After extensive meetings with the AGA Board and officials during the last two months, U.S. Go Congress directors are pleased to announce plans for an in-person event. “We believe a reasonably safe Congress can be held with the proper precautions such as those described on the continually updated AGA website Covid-19 page,” they say, noting the recent steep drop in cases and that most Americans are now well protected from COVID. (AP News).”
Given that playing go puts players face to face, across from each other for prolonged periods of time, organizers currently plan precautions that exceed CDC recommendations, including wearing masks during indoor play. Vaccination will be required. A statement of the policy will be available on the Congress website.
The 38th annual U.S. Go Congress will be held July 30th – August 7th at the YMCA camp near Estes Park, CO. The camp is just outside Estes Park, about 1.5 – 2 hours from Denver International Airport (DIA).
“We’re very excited to be holding an in-person Congress again this year”, says Co- Director Eric Wainwright. “People are eager to greet old friends, make new friends and resume the great tradition of playing go at the week-long Congress.”
Registration is expected to open in about a week.
