BCA Membership: Stronger Together Than Apart


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For more information or assistance with joining the BCA, please contact Shane Tyree, BCA membership coordinator, at 303.243.5070 or shane@bca-pool.com.


NEW FOR 2009: BCA MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND DUES CHANGES 

The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) general membership approved a bylaws revision in May 2008, which changed the categories of BCA membership.  These new membership categories will become effective January 1, 2009.  Learn more about the new membership categories and dues changes (PDF file).

If you are a current BCA member, you will receive your 2010 renewal notice in early October 2009, at which time you will be asked to renew your membership in one of the new categories.

If you are not a current BCA member, but are interested in membership at this time, please contact Shane Tyree, BCA membership coordinator, at shane@bca-pool.com or 303.243.5070 and he will assist you with securing a membership in one of the new BCA membership categories (please see below).  You may also join online at the "Join Now" link below.  If you choose to join at this time, your membership in one of the new categories will be effective through December 31, 2010.

If you have any questions regarding the new BCA membership categories and dues structure, please contact Shane Tyree, BCA membership coordinator, at shane@bca-pool.com or 303.243.5070.



Membership Categories and Descriptions*

Category 1 (Manufacturer/Distributor): Licensed business entity engaged in the manufacturing process or wholesale distribution of billiard equipment or accessories.

Category 1 Dues Amount
Annual revenues greater than $3 million $1,500
Annual revenues $1 to $3 million $750
Annual revenues less than $1 million $350

 

 

 

Category 2 (Retailer): Licensed business entity engaged in the selling of billiard equipment or billiard accessories from an established, publicly known place of business.

Category 2 Dues Amount
1 retail location $200
2 retail locations $300
3+ retail locations $400
Online Retailer $400

 

 

 


Category 3 (Room Operator):
Licensed business entity operating one or more establishments where billiards are played; and licensed business entity operating a billiards league or league system.

Category 3 Dues Amount
1 location $150
2 locations $250
3+ locations $350

 

 

 

Category 4 (Affiliate): All others in four subgroups:

  • Associations, organizations, publications and other licensed entities actively engaged in the billiard industry;
  • Licensed entities not engaged in the billiards industry;
  • Any other person or entity that the Board of Directors deems appropriate for membership in the organization; and
  • Professional billiard players (individuals) that earn their living from playing billiards, giving exhibitions of billiards or otherwise promoting the sport.

Category 4 Dues Amount
Any of the first three subgroups $100
Professional billiard players $25


*All memberships are renewed annually, on a calendar year cycle (all come due on January 1 of each year). 
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BCA Member Benefits: Your Link to Success

 
Here's just a short list of what you'll get with the BCA ...
 

Membership Categories

 

M/D

R RO A
At the BCA Trade Shows
Exclusive Exhibitor privileges at the BCA Trade Shows      
Free admission to the BCA Trade Shows*  
Expo Show Only Specials      
*Join by Jan. 28, 2008          
Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities
BCA Trade Shows      
Business of Billiards Seminars  
Industry Research
Consumer Research  
Quantitative Membership Study: Room Operators  
Quantitative Membership Study: Billiard Retailers  
Industry Trends  
Marketing Support
Billiard Creative Agency CD ROM (1st copy free)  
Members-only Web site, including Marketing & PR templates  
High-resolution, royalty-free billiard photos  
Communication
Online E-Newsletter, BCA Member Update  
Listing in BCA Membership Directory, print edition  
Link from online BCA Membership Directory  
Websites BCA-Pool.com, GenerationPool.com  
Representation
BCA Board of Directors Representation  
Voting rights  
Ability to serve on BCA Committees  
Annual Membership Packet
Membership window decal  
Membership Certificate  
Free product for resale or promotional use
(you decide what's right for you!)
 
Member Health Insurance Program
Association Health Programs  
Member Discounts & Savings
BCA Freight Savings Plan  
Enterprise Car Rental  
Metro Merchant Services      
BCA Product discounts on member-only storefront  
Expo Show Only Specials (for member attendees)      

 
 
 
 
   
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