The Valley National 8 Ball League Association is one of the world's largest amateur pool leagues with nearly 100,000 members and over 10,000 playing venues in over 36 US states. Their most prominent claim to fame is that they are the most well-known in the industry. This is a huge advantage for players looking for a career. Over the past ten years, the league has seen the birth of two major professional tournaments as well several prestigious youth leagues. Surprisingly, the league is also home to a female president.
The venerable Billiard Council of America is the granddaddy among all pool leagues. It has been around for nearly two centuries. This well-known organization is home to over 50,000 members. Over the next few years, billiards lovers can look forward for a host of events at both national and international levels. The BCA is small enough to be able to establish a national and global presence. The BCA is a member-driven league, and there is so much more to it than meets your eye. BCAPL's members have been the reason they have enjoyed such longevity.