Valley National 8-Ball League Association is a pool league that has almost 100,000 members. There are also dozens of weekly leagues in different cities. It is the largest amateur pool league worldwide, with members in 36 states and 36 nations. VNEA is also an entertainment business that generates huge amounts of revenue. The Valley National 8-Ball League Association is a world championships. Players compete in leagues around the country. These championships are held each year from May 27 through June 5.
Players can compete in leagues based upon their skill level as a member or associate of the Valley National 8-Ball League Association. Each league has its captain. The captain is responsible for collecting the league fees and keeping score sheets. The captain coordinates the activities of the team and makes sure everyone knows the rules. The captain assists the team in preparing for events and is responsible to collect scores.
The VNEA's promotion of good sportsmanship is a hallmark. Players have been rewarded for their efforts, including being awarded the Sportsmanship Award, which is voted on by the VNEA members. The league promotes the business of its sponsors. VNEA members can access assistance through the operator network. LeagueSMART offers software, increased revenue, and table control. You can also get league materials such as score sheets, table markers, envelopes and other supplies from the league.
VNEA Pool Leagues provide friendly competition for players. They will compete against each other in round-robin format matches. Players must use 7 by 3,5 ft "bar boxes" coin-operated pool tables. These tables are smaller than 9 x 4.5 ft regulations tables. VNEA leagues regularly organize non-team individual tournaments. This is a great way to meet the best local players.
VNEA has awarded players in the past for their contribution to the pool league. Caela Gibson has been an active participant in the league since its conception in 1999. She has won many titles at VNEA World Championships. She has also won numerous tournament title, including Singles, Team events, as well as Women's Regular 8 Ball Singles. She is an active supporter of the VNEA Colorado. She has been a leading fundraiser for Gene Pool League for the past 2 years. She also organizes benefit tournaments for street kids and cancer research.
Shane Bloomberg, another pool player, has a long and impressive record in the VNEA. He is the grandson of Jeanie (Gary) Bloomberg. Shane was an active participant in the VNEA from the age of nine. He has since become one the most respected pool players in the entire world. He is a regular participant in the Pro Tour and is expected be named Player of Decade in 2020.