The Billiard Congress of America, a prominent organization that promotes billiards in the United States, organizes and supports pool players. It has a headquarters in Broomfield Colorado and a presence 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 is also a body of governing bodies that are responsible for overseeing the specifications and rules of tournaments. 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 has played a large role in the promotion of the game of pool, and has been a prominent organizer of billiard sports in the United States for more than 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 was established to honor outstanding players and 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). It also has a book that details the rules of various other games. The BCA is also involved in the promotion of the U.S. Open 14.1 Championships.
The BCA also supports and sanctions championship tournaments. It's also the governing body for pocket billiards in the United States. Every year, the BCA hosts a trade fair that features a wide range of products including barstools, casual furniture and a variety other cues.
The BCA has also organized the BCA Pool League, which is a league sanctioning organization. There are over 450 leagues that have been sanctioned by this league, in the United States and in eight other countries. It also hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. These championships have 22 divisions. BCAPL has more than 50,000 members.
The BCA has also held the annual BCA Summit, which features seminars on a variety of billiards and home recreation topics, as well as social events to promote peer relationships. It has also hosted the BCA Expo since 1982. It will unite again with Amusement Expo International, (AEI), during the March 27-30 event in Las Vegas.
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. It also has a book that includes rules that apply to games that aren't subject to international competition.
While not as focused as the APA on league play (the BCA), it is one of largest supporters of the sport. It offers leadership opportunities, educational resources and referral services.