The APA system is very flawed imo. I have played in the APA on and off for over 15+years. When I called in and asked why I was locked as a 7 after losing 10 out of 10 matches against all skill levels I was told they saw a match I played 6 years prior that was total of 6 games and I won the match with a total of 4 innings and that will keep me a 7. I had played in 4 seasons about 2 years in between those matches but I was told it didnt matter.
Also at triannuals I was in a finals match playing another 7 and took a shot which was a good hit and the other teams coach jumped up and said I fouled. The ref came over and asked what happened, I explained the shot he asked the other coach and ended up giving the guy ball in hand. I was on the hill and ended up losing the match. After the match I went and spoke to the district owner and found out the ref was his brother and said he was wrong and I should have gotten ball in hand since the other team did not have a time out left but he still gave them the win and trip to vegas. Since then I am set on APA being crooked and only play if a friend needs me on the team to coach and fill in a few matches.
Also at triannuals I was in a finals match playing another 7 and took a shot which was a good hit and the other teams coach jumped up and said I fouled. The ref came over and asked what happened, I explained the shot he asked the other coach and ended up giving the guy ball in hand. I was on the hill and ended up losing the match. After the match I went and spoke to the district owner and found out the ref was his brother and said he was wrong and I should have gotten ball in hand since the other team did not have a time out left but he still gave them the win and trip to vegas. Since then I am set on APA being crooked and only play if a friend needs me on the team to coach and fill in a few matches.