Sinikka Siivola Memorial Tournament, February 8-9th 2020, Helsinki, Finland#
To honour the memory of our dear friend, and to carry on her legacy, we are hosting a go tournament in the name of Sinikka Siivola, a true go enthusiast and tournament goer extraordinaire.
The tournament is focused on the joy of the game, and bringing reasonable go games to everyone, dans and double-digits alike.
Every go player, young or old, beginner or already past their peak, old friend or a future one, should feel welcome to take part in the tournament.
We would especially like to welcome Sinikka's numerous go-friends from all over the world.
About the tournament#
There will be no single winner of the tournament but prizes will be given based both on predefined criteria and drawing lots. There are no money prizes.Since there is no need to single out the best player in the tournament, pairings will be done by a more relaxed, interactive pairing system that will be revealed at the beginning of the tournament.
The games will be played with handicaps, and the results will not be forwarded to the GoR rating system.
Time limit is 20 minutes + 8 second Fischer increment per move.
The Nihon Ki-in 1989 rules and the EGF tournament rules will be used.
https://www.eurogofed.org/egf/tourrules.htm
You may determine the amount of your participation fee.
The proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Syöpäsäätiö's Roosa Nauha
campaign, supporting cancer research in Finland.
Schedule#
Saturday
9:20-10:00 Registration
10:00 Opening ceremony
10:30 1st round
Lunch break
13:00 2nd round
15:00 3rd round
Time for dinner and shopping for sauna beverages.
Reminiscence at Sivistyssauna 18:30-01:00 (Doors open at 18:00)
The idea is to reminisce Sinikka and to have a nice evening with friends, go games, sauna and drinks. The players are encouraged to bring photos and share their memories and anecdotes.
Despite the name of the venue, "Sivistyssauna", it is more than just a steam room. It has a large room with tables and chairs and normal room temperature, and a separate steam room and showers. Everyone can choose if they wish to go to sauna or not. If you wish to go to, please bring your own towel.
20:00 - 01:00 Sauna.
20:00-21:00 ladies’ sauna
21:00-22:00 men’s sauna
23:00-00:30 open sauna
Sunday
10:30 4th round
lunch break
13:00 5th round
15:00 6th round
17:00 Prizegiving and closing ceremony
Venue#
The games are played at YliGo club room at Mechelininkatu 3D. Entry from the courtyard.
There is an elevator to the venue, the doors are 80.5 cm wide and the thresholds are 2.5 cm at maximum.
At the upstairs door, you will find a phone number which you may use to request assistance.
The doorbell label says “kissa”. (don’t ask)
The sauna venue is in the next door building. The address is Leppäsuonkatu 11, 3rd floor. The sauna is accessible by elevator.
Registration#
Please pre-register by editing your details into the list on the registration page. You can also register by email: suvi.rovio at iki.fi.
Useful links#
There are numerous hotels, hostels, airbnb:s and other accommodation choices in Helsinki. Here are some options:Sokos Hotel Presidentti
Hotel Helka
Hostel Both
Omena Hotels
HSL (public transport)
Discussion page
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This is the place to negotiate rendezvous, enquire for accommodation, exchange contact info, and
whatever.
Contact Information#
For any additional information, travel advise, questions or suggestions, please contact
Suvi Rovio, suvi.rovio at iki.fi (international guests)
Aura Arola, aura.arola at iki.fi (järjestelyt Suomessa)