The Billiard Congress of America(BCA) is a leading organization which promotes billiards across the United States. It is headquartered near Broomfield, Colorado. There is also a branch in Atlanta. BCA is an organization that promotes snooker, 3-Cushion, and other aspects of the game.
The BCA is also a governing body that is tasked with overseeing and providing input on the rules and specifications of games and tournaments. BCA plays a crucial role in sanctioning tournaments. They also offer educational resources and leadership options to promote the sport 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. The organization supports the sport by providing education and leadership opportunities. They also support the development of the next generation with scholarships and programs. The Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding players and contributors.
The Official Rules and Records Book was one of its many activities. It contains the standardized rules used in the World Pool-Billiard Assocation (WPA). It also has a rule book that outlines the rules of a variety of 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's also the governing body for pocket billiards in the United States. Every year, BCA holds a tradeshow that displays a wide variety products including billiards barstools, casual furnishings, and other cues.
The BCA also organizes the BCA Pool League which is a league sanctioning organisation. There are over 450 leagues that have been sanctioned by this league, in the United States and in eight other countries. The BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships hosts 22 divisions. BCAPL is home to more than 55,000 members.
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. Since 1982, the BCA Expo has been an industry trade event. It will join the Amusement Expo International(AEI) for its first ever meeting during the March 27-30 20, 2023 Las Vegas event.
The Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book can also be found at the BCA. It has rules for all games of billiards, including nine-ball. The book also includes rules for games not open to international competition.
While the BCA isn't as concerned with league play as the Billiards Association of America(APA), it is still a major supporter of the sport. It offers referral services and educational resources as well as leadership opportunities and leadership opportunities.