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 at Broomfield in Colorado and has an office in Atlanta, Georgia. BCA has been involved in every aspect of the sport. It is also a key player in the promotion of 3-Cushion and snooker.
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 played a significant role in the promotion, development and preservation of pool. It has been a leading organizer of billiards sports in the United States since more than 100 years. The BCA promotes pool through education and leadership opportunities. It also supports the next generation of players with scholarships and other programs. The organization also maintains the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding players and contributors.
The Official Rules and Records Book is a compact rulebook that combines the standardized rules of the World Pool-Billiard Alliance (WPA). It also has a book that details the rules of various other games. The U.S. Open14.1 Championships are promoted by the BCA.
The BCA is also involved in the promotion and sanctioning of championship tournaments, and the organization maintains the Billiard Congress of America Hall Of Fame. It is the governing body for American 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. More than 450 leagues are sanctioned in the United States, as well as 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 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 join forces with Amusement Expo International (AEI), for the first time at the March 27-30, 2023 Las Vegas event.
Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book also remains in 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.
Although the BCA doesn't focus as much on league play than the Billiards Association of America, (APA), it is one of the biggest supporters of the game. It offers referral services and educational resources as well as leadership opportunities and leadership opportunities.