The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), a leader in promoting billiards throughout the United States, is the place to go if you are a player or just a fan. It is headquartered at Broomfield in Colorado and has an office in Atlanta, Georgia. As an organization, BCA is involved in all facets of the sport, and has been instrumental in the promotion of snooker and 3-Cushion billiards.
BCA also serves as a governing body, providing input and oversight on tournament rules and specifications. In addition to playing a key role in sanctioning tournaments, BCA offers educational resources and leadership opportunities to promote the sport and the game of pool.
The BCA is a major promoter of pool and has been an organizer of billiards in the United States for over a century. Through education and leadership opportunities, the organization supports the development and growth of the next generation through scholarships and programs. The Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame is also maintained by the organization. It recognizes outstanding players as well as contributors.
The Official Rules and Records Book (or Official Rules and Records Book) is one of the many activities that the organization has undertaken. This concise rulebook contains the standardized rules utilized by the World Pool-Billiard association (WPA). The organization also offers a rulebook that describes the rules for a number of other games. The U.S. Open 14.1 Championships are also promoted through the BCA.
The BCA promotes championship tournaments and has the Billiard Congress of America Hall Of Fame. It's also the governing body for pocket billiards in the United States. Every year, BCA hosts a trade show, featuring a wide range products, including barstools and casual furniture as well as cues.
The BCA Pool League has been established by the BCA, which is a sanctioning organization for leagues. There are more than 450 leagues sanctioned by the league in the United States and eight countries. It also hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships, which have 22 divisions. BCAPL's membership is also more than 50,000.
BCA also organizes the annual BCA Summit. The summit includes seminars on a variety billiards topics and home recreation topics. There are also social events to encourage peer relationships. It has also held the BCA Expo, an industry trade show since 1982. It will unite with the Amusement Expo International (AEI) for the first time during the March 27-30, 2023 event in Las Vegas.
The BCA also maintains the Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book. It includes all rules of billiards including nine-ball. It also has a rule book that covers games that are not subject to international competition.
While it doesn't have as much focus on league play, the BCA is a strong supporter of the game. It offers education resources, leadership opportunities, referral services, and other support.