The original Billiard Congress of America (BCA) pool league was operated. CueSports International now manages the BCA Pool League. The BCA Pool League, an umbrella membership organization that supports pool leagues all over the world, is operated by CueSports International. It has more than 50,000 members and over 500 leagues in eight different countries.
The BCA Pool League is one of the oldest sanctioning organizations for pool leagues in the world. The BCA originally managed the organization. CueSports International purchased the company in 2004. The organization operates in Canada through more than 450 leagues and is well-known in other countries.
BCA Pool League rules have been designed to facilitate team play. There can only be eight players in a team. Each member of the team can only play one or two rounds. Players must be members. The organization also has an official Code of Conduct and Ethics agreement that all players must sign. The Hall of Fame honors great players.
The BCA Pool League was set up in 1978 in order to unify different leagues across the globe. It was intended to provide pool leagues with economies of scale. The organization is a strong force in pool with over 450 leagues across eight countries. The WPBA Tour is North America's most popular pool tournament. It has been a major sponsor.
BCA Pool League rules promote fair play and sportsmanship. Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart created the league. They were pool professionals. In 1981, they established the American Poolplayers Association. It also 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. Points are the basis of nine-ball matches. To win, the player must score 2 or more points. In the eight-ball, players must play at a skill level of three or higher. The round's winner is the one who has won the most games. This earns the player eight points. Matches must be played within 3 weeks of being postponed. If the player is not able to play within three week, the match will be forfeited.
All players must register with the BCA Pool League, and pay BCA member fees. Score sheets must clearly indicate all dues paid. If a player does not pay all dues, his or her scores will not be counted.
BCA Pool League rules contain "Applied Rules" from large-scale tournament admin. These rules include "Applied Rulings" from large-scale tournament administration.
The league director is able to make placement decisions. He or she is also responsible to ensure that the competitive levels of all divisions are comparable. The league director is also responsible for ensuring that all players are treated equally and that no team is favored over another.
BCA Pool League rules also contain an APA handicapping method known as the "Equalizer". This system was created to give every player a fair chance at winning.