We are looking forward to seeing you all at the 2012 Cotsen Go Open. Please arrive by 9 am or earlier for registration. If you are not registered by 9:30, you will not be allowed to play in the first game.

• The AGA "one time rating fee" will be paid for all players who do not currently have an AGA membership.
• Prizes will be available for those who can solve certain go problems.
• Two candidates will be selected for the AGA's first ever professional certification tournament to be held at the US Go Congress this summer in Black Mountain, NC.
• The Korea Baduk Association is sending Cho Hun-hyun 9P, Yang Jae-ho 9P, and Yoo Chang-hyuk 9P, three top professionals to observe the pro qualifier games, do game commentary, and play simultaneous games with attendees.
• Myung-wan 9P, one of the organizers of the new US pro system, will also be on hand to teach and play simultaneous games.
• Local Southern California favorite and renowned US teacher, Yi-Lun Yang 7P will also teach and provide game commentary.
• Pro game over the internet between Yi-Lun Yang 7P and another pro.
• Beginners and children are especially welcome, so don't be afraid to come and play. Bring your kids, friends, relatives, and acquaintances!!!
• FREE Famous Food Truck Lunch – but only for those who pre-register.
• While you toil away at your games two masseuses will be making the rounds to ease the tensions that arise in your shoulders (when you discover that your big group really doesn't have two eyes).

Dividends of $1,500 will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place go clubs that have the most points overall in the tournament (8 points for every 1st place finish, 4 points for 2nd, 2 points for 3rd, and 1 point for each player entered). Sandbaggers will be drawn and quartered!

$1,000 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, $200 for 3rd place.

The more support (players) a club receives, the greater their chance in winning the above prizes.

If you know very few members from your go club will be attending, you may support another go club to assist them in winning the go club prize. You do not need to be a member of a specific go club to support a go club.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jenna Stewart at 818-974-9418 or creativemindevents@me.com.

Refunds are the reward for attending both days and will only be given out to the depositor in person. If you register the day of the event, you will be refunded $15 out of the $25. All information must be received by April 23rd to be considered pre-registered.

Only those people who pre-register will qualify for the free lunch and full cash refund.

Cotsen Open: $20 with pre-registration, $25 on day of registration.
Cotsen Handicap: $20 with pre-registration, $25 on day of registration.

To pre-register, simply fill in the form below and click the Submit button. You will receive a confirmation email. If you prefer to pre-register by mail, print out the form and mail it along with your check to:

     AGA Cotsen Open
     P.O.Box 260735
     Encino, CA 91426

Make checks payable to "AGA Cotsen Open".

Please bring your own clock if possible as we may be short.

If you will be driving to the event, please read this very important parking information.

Questions? Contact Jenna Stewart at 818-974-9418 or creativemindevents@me.com.