In order to be eligible to compete in this event a player must generally have at least a 10% loss of function of their lower limbs. Some of the more common conditions which may result in individuals being eligible include: traumatic paraplegia and quadriplegia, spina bifida, poliomyelitis, amputees, cerebral palsy and all non-ambulant les autres players. Players must remain seated in their wheelchairs at all times during the entire event. Entrants must be on the roster of a currently active 8-Ball team, and may not register if they have XXXs or $$$s next to their name. Entrants must have a minimum of 20 actually played 8-Ball scores in the APA and all scores must have occurred over the past two years.