CueSports International manages the BCA Pool League. It was initially operated by The Billiard Congress of America. The BCA Pool League, an umbrella membership organization that supports pool leagues all over the world, is operated by CueSports International. The BCA Pool League has more than 50,000 members, and there are over 500 leagues across eight countries.
The BCA Pool League, the oldest pool league sanctioning organisation in the globe, is still being operated by the BCA. The BCA originally managed the organization. CueSports International purchased the company in 2004. It is a significant presence in Canada with more than 450 leagues across eight countries.
BCA Pool League rules are designed to accommodate team play. Teams have a maximum of eight players. Each player on the team may play only one or two games per round. The BCA must have all players. All players must agree to a Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Hall of Fame honors great players.
To unify leagues around the globe, the BCA Pool League was created in 1978. It was created to bring pool leagues together with economies of size. The organization boasts more than 450 leagues and eight countries. It is now a formidable force in pool. It is also a major sponsor of WPBA Tour, the top pool tournament in North America.
BCA Pool League rules are designed to encourage fair play and good sportsmanship. The league was founded by Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart. They were all professional pool players. In 1981, they established the American Poolplayers Association. It has two international affiliates, the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPBA) and the Japanese Poolplayers Association (JPA).
The BCA Pool League is a nine-ball and eight ball league that plays on 9-foot tables. The nine-ball matches are scored on points. To win, a player must score two or more points. The eight-ball requires players to have a skill level at least three. The player who wins the most games for the round scores eight points. If the match is postponed, the match must be played within three weeks. If the opponent is unable or unwilling to play in the scheduled time, they will lose the match.
All players must register with the BCA Pool League, and pay BCA member fees. All dues must be clearly noted on score sheets. A player who fails to pay all dues will have his scores removed.
BCA Pool League rules also include "Applied Rulings" from large-scale tournament administration. These rules include the lag time rule which requires that the ball be shot only after the ball of the opponent touches the foot cushion.
The league director can make placement decisions. He or she is also responsible for ensuring that divisions have comparable competitive levels. The league director is responsible for making sure that all players are treated equally, and that no one team is preferred over the other.
The "Equalizer" APA handicapping system is also part of the BCA Pool League rules. This system is intended to give all players a chance to win.