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Info & Rules

Standings

Organization

Why us ?

Sponsors !

Tournament Rules & Info

All our tournaments use the following rules and handicaps, regardless of circuit (Amateur or Open) :

9-ball
Double elimination through the final
Soft break prohibited — 3 balls must pass the side pockets or be pocketed
9 on the break does not count
Call on the 9 required
ALL ball fouls
Handicaps

Entry fees vary by rank. Everyone pays a “once per season” fee of $15.00, and a “per tournament” fee of $20.00. Handicaps also vary by rank, and everyone plays their handicap on both the A-side and B-side :


Rank	B	A	2A	3A	SP	Pro	Mst+
Entry fee	$40	$40	$70	$70	$100	$125	$175
Tournament fee	$20 (standard for everyone)
Regular	$60	$60	$90	$90	$120	$145	$195
Season fee	$15/Season (standard for everyone)
1st of the season	$75	$75	$105	$105	$135	$160	$210


Race to	5	6	7	8	9	10	11

Note : The table above reflects typical fees for our OQBA-sanctioned tournaments. However, each event is unique and may have different pricing. We reserve the right to adjust fees at any time without notice, though we generally try to advise players weeks in advance.

🧾 Fees breakdown

Season fee

The $15.00 season fee is payable once per OQBA season at your first tournament of the season and covers various league services.

Tournament fee

The $20.00 tournament fee is payable at each event. It powers OQBA by helping us run the season and is split into 3 parts :

$5.00 #1 — INJECTED DIRECTLY INTO THE FINALS!
$5.00 #1 — purchase of the various trophies and prizes given and awarded at each tournament during the season;
$5.00 #2 — goes to the director(s) for the often 20 + hours of work required to run each 2-day tournament, as well as prep before and after the event;
$5.00 #3 — funds the league “Operations & Evergreen” account to pay for various needs over the year :
- Operating supplies (pens, pencils, envelopes, highlighters, ink, paper, etc.)
- OQBA website and social media fees
- Software licenses (Office, Photoshop, etc.)
- Monthly fees (YouTube Premium, XSplit, etc.)
- Equipment purchases/replacements (cameras, computers, cabling, etc.)

This self-funding mechanism should keep OQBA going for years to come…

Season Standings

The OQBA Season Standings are based on the points you earn at each tournament you play, as well as the number of events you play during the season.

🏆 Top 3 Recognition!

At the end of each season, the top 3 in the standings of each circuit are recognized for their performance with a trophy, a ring, or a commemorative plaque.

💰 1st place gets a boost!

Additionally, if you finish first in the season, you’ll get your distinction, AND, your entry fee to the Season Finals paid in full — our way of honoring your exceptional season.

If a tie in points occurs, standing is determined by the number of tournaments played: the player with fewer tournaments played and the same number of season points wins.

Tournament finish	Points earned
1^st	17
2^nd	16
3^rd	15
4^th	14
5^th - 6^th	12
7^th - 8^th	10
9^th - 12^th	6
13^th - 16^th	2
17^th and below	1

Bring your best game all season long — the rewards are waiting!
Thanks to our sponsors!

The OQBA - Who are we?

The OQBA isn’t just a league — it’s a movement!
By the players ! For the players !

We run the OQBA out of pure love for the game and try to make every event bigger, stronger, and more exciting.

Because we keep operating costs low, more money goes where it matters — into the prize pools. Bigger prizes bring more players, more competition, and more adrenaline to every event.

Choose Your Circuit

We offer 2 circuits to choose from:

Perfect for amateurs and up-and-coming talent looking for competitive reps in a welcoming environment.

For heavy hitters and elite players who want the toughest brackets and biggest challenges.

Separate Circuit Seasons!

6 regular-season tournaments per circuit season;
1 season finale in May–June per circuit season; and
Boosted prize pools, rewards and trophies for top season finishers, thanks to partners and sponsors!

Why join the OQBA ?

We bring a fresh, engaging approach to our tournaments — with new services, modern tools, and more ways for players to have fun.

What we offer! - At a glance

Facebook Community
Quality Live Streaming
Challonge Community
1Stat Careers, Stats and Standings
💰 Bigger prize pools!
🎟️ Draws, raffles, prizes and other rewards
🌐 Websites!
😊 Smiles & fun !

Join the community that's making pool more exciting than ever!

Live streaming

We now stream matches from two feature tables, with 2 angles for the main table, and commentators at every tournament! We stream on both the OQBA YouTube channel and our OQBA Facebook group.
The broadcasts are public: friends and family can watch without joining the league or paying any fees.

💰 Bigger prize pools

We prioritize rewarding players over big salaries — and most, if not all, of the season’s profits will be reinvested into the Season Finals !

Follow live with Challonge

Visit the OQBA Challonge Community and follow :

Live scoring
Bracket progress
Player standings throughout the day

🏆 “Open” performance prizes

We reward excellence at every level. At each "Open" tournament, the top B, A, and AA players win :

$50 cash and/or
A small trophy

The more players there are, the more these prizes can increase !

Standings, Careers & Stats

Every tournament you play will be tracked in both 1Stat and Fargo once again this season; you’ll have access to more detailed statistics, such as :

Win percentage vs A, AA, AAA-rated players
% of break-and-runs
Careers and rank progression
And more…

We’ve updated our score sheets to make tracking easier. Here’s an example of the new sheets, with explanations (click to enlarge) :

Front
Back

Our Sponsors!

Once again, the OQBA is powered by the support of our incredible sponsors. Your commitment helps grow the sport we love, and we’re proud to count you among our premium partners.

A huge thank-you to OQBA’s sponsors !

Want to join our sponsor family ?

Stand alongside the legends making history. Become an OQBA sponsor and have your name added to the Hall of Fame. Contact us today to reserve your place among the greats.