A few simple rules ... limitless possibilities

 (1) 联办    ： 大巴窑东民众俱乐部妇女执行委员会   (2) 比赛日期与时间： 2012年6月2日 (星期六) 1400-1900 第一轮至第三轮 2012年6月3日 (星期日) 0930-1800 第四轮至第七轮 (4) 参赛形式   ： 个人和团体 (5) 组别   ： 公开组－在籍中学生 初中组－在籍中一、中二学生 (6) 报名费   ： 每人$15；棋会会员/棋会学校 $5（2012年5月27日截止报名） (7) 奖励     ： a.初中组和公开组的前6名新加坡籍棋手和6名非新加坡籍棋手 将获颁奖杯。 b.每组也奖设特别奖给3名女棋手。 c.各组的参赛学校三名最佳成绩者的分数将算作该校的团体成绩。各组的前4名学校将获颁团体奖杯。公开组冠军队伍将获颁楸枰杯。 (8) 比赛规则 ： a. 采用瑞士制。 b. 每方限时45分钟，超时判负 c. 迟到者将自动损失自由时间，迟到超过十五分钟者作弃权论。 d. 主办单位建议参赛者穿校服参赛。 e. 任何缺席而未请假者当弃权论。 f. 如有纠纷，裁判有权作最后决定。 g. 主办单位有权利对比赛规则进行修改。 h. 报名截至后，比赛名单将会在棋会网站上供棋手检查；比赛当天将不会更改名单。   下载报名表请点击这里。

 Jointly Organized: Toa Payoh East CC Women's Executive Committee   Date / Time 2nd June 2012, Saturday, 1400—1900 (Round 1-3) 3rd June 2012, Sunday,   0930—1800 (Round 4-7) Venue Toa Payoh East Community Club (160 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319380) (Opposite Pei Chun Public School or Next to Blk 43 and Blk 47)   Format Individual and Team events   Group Open Group – Secondary Students Junior Group – Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 Students   Fees $15.00 per participant/$5 for SWA members or SWA related schools (Deadline of registration will be by 27th May 2012)   Prizes • Trophies will be awarded to the Top 6 Singaporean players and 6 Non-Singaporean players in Open and Junior Group • There will also be additional 3 Special Awards for Female players in both groups • The best 3 players of each school in the Junior and Open Group will automatically form a team representing their school. The top 4 schools will receive team trophies and Qiuping Cup will be awarded to the winner team in Open Group.  Rules • The competition will be conducted using SWISS System. • A free time of 45 minutes will be allocated for each player in each game.  • Any player who is late for 15 minutes will automatically lose the game. • Participants are to be dressed in school uniforms.  • For any dispute, the Chief Arbiter will make the final decision with reference to Singapore Weiqi Association Tournament Handbook. • The official name list will be put up on www.weiqi.org.sg website for final checking after the registration deadline. • There will be no changing of the namelist on the actual day of the competition. • The Organizers reserves all right to amend the rules as stated above.   To download registration form, please click here.

 (1) 联办    ： 大巴窑东民众俱乐妇女执行委员会   (2) 比赛日期与时间： 2012年6月2日 (星期六) 1400-1900 第一轮至第三轮 2012年6月3日 (星期日) 0930-1800 第四轮至第七轮 (3) 地点    ： Toa Payoh East Community Club (160 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh (Opposite Pei Chun Public School or Next to Blk 43 and Blk 47) (4) 参赛形式    ： 个人和团体 (5) 参赛资格    ： 在籍初院、理工学院、大学的学生 (6) 报名费   ： 每人$15；棋会会员/棋会学校 $5（2012年5月27日截止报名） (7) 奖励     ： a.前10名新加坡籍棋手和10名非新加坡籍棋手将获颁奖杯。 b.每组也奖设特别奖给3名女棋手。 c.每参赛学院之前三名最佳成绩者的分数将算作该学院的团体成绩。    前4名学院将获颁团体奖杯，冠军队伍将获颁烂柯杯。  (8) 比赛规则 ： a. 采用瑞士制。 b. 每方限时45分钟，超时判负 c. 迟到者将自动损失自由时间，迟到超过十五分钟者作弃权论。 d. 主办单位建议参赛者穿校服参赛。 e. 任何缺席而未请假者当弃权论。 f. 如有纠纷，裁判有权作最后决定。 g. 主办单位有权利对比赛规则进行修改。 h. 报名截至后，比赛名单将会在棋会网站上供棋手检查；比赛当天将不会更改名单。     下载报名表请点击这里。

