The Billiard Congress of America, a prominent organization that promotes billiards in the United States, organizes and supports pool players. 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 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 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 organization also maintains the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame, which recognizes 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 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. The BCA is the governing body of pocket billiards in America. 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 hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. There are 22 divisions. BCAPL's membership is also more than 50,000.
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.
The BCA also maintains the Billiard Congress of America Official Rules and Records Book. 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 leadership opportunities, educational resources and referral services.