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 located in Broomfield Colorado with a representative 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.
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.
Since more than 100 years, the BCA has played an important role in the promotion and development of pool. 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 was established to honor outstanding players and 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 provides a guide that explains the rules for various other games. The U.S. Open 114.1 Championships promotion is also done 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 holds a tradeshow that displays a wide variety products including billiards barstools, casual furnishings, and other cues.
The BCA has also organized the BCA Pool League, which is a league sanctioning organization. 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, which have 22 divisions. The BCAPL also has a membership of more than 50,000.
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 join the Amusement Expo International(AEI) for its first ever meeting during the March 27-30 20, 2023 Las Vegas event.
Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book are also kept by the BCA. It contains rules for all billiards games including nine-ball. It also has a book that includes rules that apply to games that aren't subject 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.