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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.

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

Tournaments are an essential part of the UK Go Calendar, but nearly all are organised by autonomous Go clubs rather than by the BGA itself. The various British Championship and other British Championships, UK Go Challenge, British Open and the London Open are the main exceptions; being organised by, or on behalf of, the Association. The Tournaments Committee exists to promote and co-ordinate all tournaments, except those specifically designed for youths, which are covered by the Youth Committee.

Normally, we provide help and advice on the timing of tournaments and will list tournament details on the our web site. Association-owned equipment (boards, stones, clocks, draw program and computer) may be loaned for tournaments and a guide for tournament organisers is provided. See the job descriptions of the Tournament Co-ordinator and the Tournament Equipment Co-ordinator for more details.

To contact a Tournaments officer, email: tournament-chair@britgo.org