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League Operator - Quy Dao
League Operator - Quy Dao
Quy Dao has been a proud member of the APA since 2006 and has had a passion for the game of pool ever since. Throughout the years, Quy has enjoyed not only competing, but also meeting new people and building meaningful connections within the billiards community.
Whether it’s hanging out with players, sharing techniques to help others improve their game, or simply enjoying a few friendly matches, Quy believes pool is about much more than competition. To him, the APA is more than just a pool league — it’s a community that brings people together, creates friendships, builds long-lasting relationships, and provides unforgettable moments around the pool table.
As the League Operator for Collin County APA, Quy is committed to creating a fun, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. If you have any questions about the Collin County APA Pool League, please feel free to reach out to Quy anytime.
History of the American Poolplayers Association (APA)
History of the American Poolplayers Association (APA)
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) was founded by professional poolplayers and Billiard Hall of Famers Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart in 1979 as the National Pool League, which became the American Poolplayers Association in 1981. The two realized the popularity of the sport, but knew, that different from other sports, there was no existing recreational league system.
Today, the APA, also known as the Canadian Poolplayers Association in Canada, the Japanese Poolplayers Association in Japan, and APA of Singapore in Singapore, and has grown to more than 275,000 members and boasts more members than all other “national” leagues combined. The League is administered locally by a network of Franchise Operators, called League Operators, and is conducted weekly in a variety of both 8-Ball and 9-Ball team formats. There are nearly 300 APA Leagues throughout the U.S., Canada and Japan.
APA League teams have the opportunity to advance to the APA World Pool Championships each summer in Las Vegas. In 2010, Guinness World Records recognized this event as the World’s Largest Pool tournament. In addition, the APA also hosts a second tournament, the APA Poolplayer Championships, in Las Vegas each spring. APA pays out a combined $2 Million annually at these tournaments.
The APA also conducts the U.S. Amateur Championship, the pool world’s most prestigious amateur tournament, which is the only competition open to APA members and nonmembers alike. The tournament began in 1994 and has grown significantly over the years, as players across North America battle for a spot in this coveted event.
The APA is has also been recognized as one of the top small business and home-based franchise opportunities in the world. In 2010, Forbes magazine ranked the APA as the #2 “Top 20 Franchises to Start.” APA is ranked a “Hall of Fame” franchise with the Franchise Business Review for having been named a Top 200 franchise for 10+ years. Click here to view more APA franchise honors.
One of the keys to the success of the American Poolplayers Association is The Equalizer®, the unique handicapping and scoring system that makes it possible for players of different playing abilities — especially novices and beginners — to compete on an equal basis, much like they do in golf and bowling. The Equalizer® uses a formula that measures a player’s ability. The result is a handicap of how many games a player must win to capture a match in 8-Ball or the number of points a player must earn to win a match in the 9-Ball format.
Everyone Can Play – Anyone Can Win!®
Everyone Can Play – Anyone Can Win!®
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