Registration is now open for the 2025 Amateur Senko Cup North America Qualifier. The winner of the qualifier will be invited to Tokyo, Japan to compete as the representative of North America in the 2025 Senko Cup World Amateur Women's Go Championship between March 13-15, 2025. The organizers will cover the local transportation expenses, lodging, meals, and 50% of the airfare.
Any female player with US, Canadian, or Mexican citizenship and an association rank of 5 dan or higher is eligible to play in the qualifier. The qualifier will take place online on the KGS Go Server with the first two rounds on December 29th and the final round on January 4th. This schedule is tentative and may change depending on the number of participants, but will be held within those two weekends. The deadline to register for the qualifier is Sunday, December 22nd. To register and read more details about the qualifier format, schedule, and rules, please read and fill out this registration form.
Any questions about the Senko Cup or the North America qualifier may be directed to Justin Teng, the tournament director, at justin.teng@usgo.org.