Valley National 8-Ball League Association, (VNEA) is probably well-known to pool lovers. It has close to 100,000. Members and host of weekly leagues within over 400 cities. It is also the largest amateur pool league in the world, with players from 36 states and 36 different countries. VNEA has a huge amusement business and generates tons of revenue. Players can compete in the Valley National 8-Ball League Association World Championships in addition to their local league play. These championships take place every year between May 27 and June 5.
Valley National 8-Ball League Association members can play in leagues based purely on their ability. Each league has a captain. This person collects the league fees, keeps score sheets, and performs other duties. The captain coordinates the activities of the team and makes sure everyone knows the rules. The captain helps organize events and collects scores.
The VNEA is well-known for its support of sportsmanship. Players have been rewarded for their efforts, including being awarded the Sportsmanship Award, which is voted on by the VNEA members. The league promotes business at its sponsoring sites. The operator assistance network provides help to VNEA members who run or operate locations, while the LeagueSMART conference offers software, table control, and increased table revenue. The league offers a range of materials for league members, including score sheets, table markers and envelopes.
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. In addition to regular league matches, VNEA leagues often organize regular individual non-team tournaments, which are a great way for local players to test their skills against the best.
The VNEA has honored players for their contributions to the pool league in the past. Caela, who has been involved with the league since its inception back in 1999, is one example. 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. For the past two years, she has been a major fundraiser for Gene Pool league. She has held many benefit tournaments to support cancer research and street children.
Shane Bloomberg, a pool player with a long, impressive history in VNEA, is another. He is the grandson of Jeanie, Gary, and Jeanie. 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.