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The Nova Scotia Golf Association

Family Classic

Jul 26 - Jul 27, 2008

14 Wing Greenwood CFB Golf Club

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Tournament Regulations

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Competitions
04.08.10 Competitions
 
1.      Championship Team
a.      Overall Lowest Gross Score for holes played.
In the event of a tie, the tied teams shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis, following the final round.
 
b.      The NSGA Family Classic Plaque is presented to the Champion Team.
Each team member receives a keeper plaque
 
c.      The Champion Team members receive supplementary gift certificates in addition to the one they received for winning their division.
 
2.      Provincial Team Selection
There is no Provincial Team selected at this event
 
3.      Divisional
 
a.      The number of divisions is the integer result of dividing the number of teams teeing off on day 1 of the tournament by thirty (30).
 
b.      The division breakpoints are based on team RCGA Handicaps calculated as described in the RCGA Handicap Manual; Section 9-4 b ii
Calculation example:
1.      Calculate the course handicap for each team member
(RCGA Handicap Factor * Slope / 113)
Player A’s
RCGA Handicap Factor of 8.0 calculates to a handicap of 8
Player B’s
RCGA Handicap Factor of 16.0 calculates a handicap of 16
 
2.      Calculate the Allowances for each team member.
(60% of Lower and 40% of Higher RCGA Handicap)
60% of Player A’s handicap of 8 = 4.8 (rounds to 5)
40% of Player B’s handicap of 16= 6.4(rounds to 6)
 
3.      Calculate the team handicap
Player A’s handicap of 5 plus Player B’s handicap of 6 calculates to a team handicap of 11
 
c.      There are Gross & Net competitions within each division
 
d.      In the event of tie for a gross score position within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards on the following sets of holes:
1.      Lowest gross score for holes 10-18; 13-18; 16-18; 18
2.      Lowest gross score for holes 1-9; 4-9; 7-9; 9
3.      If this process does not break the tie, the previous round’s cards should matched using this process. If there is no previous round is available the tie will be broken by lot.
 
e.      In the event of tie for a net score position within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards as for gross but the result will be adjusted by the appropriate handicap for the number of holes used:
1.      10 – 18 or 1 – 9 uses 50.0% of team handicap
2.      13 – 18 or 4 – 9 uses 33.3% of team handicap
3.      16 – 18 or 7 – 9 uses 16.7% of team handicap
4.       Hole 18 or hole 9 uses 0.5% of team handicap
 
f.        The number and value of gift certificates shall be equal across the divisions.
 
g.      The value of the gift certificates is based a percentage set by the executive each year and the number of players teeing off on day 1. See appendix …
 
4.      Relationship of teams
1.                        Father / Son
2.                        Father / Daughter
3.                        Grandfather / Grandchild
4.                        Mother / Son
5.                        Mother / Daughter
6.                        Grandmother / Grandchild
 
Winner In each category is the lowest gross score.
a.            In the event of ties within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards on the following sets of holes:
1.      Lowest gross score for holes 10-18; 13-18; 16-18; 18
2.      Lowest gross score for holes 1-9; 4-9; 7-9; 9
3.      If this process does not break the tie, the previous round’s cards should matched using this process. If there is no previous round is available the tie will be broken by lot.
 
b.                  Each team member receives a keeper plaque
 
c.                  There are no gift certificates for these competitions
 
Draw Format
04.08.09 Draw Format
 
1.      Each group will consist of two (2) teams (four (4) Competitors).
 
2.      Interval time between groups will be ten (10) minutes.
 
3.      The field is normally divided into four (4) flights A, B, C & D based on the team members combined RCGA Handicap Factors.
 
4.      Order of Play:
Day 1
Morning:
Flights A & B tee off in ascending order of the combined RCGA Handicap Factorsof the team members that were provided at entry
·                     Flight B will use Tee # 1 when two tees are used
 
Afternoon:
Flights C & D tee off in ascending order of the combined RCGA Handicap Factorsof the team members that were provided at entry
·                     Flight D will use Tee # 1 when two tees are used
 
Day 2
Morning:
Flights C & D in the same order as day 1 +/- one group.
Example:                  Day 1                           Day 2
Group 1      Teams 1 & 2            Teams 1 & 3
Group 2      Teams 3 & 4            Teams 2 & 4
Group 3      Teams 5 & 6            Teams 5 & 7
Group 4      Teams 7 & 8            Teams 6 & 8
                                   
                                                Afternoon:
Flights A & B are combined and tee off in descending order based on the teams gross scores for the first eighteen (18) holes.
The higher scores start on Tee # 10 with the remaining 50% using tee # 1 
                       
Dress Code 2008 Female

Headwear:

  • Hats and Visors must be worn with the brim forward.

