Is there anywhere people take pool seriously?

Question

ive played pool all my life and id possible would like to take it the next level at age 16 professionally but dont know where in boston

Answer 1

I was on a pool league every Sunday afternoon at my local pool hall. It was fun. This was when I was younger and I got to play up against adults and everything. I learned a lot and became better everyday.

Answer 2

You have a great advantage living in Boston. Call 508-733-1090 and ask for Denise, Richard, or Matthew Leach or email them at [e-mail]. Their website is http://boston.apaleagues.com.

They are the APA league operators there and they have, I believe, around 2,000 teams. They can surely steer you in the direction you want to go.

Answer 3

Yes, there are lots of places where pool is played at a serious league level. Unfortunately, at 16 years old you probably won’t be able to join in most of them because almost always the leagues are held in places where alcohol is served to the public and laws may prevent you from entering. I suggest writing a letter to the governing body that sanctions league play and ask if there are any juniors leagues in your age group in your local area. I know that here in Canada there is a growing Juniors Division because at the annual Canadian Championships held by Canadian Cue Sports Association where players from all over the country come to compete there is a Juniors competition for your age group.

I suggest that you contact the officials at http://www.americancuesports.org to ask about league possibilities for your age group in the Boston area. Boston is a big city so I am certain there must be some sanctioned league for you to join. And when you are a member of the ACS you can go play at the American National Championships too.

Good Shooting

Answer 4

I'd say your first step would be to look for junior level tournaments. The BCA and some all-ages pool halls run them, so you need to check around in your area. Most leagues (including the APA) and tournaments are 21 and over though, since they're usually held in bars or pool halls with bars.

Answer 5

I live in Colorado and the APA allows players who are 18 or above. Look for billiard rooms or pool halls in your phone book or on line. Many have weekly tournaments that allow minors. Have you studied the fundamentals. I know where there is a free course on billiard fundamentals. Link below.

You could also organize your own junior league.

Answer 6

If you want to be a pro pool player you will need a lot of time to practice. Hopefully you have a table because i'm not talking an hour or two a day. I'm talking at least 6 or 8 hours a day. You will probably need a good coach or instructor too. Even some of the pros use them. You will also need to enter as many tournaments as possible both amatuer and pro alike. You will have to find a sponsor to enter the open pro tourneys unless you have a ton of money because it's not cheap. I'm talking hundreds of dollars in most cases. All of this is provided you have the talent or at least the potential to compete with the pros. Start off with some amatuer tourneys. If you can't win or at least place in the top three then you still have a long way to go. Remember only the top 30 or 40 pros actually make a good living off of pool. Most of the others have to have other sources of income. All of the real money is made in the back room. good luck to ya.