TAP Goes Places!!!
2026
Atlantic City, New Jersey
TAP Nationals
Our National Championships Are Held In A Different City Every Year!
Our National Championships Are Held In A Different City Every Year!
TAP Nationals
2026 Nationals Tentative Schedule
2026 Nationals Tentative Schedule
TAP Nationals Are Just Around The Corner!
Hosted at Harrah’s
KC TAP will be sending qualifying players and teams to TAP Nationals through our
Titleholders Tournament.
Titleholders Tournament Winner
Qualified Entry
Qualified Entry
Qualified Team
Want To Buy In?
If your team does not qualify through our Titleholders Tournament, or if you want
to participate in any of the offered Nationals formats, check below for registration forms and
eligibility requirements.
Forms should be printed and sent in with registration fees as soon as possible. These events
fill up very quickly.
or once the event fills up, whichever comes first.
Buy-In Formats Available
8 Ball Dream Team Registration
First Come, First Served Event
Dream Team event is a first come, first served event. No entries will be accepted after Sept. 14th, or once the event fills up, whichever comes first.
Current TAP Membership Required
Players must have a current TAP membership date on TAP The App, or have proof with them. Otherwise, they will not be able to play.
ID Verification Required
ID will be verified by the captains of the teams they are playing.
$600.00
per team
Payment Information
All checks should be submitted with this form and made payable to:
TAP, LLC
Checks should be sent to:
P.O. Box 5
Round Hill, VA 20142
Please email any questions to [email protected].
Team Name Rules
Each team name must be its own unique name and must be 20 characters or less.
No team names labeled as “1” and “2”, and no duplicate team names are allowed.
Registration / DQ Policy
Registrations and disqualifications are non-refundable. Registrations can be transferred prior to the deadline.
Receipt of form and payment by the deadline is the guarantee of a spot, unless all spots have already been filled at the time of receipt.
Match Requirement
Players must have 6 matches played in weekly league play from Apr. 27th through Sept. 14th, as well as 10 lifetime matches.
Players must meet all National requirements. See the rulebook for details.
Important Player Limit Note
Each player can only be on two (2) Dream Teams.
Each team can have no more than 5 common players.
In addition, two (2) HC 7/8 players are allowed on a team. However, only one (1) can play in a match per scoresheet. Both cannot play in the same round.
Platinum A Board Rule
If you have won the Platinum A board, you cannot have more than 3 players return to the same roster.
Thursday, Oct. 15th
Runs through Sunday, Oct. 18th
9 Ball Singles Registration
First Come, First Served Event
Singles events are first come, first served. No entries will be accepted after Sept. 14th, or once the event fills up, whichever comes first.
Current TAP Membership Required
Players must have a current TAP membership date on TAP The App, or have proof with them. Otherwise, they will not be able to play.
ID Verification Required
ID will be verified by the opponents in your event.
$125
per player
Payment Information
All checks should be submitted with this form and made payable to:
TAP, LLC
Checks should be sent to:
P.O. Box 5
Round Hill, VA 20142
Please email any questions to [email protected].
Registration / DQ Policy
Registrations and disqualifications are non-refundable. Registrations can be transferred prior to the deadline.
Receipt of form and payment by the deadline is the guarantee of a spot, unless all spots have already been filled at the time of receipt.
Event Format
Singles events are played as Round Robin into Single Elimination.
Handicap Brackets
Once Tournament HC is determined, the player will be placed into the correct bracket.
After the HC audit has been run and adjusted, the Round Robin start date and time for your specific HC will be announced.
National Requirements
Players must have 6 matches played in weekly league play from Apr. 27th through Sept. 14th, as well as 10 lifetime matches.
Players must meet all National requirements. See the rulebook for details.
6 Weekly League Matches
Must be played from Apr. 27th through Sept. 14th
Tuesday, Oct. 13th @ 10 PM
Finishes Wednesday, Oct. 14th
Schedule Note
This event will not interfere with the Doubles event or 8 Ball Singles.
8 Ball Singles Registration
First Come, First Served Event
Singles events are first come, first served. No entries will be accepted after Sept. 14th, or once the event fills up, whichever comes first.
Current TAP Membership Required
Players must have a current TAP membership date on TAP The App, or have proof with them. Otherwise, they will not be able to play.
ID Verification Required
ID will be verified by the opponents in your event.
$125
per player
Payment Information
All checks should be submitted with this form and made payable to:
TAP, LLC
Checks should be sent to:
P.O. Box 5
Round Hill, VA 20142
Please email any questions to [email protected].
Registration / DQ Policy
Registrations and disqualifications are non-refundable. Registrations can be transferred prior to the deadline.
Receipt of form and payment by the deadline is the guarantee of a spot, unless all spots have already been filled at the time of receipt.
Event Format
Singles events are played as Round Robin into Single Elimination.
Handicap Brackets
Once Tournament HC is determined, the player will be placed into the correct bracket.
After the HC audit has been run and adjusted, the Round Robin start date and time for your specific HC will be announced.
National Requirements
Players must have 6 matches played in weekly league play from Apr. 27th through Sept. 14th, as well as 10 lifetime matches.
Players must meet all National requirements. See the rulebook for details.
6 Weekly League Matches
Must be played from Apr. 27th through Sept. 14th
Thursday, Oct. 15th @ 10 PM
Finishes Sunday, Oct. 18th
Handicap Audit Notice
After the handicap audit has been run and adjusted, the Round Robin start date and time for your specific handicap bracket will be announced.
