Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association

Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association Parents and Players: Welcome to a new year of Jr golf in Northern Nevada. This year there will be some changes to sign up and to events. Let s go over a few of them to help you with the new system. 1. PLAYERS can sign up online for their membership and level they wish to play. You will still need to fill out the form and send it to NNJGA. 2. IF you need help deciding on which level to sign up for here is a general guideline. a. Level 1 players are younger beginning players that have enough knowledge of the game to play without caddies. b. Level 2 players are generally JV players in High School or have been taking lessons and they are not quite ready for 18 hole events. (18 hole events have a cut score after 9 holes) c. Level 3 players are generally Varsity players or more advanced for their age group. They will normally shoot in the 80 s 3. STABLEFORD, this year we are going to play level 1-2 using Stableford scoring. Stableford is a little less punishing to ego s. Plus, the players can pick up when they reach the target number without being disqualified. The scoring goes something like this. Triple Bogie 0 pts. Double Bogey 1 pts- Bogey 2 pt- Par 3 pts- Birdie 5 pts- Eagle 7 pts. If a player reaches a triple bogie they can pick up and mark down an X and still not be out of the game. 4. QUALIFIERS for NV State Jr, BJAC, GJAC and Hogan Cup are going to be a little different this year. They will be played over a shorter period of time and earlier. Schools are getting out later in the year and we have just flat run out of time. 5. EVENTS will be online for signup. You will be able to see who is on the waiting list, pairings, and scores; hole by hole. You will also have the ability to withdraw online up to 4 days out from the event. There will be no credits given as we will not charge your CC until 4 days out. Anything after 4 days is NO REFUNDS or Credits. 6. PARENTS are asked to work 2 events per child. This can be a grandparent, uncle or responsible person such as an older sibling. 7. CARTS, we had some trouble last year with parents demanding carts or telling the golf shop that the last place gave us free carts and they should also. Free carts are at the discretion of the golf shop and most are charging for the cart. So, be prepared to pay if you need a cart. Remember the Golf Course is giving up paid rounds to let Jr s play there. 8. SPECTATORS, I will have the spectator rules everywhere including attached to this memo. Please read them over so if someone you know is coming out to watch your Jr please inform them of the rules. 9. We are working on getting Youth on Course here in Northern Nevada. Players will need a NNGA/GHIN number to be eligible. More when the info comes in. The following pages should answer most of your questions. If you have one that is not answered send me an email to stever@nnjg.org I should get back to you in a day or so. I want to thank the returning crew this year, Laura, Dave, Larry, and our new guy intern Kevin. Others will call if needed. Steve Rydel, PGA Signup process next page

PROGRAM DIVISIONS Level 1 Division: 9-Hole Tournaments This is not a new golfer division; all members should have an understanding of course etiquette and a basic knowledge of rules, this is the youngest age division offered in the NNJGA. The 7-8 division members will be shuttled on golf carts with an NNJGA staff member in each group. Parents in the 7-8 division may also be called upon to help shuttle but will not be allowed to have their junior member ride along with them or give advice. All other divisions are required to walk but may use a push-cart if they wish. Division Membership Offline/Online Fee Entry Fee Yardage Target Score Unisex 7-8 $90.00 $20 / event 150 Yard Markers Par - 65 Unisex 9-10 $90.00 $20 / event Forward Tees Par - 65 Girls 11-12 $90.00 $20 / event Forward Tees Par - 65 Boys 11-12 $90.00 $20 / event Forward Tees Par - 65 Level 2 Division: 9-Hole Tournaments This division offers the intermediate player an opportunity to play in 9-Hole tournaments with no cut score. Players in this division will work their way up to level 3 when they are ready. You can learn more about the game and still have fun with less pressure. They will be able to compete for top place awards and at the same time have a chance to work on their scoring ability. Division Membership Offline / Online Fee Entry Fee Yardage Target Score Girls 13-17 $90.00 $20 / event Forward Tees Par - 60 Boys 13-17 $90.00 $20 / event Middle Tees Par - 60 Level 3 Division: 18-Hole Tournaments Cut Score per Division More advanced players. 18-Hole tournament division with a cut score after 9-Holes. A staff member will check scores after the 9 th hole and if a player fails to shoot the qualifying score per their division they will not be eligible to proceed to the back nine. Level 3 division player are also able to qualify for travel teams representing the NNJGA. Division Membership Offline / Online 9-Hole Yardage Fee Entry Fee Cut Score Girls 13-17 $125.00 $35 / event Middle Tees 55 Boys 13-14 $125.00 $35 / event Middle Tees 55 Boys 15-17 $125.00 $35 / event Back Tees 50 DIVISION NOTES Declare up: A junior may declare up to a higher age division or level at any time. However, once a junior declares up, they MAY NOT return back to their previous division for the rest of the season. The exception being, if they win a level 2 tournament before declaring up. In that case they will be allowed to return to their previous division for the Tournament of Champions. If a member happens to win a tournament in both divisions (Good Job!) they will be able to choose which division to play in at the Tournament of Champions. Please notify the NNJGA office of your intentions to declare up. Birthdays: If your birthday comes during the season you will be placed into that corresponding age division. Once a junior has reached age 18 they are no longer eligible to participate in NNJGA events.

