Rules & Umpiring

Notice from the APA Chief Umpire:

Dear APA Members, After careful consideration and review of our rules regarding throwing the ball, the APA Umpire panel recommended to the APA Board the following changes to apply to the APA 2014 Rulebook:   Add the following paragraph and language: 11.17.1.2 A player’s racquet with the ball in it may pass over the center ...

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Current Rulebook With Changes and New Ratings Policy and Assessment Chart

The current rulebook, with the 2014 changes, is now posted under ‘How To Play’; ‘General Info and Rules’. Also take a look at the updated Ratings Policy and the new Assessment Chart! It is under ‘Clubs and Members’; ‘Ratings’. The adjusted chart allows you to see skill levels.  

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