INFORMATION FILE 2016 EUROPEAN AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP. 5 th 9 th July 2016 GOLF DE CHANTILLY, FRANCE

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1 INFORMATION FILE The European Golf Association together with the French Golf Federation and le Golf de Chantilly have the great honour to invite you to participate in the 2016 EUROPEAN AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 5 th 9 th July 2016 GOLF DE CHANTILLY, FRANCE

2 CONTENT 1. VENUE INFORMATION a. Club Details b. The Course c. Club facilities 2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION a. Airport b. Accommodation c. Transportation d. General e. Team Fee 3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME 4. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES 5. CONTACTS

I. VENUE INFORMATION a. The Club Details The venue for the European Amateur Team Championship 2016 is Golf de Chantilly. Golf de Chantilly was inaugurated in 1908.

3 I. VENUE INFORMATION a. The Club Details The venue for the European Amateur Team Championship 2016 is Golf de Chantilly. Golf de Chantilly was inaugurated in It was designed by the British architect Tom Simpson who built many courses among the most famous ones in France: Morfontaine, Fontainebleau, Hossegor S.A. Prince Louis Murat, first President and founder of Golf de Chantilly, was an eminent sportsman. The second President was Baron Edouard de Rothschild. Golf de Chantilly comprises two 18-holes courses: Vineuil and Longères. The 2016 European Amateur Team Championship will be played on the Vineuil course. European Amateur Team Championship s players should enjoy this very interesting old course which is also adapted to modern golf. The Vineuil course record was set by Mr Peter Mc Evoy at the 1983 European Team Championship, with a score of 63. Numerous International matches, as well as amateur and professional championships have been organized at Golf de Chantilly since The most famous are: The Open de France, several times between 1913 and 1990 The St Andrews Trophy in 1994 The Jacques Léglise Trophy in 2001 The Vagliano Trophy in 2005 and 2013 European Team Championships (Boys, Youth, Ladies, Men) between 1933 and 1987 European Young Masters in 2008 England vs France match in 1982 and 2002 India vs France match in 1984 Scotland vs France match in 1987 European Amateur Championship in 2009

4 b. The Course Information about the Vineuil Course

5 c. Club facilities Catering Breakfast will be served in Le Centre des Fontaines from 5:30 daily. Lunch: buffet lunch will be served at Golf de Chantilly Teams are asked to settle their account prior to their departure. Club house The clubhouse facilities are available for all players and officials during the practice and championship days. A players lounge will be located in the restaurant. Dress code Players are asked to wear long trousers (no Bermuda shorts ) on the course and to remove headwear when indoors. Casual golf attire is permitted except for jeans, denim trousers, shorts, sleeveless and collarless shirts. Training shoes are prohibited. Golf shoes are permitted in the dining room. National attire must be worn when playing. Team members are required to wear their national uniform during all official ceremonies. Golf bags storage Golf bag storage will not be available at the golf club. Internet Wireless Internet connection will be available in the club house. Lockers 16 lockers, one per team, for personal belongings will be available and will be marked with the nations name. Parking facilities are available at the golf club. Parking

6 Practice Areas The putting green is located beside the club house. The driving range is located beside the car park. All these areas are reserved for players from Sunday, July 3 rd to Saturday, July 9 th. During practice rounds, only one ball shall be in play with the following exception: if a player misses the green with his shot to the green, he may play one additional shot. (see EGA Generic Conditions and Regulations) Practice Areas Practice times will be announced on the official website on Friday July, 1 st and sent by to the participating nations According to the European Golf Association Rules, a player who is competing in the European Amateur Team Championship will not be allowed to practice on the championship course for a period of thirty days before the first practice round, unless he is a member of the club where the championship is played. Pro shop The pro shop is located next to the club house and is well stocked with equipment and clothes. It will be open daily, from one hour prior to the first tee time and until the end of play. Trolleys Trolleys will be available for all players. There is no need for prebooking. Trolleys must be collected and returned to the appointed area. 2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION a. Airport - Roissy Charles de Gaulle The designated airport to fly to is Roissy- Charles de Gaulle, located 28 kms from Chantilly. - Orly If you choose to fly to Orly airport, you will be responsible for arranging your own transfers.

