Frequently asked questions

Reach out to League Operator Caleb Berard at 337-247-4966 or admin@acadianausapl.com. We’ll get you placed on a team or help you form your own — no prior league experience required.

Not at all. If you don’t have a team, we can place you on one. Just reach out and we’ll match you with a roster that fits your schedule and skill level.

All of them. FargoRate has no fixed ceiling — pros generally run 700–800, with the very best in the world into the high 800s (the current world record is 864). To qualify as an amateur eligible for USA Pool League play, your FargoRate must be 720 and below. The handicap system ensures every match is genuinely competitive regardless of who’s across the table.

League dues vary by session. Dues directly fund the league’s Vegas Qualifier prizes — a $2,500 travel stipend, hotel rooms, and tournament entry fees for our qualifier winners — as well as other in-season cash prizes. Contact Caleb for current session pricing.

We run divisions for 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball. Different nights and venues host different formats — reach out to Caleb for what’s available this session.

FargoRate is a statistical rating system with no fixed ceiling — think of it like a chess Elo rating, but for pool. Before each match, it sets the race length between you and your opponent, so a higher-rated player has to win more games to win. The result is a fair, competitive match at every skill level.

The complete CSI/USAPL rules for 8-ball, 9-ball, and 10-ball are linked in the Player Hub — fouls, racking, and match procedure.

Win your Vegas qualifier tournament. We hold separate tournaments for 8-ball teams (September 12) and 10-ball teams (September 19), both at Bola 8 Sports Bar. The winning team from each earns a fully backed trip to the USAPL National Championships — a $2,500 travel stipend, hotel rooms, and the tournament entry fee, all covered.

The National Championships is the annual culmination of USA Pool League competition, held in Las Vegas. It brings together qualifier teams from leagues across the country — the biggest stage in amateur pool. Acadiana USAPL sends both an 8-ball and a 10-ball team each year.

Right now, matches are played at Bola 8 Sports Bar in Lafayette — our current home room. Stick’s Billiards (Lafayette) and Emerald Billiards (New Iberia) are set to join in upcoming sessions.

We have weekday and Sunday options across our venues. Contact Caleb for the current session schedule and which nights are available at each location.

Yes. Many of our players participate in multiple leagues — USAPL’s format is designed to be flexible. You’re never forced to choose.