Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA), a group of pool enthusiasts, has more than 100,000. It also hosts weekly leagues in over 400 cities. It is also the largest amateur pool league in the world, with players from 36 states and 36 different countries. VNEA generates a boatload in revenue and is also an amusement-business. Aside from playing in local leagues and competing in the Valley National 8-Ball League Association's world championships, players can also participate in Valley National 8-Ball League Association. These championships are held each year from May 27 through June 5.
Valley National 8-Ball League Association players can participate in leagues based on skill level. Each league has a captain, who is responsible for collecting league fees, keeping score sheets, and other duties. The captain coordinates and oversees the team's activities while making sure everyone is aware of the rules. The captain also helps the team prepare for events, and is responsible for collecting scores.
The VNEA is known for its promotion of good sportsmanship. The VNEA has awarded the Sportsmanship Award to its members, which is voted upon by them. The league also promotes local businesses. VNEA members who own or manage locations have access to the operator support network. LeagueSMART conferences offer software, better table control, and higher table revenue. You can also get league materials such as score sheets, table markers, envelopes and other supplies from the league.
VNEA Pool Leagues offer friendly competition to players, who will be competing against other league members in round-robin format matches. Players must play on 7 by3.5 foot "bar box", coin-operated, pool tables. They are smaller than the regulation 9 by4.5 feet tables. VNEA leagues frequently organize individual tournaments for players who are not looking to play in a team.
The VNEA has honored players for their contributions to the pool league in the past. Caela Gibson has been an active participant in the league since its conception in 1999. She has won many titles at the VNEA World Championships. She has also won numerous tournament titles, including Singles, Team events, and Women's Regular 8-Ball Singles. She has been an active promoter of the VNEA in Colorado. She has been a top fundraiser in the Gene Pool league the last two years. She has organized numerous benefit events for cancer research as well as street children.
Shane Bloomberg is another pool player who has a long and distinguished history with the VNEA. He is the grandson of Jeanie and Gary Bloomberg. Shane has been a member of VNEA since the age nine. He has since become one the most respected pool players in the entire world. He is a frequent contender on the Pro Tour, and is likely to be named Player Of The Decade 2020.