Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America [BCA] has announced that it will organize and host a second trade show entitled "Back to Billiards" beginning in August of 2006. The BCA Board of Directors has determined that "a pre-season kickoff for everything billiards" is an exciting way to lead into the final retail quarter of the year and the first annual "Back to Billiards" Expo will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, August 10-12, 2006.

The new industry extravaganza will feature a business-to-business wholesale event, open only to authorized dealers and room operators, along with a separate billiard fair that will be open to the public.

The August wholesale event will allow dealers to select from among the latest product lines offered by all of the major manufacturers and stock up just before the busy holiday season. This is ideal for those who placed an order in April but need to fill in their inventory, plus works well for those who are unable to place orders at the spring Expo due to the nature of their business.

Everyone will also be invited to take part in special events like trick shot contests and demos, Challenge-A-Pro and mini-clinics geared toward families and enthusiasts of all ages. In conjunction with the event, the BCA is planning to host a televised professional 8-Ball Invitational competition, with finals taped for delayed broadcast on ESPN.

"We're thrilled at the prospect of building another dynamic and exciting trade show for BCA members." said Executive Director Stephen D. Ducoff, "The timing is perfect for a second show and the billiards targeting will clearly complement the spring Expo in a way that will make both events successful. The two opportunities promise to work hand-in-hand to benefit our exhibitors and buyers, year-round."

Exhibit space at the new "Back to Billiards" Preseason Kickoff will be available exclusively to BCA Business Members, who can also qualify for substantial discounts if they commit to exhibit at the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo in April 2006. Early registration incentives will also be offered, and more details on the new sales event can be found online at www.BCAExpo.com.

So mark your calendar and save the date -- for the premiere of the BCA's "Back to Billiards" Kickoff -- August 10-12, 2006.