I m going to walk you through the process of signing up a player for NNJGA. 1. This is most important. Your player MUST have a NNGA GHIN number. 2. You can get a GHIN number one of two ways: a. Go to your local club and ask for a number under the Jr program. This is free to all JR s no matter what club you sign up with. You will need a birthdate for them to assign you a number. Either right then or in a day you will receive your number, if you don t please call the office 775-673-4653. b. Go to the E-Club of Reno. Click on Fill in the application. When you are given a choice of membership, choose the 2015 Jr membership. There will be no charge. You will receive an email when you have been approved. It will contain your new NNGA/GHIN number. 3. Now take that GHIN number and go to this site. TPP Online signup Or to get used to it, go to www.nnjga.org and click on the Tournament Sign Up button. Once you are there, click on login button on the blue left hand column. This will take you to a log in screen. Click on Click here to register. There you will fill out the info boxes with yellow. Those are required fields. Once you fill in the boxes. Click on register. 4. Almost there, really this is a one time process and after this it will be cake. 5. Click on Sign up for membership one time only 6. You should now be at a screen the shows the two levels 1-2 and 3. Select one and the box will turn yellow and then click on the Register button 7. Pay for the membership by CC and you are good to go. 8. You can now sign up for events. 9. The policy for tournaments: Sign up for all the events you want to. We will not charge your card until 4 days out from the event. This might require us to call you due to different credit card rules about delayed charges. 10. You will have the ability to withdraw from events online up to 4 days out. After that NO REFUNDS. 11. Just a note on the Qualifiers. It may look a little intimidating to sign up for a qualifier because of all the choices. Here is an example: Player wants to play in the Eagle Valley West event, and he/she wants to try to qualify for NV state Jr. You would pick EV West with NV state Jr division. If a player wants to qualify for GJAC and Hogan Cup and NV Jr. you would pick the division with all three qualifiers. Simple, right? Steve Rydel, PGA NNGA/ NNJGA Exec. Director Information: call 775-673-4653 Cell 775-846-8263

2015 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION NORTHERN NEVADA JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 5607 Reno, Nevada 89513 (775) 673-4653 Fax (775) 673-1144 www.nnjga.org Please Check: $90.00 Base membership Level 1 9-Hole Events New Member Renewing Member Level 1 7-8 Division Level 1 9-10 Division Level 1 Girls 11-12 Division Level 1 Boys 11-12 Division 150 yard markers Forward Tees Forward Tees Middle Tees $90.00 Base membership Level 2 9-Hole Events Level 2 Girls 13-17 Division Level 2 Boys 13-17 Division Forward Tees Middle Tees Recommended Scoring Levels Par - 65 Par - 65 Par - 65 Par - 65 Recommended Scoring Levels Par - 65 Par - 65 $125.00 Base membership Level 3 18-Hole Events 9-Hole Cut Score Level 3 Girls 13-17 Division Middle Tees 55 or better Level 3 Boys 13-14 Division Middle Tees 55 or better Level 3 Boys 15-17 Division Back Tees 50 or better All players must fill out the application and have it signed by a PGA or LPGA Golf Professional. Please make checks payable to NNJGA and mail to the above address with completed form. NNJGA membership is limited. Players that wish to use online may go to the Jr website and follow the link for sign up. (Best way) All players must have a NNGA/GHIN number for sign up this year. Members are EXPECTED to conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. The rights and privileges of a member of the Northern Nevada Jr. Golf Association may be suspended or canceled for any breach of rules or regulations of the association. Name Male [ ] Female [ ] Age [ ] Date of Birth / / School Attended GHIN# HS Graduation Year Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Home Mailing Address City State Zip Telephone # (1 st contact) Email # 1 Average Score: 9 Holes 18 Holes Telephone # (2 nd contact) Email # 2 Signature of Jr. Applicant CERTIFICATION OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN As parent or guardian of the applicant, I hereby certify the facts contained upon this application form and approve the applicant's participation in the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association and its sponsored tournaments subject to NNJGA By-Laws and rules. Further, I, for myself and the applicant hereby release the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association, it's committee members, directors, officers, agents and employees from any and all liability for any event or consequence whatsoever, in any way arising out of or relating to the applicant's membership, the applicant's participation in sponsored tournaments, with the sold and singular exception of liability arising out of bad faith or willful misconduct in case of an emergency occurring while going to or from or while in member of any Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association sponsored golf tournaments, or while in member of any Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association team. I authorize a qualified medical doctor to take all necessary measures in the treatment of this applicant. Signature of Parent of Guardian Date / / APPROVAL OF GOLF PROFESSIONAL I certify the above applicant has sufficient skill to play golf, and sufficient knowledge of the rules and etiquette to conduct him/her self properly and courteously on and around the course. Signature Facility Date / /

Parent Helpers Each NNJGA player is REQUIRED to have a representative (parent, grandparent, etc.) work two events as a Parent Helper. If you have more than one NNJGA player in the program you must work 2 events per member. The Parent Help Form is on the following page. Please read through the responsibilities required of Parent Helpers and then go to the website or fill out the form and include it with your players entries. What do I do as a Parent Helper? Parent Helpers will monitor the groups scoring for the round. Once the group begins, every time a player makes a stroke, whether they hit or miss the ball you mark off a number from the score sheet provided. The last number crossed through should be that players score for the hole. On the next tee ground (do not check scores on the green and hold up play) you should verbally check the scores of each player. If a player does not agree with your score try to go over the shots taken to resolve the problem. If you still don t agree, no problem, just mark the hole with an asterisk and bring it to Committee after the round. What happens if there is a rules question? Parent Helpers are NOT out there as Rules Officials and are NOT allowed to make rulings. If there is a question on a rule have the player play a second ball, Rule 3-3, and the Committee will resolve the problem when you finish. If a player incurs a penalty and does not know the stroke amount incurred just mark the hole with an asterisk and bring it to Committee after the round or ask a NNJGA Rules Official. Can I rent a golf cart or do I have to walk with the group? Parent Helpers may walk with the group or rent a golf cart from the course. Golf carts will not be provided by the NNJGA though and the cost is solely up to the Parent Helper. What do I do once I arrive at the Golf Course? First thing when you arrive at the tournament site, sign in at the Registration Table to reserve the group you would like to score for. This is a first come first serve basis. You will not be allowed to reserve a group prior to that morning and requests will not be accepted. You can score for any group EXCEPT one that has a family member or NNJGA player you are representing in it. When your group is ready to begin, pick up your clipboard at the Registration Table containing a score sheet and head to the 1 st tee. A NNJGA staff member will be able to help you at registration on the duties involved. SIGN-UP for The Parent Help Tournament is located on the same schedule as the Jr events. When you sign up your Jr we will give you a user name and password by email. From there you will check on the event you wish to work. They should be listed near the tournament you wish to work. You will receive an email telling you date and time. If you cannot make the day you sign up for please let us know at the office. 775-673-4653 at least a day in advance. There are limits to the number of parents that can work each event. This will be on a first come first serve basis.

Parent Help Paper Form. If you don t want to sign up online you can use the paper form and send it in. Please complete the form with your 1 st and 2 nd choices to work and list two alternate dates you can work if the event you signed up for is already full. A confirmation email will be sent to you confirming the dates that you are assigned to work. Parent Helpers will also be located on the NNJGA site when the tee times are posted (usually 3 days in advance of the tournament). If you need to change a Parent Help date just contact the NNJGA office. The parent form is attached to this letter. This experience should be fun and you do not have to know the Rules of golf or how to play. You will be required to count though, hopefully only to 4 or 5, but there has been a score or two posted in double digits before. If you have any questions on the requirements don t hesitate to ask a NNJGA staff member. I sincerely think you will enjoy your time helping our future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. IF you have questions or need a registration password and username please call the office. 775-673- 4653. Or email me at stever@nnjga.org Stever

Parent Help Form Your parent help form MUST be returned to the NNJGA office PRIOR to the first event your junior is entered. Please print clearly. Junior Member : Parent Helper : Phone: ( ) Email: Please list in order your two (2) work dates that you would like to be scheduled for. Also list two (2) alternate work dates. We will do our best to accomodate your first choices. Parent Help dates are selected according to date received. Tournament Parent Help Dates Date 1. 2. Tournament Alternative Help Dates Date 1. 2. Mail to: NNJGA P.O. Box 5607 Reno NV 89513 Thank you for your time and effort. Your support helps us keep the GO in golf for our area s youth.

Event Sign up 1. Click on the Tournament Sign up button on the first page. It takes some time to load. 2. Sign in using your username and password 3. When you sign in you will see boxes next to the events you can join. If you want to separate the list, go to the upper right hand corner and choose division. Level 1-2 or Level 3. 4. You can sign up for as many events as you like. Your credit card will not be charged until 4 days out from the event. 5. You have the opportunity to withdraw from an event by using the website. We allow up to the withdraw date which will be listed. 4 days out your card will be charged for that event. This should be ample opportunity to decide if you re playing or not. 6. When you sign up you will be put on a priority list which you will have access to. This list will show who is signed up for the event and how many. Access the list by clicking on participants on the right hand side of the schedule. 7. This is where you will also look at scoring and pairings. 8. If the list reaches the max players you will be assigned to the waiting list and notified 4 days from the event if there is a spot. 9. Parent help forms must still be mailed to the office, sorry haven t figured that one out yet. Sending payment by check 1. You will still have the option to send payment by check if you want to. The online forms will be available on the tournament site to download. Players must still have a NNGA/GHIN number. 2. Your Jr will be put on the waiting list and all checks will be cashed as soon as received. The player will not be on the priority list until payment is received in the office. This also means that if a player signs up online for the last spot and your entry doesn t get to the office until after, then online player gets the spot regardless of postmark. 3. You will be required to notify the office for withdraw from an event 4 days out, either by email or phone call. Pairings 1. Available online 3 days out from the event. Scoring Online 1. Players and parents will be able to see hole by hole scoring and results for each flight online using the tournament/signup button on the home page. Pictures will continue to be posted on Facebook. There will be some changes in the way we qualify players for team events this year. Due to the schools getting out later and at different times we will be using some weekend events as qualifiers. More on that as we progress. We will be using stableford scoring in most Level 1-2 events this year. This will allow the players to pick up after a max score. The way it works is each score is assigned a point value, example; par is 2 points or double bogie 0 points. This will allow players having a bad hole to continue without DQ. I am trying to take out the intimidation factor of a bad hole and yet still maintain play under the rules of golf. The actual score will still be recorded on the card for those of you trying to qualify for events. The NNJGA TPP site is up and running. Qualifiers next page

Boys Jr Americas Cup Qualifier, (Must live and attend school within 75 miles of Reno or resident of NV) Boys in the 15-17 age division will try to qualify by playing in at least 3 of 4 events listed. Genoa Resort, Genoa Lakes, Incline Championship, and Edgewood Tahoe. The players 3 best differentials out of the 4 events will be used to determine the top 4 players and alternates, 2 for BJAC 2 for Hogan Cup. The fairest way is to use the differential since it is based on the rating and slope of the course. We will announce the top 4 and alternates a couple of days after the Edgewood Tahoe Jr. Each player will be able to choose from the list of available spots starting with 1 st place finisher. Overall accomplishments, attitude and conduct are taken into consideration when making selections. BJAC players will be responsible for a $400.00 travel team fee. Fees not refundable 3 weeks from event. Hogan Cup Qualifier (Must live and attend school within 75 miles of Reno or resident of NV) Boys in the 15-17 age division will try to qualify by playing in at least 3 of 4 events listed. Genoa Resort, Genoa Lakes, Incline Championship, and Edgewood Tahoe. The players 3 best differentials out of the 4 events will be used to determine who the top 4 players and alternates, 2 for BJAC 2 for Hogan Cup. The fairest way is to use the differential since it is based on the rating and slope of the course. We will announce the top 4 and alternates a couple of days after the Edgewood Tahoe Jr. Each player will be able to choose from the list of available spots starting with 1 st place finisher. Hogan Cup players will be responsible for a $250.00 travel team fee. Fees not refundable 3 weeks from event. Girls Jr Americas Cup Qualifier, (Must live in Nevada) Girls age 14-17 will try to qualify by playing in at least 3 of 4 events listed. Eagle Valley West, Eagle Valley East, Genoa Resort, Genoa Lakes. The different schedule is due to age restrictions at Edgewood Tahoe. The players 3 best differentials out of the 4 events will be used to determine the top 4 players and alternates. The fairest way is to use the differential since it is based on the rating and slope of the course. We will announce the top 4 and alternates a couple of days after the Genoa Lakes Jr. Each player will be able to choose from the list of available spots starting with 1 st place finisher. GJAC players will be responsible for a $400.00 travel team fee. Fees not refundable 3 weeks from event. Nevada State Jr Amateur Qualifier, Open to Level 3 players only, boys and girls. Players must compete in the Eagle Valley West and East event May 23-24. The following will be awarded a spot in the event based on the two day total. Boys 15-17 Division - Top 12 Selected Girls 15-17 Division - Top 8 Selected Boys 13-14 Division - Top 8 Selected Girls 13-14 Division - Top 4 Selected The state event is a two day 36-Hole competition held between the Northern and Southern Nevada Junior Golf Associations to crown the best junior golfer in the state. 2015 Nevada State Jr. Championship will be held at The Club at Arrowcreek, July 20-21. Jr World Qualifier, Level 3 or Level 1-2 players. The Callaway Junior World Golf Championship is truly unique with a total field size exceeding 1000 golfers from and impressive number of countries and states. The NNJGA hosts two qualifiers for this event, Level 1-2 (Sierra Sage) and Level 3 (Incline Championship) Qualifiers are only open to NNJGA members that live and attend school within 75 miles of Reno or are a Nevada Resident. Juniors are only allowed to play in one NNJGA qualifier.

