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2024 - 2025 Season

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Sanctioning

The 2024-2025 season started on August 1st. Which means it is time to pay your 2024-2025 sanctioning fee.

Your sanction fees get used for tournaments during the season as added money, and Help to pay for some of the ongoing expenses for the Web site.

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Upcoming Tournaments
CR'S $1000 Added 3 Division 8 Ball Tournament
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
$1000 Added 3 Division Fargo Rate 8 Ball Tournament
Division #1 650 & Under
Division # 2 575 & Under / Division 3 500 & Under
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
650 & Under - Entry $80.00     575 & Under - Entry $80.00     500 & Under - Entry $60.00    
BCA Rules / Winner Breaks / Greens Fees Included
Played on 20 7-foot Diamond tables. Doors Open 9:00am / Starts 10:00am
Questions or Information Call Billy Benson @ 763-486-2887
CR's LiveStream

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
Genetti Hotel
MPA
Tournament Flyer

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Central Pennsylvania BarBox Shootout
Thu, Nov 21, 2024 - Sun, Nov 24, 2024
17th Annual Central PA Bar Box Open
No preregistration for warm up events, register when you get there
All Played on 35, brand new, redesigned, Valley Tables with Red Circle CueBalls and Mercury Ultra Cloth
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Friday at 09:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Open - Entry $60.00     Women's Event - Entry $60.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 09:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Open - Entry $60.00     Women's Event - Entry $60.00    
Mixed Scotch Doubles 8 Ball - Starts on Sunday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Held at the Historic Genetti Hotel - Downtown Williamsport, PA - 1-800-321-1388
Call Wade Kaufman for information - 570-220-0168
No Credit Cards will be accepted after November 17, 2024

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
Shooting Star
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Tournament Flyer
Shooting Star Casino $10,000 Added
Thu, Nov 28, 2024 - Sun, Dec 01, 2024
Shooting Star Casino - $10,000 Added Singles and Team Tournament
Shooting Star Casino - Mahnomen, MN
Thursday, Nov 28th - 7 pm Start - Singles 9-Ball
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Upper Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00     Lower Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 11:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Pro/Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00     D - Entry $60.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 11:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Open - Entry $300.00    
Team 2nd Chance - Starts on Saturday at 06:00 PM - Check In starts at 03:00 PM.
2nd Chance - Entry $50.00    
Friday, Nov 29th - 11am Start - Singles 8-Ball
Saturday, Nov 30th - 11am Start - 5-Person Team 8-Ball
Mark your calendars!!!!
Get your hotel booked ASAP - the rooms will fill fast!!!
No Credit Cards will be accepted after November 26, 2024

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
CR'S Mixed Scotch Doubles
Sat, Dec 07, 2024
CR's Sportsbar Mixed Scotch Doubles - $500 Added
First 48 Teams / Signup at CR'S or Call Billy 763-486-2887
No Online registration for this event. 1 Game spot per 100 points (max 2 Games)
Mixed Scotch Doubles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:30 AM.
Race To 5 winners 4 losers - Entry $120.00    
Doors Open 8:30am / Play Starts 10am
Fargo Rate Cap 1175 / Team must be man/women
Questions or Information Call Billy Benson @ 763-486-2887
CR's LiveStream

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
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Prairie Knights Casino
Tournament Flyer

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Tournament Flyer
$10,000 Added Prairie Knights Casino Pool Tournament
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 - Sun, Dec 15, 2024
Prairie Knights Casino 7 Resort Pool Tournament - $10,000 Added
Thursday 7pm - Singles 9-Ball - Upper Division (Master/AA/A) - $60, Lower Division (B/C) - $60, Women's - $60
Friday 7pm - Singles 8-Ball - 5 Divisions - Master/AA - $100, A - $80, B - $60, C - $60, Women's - $60
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Upper 9-Ball Singles - Entry $60.00     Lower 9-Ball SIngles - Entry $60.00    
Women's 9-Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Warm-Up - Starts on Friday at 12:30 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Gold Flight - Entry $20.00     Silver Flight - Entry $20.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
Women's Division - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 02:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Open - Entry $240.00    
Saturday Noon - 4-Person Team 8-Ball - $240/team entry
Teams can consist of players of All Abilities. It will be Handicapped based on players/ratings.
Use FargoRate as follows: Master - 626 & Over, AA-576-625, A-526-575, B-476-525, C - 475 & Under.
Book your Hotel rooms and get entered online. Call 1-800-425-8277 to reserve your rooms.
No Credit Cards will be accepted after December 08, 2024

