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Southwest Challenge (SWC) takes pace in Las Vegas twice a year. Once for 8-Ball in the Spring and again for 9-Ball in the Fall. These events bring together APA Members from several different league areas in the Southwestern United States. Teams of 3 meet at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino for a weekend of fun and competition.
Three Person Tournaments
The main event is a tournament where teams compete with a unique "rotating shooting order" that gives all members of the team an equal opportunity to play. Each team must declare their shooting order when submitting entry forms before the tournament. Temas must rotate through their rosters during the tournament, keeping the same shooting order (rather than posting and counter-posting as with regular league play). This forces teams to rely on all teammates to help them advance through the tournament and may create some interesting match-ups with surprising results!
Mini-Tournaments
In addition to the main event, all active players in the participating format can enter Mini-Mania Tournaments throughout the weekend. Entry fees range from $10-$40 with 100% CASH PAYBACK!! Tournaments may have up to 8, 16, or 32 on a board, range in 8-Ball and 9-Ball formats, singles or doubles teams, and may be tiered by skill level or open to all skill levels. If you're not playing in the main event, current APA Members in the Southwest Region can still participate for a nominal green fee since all tables are open throughout the event!
8-Ball Southwest Challenge
8-Ball SWC Dates: March 26th-29th, 2026
Details:
Maximum Combined Skill Level for the team at time of entry is 14
Only ONE skill level six (6) ot seven (7) per team
ALL skill level two (2) players allowed, male or female
Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
Each player must have at least ten (10) 8-Ball or ten (10) 9-ball scores within the last 2 years
If a player is only established in 9-Ball (does not have ten 8-Ball scores), then they must play at one skill level higher than their 9-Ball skill level
If a player does not have recent 8-Ball scores, and is currently a higher skill level in 9-Ball, then he/she will be evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level
Modified Single Elimination format
Each team must declare their shooting order prior to entry into the tournament
9-Ball Southwest Challenge
9-Ball SWC Dates: October 15-18th, 2026
Details:
Maximum Combined Skill Level for the team at time of entry is 15
Only ONE skill level six (7/8/9) per team
ALL skill level one (1) and two (2) players allowed, male or female
Each player must be on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team
Each player must have at least ten (10) 8-Ball or ten (10) 9-ball scores within the last 2 years
If a player is only established in 8-Ball (does not have ten 9-Ball scores), then they must play at one skill level higher than their 8-Ball skill level
If a player does not have recent 9-Ball scores, and is currently a higher skill level in 8-Ball, then he/she will be evaluated and may be required to play at a higher skill level
Modified Single Elimination format
Each team must declare their shooting order prior to entry into the tournament
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