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 has grown to be the world's biggest amateur pool league with 36 members and 36 countries. VNEA generates a boatload in revenue and is also an amusement-business. The Valley National 8-Ball League Association is a world championships. Players compete in leagues around the country. These championships run 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 an administrator who collects the fees and maintains score sheets. The captain coordinates all activities and ensures that everyone understands the rules. The captain is responsible for collecting points and helps prepare the team for events.
The VNEA is well-known for its support of sportsmanship. VNEA members have given the Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes players for their efforts. The league also promotes sponsorship of 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. The league offers a range of materials for league members, including score sheets, table markers and envelopes.
VNEA Pool Leagues offer friendly competition and players will be playing against each other in round-robin format matches. The minimum size for players is 7 by 3.5 feet "bar box" coin-operated pool table, which is smaller than the 9 by 4.5 foot regulation tables. VNEA leagues organize non-team tournaments that allow local players to compete 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 numerous 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 has been an active promoter of the VNEA in Colorado. For the past two years, she has been a major fundraiser for Gene Pool league. She has also held numerous benefit tournaments for cancer research and street kids.
Shane Bloomberg, a pool player with a long, impressive history in VNEA, is another. He is the grandson of Jeanie (Gary) Bloomberg. Since he was nine years of age, Shane has been an active member of the VNEA. 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.