Summer Go Camp 2024

 

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Summer Go Camp

July 4th – 7th, 2024

The homestead “Vila Baluošas”, Čistabora village, Molėtai district, Lithuania

This year, the Summer Go Camp will be held at a new venue – the picturesque “Vila Baluošas” homestead in Čistabora village, Molėtai district. Nestled in the Asveja Regional Parkthe homestead boasts a serene setting on the shores of Lake Baluošas.

We are confident that this year will be as enjoyable as the last, filled with thrilling go games, a variety of other engaging activities, and plenty of quality time together. We look forward to creating unforgettable memories at this stunning new location.

Due to the ongoing situation resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian go players will not be eligible to attend the Camp this year.
Registration is now open! We encourage you to sign up at your earliest convenience to secure your spot.
Program

Camp Program

July 4July 5July 6July 7
  • 10:00 Arrival, registration, and check-in
  • 12:00 Camp opening
  • 12:30 Lightning tournament
    • 12:30 Registration to the Lightning tournament
    • 13:00 Round 1
    • 13:50 Lunch break
    • 14:40 Round 2
    • 15:30 Round 3
    • 16:20 Round 4
    • 17:10 Round 5 (if needed)
  • 18:00 Free Time (friendly go matches, board and other games, other activities)
  • 9:30 Rengo tournament
    • 9:30 Registration
    • 10:00 Round 1
    • 12:00 Round 2
    • 14:00 Lunch break
    • 15:00 Round 3
    • 17:00 Round 4
  • 19:00 Free Time (friendly go matches, sauna, board and other games, other activities)
  • 9:30 Main tournament “Summer GO Cup”, day one
    • 9:30 Registration
    • 10:00 Round 1
    • 12:30 Lunch break
    • 14:00 Round 2
    • 16:30 Round 3
  • 19:00 Free Time (friendly go matches, board and other games, other activities)
  • 10:00 Main tournament “Summer Go Cup”, day two
    • 10:00 Round 4
    • 12:30 Lunch break
    • 13:30 Round 5
  • 13:30 Group photo of the camp participants
  • 16:30 Awards and camp closing

Detailed Camp Program

Arrival, Registration, and Check-inCamp OpeningLightning TournamentRengo TournamentMain Tournament ''Summer GO Cup''Awards and Camp Closing

Arrival, Registration, and Check-in

All participants are required to check in with the camp organizers upon arrival.

Note that arriving on the eve of the camp is not permitted.

Camp Opening

This is more of an informational meeting than a formal ceremony. We will welcome all participants, share essential and current details about the camp, and address any questions you may have.

Lightning Tournament

Tournament director: Tomas Sabirovas

Tournament referee: Tomas Sabirovas

Registration for the tournament will take place on-site right before the tournament.

Tournament fee: none (included in the camp registration fee).

Tournament schedule:

  • 12:30 Registration
  • 13:00 Round 1
  • 13:50 Lunch break
  • 14:40 Round 2
  • 15:30 Round 3
  • 16:20 Round 4
  • 17:10 Round 5 (if needed)

Playing system and rules:

  • Handicap tournament, straight handicap, no top group, all games will be played with a handicap up to a maximum of 9 stones. For a rank difference of 0 or 1, color is decided by nigiri.
  • 4 to 6 rounds, depending on the number of participants. Playing time: 20 minutes basic time, no byo-yomi. Japanese rules.
  • Komi: 6.5 for even games, 0.5 for handicap games.
  • The criteria used to determine the tournament winner and the final ranking of players are applied in the following order:
    • McMahon score
    • SOS (Sum of Opponents’ Scores)
    • SOSOS (Sum of Opponents’ SOS)
    • direct comparison.
  • Any disputes and problems will be settled by the referee.

Rengo Tournament

Tournament director: Albertas Petrauskas

Tournament referee: Albertas Petrauskas

Registration for the tournament will take place on-site right before the tournament.

Tournament fee: none (included in the camp registration fee).

