BC Juvenile Championship

GENERAL TOURNAMENT POLICIES

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. The British Columbia Golf Association reserves the right to decline or withdraw any entry at any time.

OFFICIAL TIME

The digital clock at the tee (1^st or 10^th) where the player begins his/her stipulated round indicates the official tournament time. Starters will not page players in advance of their starting time. Players should report to the tee one starting interval prior to their starting time.

ELIGIBILITY

The tournament is open to BCGA members who have a Handicap Factor of 18.0 or less and who have not reached 17 year of age prior to midnight the final day of the Championship.  Players must be currently eligible to participate in Club, Zone and BCGA events and may be required to present proof of their current membership in the BCGA/RCGA or Foreign golf association.

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 player’s responsibility to ensure entries arrive at the BCGA office on time. Please check the BCGA web site to ensure your entry has been received. The BCGA does not assume responsibility for lost entries.

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 will be given for any reason once the tournament begins.

BCGA DRESS CODE

The BCGA Dress Code applies to players. Only full-length golf slacks, plus fours, 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 tucked in. No commercial logos, such as those of alcoholic beverages or other similar products or with slogans, numbers or offensive illustrations will be accepted on any piece of clothing or equipment, except logos of golf equipment companies or golf clubs and commercial logos as being part of the team uniform.

BCGA WOMEN'S DRESS CODE

This Dress Code governs all BCGA Women’s' Tournaments and all Players representing the BCGA Women’s Division. The philosophy of this Dress Code is to respect the game, maintain Golf's culture and traditions while providing performance clothing to today's woman golfer that is comfortable, stylish and offers variety. This Dress Code Policy is part of the BCGA Code of Conduct and is governed within that policy.

The Host Club Policy, if more restrictive, will apply.

TOPS:

·          Polo shirts with or without sleeves

·          Sleeveless shirts with or without collar but MUST have minimum 4 inch seam at the   shoulder. TANK TOPS ARE NOT PERMITTED

·          Dress T-shirt with or without collar or sleeves including V-neck, Mock neck and Turtle neck

·          Tops may be worn tucked-in or un-tucked but NO midriff or cleavage can be shown

·          Tops may be fitted but NOT skin-tight

BOTTOMS:

·          Pants, capris

·          Skorts or shorts MUST reach a minimum length at end of wearers fingertips when arm is placed straight down side of body (person to stand straight with arms at sides - hem of shorts or skorts MUST extend below fingertips)

·          NO denim, spandex or fleece (sweatshirt) fabrics

·          Bottoms should be tailored but NOT skin tight

All hats must be worn properly. 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.

A player violating this dress code will not be permitted to start the competition. A violation of this dress code by the player during the stipulated round must be rectified without undue delay or the player will not be allowed to continue play.

SPIKELESS SHOES

It is a condition of all BCGA competitions (including practice rounds) that contestants must wear spikeless or “soft spike” 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.

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.

WITHDRAWALS

A competitor withdrawing during the event must immediately fill out a Withdrawal Form. The reason must be on medical or compassionate grounds acceptable to a tournament official. Failure to do so may result in suspension from all of next year’s events sanctioned or conducted by the BCGA. A “no-show” will be deemed an unauthorized withdrawal.

FORMAT

The BC Juvenile Boy’s Championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition. There will be a cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes. The BCGA reserves the right to adjust the cut size based on the present field. The BC Juvenile Girl’s Championship is 54-hole stroke play gross competition. The present size of the Juvenile Girls Championship is too small to warrant a cut. This may be re-evaluated if field size proves sufficient.

The Boy’s Club Team Championship and Boy’s Zone Team Championship will be held coincidentally with the first and second rounds of the BC Juvenile. Four player zone teams are named by each zone prior to the start of the tournament. The zone team championship uses the low 3 of 4 scores each day. The two player club teams are selected after the first round by taking the two players with the lowest score from each club with two or more competitors. The club championship takes both scores from the club teams.

At present time the field for the Juvenile Girls is not large enough to hold club or zone team competitions.

FIELD LIMIT

The size of the combined fields is 110 players. Should the field be oversubscribed at the time entries close, it will be reduced to the 110 players with the lowest handicap factors.

It is the player’s responsibility to advise the BCGA office of a reduction in their handicap factor prior to the deadline date in the event of cuts due to the tournament being over subscribed.

In the event the tournament is not fully subscribed at closing date, the qualified entries received at closing will be confirmed and guaranteed. Entry will be re-opened for 14 days, with eligible entries accepted on a first come, first service basis.

POWER CARTS AND CADDIES

Power carts and caddies are not permitted in the BC Juvenile Championship.