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OUR PASSION
Go is the most modern of ancient board games -- simple enough for a child; too challenging for a computer; a gateway for learning, and a model for parallel thinking. A game of Go is a wordless communication, the mutual construction and solution of a puzzle as easy or as complex as the players can make it, and more. Go is a game of aesthetics and patterns, best played with balance, tolerance and respect for the game and your partner.
To learn about Go in the US, visit www.usgo.org.
To support our work, click here.
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HOW DO WE HELP AMERICAN GO?
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Equipment Grants: American teachers, schools and youth programs can apply for the free Classroom Starter Set -- six 9x9/13x13 sets with Way to Go instruction booklets and a Go CD. Qualified programs will also receive a "Starter Grant" of $200 in matching funds to purchase sets, books, equipment, demo boards and other materials in our online store. For more detailed information about AGF equipment grants click here. To receive the Starter Set or other AGF equipment, programs must submit the Project Application Form. Include any questions you may have on the form. |
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AGF Teacher Store: Approved programs can purchase a growing range of materials from us at special low prices. The AGF invested more than $20,000 in initial inventory, and the way sales are going we may need to restock soon!. Special discounts from major vendors are also available. Note: This site is for American school and after-school programs only, not available to the general public. |
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Teacher of the Year Award: Each year the AGF selects a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to Go education and promotion. The winner attends the U.S. Go Congress free of charge, sharing and exchanging ideas with other Go teachers at the annual TOTY Lecture.
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Summer Camp Scholarships: The AGF provides scholarships to the Summer Go Camp for children ages 7 - 17, for children who could not otherwise attend.
Thanks to the generosity of AGF donors, financial need has never prevented a child from attending the Summer Go Camp.
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AGF College Scholarship: A $1000 award to a student who has made an outstanding contribution to promoting Go, especially in underserved areas. |
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Fiscal Agency: Because of our tax-deductible status, we can receive earmarked tax-deductible donations for local educational, cultural, and club activities consistent with our mission and IRS rules. Organizers can secure funding for local programs, using our corporate structure to obtain funds not available to individuals. Local sponsors can obtain tax-deductible support for promotional and educational Go outreach in your community by working through the AGF. |
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Mentors for Teachers: Where there's a will, there's a way -- if you've got the will, we've got the way! If you'd like to teach Go, but you're not quite sure where to start, contact the AGF Education Coordinator at agf@usgo.org. We have experienced players and teachers who will help you at any stage of the process.
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Sensei – A Newsletter for Teachers and Organizers: Important, up-to-date information for teachers, librarians, enthusiasts, and others who want to teach and demonstrate this beautiful game.
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Young players need a safe place to learn and meet other players. Tigersmouth.org: is an online Go community for kids and teens, maintained and moderated by the AGF.
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Free Book for Teachers: Go As Communication by the Japanese professional player Yasuda Yasutoshi describes his surprising discovery that a simplified version of Go can have enormous educational and therapeutic value, even with senior citizens and those suffering from developmental delays and other disabilites. The AGF will send a free copy of this inspiring book to teachers who want to learn more. To request a copy please email us at agf@usgo.org and include information about your program. This offer is for teachers only, please. |
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Starter CD:This special compilation is perfect for anyone who lacks a fast Internet connection, or wants to save time hunting the best downloads. The Starter CD includes:
- Free software that plays Go
- Introductory videos and printouts
- hundreds of game records for study and review, software
- Links to the best downloads and sites on line
- instructional material, videos
- and more!
Anyone is free to copy and distribute the materials on this CD, unchanged with proper credit. Copies are available in the AGF Store; or click here to learn more and download the entire CD at once.
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Free Downloads: The AGF works with the AGA to maintain a growing library of materials, lesson plans, exercises and other teaching aids. Recent additions include 200 Go Puzzles for Beginners, developed by Paul Smith for the British Go Association, now available for download; a lesson plan cooperative to help teachers link Go to core curriculum elements; and complete directions enabling anyone to make a demonstration board for group instruction.
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Teaching Grants: AGF support for American teachers is available to schools and after-school programs willing to devote minimal resources to establish a Go program. Matching funds of up to $15/hr are available for instructors. Click here for Teacher Support Guidelines. Click here to download a funding application form and request further information.
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One Laptop Per Child Project: The MIT-based OLPC has developed a rugged, Internet-based, low-cost computer for children in developing countries. AGF Vice President Paul Barchilon worked with them to develop PlayGo, a module that can easily be downloaded to any XO computer.
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The Way to Go: This introductory booklet was produced by The American Go Association, and is published and mainly distributed by the AGF. Now in its fifth printing, WTG is the most widely read book about Go in the English language. Clear, concise and comprehensive, more than 70,000 copies are in print. Low-cost copies are available in our online store, or download it for free.
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