The Billiard Congress of America is a national organization that promotes billiards and organizes pool players. It is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, and has a presence in Atlanta, Georgia. BCA is involved with all aspects of the sport. They have been instrumental in promoting snooker as well as 3-Cushion.
BCA is also an governing body responsible for overseeing and providing input to the rules and specifications of tournaments and games. BCA not only plays an important role in sanctioning tournaments but also provides educational resources as well as leadership opportunities to promote pool and the game.
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. 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 recognizes exceptional players and contributes.
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 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 also promotes and sanctions championship tournaments. The BCA is the governing body of pocket billiards in America. Every year, BCA holds a tradeshow that displays a wide variety products including billiards barstools, casual furnishings, and other cues.
The BCA Pool League is also an organization sanctioning leagues. The league has over 450 sanctioned leagues in the United States as well eight other countries. It hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. This championship has 22 divisions. BCAPL's membership is also more than 50,000.
BCA also hosts the annual BCA Summit. This summit features seminars on a range of topics related to billiards, home recreation, and social events that promote peer relationships. It has also held the BCA Expo, an industry trade show 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 includes rules for all billiards games, including nine-ball. The book also includes rules for games not open 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 referral services and educational resources as well as leadership opportunities and leadership opportunities.