2013 SAN DIEGO CIF GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP

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1 TO: FROM: GIRLS GOLF COACH JERRY SCHNIEPP, COMMISSIONER JOHN LABETA, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 RE: 2013 SAN DIEGO CIF GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP 1. PAIRINGS Pairings will be established by the Commissioner s Office at the pairing meeting to be held at the San Diego Hall of Champions, CIFSDS Office on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Parings will be posted on the CIF website by the close of the next business day, November TEAM /INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT Location: Admiral Baker Golf Course South Date & Time: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 First Round - Team and Individual Championship - Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m. Location s address: 2400 Admiral Baker Road # 3604, San Diego, CA TEAM/INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT/FINALS Place: Admiral Baker Golf Course Date & Time: Thursday, November 7, Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m. Final Round of 28 Individuals and ties from Round One and top 8 Teams Range: Because of limited range and practice facilities, there will an assigned time to use range, putting green and chipping areas. If an athlete or team misses assigned time, that particular area will not be made available for practice/warm-up. 4. PLAYOFF FORMAT FOR GIRLS TEAM/INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT a. Only teams designated #1 by their league will be guaranteed entry b. At-large team entries will be determined by the Commissioner s office with input from the Girls Golf Advisory Committee based upon handicaps and course ratings. c. All teams shall consist of six golfers with the aggregate score of the best five golfers constituting the official team score. If a team has only five golfers, aggregate score of all five shall constitute the official team score.

2 d. The league individual champion will have automatic entry into the individual tournament if they have played and posted the minimum rounds of golf required. e. Entry fee of $10.00 per athlete; $50.00 per team will be assessed to each school to defray cost of conducting tournament. The school finance office will be invoicing per entries submitted at seeding meeting. Please remit entry by November 13 (school P.O. or school check only). f. Golfers must have participated in all rounds of the league tournament and posted a minimum of 11 rounds on a rated, regulation golf course, and all rounds played must be submitted. If a course is not rated and is the home course for a competing school, the league must establish a rating for the course using acceptable WSCGA standards before the season begins and submit the proposed rating to the Advisory Committee for approval. All scores from all rounds must have been reported; coaches are reminded that the reporting deadline for weekly scores is no later than Saturday evening following the end of the week s competition for peer review. DEADLINE FOR REPORTING SCORES IS MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 25, The electronic reporting of scores is the responsibility of coaches only. Only golfers with scores reported in accordance with procedures will be considered for individual and team championship play. There will be no exception made for late reporting or failure to report. g. If your athlete has not competed in at least 11 matches the attached waiver form must be submitted and approved for CIF Championships. Form information below: The CIFSDS Permission to Compete in Team and Individual Championships form must be submitted and approved via CIF Home by October 25, 2013 to be eligible. The form may also be found on the CIFSDS website under Girls Golf and Misc. Forms h. Based upon committee recommendation: THERE SHALL BE NO USE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE, INCLUDING DRIVING RANGE OR PRACTICE AREAS, ON THE SUNDAY (November 3, 2013) BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT BY ANY PLAYER PARTICIPATING IN THE TOURNAMENT. i. Coaches are not to assume that golf carts will be provided and will not individually request accommodation from the course. If a coach is unable to walk the course, the coach must notify the tournament director no later than the seeding meeting of the need for accommodation in supervision assignment. Coaches are reminded that it is their responsibility to supervise athletes and that they are not spectators. j. Galleries: NO SPECTATORS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE. k. Golfers are not permitted to carry or use cell phones, range finders and/or any electronic devices at any time during the round; use of or possession of a phone on the person or in the bag or other equipment will result in automatic disqualification from the tournament for the player which may impact the ability of the team to continue to compete. The school s coaches must remind golfers of the rule and make arrangements for them to store phones in a secure place. The course, the CIFSDS, and its tournament staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced phones.

