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The Nova Scotia Golf Association

Nike Men's Mid Amateur Championship

Jun 20 - Jun 22, 2008

Clare Golf & Country Club

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Tournament Regulations

Title	Detail
Competitions	04.02.10 Competitions All competitions are based on gross scores 1. Champion a. Overall Lowest Gross Score by a competitor. In the event of a tie, the tied competitors shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis, following the final round. b. The W.G. ‘Bill’ McCallMemorial Plaque is presented to the Champion. The Champion receives a keeper plaque c. The Champion receives a supplementary gift certificate in addition to the one they received for winning their division. 2. Provincial Team Selection a. A four (4) member Provincial Team and alternate(s) are selected at this event In the event of ties for the team or alternate positions, the tied competitors shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis, following the final round. b. Each member of the Provincial Team receives a keeper plaque c. Team Composition 1. The two (2) competitors with the lowest combined gross scores who have: · Reached their fortieth (40^th) birthday · A Nova Scotia Health Card · Not advised the committee they cannot represent the province at the National competition. 2. The two (2) competitors (excluding the above) who finish with the lowest combined gross scores who have: · A Nova Scotia Health Card · Not advised the committee they cannot represent the province at the National competition. 3. One (1) or two (2) alternates shall be selected in case a member of the selected team becomes unavailable to represent the province based on the following. · There shall be one alternate if the competitor who finishes with the next lowest combined gross scores has reached his fortieth (40^th) birthday. · There shall be two alternates if the competitor who finishes with the next lowest combined gross scores has not reached his fortieth (40^th) birthday. · The second alternate is the competitor with the lowest combined gross scores who has reached their fortieth (40^th) birthday. He is the alternate should either of the team members who has reached their fortieth (40^th) birthday be unable to represent the province at the national competition. · Alternates must have: · A Nova Scotia Health Card · Not advised the committee they cannot represent the province at the National competition. 3. Divisional a. The number of divisions is the integer result of dividing the number of Competitors teeing off on day 1 of the tournament by forty (40). b. The division breakpoints are based on competitor handicaps calculated as follows: (RCGA Handicap Factor * Slope / 113) c. The number Gift Certificates shall be equal across the divisions. d. 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 … e. In the event of ties within a division, it shall be broken by matching scorecards on the following sets of holes: · Lowest gross score for holes 10-18; 13-18; 16-18; 18 · Lowest gross score for holes 1-9; 4-9; 7-9; 9 · 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.
Draw Format	04.02.09 Draw Format 1. Each group will normally consist of three (3) Competitors. 2. Interval time between groups will be ten (10) minutes. 3. If the defending Mid Amateur champion is in the field he shall be seeded in the number one spot regardless of his RCGA Handicap Factor. 4. Order of Play: Day 1: a. In ascending order of the Competitor’s RCGA Handicap Factors. The lower RCGA Handicap Factors will start on Tee # 1 when two (2) tees are being used. b. Competitors having earned their way into the tournament through the qualifier will be placed in the last 8 groups by ascending scores from the qualifier. Day 2: a. Day 1 morning draw plays in the afternoon b. Day 1 afternoon draw plays in the morning. c. The starting tees are reversed d. Pairings and order to remain the same as day 1. o 7:30 becomes 12:00 & 12:00 becomes 7:30 Day 3: a. In descending order based on the Competitor’s gross scores for the first 36 holes with the higher scores playing in the morning. In the event it is known that the afternoon draw on Day 2 will not finish; the morning flights on day 2 may combined and scheduled to play in the morning of day 3 in descending order of their gross scores for the first 36 holes. b. The lower scores will use tee # 1 when two tees are being used during the morning or afternoon draws.
Dress Code 2008	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	04.02.02 Eligibility & Handicap Limitations Competitors must: 1. Be an Amateur Male Member of a recognized Golf Club Entries from Category 2 NSGA Member Clubs and out of province competitors shall be held aside until the tournaments closing date. If the field is not full at that time, these entries will be processed. 2. Have reached his twenty-fifth (25^th) birthday by the first day of the tournament. 3. Have a valid RCGA Handicap Factor There is no handicap limitation 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	04.02.03 Field Composition The field is normally be limited to one hundred sixty eight (168) Competitors comprised of the following categories. 1. Exempt competitors who respond by the invitation closing date. Exemptions are: a. Nova Scotia Men’s Mid Amateur Champions from the previous five years. b. Nova Scotia Men’s Mid Amateur Team members of the previous two years c. Competitors placing fifteenth (15^th) or lower in each of the divisional competitions in last years Men’s Mid Amateur Championship. d. Four (4) NSGA discretionary exemptions. Exempt Competitors will be notified not later than March 1^st of each year and their names will be listed on the exempt players list on the tournament information page. 2. The first (144 - #1 respondents) entries accepted The entries to the Men’s Mid Amateur Qualifier will serve as the waiting list. It is utilized on a first come first serve basis, should an accepted entry withdraw from the tournament prior to teeing off. 3. The twenty-four (24) Competitors who have qualified through the Men’s Mid Amateur Qualifier. 4. Should there be no shows and players who failed to qualify are standing ready; they will be placed into those positions the order of their ranking in the Men’s Mid Amateur Qualifier.
Format of Play	04.02.04 Format of Play Stroke Play, fifty-four (54) holes, across three (3) consecutive days
Motorized Golf Carts	04.02.07 Motorized Golf Cars Players and their caddies are expected to walk. Certain conditions do permit competitors the use of motorized golf cart. o Competitors doing so will not be eligible to become members of the team that will represent the province at the national competition. o If a Competitor wishes to use a motorized car under these certain conditions, 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	04.02.06 Practice Round Competitors invited and registering on a 1^st come 1^st serve basis 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.