 Jointly Organized: Toa Payoh East CC Women's Executive Committee   Date / Time 2nd June 2012, Saturday, 1400—1900 (Round 1-3) 3rd June 2012, Sunday,   0930—1800 (Round 4-7)   Venue Toa Payoh East Community Club (160 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 319380) (Opposite Pei Chun Public School or Next to Blk 43 and Blk 47)   Format Individual and team events   Group JC, Polytechnic, Tertiary Students   Fees $15.00 per participant/$5 for SWA members or SWA related schools (Deadline of registration will be by 27th May 2012)   Prizes • Trophies will be awarded to the Top 10 Singaporean players and 10 Non-Singaporean players. • There will also be 3 special Trophies to be awarded Female Players • The best 3 players of each institution will automatically form a team representing their institution. The top 4 institutions will receive team trophies and Lanke Cup will be awarded to the champion. Rules • The competition will be conducted using SWISS System. • A free time of 45 minutes will be allocated for each player in each game.  • Participants are to be dressed in school uniforms.  • Any player who is late for 15 minutes will automatically lose the game. • For any dispute, the judge will make the final decision in accordance with Singapore Weiqi Association Tournament Handbook. • The official name list will be put up on www.weiqi.org.sg website for final checking after the registration deadline. • There will be no changing of the namelist on the actual day of the competition. • The Organizers reserves all right to amend the rules as stated above.     To download registration form, please click here.

  亲爱的围棋爱好者! 裕廊青联络所委员会，裕廊青妇女执行委员会，西南社区发展理事会, 裕廊青拼字俱乐部,  西南社区发展理事会, 与新加坡围棋协会联办。 第一届裕廊青智运日到了！ 日期：6月16日 (星期六) 时间：上午8点至下午6.30 地点：裕廊青联络所篮球场 No. 6 Jurong West Avenue 1, Singapore 649520 Passion卡会员将会有独家优惠，报名时请把 Passion卡身份证带来以作确认。 点击这里以索取报名表格  

 Hi Weiqi Lovers! Jointly Organised by Jurong Green Community Club Management Committee, Jurong Green CC Women’s Executive Committee, Scrabble Club, South West CDC and Singapore Weiqi Association.  The first Jurong Green CC Mindsports Day is here!   Date: 16 June 2012 (Saturday) Time: 8.00am – 6.30pm Venue: Jurong Green Community Club, Basketball Court No. 6 Jurong West Avenue 1, Singapore 649520 Passion card members have exclusive discounts, please bring your Passion card and IC for verification. Click here for the registration form!  

亲爱的围棋爱好者，   新加坡专有的弈城平台已开始运作！   弈城现在是世上最受欢迎和可靠的网上围棋平台。 不但有现场直播许多职业的对局， 也有许多业余高段在那里教课。那里有上千名棋手，能让您随时对弈，增进您的棋艺。 现在有了新加坡弈城专房，是时候国际围棋社群闯出新加坡的名堂！   请赶快加入我们的行列，在新加坡弈城下棋吧！   http://www.tygemgo.sg/   请继续关注我们的新闻因为我们将在新加坡的弈城平台举办比赛 ， 给予免费的围棋课程 ， 请不要错过 ！    

Dear weiqi lovers ,   Singapore's very own Tygem server is up and running! Tygem is currently the world's most famous and reliable playground for all weiqi players. Professional's games are played live there, and amateur high dan players are actively involved in giving lessons there. Thousands of players are available there for one to challenge and to improve weiqi skills, anytime round the clock . Now with SIngapore's very own Singapore room, it is time to make a name for ourselves and to show the world how active is Singapore's Weiqi Society. So please join us now and start playing at: http://www.tygemgo.sg/   Look out for upcoming news of free online lessons at Singapore Tygem and online competions hosted at Singapore Tygem ! 

