APA members who are currently playing on an active 8-Ball or 9-Ball team, and have attained at least ten League match scores during the past two years in their respective format(s), are eligible to participate in the National Singles Program. At the local level, APA members compete on a Local Qualifier Board consisting of four to eight members with one player advancing on to regional competition. The local entry fee for this competition starts at $16 (8 persons to a board) OR $32 (4 persons to a board), and there is no limit on qualifying attempts. Qualifier Board winners advance to the Regional Qualifier. Winners from the Regional Qualifier will advance on to the National levels with no additional entry fee. At the local level, Qualifier Boards are open to players of all skill levels. Board winners advance regionally and nationally to one of five Skill Level Tiers that corresponds with their Skill Level in 8-Ball and four Skill Level Tiers that corresponds with their Skill Level in 9-Ball. The Singles Program also utilizes the Equalizer® handicap system