DATE
April 24-25, 2026
Registration deadline: April 11
TIME
April 24: Open Doubles
Check-in begins – 10:00 am
Start – 11:00 am
April 25: Singles
Check-in begins – 9:00 am
Start – 10:00 am
EVENTS
8-Ball
Men’s and Women’s Singles
Open Doubles
LOCATION
Poppa G’s Billiards
2408 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
SPORT RULES
1. Tournament format will be determined by the director according to the number of entries. (TBA)
2. A match shall consist of the best 2 of 3 games, or 3 of 5 games, as determined by director.
3. Lagging shall be used to determine order of play, and normal 8-ball rules shall apply.
4. In doubles competition, players shall alternate shots, not turns. The first break of the match starts the rotation. If a player makes the 8-ball, their teammate breaks the next rack. The lag will not count as part of the rotation.
5. Billiards events will be conducted in accordance with World Pool-Billiard Association rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit: World Pool-Billiard Association
6. The cue may weigh a minimum of 10 oz. but no more than 25 oz. Players may use personal or borrowed legal cue sticks.
7. Except for the break, all shots will be called.
8. All Ball Fouls will be in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the tournament director.
9. Athlete’s attire does not need to adhere to the World Billiard Association rules. Professional dress is not required, but athletes are encouraged to dress presentably.
ENTRY REGULATIONS
1. Anyone age 50+ by December 31, 2026.
2. Age division is determined by one’s age as of December 31, 2026.
3. The age division of competition for doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, 2026.
4. Athletes may compete in singles, and open doubles.
ASO MEDALS
Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place for each style within each age division.
NSGA QUALIFYING
For 2027, Billiards will be classified as an “OPEN” sport. Athletes do not need to qualify at a 2026 state qualifier.
DOUBLE MEDALING/QUALIFYING
The Alabama Senior Olympics (ASO) is an open state and welcomes out-of-state participants. Out-of-state athletes are eligible to medal and to qualify for the National Senior Games; however, they do not take a qualifying position or medal away from an Alabama resident.
If an out-of-state participant places in the top three of their division, they will receive the medal earned and any qualifying position in accordance with NSGA rules for each sport. The ASO will then award medals to the top three Alabama athletes and qualify Alabama residents according to NSGA qualifying rules for each sport (see Rule H).
For questions, call 205-607-0504
Special Hotel Rates and Discounts
The following hotels are located in close proximity to the venue.
The rates shown were found on Expedia website:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pelham
Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Pelham
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Birmingham South – Pelham by IHG
This information proudly provided by Auburn-Opelika Tourism. For further assistance with area hotels or information, please visit aotourism.com or contact Karen Gilmore at karen@aotourism.com or 334.734.2987.