8 Ball Scotch Doubles Registration
First Come, First Served Event
Scotch Doubles events are first come, first served and limited to 32 teams. No entries will be accepted after Sept. 14th, or once the event fills up, whichever comes first.
Current TAP Membership Required
Players must have a current TAP membership date on TAP The App, or have proof with them. Otherwise, they will not be able to play.
ID Verification Required
ID will be verified by the opponents in your event.
$250
per team
Payment Information
All checks should be submitted with this form and made payable to:
TAP, LLC
Checks should be sent to:
P.O. Box 5
Round Hill, VA 20142
Please email any questions to [email protected].
Registration / DQ Policy
Registrations and disqualifications are non-refundable. Registrations can be transferred prior to the deadline.
Receipt of form and payment by the deadline is the guarantee of a spot, unless all spots have already been filled at the time of receipt.
Match Requirements
Teams must have 6 matches played together in weekly league play, or in tournaments held by Licensees with scoresheets in Pool Net, between Apr. 27th and Sept. 14th.
Teams must also have 10 lifetime matches played together.
National Requirements
Players must meet all National requirements. See the rulebook for details.
Event Format
Scotch Doubles events are played as Round Robin into Single Elimination.
Handicap Groups
Handicaps are divided into 2/3/4 and 5/6/7 groups. Races are determined by the 8 Ball grid.
Registrations / DQs are non-refundable
Only 32 teams available
Monday, Oct. 12th @ 1 PM
Single Elimination starts at 6 PM — continuous play until complete
TAP League Nationals
How Do You Advance To A National Championship Event?
Licensees may have different ways of qualifying and advancing teams to the
National Championship Events.
Common Qualification Method
The most popular method is to hold a tournament made up of all qualified teams
from Summer, Fall of the previous year, and Spring of the current year.
Qualified teams are session winners during that qualifying period. For example,
if your team places in the top 3 for all 3 sessions, your team may have 3 chances
at the tournament — one for each session.
Advancing To Nationals
Winners of those tournaments advance for the trip to a National Championship Event.
Check with your licensee or league operator to see how many teams are sent and how
you qualify for the National trip in your territory.
The suggested guideline is that for every 18 teams, a licensee or operator has
1 team that can win a trip to Nationals.
Flexible National Formats
TAP is a flexible national organization and understands that what works in one part
of the country or Canada may not work in another area. Because of that, Titleholder
and National formats used to qualify teams and singles may vary.
National Products At TAP National Events
Various mini events are also run throughout the event. Times will vary depending
on the schedule of the main events.
Additional National Formats
TAP has added Scotch Doubles and 10-Ball to the National Tournament. These formats
now run in the same arena as 8-Ball, 9-Ball team, and singles events.
Qualification requirements may vary, so players should check with their licensee
to confirm how to qualify.
Dream Team Event
Held in the same arena as the TAP National Championship Event, the Dream Team Event
is one of TAP’s most popular formats.
This event was added in 2010 to give teams that did not qualify for the National
Championships — or areas whose team counts did not follow standard restrictions —
an opportunity to experience the National Event.
TAP National Welcome Party
The evening before the event, TAP Corporate hosts a Welcome Party for players and
licensees to enjoy. With the arena set up, players can play pool, eat, drink, and
meet people from other areas before the games begin the next morning.
Mingle around and meet your TAP family and friends from all over the United States
and Canada.
Our National History
TAP National Championships were created to be different — a traveling national event
that promotes amateur pool, entertains players and families, and brings TAP to new
locations across the country.
2002
Las Vegas, Nevada
TAP rolled into Las Vegas for the first TAP National Championships, hosted by
Palace Station. The event was successful enough that TAP accepted the invitation
to return again in 2003.
2004
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans hosted the 2004 TAP National Championships at the Radisson on Canal Street,
right in the heart of great jazz and great food. A return was planned, but Hurricane
Katrina forced TAP to change course.
2005–2006
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby and Louisville Slugger, hosted TAP Nationals at
the Galt House Hotel. The location was a great success, so TAP returned again in 2006.
2007
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach hosted the 2007 National Championships at the Sheraton Convention Center
Hotel Resort. The location served players well, but TAP’s growth pushed the event toward
larger venues.
2008
Orlando, Florida
Orlando became the next stop for TAP Nationals. With Disney World nearby, it was a strong
family-friendly location. The host venue was The Caribe Royale.
2009
Charleston, South Carolina
TAP brought Nationals to Charleston for Southern hospitality, history, great food, and a
welcoming atmosphere. The event was hosted by the Embassy Suites & Convention Center.
2010–2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
TAP returned to Las Vegas after six years away, this time at Bally’s Casino and Hotel.
Players brought home great memories and good times from both years.
2012
Charleston, South Carolina
TAP returned to Charleston, calling in the invitation offered after the 2009 event.
Charleston continued to be a strong destination for TAP players and families.
2013
Chicago Area, Illinois
The 2013 TAP National Championships moved to the Chicago area at Pheasant Run Resort,
bringing the event to the windy city region.
2014
Dallas, Texas
Dallas hosted the 2014 TAP National Championships at the Hilton Anatole, continuing TAP’s
tradition of bringing players to major destination cities.
2015
Nashville, Tennessee
TAP headed to Nashville, Tennessee, with the National Championships hosted at the Gaylord Resort.
2025 Nationals Team Standings
Nationals 8 Ball Teams
Event Venue
