Board and Officials

The aim of getting Go as well known with the British public as chess is a long way off; however that is the direction in which we are aiming. We do this by talking to the press and radio and TV with the aim of encouraging coverage of Go and Go events, and by lobbying local and national politicians, often in conjunction with other mind sports. The committee is always looking at new ways to get publicity.

We are also represented from time to time at appropriate exhibitions and fairs and we maintain an archive of books, magazines and publicity material for these purposes.

The Committee is also responsible for liason with the EGF, IGF and other international Go organsiations.

To contact an External Relations officer, email: external-chair@britgo.org

Provides the interface between the BGA, the London clubs and the London Go Centre.

To contact the London Liaison officer, email: info@britgo.org

Responsible for:

1. Maintaining the structure and style of the BGA web site, so that it acts as an effective resource for members and as an attractive ‘front door’ to the BGA and the game of Go for both non-members and new players.
2. Establishing and enhancing the BGA’s presence on mainstream social media, as both a service to members and to aid the recruitment of new members
3. Administering and publicising the GoTalk e-mail forum, ensuring it meets member’s needs as a communication medium
4. Understanding and monitoring developments in the world of Online Go, assisting members by informing them of available resources, opportunities, and events, and increasing awareness of the BGA amongst non-members in the Online Go community
5. Working in conjunction with the Tournaments Committee and others to promote and run periodic BGA online events, either for members only or for a wider audience

To contact an Online officer, email: online-chair@britgo.org

New for 2022

The Youth Committee exists to promote Go amongst young people up to the age of about 18. In this context, youth ends when school ends, so that, for example, the Student Development Co-ordinator, who is responsible for promoting Go in Universities and Colleges, is on the Clubs and Membership Committee rather than the Youth Committee.

An important part of the work of the Youth Committee is the encouragement of the teaching of Go (for instance the residential youth camp) and supporting clubs in schools, such as by the organisation of the UK Go Challenge (13x13 tournament for schools).

The Youth Committee operates under the BGA's Youth Policies with regard to Safeguarding - Children and Young People policy .

Young players are, of course, welcomed and encouraged to attend adult tournaments and other events generally (accompanied by a responsible adult).

To contact a Youth officer, email: youth-chair@britgo.org