Manasota APA Sets St. Jude 8-Ball Chip Tournament
Ten dollars from every entry benefits St. Jude, while starting chip counts are determined by APA skill level.
Manasota APA will hold an 8-Ball Chip Tournament with a Bounty Twist on November 7, 2026, after its Hall of Fame and Awards event. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. and tournament play starts at 5:00 p.m.
The entry fee is $30 per player, with $10 from every entry benefiting the children and families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Registration closes November 4 or as soon as the field reaches 64 players.
When and where is the Manasota APA chip tournament?
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, November 7. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m., immediately after the Hall of Fame and Awards event, and play starts at 5:00 p.m.
Manasota APA's event listing identifies Salty Jim's in Sarasota as the location for the awards program and the chip tournament that follows it. Players should still confirm the venue on their registration confirmation before traveling.
| Event detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 7, 2026 |
| Check-in | 4:30 p.m. |
| Play begins | 5:00 p.m. |
| Entry fee | $30 per player |
| St. Jude contribution | $10 from each entry |
| Maximum field | 64 players |
| Registration closes | November 4 or when the field fills |
Who is eligible to enter?
Players must be on an active Manasota APA roster. The competition uses 8-Ball skill levels, but a player without an established 8-Ball skill level may use their 9-Ball skill level for the event.
The organizer has not announced a walk-in option. Because the registration closes before tournament day and the field is capped, players should complete the official online registration form by the deadline.
How many chips does each skill level receive?
The starting allocation gives more chips to lower skill levels. That structure allows players with different ratings to enter the same field while preserving a meaningful handicap.
| APA skill level | Starting chips |
|---|---|
| 7 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
The announcement says the payout will be determined by participation. It does not publish a guaranteed prize fund or payout chart.
How does the bounty twist work?
The organizer's graphic uses the phrases I collected the bounty and I escaped the bounty, but the written announcement does not explain exactly how a bounty is assigned, claimed or transferred during play.
Players should ask the tournament director for the complete bounty procedure before the first match. That clarification should cover when a player becomes the bounty, what an opponent must do to collect it and whether the bounty changes chip counts or only affects a side prize.
The central verified details remain clear: this is an 8-Ball chip tournament, registration is limited to active Manasota APA players, and one-third of each $30 entry supports St. Jude.
For organizer updates, use the official Manasota APA tournament announcement.
When is the 8-Ball Chip Tournament?
It is scheduled for November 7, 2026, with check-in at 4:30 p.m. and play at 5:00 p.m.
How much is the entry fee?
The buy-in is $30 per player, and $10 from each entry benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Who can play?
Entrants must be on an active Manasota APA roster.
How many players can enter?
The field is limited to 64 players.
When does registration close?
Registration closes November 4 or earlier if all 64 spots are filled.