Tops:

Tops may be worn tucked or un-tucked but NO midriff or cleavagecan be shown

Acceptable

  • Polo shirts with or without sleeves
  • Sleeveless shirts must have a minimum 4 inches seam at shoulder

Unacceptable

      • See-through, haltered or tank tops
      • Muscle, "T" or cut off shirts
      • Offensive words or symbols

Bottoms:

Acceptable

  • Dress slacks; Capris
  • Shorts or skorts - hemline must extend below fingertips when person stands straight with arms at side  

Unacceptable

    • Rugby pants, Jogging suits, Jeans
    • Denim or Spandex
    • Tennis style, gym-wear or cut off shorts

 Footwear:

Acceptable

  • Golf shoes with alternative spike-less soles (e.g.;soft spikes)
  • Golf sandels (socks are NOT required)
  • Sneakers or soft soled shoes that will not penetrate or damage a soft putting green

Unacceptable

    •  traditional metal or cermamic tipped spikes

 

Dress Code 2008 Male

Headwear:

    • Hats and Visors must be worn with the brim forward.

Tops:

All shirts must be tucked in

Acceptable

  • Golf shirts with collars
  • Mock and turtle necks

Unacceptable

      • See-through, haltered or tank tops
      • Muscle, "T" or cut off shirts
      • Offensive words or symbols

Bottoms:

Acceptable

  • Dress slacks
  • Golf shorts, Minimum length mid-thigh

Unacceptable

    • Rugby pants, Jogging suits, Jeans
    • Denim or Spandex
    • Tennis style, gym-wear or cut off shorts

 Footwear:

Acceptable

  • Golf shoes with alternative spike-less soles (e.g.;soft spikes)
  • Golf sandels (socks are NOT required)
  • Sneakers or soft soled shoes that will not penetrate or damage a soft putting green

Unacceptable

    •  traditional metal or cermamic tipped spikes
Eligibility & Handicap
04.08.02 Eligibility & Handicap Limitations
 
Competitors must:
1.      Be a members in good standing of a recognized Golf Club
Entries from teams consisting of 2 members from a Category 2 NSGA member club or an out of province club shall be held aside until the tournaments closing date.
If the field is not full at that time, these entries will be processed.
 
Professional golfers may play at a zero or less handicap with an amateur partner
 
2.      Have reached their tenth (10th) birthday by the first day of the tournament
 
3.      Have a valid RCGA Handicap Factor
There are no Handicap Limitations
 
4.      At registration, present an RCGA Membership Card and an up-to-date (within 15 days of first day of the competition) a properly attested (by authorized club official) RCGA Handicap Factor.
If a Competitor fails to meet the requirements above he may be allowed to play but must meet the requirements prior to the end of the first day’s competition.
·               End of day is when final group has turned in their scorecards

Failure to do so shall result in the disqualification of the Competitor

Field Composition
04.08.03 Field Composition
 
The field is normally is limited to one hundred & twenty (120) Parent/Grandparent & Child Teams.
Format of Play
04.08.04 Format of Play
 
Pinehurst – Thirty-six (36) holes, across two (2) consecutive days.
On each hole
1st Stroke
Each Partner hits a ball off their Tee
            Normally; White for Males & Red for Females
 
2nd Stroke
Partners hit each other’s ball
 
3rd Stroke
Partners choose one of the balls to complete the hole and play alternate strokes until the ball is holed.
The owner of the ball (who hit it off the tee) plays the 3rd stroke.
Motorized Golf Carts
04.08.07 Motorized Golf Cars
 
Use of motorized golf carts is permitted for all competitors
If a Competitor wishes to use a motorized car, they must make their own arrangements for its reservation through the Pro-Shop of the Host Club and abide by the rules of operation set by that club.
Practice Round

04.08.06 Practice Round

 

Competitors are normally entitled to a practice round prior to the event.

The date and times for the practice round is at the sole discretion of the host club and are to be scheduled through the host club by the competitor.

Spectator Policy
SPECTATOR POLICY
for NSGA TOURNAMENTS
 
 
The NSGA strives to uphold professional standards at all our events.   We ask all spectators to please assist our players by abiding by the following Spectator Policy.
 
