Join the British Go Association
We welcome anybody who loves the game of Go, is interested in the game or just wants to support the idea of promoting Go! Joining us connects you to a group of enthusiastic Go players and a keen and dedicated organisation.
Choose the appropriate membership category from the lists and click on Select.
Standard Member
The rate for most of our members
| Online rate | ⓘ | £19 | Select ▶ |
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| UK rate | ⓘ | £24 | Select ▶ |
| Europe rate | ⓘ | £28 (or €32) | Select ▶ |
| World rate | ⓘ | £32 (or $42) | Select ▶ |
Concession Member
Studying full-time at an approved educational establishment, or receiving Job Seeker’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit
| Online rate | ⓘ | £10 | Select ▶ |
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| UK rate | ⓘ | £15 | Select ▶ |
| Europe rate | ⓘ | £19 (or €23) | Select ▶ |
| World rate | ⓘ | £23 (or $32) | Select ▶ |
BGA Youth Player
For under-18s
| Online rate | ⓘ | £5 | Select ▶ |
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| UK rate | ⓘ | £10 | Select ▶ |
| Europe rate | ⓘ | £14 (or €16) | Select ▶ |
| World rate | ⓘ | £18 (or $24) | Select ▶ |
Family Group
Includes up to two Standard Members and unlimited BGA Youth Players at a single address
| Online rate | ⓘ | £27 | Select ▶ |
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| UK rate | ⓘ | £32 | Select ▶ |
| Europe rate | ⓘ | £36 (or €43) | Select ▶ |
| World rate | ⓘ | £40 (or $54) | Select ▶ |
Youth Group
Includes unlimited BGA Youth Players at one school or youth Go club, with a single adult contact
| Online rate | ⓘ | £19 | Select ▶ |
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| UK rate | ⓘ | £24 | Select ▶ |
Please note that group rates only include one printed copy of the British Go Journal. In some circumstances, a group rate will be more expensive than paying for individuals - please check the price difference.
What joining does for you
- a subscription to the printed British Go Journal, normally four times a year (Online Rate gives electronic access)
- a monthly electronic newsletter
- reduced entry fees for tournaments and our Online Team League
- when available, discounts on Go books, equipment and services
- entry to our teaching/training activities (including the Game Review Service)
- free entry into the DDK (Double Digit Kyu) Grand Prix
- the right to qualify for the British Championship and represent the UK internationally
- access to the contact details of other BGA players in your area, with the view to playing each other or forming a club
- assistance with forming a club
- promotional material
- dan recognition (dan certificates)
- Standard Members and Concession Members:
- can stand for election to the Board
- can vote in BGA meetings
- must be over 18, and must pay £1 in the event of the BGA ever becoming insolvent
What your money supports
- affiliation fees to the European Go Federation and the International Go Federation
- support of the rating system
- our promotional activities, especially for children and other young players, and external events
- help for your own promotional activities
- subsidising teaching activities at all levels
- loans of sets, clocks, draw computer to tournaments
- representation of the game of Go to Government and international and sporting organisations
- public liability and loss/damage insurance for our events
- support and development of Go in schools and other youth groups
- helping UK Go clubs, who can:
- have a free entry in our online directory and map
- have their own free pages hosted on our website
- free quantities of our promotional literature
- subsidised visits for teaching purposes by dan players
- loans of sets, clocks, draw computer to tournaments
- public liability and loss/damage insurance for tournaments
- publicity for tournaments and events through the website and the newsletter
- use our free tournament registration system
- New start-up clubs are also entitled to free loans of boards and stones, and limited financial backing (e.g. guarantees for room bookings)
Other ways to make a difference
Make a Donation - Help with our outreach to publicise Go and teach new people to play by making a donation in addition to joining
Volunteer with the BGA - The BGA is run by volunteers from the top down, and we've got jobs that you can help with that take as much or as little time as you're happy to give
Membership/Affiliation types
Online rate
This rate is online-only, and does not include printed copies of the British Go Journal.
UK rate
This rate is available to people who are resident in the UK. It includes printed copies of the British Go Journal.
Europe rate
This rate is available to people who are resident in Europe. It includes printed copies of the British Go Journal.
World rate
This rate is available to people who are not resident in the UK or Europe. It includes printed copies of the British Go Journal.
If you have any comments, please email the webmaster on web-master AT britgo DOT org.