Loop Leagues of America is a unique organization that provides organized cue sports (pool tournaments) for sports bars and pool halls that lack such events. Our uniqueness stems from the billiard game of pool that we play in "sanctioned events". The name of the game is called Loop. Loop is an official game in the billiard industry found in the Encyclopedia of Billiards. It simply means reversed pool, loop is pool spelled backwards.

Mission: Our mission is to provide organized cue sports (pool tournaments) in every sports bar and pool hall, across America, that has never had the privilege of hosting or experiencing such events.

Goal: Our goal is to bring a new level of fun and excitement into the billiard industry.

Vision: Back in 1997, while at a sports bars in Atlanta, the owner and founder, Carlow Smith, was watching two very good pool shooters battle it out on the pool table. The first thing that came to mind was, why don't venues like this have organized events where their shooters could showcase their talents on a bigger stage. After years of planning and researching, Loop Leagues of America was founded in April 2005 with much success. The bar owners and shooters as well greatly welcomed the new organization with open arms.

Tournaments: Since the organization came into fruition, we have had countless singles, doubles, charity, 5 on 5, and league Championship Tournaments from Atlanta to Macon To Columbus, GA. Some of the host locations are as follows: The Pool Room, Marietta Billiard Room, Barley's Billiards, Jay's Sports Bar, O'riley's, Golden Cue, Poole Palace 2, JR's Billiards, Club Phyre, Central Station, Metro Lanes, Morgan Falls Billiards, DaBomb, Sportsline, Marlene's, and Dudley's to name a few.

A Very Special “Thank You” from Carlow Smith, Founder and Director of Loop Leagues of America, to all of the following people for their support:

All Family and Friends that pitched in: My Business Consultants-Keena Ross “My Angel” of Ryan Rawlins and Al Paoli-SBDC: Owners and/or Managers Carolyn, Manager of the Poole Palace 2, Jamille-Owner of JR’s Billiards, Jay-Owner of Jay’s Sports Bar, OT-Manager of Dudley’s, Marlene-Owner of Marlene’s, Richard-Manager of Sportsline 2, and my man Don Juan, Manager of The Pool Room. Thanks for your support and hosting Loop Leagues of America! League Operators Marvin at Jay’s of The Quiet Storm, Alec at Dudley’s of The Eastside Players, Sharon Mapp of Jay’s, Mike at Marlene’s of XTREME, And Darren bka Dee at The Pool Room. Thanks guys for your assistance and for holding it down! The Extra Mile Club: Gary Long of Long Unique Homes, Shamel of SPS Welding and Captain of the Gunslingers, Earnest of the Sharp Shooters-My right hand man, Blake of the Gunslingers helping me to grind it out, Noni of Big “O” the leagues’ hospitality coordinator, Black of Big “O” the leagues’ photographer, Yolanda of the Eastside Players, administrative assistance and to all Captains, current members, and former members. Thank you!

You guys and gals have made this a very special JOURNEY!