JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM 2017 Profe ssio n al Staff Weston Gillett, Head Professional & General Manager dvgolfcl@telus.net 1
DRAYTON VALLEY GC INFORMATION Pro Shop (780) 542-3602 Clubhouse (780) 542-5865 Fax Number (780) 542-4102 Website Mailing Address www.drayonvalleygolf.com Box5017, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R3 General Manager & Head Professional Weston Gillett Superintendent Food & Beverage Contact Dale Ekman Jim Heochean Registering for events, lessons, and tournaments can be done by calling the Proshop. 2
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JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP Eligibility A junior member is anyone 18 years of age or younger as of July 1st of the golfing season. Any child under the age of 11 can play at Drayton Valley Golf Club and be a member as long as they are accompanied by an adult at all times. Membership Fee 14 & under Membership Fee 15-18 $49.99 + GST $149.99 + GST B enefits of Membershi p A junior golf membership includes free access to the Junior Golf League. Privileges on the golf course 10% discount in the Proshop With your junior membership you get a membership with the Alberta Golf Association and Golf Canada and will be provided access to the RCGA handicap system so you can keep track of your handicap. Junior members have an opportunity to play in club specific events like the club championship. 4
Eti q u ett e at The Drayton Valley Gol f Cl u b 2017 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM RULES & REGULATIONS One of the things that makes the Drayton Valley Golf Club such a great place to be, is the respect that each of the members has for the club. We ask that the juniors follow this tradition and be proud of the club they belong to. Juniors, whether deserved or not, receive a lot of attention on the golf course. Therefore, we ask that they conduct themselves accordingly. While the course is a fun place to spend the summer, we need to have a few rules to keep it fun for everyone. Proper etiquette includes: Being dressed properly Fixing ball marks and repairing divots. Repair yours and one another s. It is always nice to have a perfect playing surface. Raking the sand traps Being polite to all members and staff. Having Fun! Dr ess Co d e The pro shop staff, are responsible for enforcing the dress code. Proper attire is expected. Tanks tops, muscle shirts, tube tops and cutoff shorts are not proper dress. A shirt with a collar is preferred. Proper footwear is running shoes, spikeless golf shoes, softspiked golf shoes. Speed of Play All golfers are expected to complete 9 holes in two hours and 18 holes in four hours and fifteen minutes. The Proshop and course marshals have full authority to control play and will assist golfers when required. It is also expected that any group playing slower than the group behind them will let that group play through when there is room in front of them. Playi n g Pr i vil eges Junior Members may only be able to drive a club golf cart when accompanied by an adult. Any junior golfer under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult while on the course. Junior members are granted full playing privileges. 5
Instructional Programs These programs are designed for the new Jr golfer to get introduced to the game in a group setting. We would be learning the basic fundamentals on the driving range, chipping and putting greens. Spr i n g Progr ams: This 3 week lesson program is designed to be a fun and interactive learning environment that builds not only golf but life skills as well. Focusing on developing fundamental golf movements as wel as an understanding of the rules and etiquette involved with the goal of becoming a skilled and responsible player on the course. The classes are 55 minutes each session. Sunday Sessions: Starting May 7th Ages 5-7 10am,11 am,12pm Ages 8 & up 1pm and 2pm Jr/Jr (5-7 yrs) Juvenile (8 and up) $50 + GST $50 + GST Summer Camp s: A great way to introduce juniors to the game of golf or for the seasoned player to improve their skills. Each junior will receive CPGA instruction, video analysis, snacks and on course training as well. All skill levels will be addressed accordingly as per the junior player development program. This program runs 3 consecutive days, Tuesday through Thursday. Session 1: July 11-13 Jr/Jr (5-7 yrs) Juvenile & Juniors (8-17) 12:15-1:00pm $50 +GST 9:00-12:00pm $99 +GST 6
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Jun i or Registration ( Sunday May 1st at 2:00-5:00PM) All Juniors must be registered prior to this day. Jun i or Leagu e Day (Spring): The cornerstone of the junior golf program, designed for the Jr golfer who has been introduced to the game and is looking for more. The format for the competition changes weekly with prizes. This is the best way for juniors to develop their games in a fun, competitive atmosphere while meeting other members at the same time. Junior League will be tee times on Sundays starting at 4pm on May 7th and will run until June 11th. All participants must be at least 11 years of age. There will be no League on June 4 th due to the Oilmens Golf Tournament. You must call before each Sunday to register and pick your tee time. All juniors will play the red tees Members: Free Membership includes free access to the Jr League. Non-members: $15.00 drop in 7
