The PBIA's mission is to provide quality billiard instruction to individuals at all levels of proficiency, as well as offer training and certification programs for individuals wishing to become qualified billiard instructors.
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PBIA Instructors,

We hope you're having a fun, successful summer. We are pleased to provide more information on details for the PBIA's 25th Anniversary Celebration during the BCA Expo and to announce a new junior training program in partnership with the Billiard Congress of America and Billiard Education Foundation.  
Reserve Your Room - BCA Expo Rate Expires Today! 

Don't miss your opportunity to stay at the host hotel and take part in all BCA Expo activities - before, during and after show hours!  And, book through the BCA by clicking the link below and the $21 resort fee will be waived.  You'll also have access to an airport shuttle (advance notice required) and free parking during your stay. 

Lock in your BCA Expo rate ($70 plus tax 7/31 - 8/3) today! 

Book TODAY!  
25th Anniversary Celebration


2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the Professional Billiard Instructors Association (formerly called the BCA Instructor Program).

In honor of this silver anniversary, the PBIA is inviting all instructors to attend the BCA Expo, August 2-4, 2017 in Las Vegas.

Registration is FREE for all PBIA Instructors!  Just simply use the promo code: PBIAFREE when registering

The PBIA Instructor committee is planning three full days of activities during the BCA Expo specifically designed for billiard instructors. From tips and content from fellow PBIA Instructors to a special PBIA Instructor's only celebration on Thursday, August 3, 2017, you'll gain additional teaching information and have an enjoyable time during this year's BCA Expo.

Click here for the full 3 day schedule of events for our instructor celebration. 

By attending 50 percent of the PBIA sessions during the BCA Expo, you will receive six hours of credit towards your next upgrade. 
 
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Inaugural PBIA Instructor of the Year Award

During this year's PBIA 25th anniversary celebration at the BCA Expo, we will announce the winner of the inaugural PBIA Instructor of the Year Award.     

Thursday, August 3
5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
South Point Hotel, Redwood Room
Free cocktails, soft drinks and light hors d'oeuvres
PBIA Announces Junior Instructional Program

The Billiard Congress of America, Professional Billiard Instructors Association and the Billiard Education Foundation have come together to create the Break and Run Premier Junior Instructional Program to further support the development of competitive junior pool players who are dedicated to making a significant commitment to developing their playing skills.

The Program will:
  • Offer coaching/instruction to youth nationwide.
  • Provide on-going, individualized instruction tailored to junior players at all ages and skill levels.
  • Provide the structured instruction at no cost to junior players who wish to play competitively.
  • Offer support to local coaches and instructors of players who are playing, or wish to play, at a competitive level.
  • Provide training materials, regular feedback and assessments of participant progress.
  • Allow for regular instruction in person or via video exchange, such as Facetime or Skype interaction.
How Do I Get Involved?
PBIA instructors associated with this program do so as a service to the PBIA and in furtherment of the sport. They receive no compensation for their participation. Each instructor will receive training support and materials and must have a verified background check to participate. To join the program, please contact us at rob@pbia-instructor.com.
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