BC Senior Men's Championship

To be confirmed.

The BC Senior Men’s Championship consists of two divisions; the Senior Division for those between 55 and 64 as of the last day of the championship and the Super Senior Division for those 65 and over as of the last day of the championship. All players will compete for the overall Championship.

The Senior Men’s Championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition. There will be a cut to the low 70 and ties after 36 holes (based on a field of 144 players). A minimum of 10 spots will be provided to players in the super senior division. The BCGA reserves the right to adjust these numbers based on the final number of players in each Division.

Ties for 1st place and for positions on the BC Team to the Canadian Seniors Championship will be decided by sudden death playoff immediately following completion of play of the final round.

The Summerland Motel is the host hotel for the 2008 BC Senior Men's Championship.

They are conveniently located & easy to find, just off Highway 97 on Tait Street, five minutes south of ummerland town centre and ten minutes north of Penticton. Feature include: 

• Complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast incl. freshly baked muffins, waffles, fresh fruit, cereals, yoghurt, toast, tea, coffee & juice (excluding winter months)
• Free in room wireless internet
• Seasonal heated outdoor pool
• Fridge & microwave in each room
• Suites with full kitchens
• In-room coffee
• Full cable TV package
• Air conditioning
• All rooms non-smoking
• Queen and king sized beds
• DD phones with modem outlet & voice mail
• Beautiful courtyard with BBQs
• Coin laundry facilities
• Meeting room
• Internet, fax & mail services
• Golf packages
• Dogs welcome, rules apply
• Summerland's closest motel to beaches

The following rates are available to competitors in the BC Senior Mens, however, to ensure these rates, rooms must be booked by June 15th. 

Twin room with one king or two queen beds, garden side or poolside between $129.99 - $139.99 plus taxes per night

Suites with king or queen bed, sofa or Murphy bed in the living room, full kitchen, garden side or poolside  between $159.99 – $199.99 plus taxes per night

Contact the hotel at 250-494-4444 or toll free at 877-245-4406. Email link: relaxing@vip.net. Website www.summerlandmotel.com

There will be an emphasis on appropriate pace of play at all BCGA events in 2008. The pace of play policy is posted on the BCGA web site, and all players are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their responsibilities under the revised policy.

Pairings will be made by the BCGA Tournament Committee after the close of entries. Players will be notified of their Starting Time by e-mail, and available on our web site on the BC Seniors Championship Tournament Information Page.

To be confirmed.

Provincial team travel expenses are covered, however, you must have an Aeroplan number. Please provide your Aeroplan number on the registration from where provided. If you do not have an Aeorplan number, please apply for one. You may apply on line through their website at http://www.aeroplan.com/home.do

Tee times for Round 3 will be available approximately 1 hours after completion of the second round. The Round 3 draw will be posted on the BCGA web site, and in the Pro Shop and Clubhouse.

To be confirmed.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION
All BCGA tournaments are conducted using the Conditions of Competition and Local Rules adopted by the BCGA. Copies of these documents are available on the BCGA web site, the BCGA office and copies will be distributed to all players at the tournament.

ELIGIBILITY
All competitors must be a member of a recognized provincial, state or national golf association and submit with their entry form a photocopy of their official BCGA/RCGA, Zone Junior or Foreign membership card certified as to current handicap factor within 15 days of entry. The membership card must also be available for inspection at the registration table.  For tournaments which have a Handicap Factor requirement for entry, the Factor used is the one in effect on the date of entry.
 
Note: Entrants must be eligible to play in club and zone tournaments.

ENTRY PROCEDURES
All entries must be received by mail, FAX OR ON-LINE BY the entry deadline. Phone and email entries will not be accepted. Payment must accompany all entries.
It is the playe's responsibility to ensure entries arrive at the BCGA offices on time. Please check the BCGA web site to ensure your entry has been received. The BCGA does not assume responsibility for entries lost in the mail or by courier or by fax.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
All information for specific tournaments, such as information regarding practice rounds, pairings and starting times will be available on the BCGA web site approximately 7 days before the tournament commences. Email notification of pairings and starting times will be sent to players who have supplied valid email addresses at that time.

AMATEUR STATUS
Competitors who have breached their amateur status as defined under the Rules laid down by the Royal Canadian Golf Association are ineligible to compete in any BCGA sponsored or sanctioned event.

WITHDRAWALS
A competitor withdrawing during the course of the event must immediately notify a tournament official of the reason for such action and fill out a Withdrawal Form. The reason must be on medical or compassionate grounds acceptable to the tournament official. Failure to do so may result in suspension from all of next years events sanctioned or conducted by the BCGA. A no-show will be deemed an unauthorized withdrawal.

REFUND POLICY
Tournament entry fees, less a $25.00 service charge, will be refunded when the BCGA is notified by phone, email or through on-line cancellation at least 7 days prior to the tournament. Refunds, less the service charge, will be given only for medical or compassionate reasons for a cancellation received less than 7 days before the tournament. Such cancellations require written confirmation. No refund for will be given for any reason once the tournament begins.

POWER CARTS
Power carts are permitted in the BC Seniors Championship.

BCGA DRESS CODE
Only full-length golf slacks, plus fours, tailored rugby pants, tailored golf shorts and golf shirts are acceptable. Prohibited are cut-offs, jeans, sweat pants, warm up pants and shirts with slogans, numbers and offensive illustrations. The Host Club Dress Code, if more restrictive, will apply. All hats must be worn properly and all shirts must be tucked in. No commercial logos, such as those of alcoholic beverages or of other similar products or with slogans, numbers or offensive illustrations will be accepted on hats or any other piece of clothing or equipment, except logos of golf equipment companies or golf clubs and commercial logos as being part of the team uniform.

SPIKELESS SHOES
It is a condition of all BCGA competitions (including practice rounds) that contestants must wear spikeless or “softspike” shoes; traditional steel or ceramic spikes may not be used. Contestants in non-compliance with the “spikeless” policy will not be permitted to start. In accordance with Rule 6-3, players must arrive on the tee ready to play and extra time will not be afforded for non-metal spike installation or changing shoes. Failure to comply with the “spikeless” policy at any time once play has commenced will result in immediate disqualification.