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    2024 BCA POOL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

    This application is for the 2024 calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024). For the best results, avoid using a mobile device to submit this application.
    LEAGUE INFO
    LEAGUE OPERATOR INFO
    LEAGUE ASSISTANT INFO
    MEMBERSHIP INFO
    Every person who plays more than once in your league must become a BCA Pool League member for your league to be sanctioned by the BCA Pool League. Please enter the total number of players in your league and the payment being submitted. The current BCA Pool League membership fee is $20 USD per player. A BCA Pool League representative will contact you via phone to collect payment or you may mail a check payable to CueSports International, 1100 Grier Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89119.
    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AGREEMENT
    I understand and agree to all of the following:
    1. I have read and understand the BCA Pool League Opera­tor’s Handbook which can be found here.
    2. The BCA Pool League is a membership organization that unites independently owned leagues throughout the world. It is not a governing body and does not mandate any specific league format, structure, rules, etc. This agreement does not grant any exclusive rights or territories.
    3. Proper communication is essential. I will be readily available to the BCA Pool League and my local members by phone and email.
    4. The BCA Pool League reserves the right to refuse membership to any person or league at its sole discretion for any or no reason.
    5. I understand and agree that the $600 deposit is to pay for the minimum number of new BCA Pool League members (30) and that if I fail to gain at least 30 members by the end of the calendar year, no portion of the deposit is refundable.
    6. I understand that doubles and singles divisions do not qualify players for team divisions at BCA Pool League events. However, players in doubles divisions may act as "substitutes" for teams from the same league.
    7. I agree to submit this application and all membership fees as soon as possible, but not later than the fourth (4th) week of play. If received later than the 4th week of play, the BCA Pool League may, at its sole discretion, reject weeks played prior to receiving the membership application. I also agree to submit new membership fees each month for all new members.
    8. I understand that if I use the FargoRate League Management System (LMS), league stats will NOT need to be submitted to the BCA Pool League. If I do not use LMS, I must submit (via postal mail or email) league stats every four (4) weeks. Stats shall include the league name, dates, and be sorted by team, indicating the number of weeks played and wins and losses for each team member. The BCA Pool League may require the use of LMS if stats are not submitted on time.
    9. I understand that if I do not use LMS, I (or my members) must bring the applicable league stats (printed) to the BCA Pool League World Championships to be added to a team as a substitute.
    10. I agree to submit BCA Pool League membership fees for every person that plays more than one match in my league.
    11. I understand and agree that I am responsible for timely payment of all membership fees even if I fail to collect them from my members. 
    12. I understand all eligibility requirements for my members to compete in upcoming BCA Pool League events and I understand that these requirements may change, and I should always review the latest version of the Player Guide and other event documents.
    13. The BCA Pool League strongly recommends, but does not require, using the Official Rules of CueSports International which is available for free download at www.playcsipool.com.
    14. I agree to submit a copy of my league’s handbook or bylaws, if it exists, to the BCA Pool League no later than the 4th week of play.
    15. I understand that the BCA Pool League may make various changes for the betterment of the league at any time. I agree to refer to the BCA Pool League website at www.playbcapool.com for BCA Pool League World Championship requirements.
    16. I understand that my members who compete in BCA Pool League events must follow all rules and regulations set by the BCA Pool League and CueSports International (i.e. rules of play, dress code, conduct, etc.).
    17. I understand that I am responsible for distributing all prize money to my members exactly as stated in my local league bylaws.
    18. I agree to notify the BCA Pool League in writing if any player is disqualified from my league. I understand that the BCA Pool League reserves the right to disqualify any member, for any reason or no reason, from participating in BCA Pool League events.
    19. I understand that leagues affiliated with other organizations are welcomed and encouraged to also join the BCA Pool League (commonly called dual membership). The BCA Pool League reserves the right to accept or reject dual membership.
    20. I understand that the BCA Pool League is owned and operated by CueSports International and is not affiliated, in any way, with the Billiard Congress of America (BCA). Therefore, I will not contact the Billiard Congress of America for BCA Pool League matters.
    21. I agree to only use the official and current BCA Pool League logo in promotional materials which can always be downloaded at www.playbcapool.com.
    22. I shall not engage in illegal activity involving moral turpitude or conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
    23. I shall not make a false statement, nor deliberately fail to disclose a material requested fact, in connection with membership with the BCA Pool League.
    24. I understand that my actions affect the image and reputation of the BCA Pool League. Therefore, I shall treat all members, leagues, and the public with dignity, respect, and courtesy. 
    25. I shall always conduct myself and my league in a fair and honest manner. I shall refrain from conduct that inhibits the expansion of the BCA Pool League, harms the BCA Pool League, reflects poorly upon the sport, adversely affects other BCA Pool Leagues, or harms the reputation of the BCA Pool League. Such conduct shall include, but it is not limited to, posting disparaging remarks on social media, spreading false information, poaching players from other BCA Pool Leagues, vulgar communication, etc.
    26. I shall not engage in or permit any unauthorized use of the BCA Pool League’s name or logo or the unauthorized use of other materials in which the BCA Pool League claims a proprietary interest.
    27. I shall not misrepresent the existence or availability of BCA Pool League membership for any league or member.
    28. I further recognize that all costs for the league are the full and exclusive responsibility of myself and the signed officers below.
    29. I spe­cifically indemnify and hold harmless the BCA Pool League and their employees and directors, of any responsibili­ties, costs and attorney fees, or obligations attendant to the administration of this league.​​