BILLIARD EDUCATION
FOUNDATION TAKES JUNIOR REINS
BEF to manage BCA Junior Nationals, Programs & Education
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress
of America (BCA) has announced plans to transfer the oversight
and management of its junior programs, including the BCA Junior
National Championship and qualifier series, to the Billiard
Education Foundation (BEF). In addition, the BCA pledged to
support the BEF’s efforts with $50,000 in annual funding over
the next three years.
“We believe that it is more appropriate for the
BEF to concentrate on the development of junior players and
programs, while we focus our efforts on industry-related
pursuits,” said BCA CEO Rob Johnson. “These programs fit within
the BEF's purpose and mission, and we’re certain that the move
will bring junior programs to a new level of success. We hope
that the entire industry will support these new efforts by the
BEF.”
“I think that the BCA has provided
everyone—industry, current players, and new players—with a
wonderful opportunity, and everyone gets to work on it,” stated
BEF President Tom Riccobene. “It’s for the kids, and that makes
it a bit different. Teachers, kids, parents, businesses—anyone
can help. And it’s not been done until now. I’m very glad that
the BCA recognized that the BEF is well-suited for this task, as
we have always been a huge proponent of the junior programs.”
In addition to managing the various junior
programs, the BEF will also continue to award education
scholarships and work to place its Curriculum Guide in schools
throughout the United States.
The Billiard Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit charity organization committed to furthering the
standard of excellence and leadership within the billiard
community by engaging in activities related to the education and
cultural advancement of tomorrow’s leaders.
For more information, please contact the BEF
office by mail to PO Box 818, Lafayette, CO 80026; by phone to
303-926-1039; or by email to
info@BilliardEducation.com.
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