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Atlas Cue Academy · The wider game

The organizations
behind the game.

From neighborhood leagues to international federations, cue sports thrive through people and organizations that make play, instruction, competition and community possible.

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Connections worth knowing.

Start with these independent organizations and their official resources.

APALeagues & community

American Poolplayers Association

Amateur leagues and tournaments that bring players of different abilities together through local competition.

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BCAIndustry & heritage

Billiard Congress of America

North American industry association supporting billiards, professional instruction, and the BCA Hall of Fame.

Visit official website
WPAWorld pool

World Pool-Billiard Association

International governing body for pool disciplines, with rules, rankings, federations and world-level competition.

Visit official website
WCBSGlobal federation

World Confederation of Billiards Sports

International umbrella organization connecting pool, snooker and carom disciplines.

Visit official website
CSILeagues & events

CueSports International

Organization behind the BCA Pool League and USA Pool League, with amateur events and media.

Visit official website
IBSFSnooker

International Billiards & Snooker Federation

International amateur snooker and English billiards federation.

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