Tournament schedule:

  • 9:30 Registration
  • 10:00 Round 1
  • 12:00 Round 2
  • 14:00 Lunch break
  • 15:00 Round 3
  • 17:00 Round 4

Playing system and rules:

  • Handicap tournament, straight handicap, no top group, all games will be played with a handicap up to a maximum of 9 stones. For a rank difference of 0 or 1, color is decided by nigiri.
  • 4 rounds. Playing time per team: 30 minutes basic time, 2 periods of 30 seconds byo-yomi (Japanese). Japanese rules.
  • Komi: 6.5 for even games, 0.5 for handicap games.
  • A team must consist of two players, of any gender. The rank of the weakest player of the team cannot be higher than 4 kyu. The game is played between two teams on one go board. Two players of a team sit beside each other, facing an opposing team across the go board.
  • The average strength of a team: add all dan grades and subtract all kyu grades, then divide the result by 2. The maximum average rank is 5.5 dan (professionals counting as 8 dan).
  • During the game, players of the team must not communicate, give advice, or exchange other information by speech, gestures, mannerisms, or any other means except playing moves. Speaking is permitted, however, to confirm whose turn it is to play or confer about resigning. Conferring about resigning is limited to the following: the player to move may ask for his/her teammate’s consent to resign; the teammate may agree or not agree to resign.
  • Resignation is announced by the player whose turn it is to move. The player’s teammate cannot retract the resignation.
  • If the wrong player plays, causing a departure from normal rotation, this is called a rotation error. A rotation error can be claimed only when the move just played was out of rotation. If the claimed rotation error was intentional, the game is forfeited immediately. If the claimed rotation error was unintentional, the next step is to verify which player played the preceding move. If the preceding move was played in normal rotation, the game continues with a three-point penalty for the claimed rotation error by giving three own stones to the opposing team. If the preceding move was not played in normal rotation, the game continues without any penalty for the claimed rotation error. In either case, no moves are taken back and replayed. The last move played is regarded as having been played by the correct player. The next move must be played in normal rotation with the last move played. Whenever a rotation error is detected, the next player must return to normal rotation. Failure to do so is regarded as a new rotation error.
  • The criteria used to determine the tournament winner and the final ranking of players are applied in the following order:
    • McMahon score
    • SOS (Sum of Opponents’ Scores)
    • SOSOS (Sum of Opponents’ SOS)
    • direct comparison.
  • Any disputes and problems will be settled by the referee.

Main Tournament “Summer Go Cup”

Tournament director: Simonas Šatkus

Tournament referee: Simonas Šatkus

Registration for the tournament will take place on-site right before the tournament.

Tournament fee: none (included in the camp registration fee).

Tournament schedule:

July 6:

  • 9:30 Registration
  • 10:00 Round 1
  • 12:30 Lunch break
  • 14:00 Round 2
  • 16:30 Round 3

July 7:

  • 10:00 Round 4
  • 12:30 Lunch break
  • 13:30 Round 5

Playing system and rules:

  • Even games, komi: 6.5.
  • 5 rounds McMahon.
  • Playing time: 60 minutes basic time, 3 periods of 30 seconds byo-yomi (Japanese).
  • Japanese rules.
  • This is an official tournament of the Lithuanian Go Association (LGA) and the Regulations of LGA Tournament shall apply to it.
  • If a player is late more than 30 minutes, this player is declared the loser of the game.
  • The criteria used to determine the tournament winner and the final ranking of players are applied in the following order:
    • McMahon score
    • SOS (Sum of Opponents’ Scores)
    • SOSOS (Sum of Opponents’ SOS)
    • direct comparison
    • coin toss
  • Any disputes and problems will be settled by the referee.
  • Tournament organizers reserve the right to change tournament regulations, but no later than the start of the first round of the tournament.

Player ranking:

  • The rank declared by a player is used. If the player is not able to determine her/his rank, it is determined by a referee of the tournament.
  • If the referee occurs that a player is clearly stronger than the rank assigned to him, he can change his rank for the remaining matches.

Prizes:

  • The tournament winner will be awarded the cup and diploma.
  • The players who finished in the 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded diplomas.

Awards and Camp Closing

Join us for the final camp photo before the concluding round of the Summer GO Cup. Immediately following the last round, we will proceed with the award presentations. The event will culminate with the official closing of the camp, marking the end of our time together.

Accommodation

Camp participants will be accommodated in one of two houses of the homestead, which offer rooms of various sizes ranging from 2 to 4 beds each. Additionally, there is an option for those who prefer to camp in a tent.

Each house is equipped with a kitchen that includes a stove, a refrigerator with a freezer, kettles, and kitchen utensils. Amenities such as an oven, a TV set, and a fireplace are available in one or both of the houses.

