I've gone out to Las Vegas in August for the team event for the last 9 years in a row just to shoot in the minis. I've never been there with any of my teams nor do I really want to. I like it better going out on my own and making a nice week long vacation out of it. I play in as many minis as I can and I usually can make enough to pay for my week out there. It's a great time and the APA does a good job with everything. I've met many friends from different parts of the country and it's always nice to see them all again every year. I did qualify for the Singles Championships next May by recently winning my local Regional event in 9 ball so this will be the first time I will be there at a time other than August. Looking forward to it.