The American Go Association Assembly has approved its first membership dues increase since at least 2003. The new rates take effect September 1.
Annual adult membership will increase from $30 to $40, while the discounted rate for new adult members will rise from $15 to $20. Lifetime membership will increase from $1,000 to $1,500, and the Tournament Pass will go from $10 to $15.
Youth membership for players 22 and under will remain unchanged at $10. Complimentary membership for non-U.S. residents who belong to foreign Go organizations will also remain free.
Members planning to renew—or considering a lifetime membership—may want to do so before the new rates take effect September 1. Click here for details.