2006 - Canadian Go Festival

Schedule of Events

Edmonton, Alberta, Sept 1-4, 2006

   

Friday, Sept 1 - EJCA Centre

8:30 am - Doors open

9:00 am - Opening Ceremonies, introductions

* Self-pair, 9x9, and friendly games will be available all day.

9:30 am - Play starts - all divisions A-H and Youth tournament

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch provided (May overlap some games)

1:00 pm - 9x9 draw posted. (players must register by 12:15pm)

1:30 pm - Open Section round 2

3:30 pm - Simultaneous Pro games

9:30 pm - Go Festival closes for day

Saturday, Sept 2 - EJCA Centre

8:30 am - Doors open

* Self-pair, 9x9, and friendly games will be available all day.

9:00 am - Play Starts - Round 3 in A division, Divisions B-H continue   as required.

10:00 am Game commentary by Pro

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch provided (May overlap some games)

1:00 pm - Open Section round 4

1:30 pm - Lightning Tournaments begins for all eligible players. Players may continue to register until registration closing time is announced.  (See announcement board)

4:30 pm - CGA general meeting/elections followed by CGA executive meeting. All paid up CGA members encouraged to attend and vote.

9:30 pm - Go Festival closes for day


Sunday, Sept 3 - Shaw Centre

8:30 am - Doors open

* Self-pair and friendly games will be available all day.

9:00 am - Play Starts - Round 5 in A division, Divisions B-H continue  as required. Double elimination finals. 9x9 finals begin.

10:00 am - Simultaneous Pro games

1:00 pm - Open A division Round 6

6:00 pm - Deadline for recording self-pairing games

6:30 pm - Banquet followed by game commentary by professional.


Monday, Sept 4 -EJCA Centre

8:30 am - Doors open

9:00 am - Pairs Tournament begins. Players may continue to register until the registration closing time is announced. See announcement board for details.

10:00 am Simultaneous Pro games and/or game commentaries.

* Playoffs for division A if required.

10:45 am - Pairs Tournament, round 2

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Lunch provided (May overlap some games)

1:00 pm - Pairs tournament, round 3

3:00 pm - Closing ceremonies, thanks to Pros and volunteers and attendees, awards.

 
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