CLUB EVENTS Sun Jr Tour Junior Open (May 27): Come and play in a fun tournament against some peers of your same age group. 10am Shotgun. Jun i or Cl u b Ch amp i on shi p (Aug 6): The most prestigious event on the junior calendar as we crown it s Junior Club Champions for both boys and girls. This is a 9 Hole stroke play event that is flighted according to age group, gross and net handicaps will be used Pr o -Jun i or North (July 5): This is an event where one junior will qualify to play in an event with Weston Gillett (as a team). We will be competing against all other teams from Northern Alberta and this event will be held in Edmonton this year. Qualifying date will be run in conjunction with Junior League on a date to be announced later. SUGGESTED EVENTS McLen n an Ros s Sun Ju n ior T our This developmental Tour provides junior golfers in Alberta the opportunity to develop their golf game in a series of coordinated tournaments throughout Alberta in a fun but competitive environment. For more details and a complete schedule go to: www.mrosssunjrtour.com Map l e Leaf Jun i or Tou r (MJT ) This tour has over 55 tournaments and is for boys and girls up to the age of 19 who want to improve their game through competition. This tour is run exclusively by PGA of Canada professionals. The membership to this tour is $139 and entry fees are additional. For more details and complete schedule go to www.maplejt.com Can ad i an Juni or Gol f A ssoc i ati on (CJGA ) The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a national junior golf association dedicated to providing high level competition and instruction to Canada's junior golfers. The CJGA competitive developmental program begins at the age of five where beginning golfers are introduced to the game through the CJGA Junior Linkster Program. The program continues to reflect the appropriate skill level and progression of junior golfers through its Junior Program that offers over 80 tour stops across Canada and includes regional, provincial, and national championships. The elite junior is also able to represent the CJGA and Canada at a number of international events. The membership for this tour is $139 and entry fees are additional. For more details and complete schedule go to www.cjga.com 8
Under 11 Junior Short Course We have placed Yellow Tees on each hole which we call our Junior Tees. These Tees are designed to give youngsters a chance to experience the golf course at a nice introductory level and is recommended for all Juniors under the age of 11 years old. 9
April 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 May 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 Jr lessons Jr League Starts 14 Jr lessons Jr league Starts 21 Jr lessons Jr League 28 Jr League 1 Registration deadline 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 Jr Open 29 30 31 1
June 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 No Jr. League 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jr. League Windup 4pm shotgun 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jr. Camp 12 Jr. Camp 13 Jr. Camp 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10
August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jr Club Championship 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 11
ESTABLISHING A HANDICAP As a golfer it is important to establish and maintain a handicap. A valid handicap allows you to compete with other golfers in a fair manner, as well as gauge your improvement over time. This year we are encouraging all of our junior golfers to keep their handicap. What is a Handicap? Your Handicap Factor is the number that indicates your potential scoring ability on a course of standard difficulty. This Handicap Factor is expressed as a number expressed to one decimal place. This number will lead you to the number of strokes you will receive for the tees being played on any given course. Every time you play a game of golf, either 9 holes or 18 holes, you must record your score in the handicap computer. This is located in our clubhouse, or you can use any computer or smartphone that has internet access. The system will keep a running total of all your scores, and it uses the best ten of your last twenty scores to calculate your handicap factor. Why Should I Keep a Handicap? Keeping record of your scores in the computer has several benefits. Some of these include: A record of my personal progress as a golfer It allows you to play in all of the tournaments here at the Club A fair system to play against other golfers, including your parents and the golf pros. A handicap allows you to play in other outside golf tournaments. LET S HAVE A GREAT SEASON! 12
Registration for Junior Membership & Programs 2017 Name: DOB*: Address: Parent s Name(s): Phone: Email: Please circle the programs below you wish to register in Junior Membership (14 yrs and under) Junior Membership (15-18 years old) $49.99 + gst $149.99 + gst Junior League (members, 11+) Free Learn to Play Spring Lessons (8-18) $50 Learn to Play Spring Lessons (5-7) $50 Sundays May 7,14,21 Summer Camps Session (5-7) $50 Summer Camps Session (8-17) $99 (July 11-13) 13
2017 JUNIOR PROGRAM Parental Release Form I, the undersigned being the parent/guardian of in the town of in the province of Alberta, do hereby grant permission for said child to play golf at the Drayton Valley Golf Club and to participate in all activities comprising and associated with the 2017 Junior Golf Program. Furthermore, we understand that the Drayton Valley Golf Club Staff and Board cannot be held responsible for any injuries or damages, which may be suffered by the participant while involved in Junior Golf activities. Signature Parent / Guardian Date Home Phone # email Please submit form to: Drayton Valley Golf Club Box 5017 Highway 22 Drayton Valley, Alberta Canada T7A 1R3 Pro Shop: (780) 542-3602 Fax: (780) 542-3602 Email:dvgolfcl@telus.net 14
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