15th Annual BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships at University of Michigan

15th Annual BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships at University of Michigan Colorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Junior National 9-Ball Championships are slated for July 30 - August 2, 2003 at the Michigan Union Billiards Room at the Student Union of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. A projected 150 qualified players will compete in three divisions - 18 & Under Open, 14 & Under Open and 18 & Under Girls. Participants must qualify by either winning a recognized qualifying tournament hosted in billiard rooms throughout North America between April and June 2003, or be nominated by a BCA-sanctioned junior league operator.
The BCA Junior Nationals is the most prestigious event in youth billiards. Tournament champions earn the right to represent the United States at the 2004 WPA Junior World 9-Ball Championship (dates and location TBD). The WPA is the World Pool-Billiard Association, the global governing body of the sport of pool. The World Confederation of Billiard Sports (WCBS) is the world body for pool, billiards and snooker. The International Olympic Committee has recognized WCBS as a permanent member. Additionally, cue sports made its debut as a medal sport at the 2001 World Games in Akita, Japan. Jeanette Lee represented the United States well and brought home the gold medal. During the 2002 WPA Junior World 9-Ball Championship, BCA Junior National champions placed among the word's top players, with Shane Hennen taking home the 2nd place title, Tyler Strawn following in 3rd place and Michelle Rakin in 9th place. Competition at the BCA Junior National 9-Ball Championships will be conducted on 9-foot tables, but qualifiers may be held on 7', 8' or 9' tables. The list of qualifiers throughout the continent is listed below and available on the BCA website. For more information on entering the tournament or hosting a qualifier, please contact BCA Youth & League Programs Coordinator Carrie Benson at 719.264.8300 or carrie-benson@bca-pool.com.Visit InsidePOOL for the latest from the sport of billiards and pool.

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