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The Nova Scotia Golf Association

Junior Championships

Jul 14 - Jul 17, 2008

Eden Golf & Country Club

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Tournament Regulations

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Competitions	04.07.10 Competitions All competitions are based on gross scores 1. Junior Champions: Male and Female a. The lowest gross score by a competitor of each gender In the event of a tie in either gender group, the tied competitors shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis. b. Each champion is presented with the gender specific NSGA Junior Plaque Each Champion receives a keeper plaque c. Each Champion receives a supplementary gift certificate in addition to the one they received for winning their division. 2. Juvenile Champions: Male and Female a. The lowest gross score by a Juvenile competitor of each gender In the event of a tie in either gender group, the tied competitors shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis. b. Each champion is presented with the gender specific NSGA Juvenile Plaque Each Champion receives a keeper plaque c. Each Champion receives a supplementary gift certificate in addition to the one they received for winning their division. 3. Low Midget Male and Female a. The lowest gross score by a midget competitor of each gender In the event of a tie in either gender group, the tied competitors shall play one or more extra holes, on a sudden victory basis. 4. Provincial & Future Links Teams Juniors A four (4) member Provincial & Future Links Junior Team of each gender and an alternate for each is 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. Each member of the Provincial Team receives a keeper plaque The team is the four (4) competitors who finished with the lowest combined gross scores who have: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that they cannot represent the province at the National competition. The alternate is the competitor who finishes with the next lowest combined gross score who has: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that he cannot represent the province at the National competition if the need arises. Juvenile A four (4) member male Future Links Provincial Team and an alternate is 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. The team is the four (4) Juvenile competitors not all ready selected for the Junior team who finished with the lowest combined gross scores who have: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that they cannot represent the province at the Future Links competition. The alternate is the Juvenile competitor not all ready selected for the Junior team who finishes with the next lowest combined gross score who has: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that he cannot represent the province at the Future Links competition if the need arises. Midget A four (4) member male Future Links Provincial Team and an alternate is 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. The team is the four (4) Midget competitors not all ready selected for the Junior team who finished with the lowest combined gross scores who have: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that they cannot represent the province at the Future Links competition. The alternate is the Midget competitor not all ready selected for the Junior team who finishes with the next lowest combined gross score who has: A Nova Scotia Health Card Not advised the committee that he cannot represent the province at the Future Links competition if the need arises. 5. Divisional There are divisional competitions within the Junior & Juvenile categories by gender provided the number of competitors in each meet the minimum of twenty (20). a. The number of divisions in each category is the integer result of dividing the number of Competitors teeing off on day 1 of the tournament by twenty (20). 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: 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.
Draw Format	04.07.09 Draw Format 1. Efforts will be made to group by gender. However, RCGA Handicap Factors will also be considered as it is felt that grouping girls or boys with a significant differences in handicap factors or scores is less desirable than mixing the genders in the groups. 2. Each group will normally consist of three (3) Competitors 3. Interval time between groups will be ten (10) minutes. 4. Order of Play a. Day 1: · By gender in ascending order of the RCGA Handicap Factors provided at entry. · The higher RCGA Handicap Factors will start on Tee # 1 when 2 tees are being used. b. Day 2: · Day 1 morning draw plays in the afternoon · Day 1 afternoon draw plays in the morning. · Pairings and order to remain the same as Day 1. o 7:30 becomes 12:00 & 12:00 becomes 7:30 c. Day 3: · In ascending order based on the competitors gross scores for the first thirty-six (36) holes. · The lower scores shall start on tee # 1 when two tees are being used. d. Day 4: · In descending order based on the competitors gross scores for the first fifty-four (54) holes. · The higher scores shall start on tee # 10 when two tees are being used · The final groups off Tee # 1 are 1. 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Boys 2. 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Girls 3. 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th Boys 4. 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th Girls 5. 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th Boys 6. Either: o The 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th Girls if within 10 strokes of 1^st Girl or o The 9^th, 10^th, & 11^th Boys 7. This pattern continues for 6 to 8 groups on Tee # 1 · The groups off Tee #10 are 1. The remaining Girls 2. The remaining Boys
Dress Code 2008 - Boys	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
Dress Code 2008 - Girls	Headwear: Hats and Visors must be worn with the brim forward. Tops: Tops may be worn tucked or un-tucked but NO midriff or cleavage can 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
Eligibility & Handicap	07.05 Eligibility & Handicap Limitations Competitors must: 1. Be Amateur Members in good standing 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 their fifteenth (15^th) birthday by the first day of the tournament except: a. Boys qualifying through the Midget Championship b. Girls who have reached their tenth (10^th) birthday by the first day of the tournament 3. Have not reached their nineteenth (19^th) birthday by the first day of the tournament 4. Have a valid RCGA Handicap Factor There are no handicap limitations 5. 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	04.07.03 Field Composition The field is normally limited to a maximum of one hundred and eighty (180) competitors comprised of the following categories. 1. The twelve (12) male midgets who qualified at the Midget Championship 2. The first thirty (30) entries accepted from female competitors. 3. The first one hundred thirty-eight (138) entries accepted from male competitors The committee reserves the right to adjust these numbers after the closing date of the Junior Championship and/or at the conclusion of the Midget Championship to accommodate excess registration in one category where the others are lacking.
Format of Play	04.07.04 Format of Play Stroke Play - Seventy-two (72) holes, across four (4) consecutive days. All players play the first fifty-four (54) holes and then the field is reduced for the final 18 holes to the following: 1. Girls: a. The lowest 18 accumulated gross scores and those tied for 18^th place. 2. Boys: a. Midget Category The lowest 8 accumulated gross scores and those tied for 8^th place. b. Juvenile Category The lowest 18 accumulated scores and those tied for 18^th place. c. Junior Category The lowest 22 accumulated scores and those tied for 22^nd place. · Any Midget or Juvenile aged competitor not included above but having a score within eight (8) strokes of the overall 4^th place shall be included in the field. · Any Junior aged competitor not included above but having a score within ten (10) strokes of the overall 4^th place shall be included in the day 4 field.
Practice Round	04.07.06 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.