Recent Events
The Traffic Cup
Congratulations to the Yu Go Club. They defeated the Santa Monica Go Club in the inaugural Traffic Cup.
PASADENA BESTS SANTA MONICA IN TRAFFIC CUP: Pasadena's Yu-Go Club team bested the Santa Monica Go Club team by one point in Southern California's first ever Traffic Cup on May 17. Held in the Reiyukai America Association offices in Pasadena, the two-round handicap contest included 2-0 performances by Pasadena's Gary Fresquez, 9k, and Luis Armendariz, 14k, and Santa Monica's Janek Klawe, 3k, while Santa Monica's David Dows, 1k, and Ryan Downing, 2d, each won their single games. Joe Walters, Luke Gordon and Alf Mikula also played for Pasadena, and Andrew Okun, Samantha Davis and Terry McIntyre for Santa Monica. It is hoped the inter-club team contest, put together by Walters, will be the start of a series of such match-ups between Southern California clubs.
Thank you to Andy Okun, Ryan Downing, David Dows, Samatha Davis, Janek Klawe, and Terry McIntyre for representing the Santa Monica Go Club.
Upcoming Events
The 2009 Cotsen Go Tournament
The 2009 Cotsen Go Tournament will be on September 19th and 20th. See the web site at http://www.cotsengotournament.com for more information.
Weekly Events
Beginner's Night
Tuesdays, 7 PM
Back by popular demand, the Santa Monica Go Club is happy to announce our beginner's night! Every Tuesday night at 7 PM at the Unurban, we have a beginner's night. Whether you just heard about the game and want to learn about the game, or you want to brush up on your game, you are welcome to swing by. If you would like to help teach, feel free to come by and spread your wisdom to the newbies. Spare teachers usually use the time to play each other. There is no fee to play, but since the Unurban graciously lets us use their facilities every week, we are asking for a $1 or $2 donation to the Unurban to help them pay for increased rent. For directions to the Unurban, click here.
Weekly Meetings
Wednesdays, 7:30 PM
The Santa Monica Go Club meets every Wednesday night from 7:30 PM to midnight at the Unurban. Players of all strengths are welcome. The Unurban is an eclectic place. A very diverse set of people are there, playing go or otherwise. Playing go while listening to open mike poetry is definitely a unique experience! There is no fee to play, but since the Unurban graciously lets us use their facilities every week, we are asking for a $1 or $2 donation to the Unurban to help them pay for increased rent. For directions to the Unurban, click here.
Online
Kiseido Go Server
Santa Monica Go Club Room
The Santa Monica Go Club room is always open on the Kiseido Go Server. Listed in the Room List under Clubs, The Santa Monica Go Club room is a place where you can meet people online during the week. Members are there at all hours, so drop by if you want to chat or get a game online. Go to the Kiseido Go Server web site for more information.
The Santa Monica Go Club now has a Facebook page.
Mailing Lists
The Santa Monica Go Club also has a mailing list on Yahoo! Groups. See the links page for more information.