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Wheelchair Billiards Quest

The Game Never Left Me.The Quest Continues.

Follow Kray Mims — from decades of competition to his return and North American wheelchair 9-ball championship — as he shares the matches, people, equipment, lessons, and mission moving wheelchair billiards forward.

2024 North American 9-Ball Wheelchair Champion

Decades in cue sports

Competitor · Advocate · Teacher · Storyteller

The Comeback

A multi-decade journey back to the table

From 1990s competition through a long break and a championship return — the moments that shape the Quest.

Read Kray's Story
  1. 1990s

    Where the game began

    Kray Mims builds a competitive billiards history across league play and major tournament experiences.

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  2. Earlier national events

    Competing on bigger stages

    Historic media captures league championships and national-level tournament experiences.

    Step 2 of 8
  3. The long break

    Nearly 15 years away

    After close to fifteen years away from serious competition, the table waits.

    Step 3 of 8
  4. The return

    Back to the table

    Kray returns to wheelchair billiards and commits to rebuilding his game.

    Step 4 of 8
  5. 2022

    Fourth at the Mid-Atlantic

    Places fourth at the Mid-Atlantic wheelchair championship and commits to returning stronger.

    Step 5 of 8
  6. 2023

    Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Wheelchair Champion

    Wins the Mid-Atlantic 9-Ball Wheelchair Championship in Virginia, taking the final 8–4.

    Step 6 of 8
  7. 2024

    North American 9-Ball Wheelchair Champion

    Becomes the North American 9-Ball Wheelchair Champion.

    Step 7 of 8
  8. Now

    The Quest continues

    Competing, teaching, and advocating — moving wheelchair billiards forward.

    Step 8 of 8

What the Quest stands for

Compete. Teach. Advocate. Connect.

Billiards can support active living, confidence, community, and meaningful competition — and the Quest is built around all four.

Compete

Pursue meaningful, high-level wheelchair billiards competition — from local leagues to the North American championship stage.

Teach

Share adaptive technique, positioning, and the lessons of a multi-decade journey through clinics, exhibitions, and resources.

Advocate

Advance spinal-cord-injury awareness, active accessible living, and practical accessibility through the game of pool.

Connect

Build community across players, rehabilitation and veteran centers, poolrooms, and supporters of adaptive cue sports.

Tournament Calendar

Upcoming Events & Tournaments

Follow wheelchair billiards events, discover upcoming tournaments, and find opportunities to support the sport.

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Featured Tournament Listing

Poison San Antonio Wheelchair Open

US Pro Billiard Series (US PBS Open)

November 26–28, 2026 San Antonio, TexasPurse: $25,000

Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk · 24-player 9-ball wheelchair division · Free spectator admission.

Poison San Antonio Wheelchair Open promotional poster

Next on the Schedule

Wheelchair Billiards
Mid-America Billiards Tournament

February 26–27, 2027 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dates provided in published 2026–2027 schedule.

Wheelchair Billiards
Mid-Atlantic Billiards Tournament

March 12–13, 2027 · Midlothian, Virginia

Dates provided in published 2026–2027 schedule.

Kray Mims teaching a wheelchair billiards clinic to a small group at a pool table

Learn Wheelchair Billiards

Adaptive technique, positioning, and equipment

Beginner overviews, adaptive stance and bridge, competition basics, and links to current official rules and organizations.

  • Adaptive stance, bridge, reach, and positioning
  • Competition overview and official rule links
  • Finding leagues, events, and accessible venues

Gear & Products

Gear Kray uses and recommends

Explore official Quest merchandise and recommended cue-sports equipment — with complete affiliate and merchant transparency.

Some links may be affiliate links. Wheelchair Billiards Quest may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Sponsors & Partners

Help move the Quest forward

Tournament travel, equipment, media, clinics, and community mission — reach an authentic, active adaptive-sports audience.

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