7 b. Accommodation The official hotel is Le Centre des Fontaines located 7 minutes driving distance from the golf course. Address : 67 route de Chantilly BP Chantilly Cedex Tél : 33 / Fax : 33 / contact@les-fontaines.com You have already received a full package for your accommodation. Accommodation arrangements have been booked according to your requests with a maximum of 9 single rooms per team. Single room on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis price: 125 per person and per night. The hotel restaurant will offer a buffet dinner. Note: Each country is responsible for its hotel account which must be paid before departure on the 9 th of July. Teams or officials who are not staying in the official hotel are responsible for their own transportation between the hotel and Golf de Chantilly. c. Transportation Transfers Bus transfers will be provided for all team members and officials between Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport / train station and the official hotel, on Saturday 2 nd and Sunday 3 rd July as well as Sunday 10 th July. Please provide your team s travelling details by filling in the form and returning it not later than 2nd June Officials may also take taxis (fees payable by the nation) if bus shuttle times do not correspond to their flight schedule. Assistance on arrival The Tournament staff will be waiting for the teams outside the baggage claim area of the airport with an information panel FFGOLF. Banking facilities Monetary Exchange facilities are available in the city of Chantilly. Link to car rental booking site: Car Rental Hertz: (-20% with the code: CDP )

8 Shuttle Service Official transportation will be provided for teams staying in Le Centre des Fontaines throughout the championship, from Sunday 3 rd to Saturday 9 th, according to time slots. The distance between the hotel and the golf club is 2,7 kilometers and the drive takes less than 10 minutes by car. d. General Captains Pigeon Holes Pigeon holes will be located in front of the tournament office and will provide team captains with information, team sheets and results. Championship website The official website for the championship will be: You will find the tournament information, draws, results, live scoring, pictures and videos. Closing Ceremony and Farewell Dinner The Closing Ceremony will be held at Golf de Chantilly on Saturday 9 th July, one hour after the end of play. The Farewell Dinner will be held at Golf de Chantilly at 8pm for all players, officials and registered guests. Anti-Doping All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation s Anti-Doping Policy. Any competitors who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the EGA Office not later than 30 days before the start of the championship. Forms and deadlines Please find attached the following forms which must be returned by the dates mentioned below: Form 1 Travelling arrangements by June, 2 nd Form 2 Team members by June, 22 nd Form 3 Press requirements by June, 2 nd

9 Liability Players, officials and guests are reminded that Golf de Chantilly, The French Golf Federation, the European Golf Association and the official hotel cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to equipment or personal belongings. Medical care and Medical certificate Medical service will be provided throughout the championship. Each player is kindly asked to return to the FFGolf office, by fax or , before June 27 th, the attached Medical Certificate duly completed and stamped by a Doctor. Notice boards The Official Notice Board will be located in the club house hall. Information boards will be located at the hotel. Players and officials are kindly asked to check these boards on a regular basis. Opening Ceremony The Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday 4 th July at 7:30pm and will be followed by a cocktail reception. All teams, officials and guests are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony and cocktail thereafter, which will both be held at Golf de Chantilly. Transportation back to the official hotel after the cocktail will be organised. Registration on site All team captains are requested to register in the tournament office prior to their first practice round on Saturday 2 nd July from 7:00 am and on Sunday 3 rd July from 8:00 pm. Practice Rounds Official practice days are Sunday 3 rd and Monday 4 th July. Practice times will be published on the championship website, at the golf club and the Hotel. Press office An area reserved for press and media representatives will be located in an office in the club house s first floor. Wireless internet connection and access to live scoring will be provided. A copy machine will be available as well. All requests regarding press will be handled by the press department of the French Golf Federation on site. Interested Federations / Unions must fill in the Press requirements form and return it before June 2 nd 2016.

10 Team Photographs The official team photographs are scheduled to be taken prior to the Opening Ceremony on Monday 4 th July. Tournament Office The tournament office is located in the Club House and is open from Saturday 2 nd July 7:00 pm. Opening hours will be posted on the Official Notice Board. Recording will be organised next to the tournament office in a separated area. e. Team Fee There is a Team Fee (= 6 players and a captain) of 1500 uros to cover tournament costs. The team fee is to include gratuities, maintenance of the club house, locker rooms, practice balls for the week, trolleys, airport transfers, hotel/ golf club transfers, social events, Closing Dinner, greenkeeping team and a yardage book. The Team Fee should be paid by bank transfer before 30th May 2016 to the following account: Account name: FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF Bank name: Société Générale Iban: FR Bic: SOGEFRPP Subject: EATC Name of the country Please reference the country name in the payment details and state European Amateur Team Championship. For additional officials and accompanying people, an additional fee of 250 uro will be charged to cover transportation and the Farewell Dinner. Note: These additional payments should be settled together with the team fee and names should be provided for those concerned.

