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Go Congress registration is open I see. Y'all should sign up!

http://www.gocongress.org/2013/sign_ups/sign_up

Thanks for posting this, vash3g.

Does anyone know what the daily schedule typically looks like? For example, the US Open is a popular congress event I hear, and the website indicates that this means 90 minute games each day. But what time are these games?

And if there are other activities, what times do those happen? Is there typically a formal schedule?

Kirby wrote:...
Does anyone know what the daily schedule typically looks like? For example, the US Open is a popular congress event I hear, and the website indicates that this means 90 minute games each day. But what time are these games?

And if there are other activities, what times do those happen? Is there typically a formal schedule?

Traditionally the US Open games are played 9:00am on Sun, Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat.

Wednesday is a day off, and many people visit the host city then. Often the Congress organizers arrange for trips on that day. For hardcore go players there is usually a separate 1-day 4-round tournament.

Afternoons are lectures for most, and meetings for AGA organizers, and NAIM for those who qualify. Evenings are various other go-related activites like crazy go night and pair go. Saturday evening is the closing / award presentation ceremony.

EDIT: NAIM is apparently evenings.

Kirby wrote:Thanks for posting this, vash3g.

Does anyone know what the daily schedule typically looks like? For example, the US Open is a popular congress event I hear, and the website indicates that this means 90 minute games each day. But what time are these games?

And if there are other activities, what times do those happen? Is there typically a formal schedule?

The schedule is pretty similar every year, so you can look at last year's handbook for a good idea:
http://www.gocongress.org/2012/content_categories/2

The payment screen is not https. Should this concern?

Edit: no concern. The payment processing screen is https.

Kirby wrote:Thanks for posting this, vash3g.

Does anyone know what the daily schedule typically looks like? For example, the US Open is a popular congress event I hear, and the website indicates that this means 90 minute games each day. But what time are these games?

And if there are other activities, what times do those happen? Is there typically a formal schedule?

Kirby, the Open is 90 minutes for each player with 30 second byo yomi, so it typically runs right up to lunch, and occasionally longer. 4D plus get 120 minutes of basic time, I believe.

There are pro reviews, simuls, and seminars available throughout the day. Additionally, you can play impromptu ranked games whenever you like.

It's great fun, and I hope you can make it, and hope to meet you there.

Joaz Banbeck wrote:Afternoons are lectures for most, and meetings for AGA organizers, and NAIM for those who qualify. Evenings are various other go-related activites like crazy go night and pair go.

NAIM takes place at 7PM during the evening. There is one night off for pair go (also at night).

wineandgolover wrote:The payment screen is not https. Should this concern?

When you get as far as processing payment, it is https, so no worries on that front.

Register away, peoples!

wineandgolover wrote:...
It's great fun, and I hope you can make it, and hope to meet you there.

Very well, then. It's official. I will be attending:


And please, for all of those that I've p***** off on the forums, let me know if you're coming, too. That way I can remember to bring my running shoes.

I hope to see all of you there (and also for my personal safety).

Kirby wrote:And please, for all of those that I've p***** off on the forums, let me know if you're coming, too. That way I can remember to bring my running shoes.

LOL -- you and I have already met, remember?

Kirby, I am number six on that image you posted. Look forward to seeing you there.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Come on, L19-peoples, sign up!

It is a little heart-wrenching that I live 20 minutes away from the venue but may not be able to attend.

Erik Hansen, currently 4k(KGS).
I'm excited about my first congress.
Looking forward to meeting ya'll!

Twitchy Go wrote:Erik Hansen, currently 4k(KGS).
I'm excited about my first congress.
Looking forward to meeting ya'll!

Yay! Looking forward likewise.

Hi, i have a question about tournament in go congress, as i'm french i'm wondering if my result can be accept on the EGF Rank ?

Also, what is the ambiance of the congress ? Study ? party ? ...

Thanks