 大家好， 新加坡围棋协会将于2012年7月7日在 新加坡国家图书馆 举办2012年手谈杯全国小学生十三路围棋赛  1.         主办方        新加坡围棋协会                                             新加坡国家图书馆  2.         日期 / 时间     2012年7月7日(星期六) 上午8:30 am 至 下午6:30 pm   3.         地点              新加坡国家图书馆                                  100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064   4.         组别              A组 – 小学生公开组 D组 – 小学3年级学生 B组 – 小学5年级学生 E组 – 小学2年级学生 C组 – 小学4年级学生 F组 – 小学1年级学生           5.         报名费: 每位选手$5.00 报名截止日期:  2012年6月29日   请点击这里下载报名表以及比赛规则。

 Shoutan Cup National Weiqi (13 X 13) Competition For Primary School   1.         Organizer        Singapore Weiqi Association   2.         Date / Time     7th July 2012 (Saturday)             8:30am – 1:30pm:       Groups A, B & C             2pm – 6:30pm:            Groups D, E & F   3.         Venue              National Library Board, Atrium (Ground Level)                                     100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064   4.         Group              Group A – Open to all primary students Group D – Primary 3 students Group B – Primary 5 students Group E – Primary 2 students Group C – Primary 4 students Group F – Primary 1 students Registration is on a first come first serve basis.             5.         Registration     Fees: $5.00 per participant   6.         Prizes               (a)        Top 8 Singaporean Players in each group will be awarded.                                     (b)        Top 8 Non-Singaporean (Weiqi Friends) Players will also be awarded. (c)        The best 3 players of each school will automatically form a team representing their school. The top 4 schools will receive team trophies and Shoutan Cup will be awarded to best school team in Group A.   7.         Rules               (a)        The competition will be conducted using Seven-Round SWISS System. (b)               International Rules would be used during the tournament. (c)                15 minutes would be allocated for each round and another 5 minutes would be allocated for each player after 15 minutes. Any player who used up all his/her playing time will automatically lose his/her game. (d)               Any player who is late for 10 minutes will automatically lose his/her game. (e)                Any dispute arising from a game shall be referred to the Section Arbiter or Chief Arbiter. The Chief Arbiter’s decision is final. (f)                Participants are to be dressed in School Uniform. (g)               Only participants are allowed into the Competition venue. (h)               No last minute registration will be entertained. (i)                 Changing of grouping is not allowed after registration. (j)                 The Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules without prior notice.   8.         Closing Date:  29th June 2012, Friday   9.         The following Registration Forms can be obtained from / submitted to Singapore Weiqi Association, 51 Bishan Street 13, #02-01, Singapore Intellectual Games Centre S (579799).  (Tel: 63569756 and Fax: 63533105)   Click Here for Registration Forms!

Objective:        To certify Weiqi players to Dan level   Eligibility:        All SWA members and SWA students of Kyu Research Classes.   Category:       Kyu Group:  Kyu players of at least five kyu The participants must attach a copy of the proof of their Kyu level and submit together with their application form. A certified proof from one of our professional coaches is also accepted. Those who fail to provide the proof must state a reason in the application form and is subject to the approval from SWA.   Date and Time:           26-May-2012 (Saturday) 12 pm --- 7 pm   (4 games)  27-May-2012 (Sunday) 12 pm --- 7 pm   (4 games)   Venue:             Kyu Group: SWA City Clubhouse   Registration:   Non-SWA member $20 / SWA member $15   Deadline:         20-May- 2012   Application form can be obtained from Singapore Weiqi Association or downloaded from http://www.weiqi.org.sg/ Contact no.: 63569756                        Fax: 63533105   Competition Rules and Scores: Each player will have 45 minutes of free time.                The Kyu Group will compete in 8 rounds Swiss Style.   Upgrading Criteria:   The top 20% of the Kyu group will be promoted to 1Dan.   Certificate: The qualified upgrading players after the competition must pay a certificate fee to receive a Dan certificate from SWA; otherwise the results will be invalid. The certificate fees are given in the following table:   Certificate 1 Dan Fee S$60   Please click here for more details and the registration form.