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
MPA 2024 Annual Christmas Party
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
$1,500 Added
Doors Open at 8:00am / 9-10am Sign-Up / 10am Start
8-Ball on 7' Diamond Tables / Double Elimination
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Master/AA - Entry $80.00     A - Entry $60.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $40.00    
Sign up early and avoid the rush!!! Everyone welcome to come to our Christmas Party!!
Nobody will be turned away - Come one, Come All!!!!
Tournament Sponsors: Military Mortgage Guru.com / Dehaan Garage Doors / MPA POOL / CR'S Sportsbar
No Credit Cards will be accepted after December 19, 2024

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
Dacotah Bank Center
Tournament Flyer

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Tournament Flyer
Eastern South Dakota Shootout
Wed, Jan 01, 2025 - Sun, Jan 05, 2025
Eastern South Dakota Shootout - Brookings, SD
9-Ball Singles, 8-Ball Singles, and 4-Person Team 8-Ball
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Wednesday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Gold - Entry $60.00     Silver - Entry $60.00     Bronze - Entry $60.00    
8-Ball Warm-Up - Starts on Thursday at 12:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Warm-Up #1 - Entry $20.00     Warm-Up #2 - Entry $20.00     Warm-Up #3 - Entry $20.00    
8 ball Second Chance - Starts on Thursday at 12:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Group 1 - Entry $20.00     Group 2 - Entry $20.00     Group 3 - Entry $20.00     Group 4 - Entry $20.00     Group 5 - Entry $20.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00     D - Entry $60.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
AA - Entry $240.00     A - Entry $240.00     B - Entry $240.00     C - Entry $240.00     D - Entry $240.00    
Championship - Starts on Saturday at 03:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
AA - Entry $10.00     A - Entry $10.00     B - Entry $10.00     C - Entry $10.00     D - Entry $10.00    
Consolation - Starts on Saturday at 03:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
AA - Entry $10.00     A - Entry $10.00     B - Entry $10.00     C - Entry $10.00     D - Entry $10.00    
Enter before Christmas and avoid the $10 "PoolCrastinator" Late Fee
Book your Hotel rooms and get entered online.
There will be a $10.00 late fee for registrations received after December 23, 2024
No Credit Cards will be accepted after December 30, 2024

This is Not an MPA Sanctioned/Sponsored tournament. This tournament will be run by the Sponsor.
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Tournament Flyer

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Tournament Flyer

Entry Forms

Riverside Casino 2025 - $12,000 Added Tournament
Wed, Jan 08, 2025 - Sun, Jan 12, 2025
$12,000 Added Singles, Doubles, and Team Tournament
Riverside Casino - Riverside, IA
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Wednesday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Master/AA/A - Entry $60.00     B/C - Entry $60.00    
Open Scotch Doubles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Open - Entry $100.00     Mixed - Entry $100.00    
Women Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 03:00 PM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
2nd Chance 8-Ball - Starts on Friday at 02:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
W Second Chance - Entry $20.00    
2nd Chance 8-Ball - Starts on Friday at 03:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Flight 1 - Entry $20.00     Flight 2 - Entry $20.00     Flight 3 - Entry $20.00     Flight 4 - Entry $20.00     Flight 5 - Entry $20.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Open - Entry $300.00    
Women Team 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Women's Team - Entry $180.00    
Hard Luck - Starts on Saturday at 05:00 PM - Check In starts at 12:00 PM.
Team 2nd Chance - Entry $50.00    
Womens Second Chance - Starts on Saturday at 05:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Open - Entry $30.00    
Get your Hotel Room at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort - Call 877.677.3456 and mention MPA Pool Block
No Credit Cards will be accepted after January 06, 2025

