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 has been involved in every aspect of the sport. It is also a key player in the promotion of 3-Cushion and snooker.
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.
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 honors outstanding players and contributers.
The Official Rules and Records Book is a compact rulebook that combines the standardized rules of the World Pool-Billiard Alliance (WPA). It also has a book that details the rules of various other games. The U.S. Open 114.1 Championships promotion is also done by the BCA.
The BCA also promotes and sanctions championship tournaments. It's also the governing body for pocket billiards in the United States. Each year, the BCA organizes a trade show that showcases a wide variety of products such as billiards and barstools, casual furniture, and many other cues.
The BCA Pool League is also an organization sanctioning leagues. There are more than 450 leagues sanctioned by the league in the United States and eight countries. It hosts the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. This championship has 22 divisions. BCAPL is home to more than 55,000 members.
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. Since 1982, it has hosted the BCA Expo. 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 includes all rules of billiards including nine-ball. It also has a rule book that covers games that are not subject to international competition.
While it doesn't have as much focus on league play, the BCA is a strong supporter of the game. It offers referral services and educational resources as well as leadership opportunities and leadership opportunities.