11 3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME Saturday 2 nd July Teams Arrival Hotel Check-in Sunday 3 rd July Times 08:00 am - 03:00 pm Teams Arrival First Practice Day Tournament office opens at 7:00 am Registration from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at the golf club Monday 4 th July Second Practice Day Times 08:00 am - 01:10 pm Team Captains Meeting 17:30/17:45 Team Photographs 18:30 Opening Ceremony - followed by a Cocktail Tuesday 5 th July Stroke Play - Round 1 Wednesday 6 th July Stroke Play - Round 2 Thursday 7 th July Match Play - Round 1 Friday 8 th July Match Play - Round 2 Saturday 9 th July Match Play - Round 3 Closing Ceremony Farewell Dinner at Golf de Chantilly Sunday 10 th July Teams Departure

12 4. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES 1 Austria 2 Belgium 3 Denmark 4 England 5 Finland 6 France 7 Germany 8 Ireland 9 Italy 10 Netherlands 11 Norway 12 Portugal 13 Scotland 14 Spain 15 Sweden 16 Switzerland

13 5. CONTACTS FRENCH GOLF FEDERATION 68 rue Anatole France F LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX France : + 33 (0) : + 33 (0) Website : Arnaud CUSSET : arnaud.cusset@ffgolf.org Magdalena FABIANCZYK : magdalena.fabianczyk@ffgolf.org Charlotte MARLIER : charlotte.marlier@ffgolf.org Alexandre HENNEQUIN : alexandre.hennequin@ffgolf.org GOLF CONTACT GOLF DE CHANTILLY Allée de la Ménagerie VINEUIL SAINT FIRMIN France : + 33 (0) : + 33 (0) Website : contact@golfdechantilly.com EUROPEAN GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACT European Golf Association Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 CP 110 CH-1066 Epalinges : : Website : info@ega-golf.ch

TEAM MEMBERS FORM 1 Name of Federation Players Handicap 1. 2. 3. 4.

14 TEAM MEMBERS FORM 1 Name of Federation Players Handicap Team Captain (Amateur golfer)... Team Advisor... Officials Function DATE AND SIGNATURE: Title: Please complete and return this form by fax or mail by 22 nd June 2016 at the latest Return to : FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF Fax : + 33 / rue Anatole France sportif@ffgolf.org LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX

15 TRAVELLING ARRANGEMENTS FORM 2 Federation s Name Number of persons arriving ARRIVAL 1 Date AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT Time of Arrival Carrier Flight Number / Terminal Number of persons Coming from ARRIVAL 2 Date AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT Time of Arrival Carrier Flight Number / Terminal Number of persons Coming from DEPARTURE 1 Date AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT Time of Arrival Carrier Flight Number / Terminal Number of persons Departing to DEPARTURE 2 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT Date Time of Arrival Carrier Flight Number / Terminal Number of persons Departing to DATE AND SIGNATURE: Title: Please complete and return this form by fax or by 2 nd June 2016 at the latest

16 PRESS REQUIREMENTS FORM 3 Federation s Name Will your country be represented by the Press? YES NO Name of paper / Magazine Name of journalist (s).. DATE AND SIGNATURE: Title: Please complete and return this form by fax or mail by 2 nd June 2016 at the latest

17 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (please fill in with capital letters) According to French law, a Medical Certificate is required for all players competing an International Championship or a National Competition in France, including Club competitions. We draw your attention on this important rule which is part of the conditions of play. This regulation is applicable to all sports and by all competition organizers, who could be held liable in the absence of such certificate. Therefore, the French Golf Federation must receive the medical certificates duly filled by a doctor even if your players are well insured when they travel abroad and if a medical assistance covers all expenses. We know that some countries don t have such regulation and do not require such certificates. Therefore, you will find hereunder a standard form-sheet medical certificate in order for you to know what exactly needs to be on it. All players must send this medical certificate to: French Golf Federation - Sport Department 68 rue Anatole France LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX - FRANCE All players must return this form, before June 27 th. I, the undersigned, Doctor of Medicine, certify that the examination of : Mr: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF NO CONTRAINDICATION TO THE PRACTICE OF GOLF... years old Reveals no contraindications for practicing golf in competitions. Issued on the: PLAYER S NATION: Signature of Doctor : Stamp of doctor s office European Amateur Team Championship 2016 Advice: we recommend you to keep a copy of your medical certificate with you.

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