Accommodation prices:
Accommodation option Price for adults, € Price for children and pupils, €
House, 3 nights per person 75 35
House, 2 nights per person 55 25
House, 1 night per person 30 15
Tent, 3 nights per person 35 25
Tent, 2 nights per person 25 15
Tent, 1 night per person 10 7
Stay during the day without accommodation, per day per person 5 0

Note: Due to the limited number of places and accommodation options in the homestead houses, and the absence of single rooms, you may be required to share a room with other camp participants.

If you are registering separately but wish to stay in the same room as someone else, please indicate this preference in the comments section of the registration form or contact the camp organizers directly.

Catering

Self-Catering: Participants are responsible for their own meals. The homestead provides well-equipped kitchens with stoves, kettles, refrigerators, and kitchen utensils, facilitating meal preparation.

Grocery Shopping: There are two grocery stores in the nearby town of Dubingiai, located just 7 km from the camp, for those who need to purchase food supplies.

Local Dining Options: For those who prefer not to cook, meals can be ordered from a variety of cafes and restaurants in Molėtai through the Molėtaiveža.lt food delivery service. There is also a restaurant in the nearby town of Dubingiai, located just 7 km from the camp.

Venue

The homesteadVila Baluošas” is situated in the village of Čistabora, on the outskirts of the Molėtai district, within Asveja Regional Park, right on the shore of Lake Baluošas. This beautiful location boasts scenic landscapes and stunning natural surroundings. The nearby town of Dubingiai is just 7 kilometers away, approximately a 9-minute drive from the homestead.

  • 7 km to the nearest grocery store
  • 7 km to the nearest restaurant
  • 30 km to Molėtai
  • 58 km to Vilnius

Pets are allowed on the homestead. There is outdoor furniture, barbecue facilities there.

For more information about the homestead please visit their Facebook page or this website.

Prices
Camp registration fee (per person):
Duration of participation Price for adults, € Price for children and pupils, €
1-2 days 7 0
3-4 days 10 0
Accommodation:
Accommodation option Price for adults, € Price for children and pupils, €
House, 3 nights per person 75 35
House, 2 nights per person 55 25
House, 1 night per person 30 15
Tent, 3 nights per person 35 25
Tent, 2 nights per person 25 15
Tent, 1 night per person 10 7
Stay during the day without accommodation, per day per person 5 0

Please see “Accommodation” section for more information.

In case of any questions please contact the camp organizers.

All camp fees are to be paid in cash upon arrival.
Registration
You can register online (see also the registration form at the bottom of the page).

Please carefully complete this registration form, ensuring all information is accurate. Note that fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

If you are registering a family or a group, you may complete a separate form for each member, or you may register one person (e.g., yourself) and use the additional section of this form to register the remaining family or group members. If you are registering separately but wish to stay in the same room as someone else, please indicate this preference in the comments section of the form or contact the camp organizers directly.

Processing of Personal Data

  • The Summer Go Camp is a public event. The following personal data of the participants may be publicly disclosed by publishing tournament results and announcements about this tournament: name, surname, rating, city, country, and achieved results. This personal data is also used for tournament organization and administration. This personal data is not deleted and is stored for statistical and historical purposes. All other personal data collected during participant registration will not be publicly disclosed, will only be accessible to organizers for proper tournament organization purposes, and will be deleted within a week after the end of the event.
  • Each registered participant, by registering, agrees that the event organizers may freely and without separate consent use photographs and filmed material taken during the event to disseminate information about the tournament and Association activities.

In case of any questions please contact the camp organizers.

Please register as soon as possible.

Getting there
If you have any questions regarding arrival, please contact the camp organizers.

Location

Address: „Vila Baluošas“, Čistaboros k. 4, Joniškio sen., Molėtų r. sav., Lithuania.

Summer Go Camp coordinates: 55.05457, 25.54501

Map

Getting There

By Plane

The closest airport in Lithuania is Vilnius International Airport in a distance of 50 km. Other airports:

Besides the airports, there are other travel options available.

By Bus

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By Car

Driving directions

From Vilnius:

Vilnius–Go vasaros stovykla

See driving directions from Vilnius to the Summer Go Camp in Google Maps.

From Kaunas:

Kaunas–Go vasaros stovykla

See driving directions from Kaunas to the Summer Go Camp in Google Maps.

From Molėtai:

Molėtai–Go vasaros stovykla

See driving directions from Molėtai to Summer go camp in Google Maps.

Contact details

E. p.: info@lga.lt | vidas.sadauskas@gmail.com

Tel.: +370 652 23456

We are looking forward to seeing you at Summer Go Camp!

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