the growth of pool in future generations and has promised to make all Juniors events free to play in.
click for details and to sign up

PRO-AM DIVISION - Amateur Players Championship Series
Open to Pros and Amateurs, 9-Ball on a Diamond Barbox with Simonis Cloth
$300 Entry - click for details and to sign up

TAP League Rally in the Valley Event
The TAP League Annual Rally in the Valley Event - Only open to TAP League players, contact your local TAP Representative for details, or click here for the TAP League website