The Billiard Congress of America is a national organization that promotes billiards and organizes pool players. It is headquartered at Broomfield in Colorado and has an office in Atlanta, Georgia. BCA is an organization that promotes snooker, 3-Cushion, and other aspects of the game.
BCA also serves as a governing body, providing input and oversight on tournament rules and specifications. 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. 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 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 rulebook which outlines the rules of many other games. The U.S. Open 114.1 Championships promotion is also done by the BCA.
The BCA promotes championship tournaments and has the Billiard Congress of America Hall Of Fame. It is the governing body for American pocket billiards. 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. 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 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. It has also held the BCA Expo, an industry trade show since 1982. It will be joining forces with Amusementexpo International (AEI) during 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. 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 also offers educational resources, leadership opportunities, and referral services.