Dress Code: Each course has its own particular dress code. Spectators who do not meet the standard established by the host club and/or the NSGA could be refused admittance to both the golf course and clubhouse. 
 
Power Carts: Spectators are not permitted to use power carts during the tournament.
 
Cell Phones: Cell phones must be set to the "vibrate" only mode or turned off. Many golf clubs have policies that prohibit the use of cell phones on the golf course and or in the clubhouse. It is your responsibility to follow the policy of our tournament host.
 
Communications: With the exception of asking the player if he/she would like to eat or drink at the turn or the need to deal with medical situations, no communication (verbal or non-verbal) is to take place with the player.
 
Minimum Distances & Prohibited areas: A minimum distance of 40 Yards must be maintained between the player and spectators.
 
When cart paths are provided, spectators must stay on the paths. When no cart paths are available, the outside rough will substitute for the cart path. Spectators are prohibited from the following areas:
·      Tees, Fairways, Greens
·      Scoring and Starting areas
·      Rules Situations
 
Lost Golf Balls: We request that spectators assist the NSGA on-course officials with pace of play by observing when and where golf balls stray. It is permissible to point to the area where the ball traveled but you are not authorized to assist the player in searching for the ball unless asked by a NSGA official. This opportuni­ty is not to be utilized to have a conversation with the player and does not supersede the 40 yard mini­mum distance requirements.
 
Equipment & Clothing: The Committee prohibits spectators/parents from carrying clothing or equip­ment for the player. (e.g. rain suit, umbrella). Spectators are permitted to carry food and drinks.
 
Interference & Influence: Spectators, including parents, are to have no influence on play. Any direc­tion, interference, influence or advice may be a violation of the Spectator Policy or Code of Conduct. 
Undue Delay, Pace of Play
                               UNDUE DELAY AND PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
 
The Rules of Golf state “The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish”. In accordance with Rule 6-7, the NSGA has adopted the following pace of play guidelines. 
 
TIME ALLOTTED
The Committee will determine the time allotted for a group to play each hole (“time par”) and a “time par” card/sheet will be made available to all competitors.
 
MONITORING OF GROUPS and PLAYERS
A group that is out of position may be so informed by the Committee.    However, the Committee reserves the right to time any player or group of players that the Committee deems is out of position or may be in breach of Rule 6-7, whether or not the player or group has been informed.
 
OUT OF POSITION
The first group on the course is out of position if the elapsed time for the round on a per hole basis exceeds the allotted time in which all groups are expected to play.
 
Any following group is out of position when both of the following occur:
i)     The group arrives at the teeing ground of a par 3 or a par 4 hole when the preceding group has completed play of the hole or at a par 5 hole, when all players of the preceding group are on the putting green or have completed play of such hole.
AND
ii)    The elapsed time for the round exceeds the allotted time in which all groups are expected to play.
 
TIMING
When a group is out of position, any and all players in the group may be timed. If a group regains its position, timing of players will cease. Timing may recommence if the group subsequently falls out of position, in which case any delay time recorded, at anytime during the round, will be carried over throughout the round. 
 
A player shall be subject to penalty for undue delay if, during the round, he incurs two (2) delay times. A player will not be advised by an Official when he incurs one (1) delay time but should the player inquire, the Official may give him the information.
 
A delay time occurs when it is the player’s turn to play and he takes forty-five (45) seconds or more to play any one stroke. An additional ten (10) seconds will be allowed to the player who is first to play on or near the putting green or first to play from the teeing ground on a par three hole.
 
The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when it is his turn to play, he has had reasonable opportunity to reach the ball and there is no interference from another person or ball. Any time spent in club selection and determining yardages will count as time taken for the next stroke. On the putting green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on his line of putt.
 
Undue delay can also occur between strokes (such as by walking too slowly) and between the play of two holes.
 
PENALTIES
If a player incurs a penalty for undue delay he will be so informed as soon as practicable.
 
Match Play: 
First Offence:    Loss of Hole at the hole where the second delay time is recorded.
Second Offence: The player will be disqualified when the fourth delay time is recorded.
 
Stroke Play:
        First Offence: One (1) stroke at the hole where the second ‘delay time’ is recorded.
    Second Offence: Two (2) strokes at the hole where the fourth ‘delay time’ is recorded.
 Subsequent Offence: The player will be disqualified when the sixth ‘delay time’ is recorded.
 
Note:   In circumstances where the Committee deems fit, the general penalty under Rule 6-7 may still apply.