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Organises the Youth Grand Prix

Maintains our Tournament Calendar and provides support to tournament organisers. As there are less than 52 events in a year, there is an attempt to smooth out the calendar so some months are not too crowded with events. Certainly there should not normally be two events the same weekend, and especially not the same day.

To choose a date for your tournament, look at the calendar to see what is available, taking note of the geographic spread of events in a particular month as well as the date. Then check with the coordinator that your date is suitable and it will be added to the calendar, provisionally until you confirm the date and provide more information.

If your date is acceptable as fitting into our calendar, then the tournament will be listed and you will able to borrow our tournament equipment and even get assistance with running your event. In return you will be expected to pay the Tournament Levy and provide the results of your event electronically to us (primarily for rating purposes).

Collects news and maintains the news section of the website.

An honorary title given without obligation to BGA members who have been deemed worthy of recognition for services rendered.

An elected, but not Council position.

The Auditor examines the accounts produced by the Treasurer and produces a report recommending acceptance or rejection on behalf of the members for an AGM or EGM.

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the website. This policy statement describes the policy followed and lists those who are responsible for sections of the site.

The Archivist looks after our Archive which contains material relating to the history of the Association, including old minute books, and most English-language Go publications. The job includes maintaining an inventory of the contents of the archive. Please contact the Archivist before sending new items for inclusion in the archive.

The Secretary maintains the day-to-day communications of the Council and keeps minutes of all meetings, General and Council.

Elected member of Council.

Responsible for the overall maintenance of the website. This policy statement describes the policy followed and lists those who are responsible for sections of the site.

Co-ordinates contact with schools in a particular area, providing advice and help where needed.

Solicits and manages advertising in the British Go Journal and on the website.

The President takes the chair at any official BGA meeting, General or Council, and represents the BGA at formal events and in the BGA’s relations with other organisations.

Responsible for producing new editions of publicity materials.

Responsible for monitoring and administration of our britgo Twitter account

Edits the Junior Web Site section of our website (also part of Youth Committee)

Edits the junior section of the web site, including the lists contained thereon.

Ex-officio (see Online Committee)

An honorary title given without obligation to BGA members who have been deemed worthy of recognition for services rendered.

An honorary title given without obligation to BGA members who have been deemed worthy of recognition for services rendered. Life Members are exempt from paying membership fees.

Organises online teaching sessions for promising junior players

Selling books and sets at tournaments and other events.

The bookseller also wishes to help those organising outreach events of any form to achieve the benefits of bulk buying. Organisers are encouraged to contact the bookseller to discuss requirements and transport arrangements.

GoDraw is the program that provides the draw for our McMahon organised tournaments. It has a Windows interface and is constantly being improved. You can download GoDraw via the BGA software pages.

Suggests and encourages referee training and provides material for referee courses.

Suggests ways of and encourages development of Go amongst students.

Provides the BGA with training advice and material that can be used to run seminars or courses.

Elected member of Council.

To encourage and support Go playing in clubs and schools; including organising visits, tuition and recruitment, promoting the formation of new clubs and teaching events.

The Treasurer controls the finances of the BGA, preparing annual accounts and a report for approval by members at the AGM. The Treasurer also ensures that all bills and affiliations are promptly paid, and that Council committees are properly funded and submit regular and frequent reports.

Co-ordinates contact with schools in a particular area, providing advice and help where needed.

The Journal Editor is responsible for the production of up to four editions of the Journal every year. Distribution is handled by the Membership Secretary.

The main tasks that need to be undertaken to produce it are the collation, selection and layout of the Journal contents in preparation for printing. This includes the production of game diagrams (also in a format for the website) and typesetting. Another task is liaising with the printers.

Maintaining and expanding the pool of contributors, and developing content through commissioning and discussions with contributors, is also of great importance.

An honorary title given without obligation to BGA members who have been deemed worthy of recognition for services rendered.

Develops and maintains the code of the SIG server.

Former elected member of Council.

Former elected member of Council.

Provides members with the chance to get their games commented on by a stronger player. Games should be sent to the Analyst who will either review them himself or pass them to other members of the committee for review. If your game is very interesting, your permission may be sought to publish it in the British Go Journal. Electronic game records are preferred, but paper game diagrams are OK too.

To increase the exposure of Go in schools and other educational facilities, by establishing and maintaining contacts with schools, education authorities and throughout the world of education and visits schools to give an introduction to Go.

Also gives advice to other Go players on teaching Go and setting up clubs for youth Go.

To encourage and support Go playing in clubs and schools; including organising visits, tuition and recruitment, promoting the formation of new clubs and teaching events.