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Stage 1 Qualifiers are only for Amateur Men, Women, and Juniors.
Stage 2 Main Events combine Stage 1 winners with Professionals that enter.
Only American residents may participate in the NBL.
In most cases you may enter any stage 1 qualifier.
10-ball will the discipline for the 1st and 3rd quarters.
8-Ball will be the discipline for the 2nd and 4th quarters.
Stage 1 Qualifiers for amateurs is $150.00 USD.
All Stage 1 Amateur Champions are entered into Stage 2 Main Events and accommodated for free.
Professionals may enter Stage 2 Main Events for $1,000.00 USD.
Stage 1 qualifiers do not have an official dress code, but players must be presentable.
All Stage 2 Main Event players will be issued official NBL competition jerseys.
All State 2 Main Event players are responsible to provide black dress slacks, black belt, black socks, and black shoes or sneakers.
Yes. As long as it meets the minimum cue stick length requirement governed by World Pool-Billiard Association, which is 40 inches.
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The NBL will enforce all rules governed by the World Pool-Billiard Association.
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