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 is the largest amateur pool league worldwide, with members in 36 states and 36 nations. VNEA has a huge amusement business and generates tons 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 are held every year from May 27 to June 5.
Valley National 8-Ball League Association members can play in leagues based purely on their ability. Every league has a captain who collects league fees and keeps score sheets. The captain coordinates the activities of the team and makes sure everyone knows the rules. The captain is responsible for collecting points and helps prepare the team for events.
The VNEA is known for its promotion of good sportsmanship. VNEA members vote on the Sportsmanship Award and have awarded players the Sportsmanship Award. The league also promotes sponsorship of local businesses. VNEA members with locations can get assistance from the operator assistance network. LeagueSMART provides software, table control and increased revenue. The league also provides a variety of league materials, including score sheets, table markers, envelopes, and other supplies.
VNEA Pool Leagues offer friendly competition and players will be playing against each other 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 won many titles at the 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 advocate for the VNEA of Colorado. She has been a leading fundraiser for Gene Pool League for the past 2 years. She has organized numerous benefit events for cancer research as well as street children.
Another pool player with a long and impressive history in the VNEA is Shane Bloomberg. He is the grandson of Jeanie and Gary Bloomberg. Shane was an active participant in the VNEA from the age of nine. He has become one of most respected pool players worldwide. He is a regular participant in the Pro Tour and is expected be named Player of Decade in 2020.