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
Northern Lights Casino $10,000 Added
Wed, Jan 15, 2025 - Sun, Jan 19, 2025
Northern Lights Casino - $10,000 Added Singles and Team Tournament
Northern Lights Casino - Walker, MN
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Wednesday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Upper Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00     Lower Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00    
Warm-Up - Starts on Thursday at 12:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Flight 4 - Entry $20.00     Flight 1 - Entry $20.00     Flight 2 - Entry $20.00     Flight 3 - Entry $20.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
Second Chance - Starts on Friday at 02:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Second Chance - UPPER - Entry $20.00     B Division - Entry $20.00     Second Chance - C Division - Entry $20.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $300.00    
Team 2nd Chance - Starts on Saturday at 05:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Open - Entry $50.00    
Mark your calendars!!! More details to follow....
Get your hotel booked ASAP - the rooms always fill fast!!!
No Credit Cards will be accepted after January 13, 2025

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
Amidon Graphics Tournament $2000 Added 8 Ball Tournament
Sat, Jan 18, 2025
8 Ball on 7' Diamond Tables / First 32 Paid In Each Division
Entry Fee Includes Green Fee / BCA Rules / Winner Breaks / Side Pots
150 Game Robustness / Tournament Director Discretion / 32 players per division
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:30 AM.
629 & Under - Entry $100.00     569 & Under - Entry $100.00     499 & Under - Entry $80.00    
Doors Open 8:30am / Starts at 10:00am / Entry Fee Includes Green Fee / refund policy on flyer
Division #1 Race to 5 / Division #2 & #3 race to 4 / Venmo Available For Entry
Questions or Information Call Billy Benson @ 763-486-2887
CR's LiveStream

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
CR'S SPORTSBAR High Roller Scotch Doubles 8 Ball Tournament
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
CR's Sportsbar Scotch Doubles 8 Ball - $1000 Added
First 24 entries Paid per division / must signup at CR'S Sportsbar or call/text Billy 763-486-2887
Division #1 Fargo Rate 1225 & Under / Division #2 1050 & Under
Open Scotch Doubles 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:30 AM.
Fargo Rate 1225 & Under - Entry $220.00     Fargo Rate 1050 & Under - Entry $220.00    
Doors Open 8:30am / Play Starts 10am *** Must pay in full when signing up, no exceptions! Venmo or cash accepted. No Refund within 72 hours of tournament.
100 game robustness or tournament director discretion / No Coaching / No Timeouts
$240 per team greens fee included

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
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Grand Falls Casino $10,000 Added
Wed, Feb 05, 2025 - Sun, Feb 09, 2025
Grand Falls Casino - $10,000 Added Singles and Team Tournament
Grand Falls Casino - Larchwood, IA
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Wednesday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Upper Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00     Lower Division 9-Ball - Entry $60.00    
Warm-Up - Starts on Thursday at 12:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Warm-Up #1 - Upper - Entry $20.00     Warm-Up #2 - lower - Entry $20.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
Women Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Womens - Entry $60.00    
Second Chance - Starts on Friday at 12:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Second Chance - Flight 3 - Entry $20.00     Second Chance - Flight 1 - Entry $20.00     Second Chance - Flight 2 - Entry $20.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $300.00    
Team 2nd Chance - Starts on Saturday at 05:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Open - Entry $50.00    
Get your hotel booked ASAP - the rooms always fill fast!!!
712-777-7777 - Mention Pool Tournament Block
No Credit Cards will be accepted after February 03, 2025

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
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Two Stooges Sport Bar & Grill
Tournament Flyer

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14th Annual Upper Midwest Bar Table Shootout
Fri, Feb 14, 2025 - Sun, Feb 16, 2025
11th Annual Upper Midwest Bar Table Shootout
Singles and 5-Person Team 8-Ball Tournament
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Pro/Master - Entry $100.00     AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
Second Chance - Starts on Friday at 05:00 PM - Check In starts at 03:00 PM.
Upper - Entry $20.00     Lower - Entry $20.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Open - Entry $300.00    
2nd Chance Team - Starts on Saturday at 06:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Second Chance Team - Entry $50.00    
Saturday 5-Person Team 8-Ball - $300/team entry - Handicapped Format
Play will continue through the weekend, with Finals on Sunday. See you there!!!
Enter Online, Mail in your entry, or drop your entry off at CR's or Two Stooges.
Out of Town Players - Get a Hotel reserved early!!!!
No Credit Cards will be accepted after February 11, 2025