3 l. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACH (will be required) a. Accompany athlete(s) to tournament site check-in and remain at site for the duration of the athlete(s) participation. b. Supervision at place on course designated by advisory committee. c. Monitor and enforce behavior penalties. 6. CIFSDS TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM CIFSDS Travel Expense form is attached to the coach s copy of the bulletin for reimbursement for State Girls Regionals and State CIF Girls Championships on November 14, 2013 and November 20, Forms must be completed and returned to the CIFSDS office within ten (10) days following each event. 7. STATE CIF RULE 307 In accordance with State CIF Rule 307, athletes will not be permitted to check in at the San Diego CIF Team or Individual Tournaments without being accompanied by a coach or supervisor designated by the school principal. The Tournament Director or Match Director will strictly enforce this requirement. The following penalties shall be invoked for failure of athletes or coaches/ (school designated supervisors) to appear on time: SCHOOL DESIGNATED SUPERVISORS (OTHER THAN HEAD VARSITY COACHES) MUST CHECK IN WITH THE TOURNAMENT OR MATCH DIRECTOR WITH A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP (ATTACHED TO COACH S COPY OF THIS BULLETIN). (NOTE: THE PERMISSION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE FORWARDED TO THE CIFSDS OFFICE.) 8. DRESS CODE Coaches must advise parents and fans of their golfers who qualify that they must be dressed appropriately and must comply with any and all other dress requirements or other requirements including, but not limited to, restricted access of the hosting golf course. The dress code at our 2013 San Diego Section Championship Tournaments will be that of the State CIF and will be strictly enforced: Players must be attired in collared shirts (mock golf shirts are allowed) and slacks, skirts, or Bermudalength tailored shorts (must be no more than 3 inches above the knee), and spikeless golf shoes. SHOES MUST BE SOFT SPIKE; METAL/CERAMIC SPIKES PROHIBITED AND WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AND HATS WORN FORWARD. THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED: T-SHIRTS, TANK TOPS, JEANS OF ANY COLOR, CARGO SHORTS, CARGO PANTS, OR SHORT-SHORTS OF ANY TYPE. Coaches must be attired in collared shirts and slacks, skirts, or Bermuda-length tailored shorts. NO T- SHIRTS, TANK TOPS, JEANS OF ANY COLOR, SHORT-SHORTS OR CARGO SHORTSOF ANY KIND PERMITTED. 9. PRACTICE ROUNDS Practice rounds must be arranged with the golf course, by the school. Players must identify themselves to the course. The cost for practice rounds are TBA Monday through Friday and TBA on Saturday. No school team practice permitted on Sunday. Please note: No use of course on Sunday, November 3, 2013 prior to CIF Championships.

4 10. SCORING Players in fivesomes or foursomes exchange cards prior to match. 11. RULES COMMITTEE Steve Bridges will head the Rules Committee for the tournament. 12. TIES Ties will be played-off only as necessary to advance. Ties to determine order of final in Section Tournament for those who qualify to advance will be broken by score at Regional Tournament. 13. STATE CIF TOURNAMENT INFORMATION CIF/WSCGA So Cal Regional Tourney November 14, 2013, Golf Rancho, CA, Murrietta - two teams and up to next 12 individuals not on a team. CIF/WSCGA State CIF Golf Championships November 20, 2013, Quail Lodge Golf Club, Carmel, CA. Three six-person teams plus top six individuals not on a team. NOTE: State CIF rules regarding number of contestants will be in effect for State CIF Golf Championships. No substitutions on day of tournament will be permitted. Only next qualified substitutes permitted and must be prior to November 2. Check the State CIF web site for bulletins www@cifstate.org. 14. CIFSDS RECORD BOOK UPDATE CIF Record Book information may be updated through the CIFSDS Home Site under New CIFSDS Records tab. Please visit our website at to log in. Please contact Jim Esterbrooks at jimcifsds@gmail.com if you have any questions. 15. PLAYOFF PARTICIPATION PATCHES Playoff participation patches may be purchased for $10.00 each. Orders will be accepted via the CIFSDS Home site, please visit our website at RUNNER-UP & CHAMPIONSHIP PATCHES Additional Runner-up and Championship patches may be purchased for $10.00 each. Orders will be accepted via the CIFSDS Home site, please visit our website at OFFICIAL CIF-SAN DIEGO SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS ARE AVAILABLE FROM JOSTENS Official CIF-San Diego Section Championship rings are now available from Jostens. Rings are available for participants, finalists, and champions. For information/orders, contact Mark Fitzner at or via at mark.fitzner@jostens.com DISTRIBUTION: Varsity Girls Golf Coaches Athletic Directors Roger Blake, Ron Nocetti - State CIF Steve Bridges - Tournament Director John Morello, CIFSDS/SCGA Liaison

