The Tri-Annual Tournament is a team event that takes place at the end of each League session (Summer, Fall and Spring). Teams qualify for this tournament based on their division standing at the completion of the last night of regular League play in a session. Eligible teams must be current in all fees due and be registered for the next session with at least four original players to participate in Tri-Cup. The number of teams qualifying from each division in the Suwannee River APA Pool League area is determined by the division size as outlined in the playoff structure in the Suwannee River APA Local Bylaws; note that byes do not count as teams in determining a division’s size.
Teams compete for qualification to the World Qualifier as well as cash payouts at this event. The number of teams gaining eligibility for the World Qualifier and the amount of cash payouts will be determined at the end of each session by the total number of teams participating in the event and the funds collected during the session. Teams must participate in the event to receive qualification or any cash awards. All participants must have a minimum of ten lifetime matches played in the format of the event (8-Ball or 9-Ball) and five matches within the regular session with their team to be eligible to play.