Welcome to the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy Application and Information Package
MOUNT BOUCHERIE GOLF ACADEMY BACKGROUND INFORMATION School District #23 (SD#23), in cooperation with local golf courses, practice facilities and Canadian Professional Golf Association instructors are proud to present the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy (MBGA). The MBGA was spawned as an idea from three local teachers who saw this program as an opportunity for young golfers to vastly improve their skill levels through the "Learn, Practice and Play" philosophy. Under this program students will receive both private and small group lessons from fully accredited CPGA professionals. After receiving instruction, students will practice at the range, then go out and put their new knowledge into play on the course. The program is open to players of all ability levels, male or female; however, the main focus will be to attract the keen students who wish to improve their individual games and wishes to maximize their own potential. All students are encouraged to become members at one of the area s golf courses. The MBGA is an equity based program and, therefore, will provide access to students who cannot meet the entire costs of the program through a bursary fund established by the various contributory groups. At this time, the Academy only has room for 25 students. This will come under review as the program continues to evolve. MBGA INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF Dean Claggett CPGA Professional Two Eagles Golf Course More instructors are being considered and will come online as more golf courses and driving ranges participate in the program MBGA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS Gordon McGarva Teacher Mount Boucherie Secondary School Director of Mount Boucherie Golf Academy (250) 870-5101 Email gordon.mcgarva@sd23.bc.ca
Courses for the MBGA: Golf 9 Golf 9 is the first of the series of the Learn, Practice, Play golf instruction that the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy offers. T he location for this course is Two Eagles Golf Course. Golf 9 is not an alternative to Physical Education 9. Focus on this course will be based on the student's current level of golf ability. All students are welcome and beginners are especially encouraged. Golf 10 Golf 10 is the first of the series of the Learn, Practice, Play golf instruction that the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy offers. This course is an alternative to Physical Education 10 with the exception that the location for the completion of the program would be on the golf course or practise facility rather than the gymnasium and that golf will be the physical activity focus, along with healthy lifestyles and personal and social responsibility. Golf 11 Golf 11 is the second of the series of the Learn, Practice, Play golf instruction that the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy offers. Students are expected to have gone through the Golf 10 course before they attempt the Golf 11 course. There is a natural progression of instruction that sequences the parts of the golf swing. The golf swing is broken down into its components that take into account the swing mechanics as well as the physiological differences in body types. After the swing has been instructed, different playing techniques are taught based upon the fundamentals learned in the previous course. Students who take this course are expected to know the swing fundamentals from the previous course. Golf 12 Golf 12 is the third of the series of the Learn, Practice, Play golf instruction that the Mount Boucherie Golf Academy offers. Students are expected to have gone through the Golf 10 and 11 courses before they attempt the Golf 12 course. There is a natural progression of instruction that sequences the parts of the golf swing. The golf swing is broken down into its components that take into account the swing mechanics as well as the physiological differences in body types. After the swing fundamentals have been instructed, different playing techniques are taught based upon the fundamentals learned in the previous course. Students who take this course are expected to know the swing fundamentals from the previous courses. Modern Golf 12 (Theory) Modern Golf 12 represents the theoretical portion of the Golf Academy s curriculum and will augment the playing, conditioning and fitness, and work experience components of the Academy s curricular plan. Modern Golf 12 is the fourth of seven courses in a one to three year, comprehensive Career Preparation Recreation Program designed for grade 10, 11 and 12 students (male and/or female) who have a serious interest in exploring golf as a viable career choice. Upon successful completion of the eight learning units of Modern Golf 12, students will have a firm grounding in the theory of golf including: The History of Golf, Etiquette, Handicapping, Course Rating and Playing Formats, Rules and Interpretations, Competitive Golf, The Golf Industry, Club Repair, Maintenance and Fitting and Tournament OrganizatIon.
Program Plan and Schedule a) Program start and end date September to June (not during school examination times or school holidays). This program occurs after school. Students provide their own transportation to the golf courses to receive instruction, practice or play (or a combination of all three). b) Sample schedule September-October: Students learn, practice, and play at designated golf courses within the Mount Boucherie School District area. (Monday s and Thursday s) December March: Students work on: modern golf theory modules, fitness training program and indoor golf practice. April June: Students learn, practice, and play at designated golf courses within the Mount Boucherie School District area. (Monday s and Thursday s) Application Process The tuition covers all costs associated with instruction, golf balls (range pass), green fees, and fitness program. The tuition does not cover the salary of the School District teacher associated with the program. Golf clubs are available for students if needed at no cost. The total program costs are approximately $400 total for the year and payment can be during the three sections: Fall Session - Winter Session - Spring Session Funding is available for students if required. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 8, 2019 Submit to: Main Office
Please submit the following completed application form: Mount Boucherie Golf Academy Application Check this box if you took Golf Academy last year Last Name: First Name: Sex: Address: City: Postal code: Phone #: Birthdate: (M/D/Y) Parent(s)/Guardian(s) 1._ Phone # 2. Phone # Email address: Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone:(Home) (cell) Current School: School next fall: Current Grade: Grade next fall: Current Golf Course Membership: Current playing level: All levels of golfer are welcome, from beginners to future professionals. PARENT/STUDENT AUTHORIZATION I/we certify the information given in this application is true and complete and understand that, if selected for the MBGA program, falsified statements may be reason for removal. I authorize investigation of all information contained within this application. The MBGA will be a high profile program. Pictures of your son/daughter in program- related activities may be used for the purpose of promotion and communication for the program. Student Signature: Parent / Guardian Signature: Date: Date: