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Author:	0714952377 [ Fri May 09, 2025 10:33 am ]
Post subject:	2025 National Go Qualification Tournament Regulations
2025 National Go Qualification Tournament Regulations China Weiqi Association May 9, 2025, 07:35 ⸻ I. Organizer China Weiqi Association II. Supporting Unit Zhejiang Provincial Weiqi Association III. Host Unit Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism, and Sports of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou IV. Executing Unit Xiaoshan District Weiqi Association, Hangzhou Mingshi Weiqi Academy, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou V. Co-organizing Unit Zhejiang Mingshi Culture and Sports Co., Ltd. VI. Competition Categories 1. Junior Boys 2. Junior Girls 3. Adult Men 4. Adult Women VII. Date and Venue July 10–20, 2025, held in Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan District at “Kaiyuan Xiaoshan Hotel,” “Baosheng Hotel,” and others. Venue details will be announced after registration closes. • Preliminary: July 11–17 (Check-in on the 10th) • Second Round: July 17–18 • Finals: July 19–20 VIII. Participating Units 1. All provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, industry sports federations, sub-provincial cities 2. Teams in the 2025 National Men’s A-League 3. National Go hometowns 4. Approved 2025 Go qualification training units 5. Overseas and Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan players: separate provisions IX. Eligibility 1. Juniors: Born on or after Jan 1, 2008 2. Adults: Born on or before Dec 31, 2007 3. Slots: • Junior Boys: Basic units & A-League teams: 6 players each; Go hometowns: 1; Training units: 50; Top 56 from 2024: do not count toward quota • Junior Girls & Adult Women: No limit • Adult Men: Basic units, A-League teams, and training units: 6 each; Go hometowns: 1; Top 16 from 2024: exempt from quota • All must have Amateur 5-dan or above issued by China Weiqi Association • International and HK/Macau/Taiwan players (excluding Japan/Korea) may participate. Qualifications announced separately. No quota limit, but must be organized by relevant regional Go associations. 4. Players who give up professional status opportunities in national competitions this year will be banned from this event for 5 years. 5. Teams are responsible for verifying identity and eligibility. ID numbers must be accurate. Players must bring original IDs. 6. 1 team leader per team; 1 coach for teams with ≥5 players; 2 coaches for ≥10. 7. All participants must purchase personal accident insurance covering the competition and travel. 8. Teams must manage public statements; inappropriate social media posts are prohibited. 9. The competition follows the Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Rules and the Sportsmanship Management Guidelines. X. Competition Format • Follow latest China Weiqi Association rules • 3 stages: Preliminary, Second Round, Finals • Format by group: 1. Junior Boys • Preliminary: Swiss system, ~13 rounds, top 56 advance • Second Round: 14 groups of 4 (double elimination), top 2 in each → 28 players • Finals: 7 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 14 players awarded 1-dan pro 2. Junior Girls • Preliminary: ~11 rounds, top 16 advance • Second Round: 4 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 8 players • Finals: 2 groups of 4, top 2 + playoff winner between 3rd place finishers → 5 players awarded 1-dan pro 3. Adult Men • Preliminary: ~13 rounds, top 24 advance • Second Round: 6 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 12 players • Finals: 3 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 6 players awarded 1-dan pro 4. Adult Women • Preliminary: ~9 rounds, top 8 advance • Second Round: 2 groups of 4, top 2 in each → 4 players • Finals: 1 group of 4, top 2 → 2 players awarded 1-dan pro 5. International/HK/Macau/Taiwan • If finalists win pro ranks, titles are valid and quota is not reallocated to others • If no one wins pro title but some reach the second round: • All such players play mixed extra matches for 1 additional pro rank • If only 1 player reaches second round: awarded pro title directly • If no player makes second round: no titles awarded • Others receive Amateur 6-dan (second round) or 7-dan (finals, no pro rank) • Time limit: 1 hour + 3x30-second byo-yomi • Tie-breaking: Based on earlier rounds’ rankings • Detailed rules in the Supplementary Regulations XI. Rankings and Awards 1. Junior Boys: • 14 players awarded 1-dan pro • 15–16th: Amateur 7-dan • 17–20th: Amateur 6-dan 2. Junior Girls: • 5 players awarded 1-dan pro • 6–8th: Amateur 6-dan 3. Junior Talent Spot: • 1 spot for players born on or after Jan 1, 2012, who reached second round but not pro title; mixed-gender selection organized by national team 4. Adult Men: • 6 players awarded 1-dan pro • 7–8th: Amateur 7-dan • 9–12th: Amateur 6-dan 5. Adult Women: • 2 players awarded 1-dan pro • 3–4th: Amateur 6-dan 6. International/HK/Macau/Taiwan: Based on rule X.5 7. Titles are not reallocated if players forfeit 8. According to National Sports Administration: • Junior top 8 = Level 1 athlete title • Junior 9–16 = Level 2 athlete title 9. New pro starting Elo: • Men: 2240 • Women: 2200 XII. Registration 1. Mainland teams must submit electronic rosters by June 8 to: • pjtg2022@163.com • msqy_xs@163.com • Then confirm receipt via contacts listed 2. Overseas, HK, Macau, Taiwan players: via their local Go associations, then submit to cwainternational@foxmail.com by June 8 3. Submit both Word document and scanned PDF/image with official seal. File naming format: “TeamName_2025 National Go Qualification Registration” 4. Fee: 300 RMB per player 5. Withdrawal or substitution requires valid reason and approval from organizing committee 6. Registration form must be stamped with official seal 7. Meals and accommodation centrally arranged; details in supplementary notice 8. Committee meeting date will be in supplementary notice; teams must send a delegate XIII. Expenses All travel, meals, and accommodation are self-funded XIV. Referees and Disputes 1. Chief referee appointed by China Weiqi Association. Others nominated by host and approved 2. Disputes must be submitted in writing within 20 minutes of match end. Fee: 1,000 RMB (refunded if successful) 3. All non-judging disputes to be resolved by organizing committee or the China Weiqi Association XV. Conduct and Discipline 1. Strict adherence to rules and conduct standards 2. All players must sign the Sportsmanship Commitment Form 3. If participants are minors or legally restricted, their guardians must sign risk acknowledgment forms XVI. Final Provisions Any unaddressed matters will be announced separately. Final interpretation belongs to China Weiqi Association. Issued by: China Weiqi Association May 9, 2025 https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/admVthqQt55Vauz0imZsGg

Author:	0714952377 [ Fri May 09, 2025 10:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: 2025 National Go Qualification Tournament Regulations
Full Notice for Overseas, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Go Players – 2025 China National Weiqi (Go) Qualification Tournament The 2025 National Go Qualification Tournament will be held from July 10 to 20, 2025, in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. The tournament determines new professional players (pro 1-dan). Tournament Schedule: • Check-in: July 10 • Preliminary Rounds: July 11–17 • Second Round: July 17–18 • Finals: July 19–20 • Detailed hotel and venue assignments will be announced after registration closes. ⸻ Eligibility for Overseas, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Players 1. Who Can Participate • Players from overseas countries (excluding Japan and Korea) • Players from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan 2. Rank Requirement • Must possess Amateur 5-dan or higher, certified by the Go association of the respective country or region. 3. Quota and Participation Limit • No limit on the number of overseas or HK/Macau/Taiwan participants • All players will compete in the same divisions as Chinese domestic players 4. Registration Method • All players must register through their local Go association • Associations must compile and send player lists before June 8, 2025 to the official China Weiqi Association email: cwainternational@foxmail.com • The email must include two attachments: a) Original registration form in Word format b) Scanned PDF or photo with official red stamp • File naming format: XXXTeam_2025年全国围棋定段赛报名表 (e.g., “CanadaTeam_2025年全国围棋定段赛报名表”) 5. Fee • Each player must pay a 300 RMB service fee 6. Player Identity & Insurance • Participants must bring their original passport or ID for on-site verification • All players must purchase personal accident insurance, covering both the tournament period and travel ⸻ Competition Format for Overseas Players 1. Mixed Format • Overseas and HK/Macau/Taiwan players will compete alongside domestic Chinese players in their respective groups (junior boys, junior girls, adult men, adult women) 2. Pro Title Awards • If a player from overseas/HK/Macau/Taiwan reaches the finals and secures a pro qualification position, they will be officially granted 1-dan pro title • If multiple overseas players reach second round but not the finals, an extra playoff will be organized among them to award 1 additional pro slot • If only one player reaches the second round, they automatically receive the extra pro title • If no players reach second round, no pro title will be awarded 3. Honorary Amateur Titles • Players who reach second round but don’t earn pro status will be awarded Amateur 6-dan • Players who reach finals but don’t earn pro status will be awarded Amateur 7-dan ⸻ Additional Notes • Each participating unit may assign team leaders and coaches as needed (if your group has more than 5 or 10 players) • Players must not post inappropriate or negative remarks on social media during the event • All players must sign a sportsmanship pledge form, or they will be disqualified • Players under legal guardianship must have their guardians sign risk acknowledgement forms ⸻ If you’re interested in joining as an overseas player, please contact your local Go association immediately and ensure your registration is submitted by June 8, 2025. For further questions, you can contact the China Weiqi Association or your local organizer.

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