Whether you're a pool player or just a fan of the game, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is a leading organization that organizes billiard sports and promotes the game throughout the United States. It is headquartered near Broomfield, Colorado. There is also a branch in Atlanta. 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 is also an governing body responsible for overseeing and providing input to the rules and specifications of tournaments and games. BCA has a significant role in the sanctioning of tournaments. It also offers education resources and leadership opportunities that promote the game and pool.
The BCA is a major promoter of pool and has been an organizer of billiards in the United States for over a century. The organization promotes the sport through education and leadership opportunities, and supports the development of the next generation of players through programs and scholarships. 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 has been produced by the organization. This book contains all the rules that are used by the World Pool-Billiard Asociation (WPA). It also has a book that details the rules of various other games. The U.S. Open 14.1 Championships are also promoted by the BCA.
The BCA is involved in the sanctioning and promotion of championship tournaments. It also maintains the Billiard Congress of America Hall Of Fame. It is also the governing body in the United States for pocket billiards. 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. The league has more than 450 sanctioned leagues throughout the United States and eight other countries. It also hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. These championships have 22 divisions. BCAPL has more than 50,000 members.
BCA also holds the annual BCA Summit. It features seminars on a wide range of home and billiard topics as well as social events to foster peer relationships. Since 1982, the BCA Expo has been an industry trade event. It will unite again with Amusement Expo International, (AEI), during the March 27-30 event in Las Vegas.
The Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book can also be found at the BCA. It includes rules for all billiards games, including nine-ball. You can also find a rulebook for games that aren’t open 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 referral services and educational resources as well as leadership opportunities and leadership opportunities.