Dear Members,
Young go players can win a trip to the World Youth tournament in in Prague, Czech Republic, this August. However, the deadline to enroll by e-mail in the US tournament is this Sunday, March 3. Two positions will be determined by winning a tournament on KGS and then in California; one other player (3 kyu or stronger) will be selected on the basis of an essay competition. All players have to be U.S. Citizens. Youth under 21 can compete and win prizes, but only youth under 16 can travel to Prague and play in the World Youth Tournament.
Here is the summary from the AGA E-Journal:
The Ing Foundation has announced its qualifier tournament for the World Youth Go Championships (WYGC), to be held March 9th and 10th. The new tournament has changed many of the requirements, added new prizes, and created a two step process. The qualifiers will be open to youth under 21, of any strength, and will be held on KGS. Two winners in each age bracket (under 16 and under 12) will be invited to compete live in Menlo Park, CA, for finals on March 22 and 23. The winner will then be invited to compete at the WYGC, which will be held in Prague, Czech Republic, this August. Another addition is the inclusion of a “special recommendation” player, who can be any youth player 3k or stronger, who is recommended by their go club, teacher, or other organization. Details on the tournament, including registration information, can be found in the attached PDF file here:
http://www.usgo.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/WYGC.pdf
- Paul Barchilon, E-J Youth Editor.
Good Luck,
Brian
Brian Allen
Manager, Seattle Go Center
Nihon Ki-in Go Institute of the West
700 NE 45th Street
Seattle WA 98105
206 545-1424 (Go Center)
206 632-1122 (Office at Home)
manager@seattlego.org (e-mail)
www.seattlego.org (website)
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