BCA Meets with USOC

February 13, 2003BCA MEETS WITH USOC MEMBERSHIP & CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Colorado Springs, Colorado - Representatives of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) met with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Membership & Credentials Committee on February 1, 2003 in San Diego, CA. The committee requested BCA representatives to discuss the BCA's application for membership in the USOC as an Affiliated Sport Organization (ASO). BCA President Skip Nemecek, BCA Executive Director Stephen Ducoff, player representatives Jeanette Lee and Paul Guernsey and BCA legal counsel represented billiards. The meeting gave the BCA representatives the opportunity to present the case for billiards and for the BCA's recognition as an ASO. "Recognition as an ASO is an important step toward eventual inclusion in the Pan American and/or Olympic Games," said Mr. Ducoff. "The BCA has made several changes to our by-laws, procedures and structure so that we are in compliance with USOC requirements. This meeting was to clear up a few minor issues and allow us the opportunity to present billiards as a competitive sport that is enjoyed by players and fans around the world."
One requirement of the USOC is 20% player representation on the BCA Board of Directors. An Elite Player Council, consisting of four players, will be put in place after an election is held at noon on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Members of the Elite Player Council will be BCA Board Members and represent player interests at BCA board meetings and in BCA committee meetings. The BCA is currently accepting nominations for the Elite Player Council, and nominations may also be made from the floor the day of the election. A second requirement is representation for affiliated billiard organizations such as the American Pool Players Association (APA), United Poolplayers Association (UPA), Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA), and the United States Billiard Association (USBA). This election will be concluded by the end of February 2003. The remainder of the BCA Board of Directors consists of representatives for manufacturers, retailers and room owners. The BCA is currently accepting nominations for these categories.

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