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9 San Diego Section 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA September 24, 2013 Jerry Schniepp Commissioner,CIFSDS P: F: Dear Parents and Spectator: Welcome to the CIF San Diego Section Girls Golf championships. The CIF San Diego Section works in cooperation and with appreciation to the SCGA. Since this event is conducted under the auspices of the governing body of high school sports we ask the following be observed: 1. All spectators must remain in the club house area before, during and after the event. Spectators will be permitted to view from the tee box area on the first hole and the green area on the eighteenth green only. Spectators are not permitted on the course. 2. While viewing from the designated areas above, spectators are expected to respect the golfer's preparation and to be quiet and still during that time. 3. No cell phones, electronic devices, communicators or other instruments are allowed on the course during the competition. 4. No smoking or alcohol consumption anywhere on the premises 5. Please be courteous to all contestants. 6. If a golfer appears to be in need of assistance of a rules interpretation please contact a rules or CIF official. Do not speak with the golfer. 7. All contestants are to check and sign their scorecard, please do not communicate with the golfer prior to turning in the card. 8. Do not communicate with the golfers. The "Advice Rule" at Rule 8 of the USGA roles is in effect the rules committee may penalize golfers who communicate advice on club selection or other information expressly forbidden in the rules. 9. The CIF assumes no responsibility for hazardous conditions on the golf course that may result in injury. As a spectator you assume the risk of all conditions that may cause you injury. 10. No golf carts will be allowed to spectators. There will be no exceptions. 11. No commercial photography will be permitted without the permission of the CIF San Diego Section. Only properly issued CIFSDS media credentials will be honored. Thank you for attending today s event; please enjoy watching our golfers compete for their schools and help us create a comfortable championship tournament for those teams. Your cooperation and interest are appreciated. CIFSDS Jerry Schniepp, Commissioner, jerrycifsds@gmail.com Conferences City Coastal Grossman! Metropolitan North County Southeastern Southern

10 REQUEST PERMISSION TO COMPETE IN CIFSDS TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Name - First and Last) a student at (School) has been unable to compete in the recommended number of events in the sport of for the following reasons: (Sport) Please check all that apply: 1. Has suffered a debilitating illness/injury and has been under a physician s care during the period of time from to. (Physician s statement required.) 2. Suffered an incapacitating injury and has been under a physician s care during the period of time from to. (Physician s statement required.) 3. Did not have the opportunity to participate in minimum contests required due to academic ineligibility. (Copy of team schedule and report cards required.) 4. Did not have the opportunity to participate in minimum contests required due to the Sit out Period as part of a Transfer. (Copy of team schedule and any required Transfer paperwork.) 5. Did not have the opportunity to participate in minimum contests required. (Copy of team schedule required.) Explanation: For students who have not competed during the current season due to illness or injury (# 1 and/or #2 above), please attach a copy of the physician s verification of condition and release for competition to this request and submit via CIF Home by the date of the CIFSDS, Master Calendar (of the current year) last date of non-playoff contest for your sport. In keeping with the CIF operating principles of equal opportunity, fairness and the development of responsible student athletes, all verified requests shall be granted for athletes meeting the criteria in #1, #2, #3 and/or #4 above. Any athlete who, as a result of this request, is granted permission to compete during the remainder of the season must compete in at least one school meet (league, non-league, invitational, or league prelims ) prior to league finals. Administrative Signature Title Date (Principal, Assistant Principal, or Athletic Director only) Commissioners Decision: Date Approved Not Approved due to inadequate verification (Eligibility forms-current/request permission to compete championships (revised 6/21/13)

11 CIF-SAN DIEGO SECTION 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA (858) GIRLS GOLF CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PLEASE PRESENT THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK AND ADMINISTRATOR IN CHARGE OF CHECKING IN ENTRANTS State CIF Bylaws Article 506 A. and B. Who May Coach A. All public school teams must be coached by a person who meets the requirements of the California Education Code and the California Administrative Code Title V. NOTE: A parent may not supervise his/her athlete or the team. B. In the case of a non-public school, a person engaged by that school on a yearly contract basis as a regular member of the school teaching staff and certified by the administrator of that school as competent for the position held. School Employee s Name Employee s Home Phone Work Phone Employee s Address City Driver s License Number I hereby assert and verify that the person named above is employed by High School and meets the requirements of the above bylaw as of this date. Signature of Principal Date Print Name PLEASE MAKE SEPARATE COPIES FOR EACH CERTIFIED COACH (golf-girls\supervisionform.doc)

12 CIF-San Diego Section 2131 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA Phone Fax CIF-SAN DIEGO SECTION OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSE GIRLS GOLF This form must be completed and returned to the CIFSDS Office within ten (10) days following the contest or event. School Address Traveled to School Phone Street City Zip Date of Event Please check one of the following: Reimbursement request for: Regional Playoffs Sport Girls Golf State Playoffs Sport Girls Golf Gasoline Van or bus expenses for transportation of competing athletes. List names of athletes on back of this form. C. Total amount of request = * Regionals - (*Maximum reimbursable amount up to $50.00 per event, per school.) State - (*Maximum reimbursable amount up to $ per event, per school.) NOTE: ORIGINAL RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE PAYMENT CAN BE AUTHORIZED. Submitted by Title Date CIFSDS Approval Jerry Schniepp, Commissioner Date (golf-boys\travelreimbursementrequest-bgolf)