We at Mid-Atlantic Region would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new generation of league play. Our goal is to promote the sport of billiards in a forum that fosters fellowship, good sportsmanship and team spirit.

Your affiliation with the league is very important to us important because it lets us know that you share the same love of the sport of billiards as we do. We hope that you enjoy your league play, and are certain that you'll witness your skills developing as you participate in the fastest growing team sport of the new millennium.

The League has put a good deal of effort into developing the programs offered to our members. Our research has noted that there are dozens of different ways to play the sports of 8-Ball and 9-Ball, and these vary from establishment to establishment throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. We've structured our rules to be as fair as we possibly can to all of our players, regardless of where they are competing. Please remember that there will be circumstances that arise that aren't specifically covered in the rules. We ask you to use this booklet as a guide, and let your common sense and sportsmanship do the rest. Also remember that there are all levels of players and teams in our Region. Some like to play for fun, and others enjoy the thrill of competition. Please remember that we all have the right to play and participate in this great sport. Whatever a person's reason for playing, respect that reason and encourage that person to do their best.

TAP Mid Atlantic Region, its parent The Association for P.O.O.L., Inc. and it's subsidiary, POOLNet, are nationally recognized leagues and tournament management systems. We'll soon to be international in scope. The support of our players has gotten us to where we are today, and your continued support will put us in the forefront of the industry we've all grown to love. We hope to see all of you at one of our regional "Titleholders, National Championships, or Rally in the Valley" tournaments, and perhaps some day, we'll be handing you a check for the winners of one of those events. Until then, kick back and enjoy our league experiences and remember that while we may be "the new kids on the block,"...

"After all the rest, Why not the best?"