MAJOR TOURNAMENT SUPPORT

The purpose of Major Tournament Support is to promote and financially support regionally oriented tournaments to bring together greater numbers of players. We expect these events to be annual, and the premier event within the region during that year. We have designed an algorithm that allocates financial support appropriately for regions, which we call catchment areas, of different size both geographically and in terms of Go playing population. 

In addition to Tournament Support, the AGA uses a parallel system to support State Championships. There are certain additional requirements for a state championship, the main requirement being that it has no handicap. Clubs can request use both types of funding for their State Championship as long as it fits the more specific requirements to host one. You can find more on the State Championship Guidelines information page down below.

How We Provide Support

We provide funds to "catchment areas" most of which are States. Each catchment area may obtain financial support for one event each year. Where States are large and population sparse, the catchment area will be a State. i.e. Ohio, Florida, Oregon. California and Texas may choose to be divided into two catchment areas, due to their size and population. If deemed appropriate by all concerned, adjoining States may join to have a single event. In some cases where States are small and closely grouped, this is mandated.

How the System Works

Chapters within the region must come together to select a primary organizer, who will work with the AGA to ensure that established standards are met. We hope that such selections will be unanimously approved; but there are voting rules for cases in which the selection is contested. (see State Championship election standards)

The multi-state catchment areas are:

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island

New York, New Jersey, Delaware

Maryland, West Virginia, Washington DC

All other catchment areas are States

How to Get Started

Mail us at Major Tournament Support

Fill out the Tournament Support Application form Tournament Support Application

Note: It doesn't have to be complete when you start, but we do need it to get started.