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
2025 ABERDEEN OPEN
Thu, Feb 20, 2025 - Sun, Feb 23, 2025
2025 ABERDEEN OPEN - Singles and Team Pool Tournament
Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen, SD
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 06:00 PM - Check In starts at 03:00 PM.
Master/AA/A - Entry $70.00     B - Entry $50.00     C - Entry $40.00     D - Entry $25.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 09:00 AM.
Master/AA - Entry $70.00     A - Entry $70.00     B - Entry $50.00     C - Entry $40.00     D - Entry $25.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 08:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Silver Division - Entry $240.00     Gold Division - Entry $240.00    
Finals - Starts on Saturday at 04:00 PM - Check In starts at 02:00 PM.
Gold Championships - Entry $240.00     Gold Consolation - Entry $240.00     Silver Championship - Entry $240.00     Silver Consolation - Entry $240.00    
$25 late fee, strictly enforced for the Team Tournament
Mark your calendars!!! More details to follow....
Call the Ramkota at 605-229-4040 or 800-528-1234. Mention Pool Tournament Block
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This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
CR's Sports Bar
Primo
Refuge Roofing & Siding
Tournament Flyer

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BREAK FOR VETS 8 BALL TOURNAMENT
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - Sun, Mar 02, 2025
Friday Short Race Veterans Only $$$$$ added 8 Ball Tournament $20 Entry
Friday 4-6:00pm Veterans FREE Meal ( All Veterans welcome) While supplies last
5pm Sign-up / 6:00pm Start 5:45pm Player Welcome / Color Guard 6:00pm
Veterans Only Short Race 8 Ball Tournament - Starts on Friday at 06:00 PM - Check In starts at 04:00 PM.
Veterans Only Short Race 8-Ball Tournament - Entry $20.00    
Two Division 3 Person Team Event - Starts on Saturday at 10:00 AM - Check In starts at 08:00 AM.
Division # 1 Combined Fargo Rate 1899 & Under - Entry $200.00     Division # 2 Combined Fargo Rate 1650 & Under - Entry $200.00    
Saturday $1000 Added 2 Division 3 Person Team Tournament
Division #1 Combined Fargo Rate 1899 & Under / Division #2 Combined Fargo 1650 & Under
Entry For 3 Person Team Event $200.00 Cash / Venmo
CR's LiveStream

This is a MPA sanctioned tournament. You MUST be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
$10,000 Added Sky Dancer Casino Pool Tournament
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 - Sun, Mar 23, 2025
8th Annual Sky Dancer Pool Tournament - $10,000 Added
Thursday 7pm - Singles 9-Ball - Upper Division (Master/AA/A) - $60, Lower Division (B/C) - $60
Friday 7pm - Singles 8-Ball - 4 Divisions - Master/AA - $100, A - $80, B - $60, C - $60
Open Singles 9 Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Upper 9-Ball Singles - Entry $60.00     Lower 9-Ball SIngles - Entry $60.00    
Women's 9-Ball - Starts on Thursday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Warm-Up - Starts on Friday at 12:30 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Gold Flight - Entry $20.00     Silver Flight - Entry $20.00    
Open Singles 8 Ball - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Master/AA - Entry $100.00     A - Entry $80.00     B - Entry $60.00     C - Entry $60.00    
Women's Division - Starts on Friday at 07:00 PM - Check In starts at 05:00 PM.
Open - Entry $60.00    
Open Team 8 Ball - Starts on Saturday at 02:00 PM - Check In starts at 10:00 AM.
Open - Entry $180.00    
Saturday Noon - 3-Person Team 8-Ball - $180/team entry
Teams Cannot Exceed 10 based on the following: Master-5, AA-4, A-3, B-2, C-1. Race to Base Number Plus 3
Use FargoRate as follows: Master - 626 & Over, AA-576-625, A-526-575, B-476-525, C - 475 & Under.
Book your Hotel rooms and get entered online. Call 701-244-2400 to reserve your rooms.
No Credit Cards will be accepted after March 16, 2025

