NOLA APA would like to make everyone aware of the changes coming soon, effective Summer session 2020. This change will also be reflected in the NOLA APA by-laws under 12-4 Divisional Playoff Format.
(8-16) Team Division:
-High Point finisher advances to City Cup (no playoffs)
-2nd vs. Wildcard (winner advances to City Cup)
-3rd vs. 6th (winner advances to City Cup)
-4th vs. 5th (winner advances to City Cup)
(5-7) Team Division
-3rd vs. 4th (winner advances to City Cup)
(4) Team Division
-1st vs. Wildcard (winner advances to City Cup)
Note:
*Byes DO NOT count as teams
*Playoffs for 8 & 9 ball will only be 1 week
*Wildcard will be a blind draw (EXCLUDES teams with 7 or more forfeits)
*There is no longer a 2nd chance bracket for divisions
Division Playoff Formats - Ladies & Masters
(5 or more) Team Division
-High Point finisher advances to WPQ (World Pool Qualifier/Regionals)
-2nd vs. Wildcard (winner advances to playoff finals)
-3rd vs. 4th (winner advances to playoff finals)
-Division playoff finals will be winner of 2nd/Wildcard vs. 3/4
-Winner of division playoffs will advance to WPQ
-1st vs Wildcard (winner advances to WPQ)
*Playoffs will be 2 weeks