With an unwavering commitment to impact an entire generation of Go players, our mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. We are pioneers in positive youth development, encouraging self-advocacy skills in young people. Our programs foster a growth mindset, instilling in students the strength and skills to persevere and define their own paths. Our goal in collaborating this tournament is to promote Go outreach, activity, and interest among players within communities of the North American universities and education.

The North American Youth Open (NAYO) is a 4-round open youth tournament hosted by the New York Go Association for players at all levels under the age of 18. Since 2019, the NAYO is a high-standard tournament that is easily accessible to players in North America. The registration fee is $25. Prizes include trophies, certificates, and cash coupons.

Registration for the annual U.S. Go Conference is now open! US Go Congress is also called the Go World Expo in North America. The number of participants can be as high as 500 every year, with various top Go players attending nation-wide. Due to the impact of the epidemic, both 2020 and 2021 USGCs were held online. In 2022, the in-person Go Congress returns!

The NYGHS Summer Open is an online 4 round tournament open to all Go players with a membership at a national organization or players with a stable rank on a credible Go server. There is a registration fee of $12. Prizes will be awarded to top players in every division.

The Eastern Youth Open (EYO) is a 4-round open youth tournament hosted by the New York Go Association for players at all levels under the age of 18. Since 2019, the EYO is a high-standard formal tournament that is easily accessible to players in North America.

The NYGHS Spring Open is an online four-round swiss-style tournament open to Go players with membership at a national organization or players with a stable rank on a credible Go server. The registration fee is $12 and prizes will be awarded to the top performing players. Contact: NYGHS President (link).

Inspired by the popular series Hikaru No Go, students from the same school or educational institution should form teams of 3 to compete for their school and for prizes. In order to be eligible, players must attend school in North America and be under 19/currently enrolled in grades K-12. Maximum of 5 teams per institution. -- American Go Honor Society.