This is a MPA Sponsored tournament. You Do Not need to be a MPA Sanctioned Member to participate! This Tournament will be run by the MPA.
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Changes for the 2024-2025 Season

Hello Everyone, and WELCOME to the 2024-2025 MPA Pool Season! We have some exciting new changes taking effect this year, and we are implementing these changes at our upcoming tournaments. The largest move we've made is with our rankings, and placing our players according to FargoRate. In an effort to make our rankings similar to neighboring states, we will be using the following FargoRate numbers for our respective divisions:

MPA Fargo M8 CSR Comment
Pro > 730 n/a    
Master > 625 > 140 > 1850  
AA 576-625 116-140 1801-1850  
A 526-575 86-115 1741-1800  
B 476-525 60-85 1651-1740  
C 426-475 < 60 1576-1650 Really < 476
D < 426 < 40 < 1576 Selected tournaments only

For those players on our database already, we will be making the adjustment to reflect their division raking based on their current FargoRate. For other players coming into our system, we will place them according to their FargoRate. If the incoming player does not have a FargoRate, we will need some documentation of performance from league play, or that player will get defaulted into the "A" Division, unless there is some kind of "known ability" of that person that would put them elsewhere. We will not allow new players to come and "rob" our lower divisions. Our concern is with protecting the divisions for the loyal MPA membership.

For most of our smaller events, we will be restricting the field sizes of our divisions. We are doing this so we can get the event done by closing time (or shortly after), and so the tournament continues to run smoothly without long wait times between matches. Most of our smaller events will be restricted to the first PAID 32 players per division (128 players total). Players will be able to register and pay online. Registering online and not paying for your entry will NOT guarantee you a spot, and you will be replaced with a paid player if one registers.

Larger events, like the Upper Midwest Shootout, and casino tournaments, will still have larger fields. But we will post our field sizes at other events.

The MPA currently has over 23,000 players in the database with over 5,200 playing at least one event since 2018, and we proudly host over $100,000 annually in added money tournaments. I know the COVID put a slow-down on our efforts, but now that we're back, we're looking to build more tournaments, and look forward to making your pool tournament experiences pleasurable!

We'll be seeing you at some upcoming events!!!


Online Registration for the 2024-2025 season!

If you are trying to register for a Tournament/Event you will need to have a UserID and Password for the MPA site in order to register online. If you do not have one try using your google or Facebook account.

MPA Online registration information.

Having trouble getting logged on? Send me an Email.It only takes a minute to set you up if you do not have a userid. You must be in our database to get a userid, so if your aren't in our database click the "Join MPA" on the tool bar and answer the questions, shouldn't take more than 2 minutes of your time. That will get you in our database and also setup your UserID and Password. If you don't know if you are already in, click on the "Player Lists" link and look yourself up.

Note that you will not see the registration links until you are logged on.


MPA Sanctioned Teams can qualify for the ACS Nationals!

As many of you may know, we have been looking at doing a tournament in Vegas.

But instead of doing our own MPA event, we talked to John Lewis from the ACS and have worked out an arrangement that will allow all MPA League sanctioned players to play in the ACS Nationals on May 11-18, 2024.

You must be sanctioned through your LEAGUE. Individual ($20 MPA Individual Sanctioned) members will not be included, as they must meet the criteria of playing a minimum of 8 weeks of league in order to be eligible for the ACS Nationals.

Our MPA players will now be able to play in all of the events out there (singles, doubles, 9-ball, 8-ball, team, etc), and the Tropicana is a great location for this event. I went out there last May and got my national referee certification at this event, and it's well run, organized, and reasonably priced for the pool player's budget. I hope that many of you will plan on participating in the 2024-2025 ACS Nationals. Plan early - get your rooms and flights reserved, and I hope to see you out there!!!

You can find more information here

Please feel free to field any questions to John Stich, as we are very proud of this relationship we've developed, and think it's a great thing for both the MPA and the ACS.

For more information on the ACS Nationals, go to their website - americancuesports.org Thank you.

When you get a minute.

So if you are an individual or a league operator make sure you understand the sanctioning rules for the upcoming by reading the 2019-2024 League Operators Manual .

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