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 famous claim to fame? They have the most well-known name in the industry. This is great news for players who want to establish themselves. In the past decade the league has spawned two major professional tournaments and several prestigious youth leagues. It is the only professional league to have a female president, which is quite interesting.
The Billiard Convention of America, the original pool league, has been around almost two centuries. This venerable organization has a staggering 50,000 plus members and the billiards aficionado can expect to see a slew of national and international events over the next several years. Having a national and global footprint is no easy feat for a company as small as the BCA. The association is a member-driven organisation, so there's more to it than meets the eye. BCAPL's ability to sustain this level of longevity is due to the excellent service they provide their members.