Support for Go in Schools

Classroom Starter Set

  • 6 reversible vinyl boards:
    • 3 9x9/13x13
    • 3 19x19/13x13
  • 3 full sets of plastic stones in stackable bowls
  • 12 Way to Go booklets - 10 posters (5 of each size)
  • 5 cardboard 9x9 sets, with punch out cardboard stones
  • 1 AGA Starter CD
  • 2 sample issues of Go World magazine.

The AGF believes that Go offers a uniquely flexible activity for healthy growth and development.

In the classroom, it serves as a valuable tool to teach and supplement core curriculum content in math, social studies and other subjects.

Apply for your free set:

To get started, download our Project Application Form.

Applicants should be a teacher or advisor over the age of 18. Students may start programs as long as they have a co-applicant who is over the age of 18. If you need help starting a club, we can assign an AGF Mentor to help you develop your Go program. E-mail us for help if you need it.

Click here to download the application form in Word format.

Click here to download the application form in PDF format.

Please e-mail to mail@agfgo.org. If you are not able to attach the file, you may fax it to 212.662.5501
   

AGF support for teachers and after-school programs includes:

Matching Grants for Equipment and Salaries: The AGF offers approved programs up to $200 in matching grants for equipment, and up to $1000 to match salaries of newly hired Go instructors in after school-programs and community settings such as libraries and youth centers.

AGF Education Store: Approved programs can order supplies at discounted prices

Hikaru no Go manga: This best selling manga series about kids who play Go professionally in Japan will bring kids to your club in droves. The full 23 volume graphic novel set, a retail value of $230, is free for schools and libraries.

Opportunities for Students: Talented players can apply for scholarships to attend The AGA Summer Go Camp or The US Go Congress. The AGF also awards two $1000 College Scholarships per year to outstanding student organizers. With at least three players of any strength, your school or library can enter the online US School Team Tournament. Stronger players can also try their luck in The US Youth Go Championship, where the winner plays for the US in The World Youth Goe Championship, or in the Redmond Cup, where junior and senior players can win a free trip to the US Go Congress.

Special Vendor Discounts: Most major Go vendors offer special discounts to AGF-approved teaching programs.

Free Book for Organizers and Teachers: Go as Communication is a unique look at Go through the eyes of YasudaYasutoshi, 9-Dan, a Japanese Professional Go player. He has a passionate belief in the value of Go for children and special populations such as the elderly and developmental delays. Just send an e-mail asking for a copy.

Free downloads: Gets lots of videos, lesson plans, posters, and more from the AGA.

AGF Teacher of the Year Award: An outstanding Go teacher receives an all-expenses paid trip to The US Go Congress.

Lesson Plan Cooperative: Teachers develop and share lesson plans that link Go to core curriculum elements.