(If you came to this page from the AGA Event Calendar, you may find it helpful to start at the Congress website. You will need to go to the Congress website to book your housing.)
Two-Step Process
This year, registration will happen in two steps:
Step 1 - Register for Congress - Here, you'll enter the personal information for everyone in your party and pay the registration fee. Payment is not required right away, but it's greatly appreciated as it helps the congress run more smoothly. (Plus, you'll want to avoid those "nagging" email reminders.) Acceptable payment methods include credit card, ACH bank debit, or check. If none of these options work for you, let's find another way. Email the registrar with your payment suggestion.
Step 2 - Sign up for Housing & Meals - Anytime after registering, you can sign up for housing (assuming you're staying on campus) and a meal plan by clicking Housing/Meals in the menu to the left. Payment for this step should wait until you receive a confirmation that your choices have passed a consistency check. Once you receive that, you can pay your balance anytime before the congress.
Pre-Registration Steps
Please read the information below before proceeding to registration.
1) You must be a member of the AGA to register. Members may also sign-up “guests” who are not members of the AGA.
2) If you are a member of a foreign Go/Weiqi/Baduk association and are currently residing outside the US, you may sign up for a free Complimentary membership. Click the "Join the AGA" button found at the top right of every page, select Complimentary membership option, and supply the required information (name, country, address, and email). Once your membership is ready, you will get an email with your AGA membership number. you will then be able to proceed with registration.
3) If you are not a member and you want to register your child who is a member, please use the email associated with your child's account to login in and register. Use the Member and Guest option to register both your child as a youth member and yourself as a non-participant. Remember that your child is the member and you are the guest!
4) Bring the whole family! Multiple members, non-participants, and Youth can sign up under a single registration. Just make sure that everybody's membership is up to date before you start. Non-playing participants do not need to be AGA members. Select the Member and Multiple Guest option when you start.
5) Each youth (17 and younger) will need to have an accompanying parent or guardian at the congress. Each youth also needs a signed Youth Agreement, which you should fill out immediately after registration. Please view the Youth Participants page HERE for more information.
6) Please read and fully understand the Rules and Policies page.
7) The following information should be gathered for each registrant before starting registration:
• T-shirt size
• Playing rank
• Playing in which major congress tournaments (Open, Masters, Senior, Women's, Die-Hard)
• Cell phone number
• Emergency contact name, phone number, and email
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Group registration
Groups of six or more players are eligible for a group discount on fees. If you are a leader wanting to register a group of attendees, please contact the registrar via e-mail for assistance.
Ready to register for the congress?
1) Log into your AGA account (Button in upper right corner of this page)
2) Register for the Congress
Please reach out to registrar@gocongress.org with any questions or concerns.