BC Men's Mid Amateur Championship

Each Provincial Golf Association has been allocated a quota of applications into the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship.  The quota system is based on a formula and is available for viewing through each Provincial Golf Association. Each Provincial Golf Association will decide on how their quota will be filled.  All quota players must complete this application and submit it to the RCGA within five business days following the completion of their provincial championship.  Unused quota spots past that date will be returned to the RCGA for use at their discretion.

Beginning in 2006 the RCGA Mid Amateur Championship opened to players 25 and older.  The provincial teams to the national championship must have at least 2 players 40 years or older, as of the first day of the national tournament.

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.

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The White/Haddrell Club Team Championship will be held conicidentally with the first and second rounds of the BC Men's Mid Amateur. Two-man club teams are slected after the first round by taking the two players with the lowest score from each club with two or more competitors.

The tournament is open to all amateur male golfers with a current Handicap factor of 9.0 and under who are current members of the BCGA or have a foreign membership. Contestants must have attained their 25th birthday by the first day of the BC Men’s Mid Amateur with no upper age limit. 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.

The BC Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship consists of two divisions; the Mid Amateur Division for those between 25 and 39 and the Master 40 Division for those 40 and over. All players will compete for the overall Championship.

The BC Men’s Mid Amateur Championship is a 54-hole stroke play gross competition. There will be a cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes for the Mid-Amateur Division (based on a fieldd of 92) and a cut to the low 30 and ties for the Master 40 Division (based on a field of 52). The BCGA reserves the right to adjust these numbers based on the final number of players in each Division.

The White/Haddrell Club Team Championship will be held coincidentally with the first and second rounds of the BC Mid Amateur. Two-man 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.

Ties for first place in the Mid-Amateur Championship and for place on the team representing BC at the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship will be conducted by sudden death playoff on completion of play on the final day. Ties for first place in the Club Team Competition will be confirmed by matching scorecards as recommended by the RCGA method for breaking ties.

The Cedars Inn has been identified as the host hotel for the BC Men's Mid Amateur Championship. Rooms must be booked by May 9th. to enjoy the reduced rate - toll free 1-888-774-7044, email info@thecedarsinn.com. Visit their website for further information - www.thecedarsinn.com. When booking, please let them know you are playing in the BC Men's Mid Amateur Championship - group number 124.

Room rates for the particpants in the event are as follows: 

Non-smoking Standard rooms with one or two queen beds: $79.00 single, $86.00 double.

Kitchenette or Deluxe rooms with one or two queen beds: $84.00 single, $91.00 double.

Executive rooms (1 queen bed and 1 sofa) $99.00 single, $106.00 double.

Bedroom Suite: $119.00 single, $126.00 double.

All rates are plus 14% taxes.

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 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 it will also be posted on our web site on the BC Men's Mid Amateur Championship Tournament Information Page.

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Tee times for Round 3 will be available approximately 1 hour 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.

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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 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 player'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 
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.

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 year's 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 not permitted in the BC Mid Amateur 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.

Female Caddies dress code is covered by BCGA Women’s Dress Code.

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.

Caddies must wear flat, rubber-soled shoes (running, tennis, basketball shoes). Spiked or spikeless golf shoes of any kind must not be worn.