USAPL Handbook (Rev 2)
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WHAT IS THE USAPL? The USA Pool League (USAPL) is designed specifically for people who want a fair and fun experience without the intense pressures found in other leagues. No experience is necessary and you do not need to already be a “pool player” to enjoy the USAPL. The USAPL solves many problems that are common in other leagues. In the USAPL, all players have an equal chance of winning, player ratings are accurate, scoring is easy, league prizes are mandatory, and much more. The USAPL is also powered by FargoRate – the most accurate and only global pool player rating system. All league data flows into FargoRate and player ratings are recalculated each and every day for the entire world! Our state-of-the-art online League Management System (LMS) makes running the league and viewing league statistics extremely easy. Additionally, the USAPL mobile scoring app makes scorekeeping easier and faster than ever. USAPL MISSION The mission of the USAPL is to be the most fair and fun amateur pool league in the world. This mission is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it be the format, scoring system, player ratings, prizes, etc., it must support fairness and fun for players of all skill levels. This is why the USAPL is “Fair and Fun for Everyone!” Welcome to the USA Pool League! 3
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- Page 15 and 16: LEAGUE FEES The USAPL has no annual
- Page 17 and 18: 8-BALL & FASTRACK 8-BALL SCORING Ga
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WHAT IS THE <strong>USAPL</strong>?<br />
The USA Pool League (<strong>USAPL</strong>) is designed specifically for people who want a<br />
fair and fun experience without the intense pressures found in other leagues. No<br />
experience is necessary and you do not need to already be a “pool player” to<br />
enjoy the <strong>USAPL</strong>.<br />
The <strong>USAPL</strong> solves many problems that are common in other leagues. In the<br />
<strong>USAPL</strong>, all players have an equal chance of winning, player ratings are<br />
accurate, scoring is easy, league prizes are mandatory, and much more.<br />
The <strong>USAPL</strong> is also powered by FargoRate – the most accurate and only global<br />
pool player rating system. All league data flows into FargoRate and player<br />
ratings are recalculated each and every day for the entire world!<br />
Our state-of-the-art online League Management System (LMS) makes running<br />
the league and viewing league statistics extremely easy. Additionally, the<br />
<strong>USAPL</strong> mobile scoring app makes scorekeeping easier and faster than ever.<br />
<strong>USAPL</strong> MISSION<br />
The mission of the <strong>USAPL</strong> is to be the most fair and fun amateur pool league in<br />
the world. This mission is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it be the<br />
format, scoring system, player ratings, prizes, etc., it must support fairness and<br />
fun for players of all skill levels. This is why the <strong>USAPL</strong> is “Fair and Fun for<br />
Everyone!”<br />
Welcome to the USA Pool League!<br />
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