🎱 Weekly 9-Ball Chip Tournament Launches Every Friday in Pikeville

Bankwalker Billiards is bringing competitive pool and community gathering to Pikeville’s Sequatchie Valley with a new recurring tournament format designed for players of all skill levels. The Friday night event combines APA-sanctioned play with food, drinks, and cash prizes-creating a regular social anchor for the local billiards community.

📍 Tournament Details & How to Join

The 9-Ball Chip Tournament runs every Friday at Bankwalker Billiards, 405 Spring Street, Pikeville. 🚪 Doors open at 4:00 PM, sign-ups begin at 5:30 PM, and play starts at 6:00 PM. The entry fee is $30, which includes green fees, with an optional $10 side pot for players seeking higher stakes.

The tournament uses an APA-to-Fargo chip conversion system, meaning players are ranked by their APA rating and assigned chips accordingly. Players must have a rating of 200 or higher to participate. The chip structure ranges from 7 chips for APA 2-3 players (200-349 rating) down to 2 chips for APA 7-9 players (550-600 rating), creating balanced matchups across experience levels.

💰 Prize Payouts & Competitive Format

Based on a field of 32 players, payouts are $450 for first place, $250 for second, and $100 for third-with prize pools improving as more players register. ✨ The format uses a “race to 3” best-of-series, loser breaks, players rack their own balls, and a 9-ball break does not count as a win on the snap.

📞 Sign Up Early

Players interested in competing can text for early sign-up at 423-718-9946 or 423-718-4641. The tournament combines competitive play with the casual atmosphere Bankwalker Billiards is known for-good food, good drinks, and good times every Friday night. 🍔🍺