 意向:               认证段位级别棋手   参赛资格:       所有围棋协会的会员及围棋协会级位研究班的学生。   组别:               级位组:  五级或五级以上的级位棋手 所有参赛选手须在上交申请表格的同时上交证明自身级位的级位证书复印件。获得协会专业教练的认证的棋手也可以参加比赛。无法出示级位证书的参赛选手须将原因注明在申请表中，新加坡围棋协会将保留决策权，决定是否同意选手参赛的资格。   日期及时间:   2012 年5 月26 日（星期六）下午12 点 – 晚7 点（赛4 场） 2012 年5 月26 日 （星期天）下午 12 点 – 晚7 点（赛6 场）   地点:               新加坡围棋协市区会所   报名费用:       非协会会员 $20 / 协会会员 $15   截止日期:       2012 年5 月20 日   申请表格可以在新加坡围棋协会领取或者从我们的网站 http://www.weiqi.org.sg下载 联络号码: 63569756               传真: 63533105   比赛规则及评分： 每个棋手将有45分钟的自由时间。             级位组将比10场瑞士制赛。   升级标准：   排名在前20%的棋手将被晋升为一段棋手。   证书： 比赛后，合格的升级棋手在缴纳证书费给围棋协会后方可领取证书，否则比赛结果将视为无效。证书费用如下：   证书 一段 费用 S$60       欲知详情请点击这里。    

  大家好， 围棋升段赛将于2012年5月26至27日举行。 欲知详情请点击这里。

Dear All, The Dan Upgrading Competition will be held on the 26 & 27 May 2012.   Objective:              To certify and upgrade the Dan levels of weiqi players   Eligibility:            All SWA members and SWA students who are Dan players or in Dan Research classes.   Category:             Dan Group:  Dan players and Dan Research students.   The participants must attach a copy of the proof of their Dan level and submit together with their application form. A certified proof from one of our professional coaches is also accepted. Those who fail to provide the proof must state a reason in the application form and is subject to the approval from SWA.   Date and Time:   26-May-2012 (Saturday) 12 pm ---7 pm   (4 games)  27-May-2012 (Sunday) 12 pm ---7 pm   (4 games)   Venue:                   Bishan Clubhouse @ Bishan Street 13, Bishan Community Club, #02-01   Registration:       Non-SWA member $20 / SWA member $15 / 6dan players free registration Deadline:              20-May-2012 Application form can be obtained from Singapore Weiqi Association or downloaded from http://www.weiqi.org.sg/ Contact no.: 63569756                      Fax: 63533105   Competition Rules and Scores: The competition will be using the Chinese rule. Each player will have 45 minutes of free time. The Dan players will compete in handicapped games.                    Players will need to buy their existing Dan level certificate or else they cannot sign up for the Dan Upgrading competition. The Chief Arbiter will have the final resolution if there are any disputes in the competition.   Upgrading Criteria:   Original Dan 1 2 3 4 5 Winning Games 5 5 6 6 7     Certificate: The qualified upgrading players after the competition must pay a certificate fee to receive a Dan certificate from SWA; otherwise the results will be invalid. The certificate fees are given in the following table:   Certificate 1 Dan 2 Dan 3 Dan 4 Dan 5 Dan 6 Dan Fee S$60 S$80 S$100 S$120 S$140 S$400 Life-time and ordinary members have 30% discount on Dan upgrading certificate fees. Student members will not enjoy these discounts.   Please click here for more details and the registration form.  

Dear weiqi lovers , The timetable for Tampines Semestral Courses ( July - Nov ) is out. Please check . Thank you.

各位围棋爱好者，   淡滨尼7月-11月的围棋课时间表已出炉 请查看。   谢谢

亲爱的围棋爱好者，   淡滨尼的6月假期围棋课 时间表已出炉。   请查看。

  Dear weiqi lovers ,   The timetable for Tampines June Holiday Weiqi Classes is out. Please check.

亲爱的围棋爱好者，   武吉班让的6月假期围棋课时间表以出炉。   请查看。

Dear Weiqi Lovers , The timetable for June Holiday Weiqi Classes in Bukit Panjang is out. Please check.