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In each bi-monthly edition of Billiard Retailer, the Billiard Congress of America provides an exclusive four-page update to its membership. The center spread position allows BCA Business Members to go direct to the latest news and information from their trade organization, including specific answers to questions about programs and projects from the annual Trade Shows to junior development.

BCA Breaks can be found in Billiard Retailer, beginning with the January/February 2004 edition. The most recent six editions are made available online; click on the cover images below to view the PDF documents. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view and download the files.

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Back issue: Content
July/August 2007 2007 BCA Expo a Success; BCA Expo Highlights; Shooting Stars Shine at Billiard Education Fundraiser; 2007 BEF Scholarship Recipients Named; BCA Announces New Board; BCA Member Benefit - Association Health Programs
May/June 2007 Welcome to the 2007 Expo; thanks to 9-Ball sponsors; EnjoyPool.com 2007 9-Ball champs; Sang Chun Lee inducted into BCA Hall of Fame; benefits of BCA membership; Billiard Creative Agency benefit.
March/April 2007 BCA National office re-located and re-structures, Meeting Expectations in Atlanta hired, new Expo website debuts, Fessler to keynote, Hall of Famer announced, Health Benefits released, BEF spin-off complete.
January/February 2007 BCA undertakes Member & Consumer research studies; Member Directory deadline; Golf Classic scheduled at Expo; Hall of Fame Move; BCA Board Elections.
 2006  November/December Sponsorship Programs under review; BCA Nominations & Elections; Expo At-a-Glance; Ultimate Pool Party ratings released; Member Update drives Online Traffic.
September/October Rob Johnson hired as new BCA CEO; Ultimate Pool Party; Expo Exhibitors span the recreation industry; EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball draws major ratings on ESPN.
July/August Big win for sponsors at EnjoyPool.com; Ducoff & Long farewell; BEF Challenge the Stars report; BEF Scholarship winners; New Expo Date; Lifestyle Promotions; Ballbusters preview.
May/June Back to Billiards Preseason Kickoff; BTB Badge Deadline extended; Billiard Creative Agency photo collection; Battle of the BCA Champions; New Board Members Named; How to Play Pool Right DVD, New & Improved
March/April Back to Billiards Trade Show in August; Executive Director Steve Ducoff to Retire; EnjoyPool.com Web Preview; Challenge the Stars Benefit Fundraiser; BCA Rules & Records Book released
January/February Dual Expos, Spring & Summer; EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Championships; 9-Ball Sponsors Named
9-Ball Tickets Available; Membership Renewals Due; BCA Freight Savings Plan
 2005  November/December New Look for Member Update; Pro 9-Ball Changes; April Expo Registration goes live; Back to Billiards Preseason Kickoff in August; New on the Web: Service & Info Previews; Products & Services Catalog released
September/October EXPO Sponsorship Opportunities; Strike it Rich! Full details & schedule for Expo 2006; BCA Launches two new websites: EnjoyPool.com & BCAExpo.com; Rooms featured in USA Today partner with the BCA to produce a co-op print ad
July/August 9-Ball Sponsors Star on ESPN; President?s Letter; ESPN Broadcast Schedule; Challenge the Stars a Big Success; Public Relations Update; BCA Member Survey under development
May/June Back to Billiards Preseason Kickoff; BTB Badge Deadline extended; Billiard Creative Agency photo collection; Battle of the BCA Champions; New Board Members Named; How to Play Pool Right DVD, New & Improved
March/April Hall of Fame to induct Dodson & Massey; Induction ceremony details; Test promotional events; Family Billiard fundraiser; Co-op TV commercial; Party on Cue member sites; Billiards in the News, ATC Update; Long Range Planning
January/February Go the Distance Expo schedule; Show Only Specials; Expo prospectus, special events, seminars; registration form; Online Member Updates
 2004  November/December BCA Open 9-Ball Sponsors announced; Expo registration online; Junior Regional host sites needed; Instructor Academies; Seal of Approval program; Spyder on Cold Pizza; Member Update emails; Scholarship applications; BCA Agency tip;
September/October Sponsors seen by millions on ESPN 9-ball broadcasts; Go the Distance Expo prospectus; Siriani Freight Savings Plan; Sponsorship Opportunities; Marketing tip; Online Member Updates
July/August Holiday Ad Campaign
May/June League System Sale; President's Message; Web Upgrades; New date for Expo; Rulebook
March/April BCA Creative Agency; 52 Ways to Make Pool Everybody's Game; Expo Guide; Hall of Fame; Board Members, FAQ; Siriana Freight Savings; Rules & Records Book
January/February Expo Prospectus; registration form