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 also become the world's largest amateur pool league, playing in 36 states and 36 countries. In addition, VNEA is an amusement business, generating a boatload of revenue. 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 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 its captain. The captain is responsible for collecting the league fees and keeping score sheets. The captain coordinates team activities and makes sure that everyone is familiar with the rules. The captain is also responsible for scoring and helping the team prepare for events.
The VNEA's promotion of good sportsmanship is a hallmark. Players have been rewarded for their efforts, including being awarded the Sportsmanship Award, which is voted on by the VNEA members. The league also promotes local businesses. VNEA members can access assistance through the operator network. LeagueSMART offers software, increased revenue, and table control. The league also provides a variety of league materials, including score sheets, table markers, envelopes, and other supplies.
VNEA Pool Leagues are a friendly competition that allows players to compete against other league members in round robin format matches. Players must play on 7x3.5ft "barbox" coin-operated pools tables that are smaller than 9x4.5ft regulation tables. VNEA leagues also organize non-team regular tournaments which allow local players to challenge the best.
In the past, the VNEA honored pool league players for their contributions. Caela Gibson is one of these players. She has been involved in the league's inception since 1999. She has racked up numerous titles at the VNEA World Championships. She also has numerous tournament titles including Singles, Team events and Women's 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 also organizes benefit tournaments for street kids and cancer research.
Another pool player with a long and impressive history in the VNEA is Shane Bloomberg. He is the grandson of Jeanie (Gary) Bloomberg. Shane was an active participant in the VNEA from the age of nine. He went on to be one of the top pool players in the country. He is a frequent contender on the Pro Tour, and is likely to be named Player Of The Decade 2020.