Level 1 1st place winners will still need to get approval from the NNJGA Executive Director to be eligible to represent Northern Nevada. Qualifiers will be responsible for all costs incurred for the Callaway Jr. World Championship if they wish to participate. NNJGA Qualifiers - Sierra Sage (Level 1) Boys 11-12 Division - 1 spot, 1st Place Only Girls 11-12 Division - 1 spot, 1st Place Only Boys 9-10 Division - 1 spot, 1st Place Only Girls 9-10 Division - 1 spot, 1st Place Only * No alternates will be selected or sent NNJGA Qualifiers - Incline Champ (Level 3) Boys 15-17 Division - 2 spots, no scoring requirement Girls 15-17 Division - 2 spots, qualifying score of 82 or better Boys 13-14 Division - 1 spot, qualifying score of 79 or better Girls 13-14 Division - 1 spot, qualifying score of 85 or better The Optimist International Junior Golf Championships The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is one of the largest and best-known junior golf tournaments in the world. Each year, more than 600 golfers participate in THE OPTIMIST. Optimists have been involved in the sport of junior golf for more than 30 years by holding local, regional and international tournaments. More than 5,000 golfers compete in official Optimist District qualifying tournaments. The best of these golfers, along with international golfers from around the globe, advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Former champions and top finishers of the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships include Beth Bauer, Jonathan Byrd, Jason Day, Bill Haas, Brittany Lincicome, Jeff Overton, Stacy Prammanasudh and Jennifer Rosales. Red Hawk Golf and Resort Lakes June 22, 2105 Optimist Website All players must play in Red Hawk Jr. 18 year old players can play for $25.00 entry. See attached form. Optimist Qualifier Scores: 16-18 Boys, 1 spot (78 or better) 15-18 Girls, 1 spot (85 or better) 14-15 Boys, 1 spot (83 or better) 13-14 Girls, 1 spot (92 or better) Optimist Application next page Parent Helpers after Application

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION District: Tournament Date: Location: Pacific Central (Northern Nevada) June 22, 2015 Noon Red Hawk Golf Course (Sparks, NV) Divisions Offered: Boys 14-15 Boys 16-18 Girls 13-14 15-18 Entry Fee: $45.00 for qualifier and Red Hawk Jr. $25.00 (only for 18 year olds) Contact Person: Steve Rydel stever@nnjga.org (775) 673-4653 Official District Qualifying Tournament for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships ENTRY FORM Notes: Information will be posted on the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association website, TPP Online for NNJGA Qualifying Information: A limited number of golfers in each division will advance to the international championships provided they shoot the minimum qualifying score. If a golfer who lives outside of the District qualifies, his/her participation will not eliminate a District resident from qualifying. Optimist Districts and Clubs provide financial support for winners to attend the international championships. The amount of financial support provided and the age divisions covered varies by District. There is no guarantee that financial support will be provided to golfers who travel outside of their home District. Please check with the District Chair for details. Age Eligibility Information: In order to be eligible, a golfer must not turn 19 on or before July 31, 2015. Golfers must be enrolled in high school or must be a 2015 high school graduate to be eligible. Any golfer who has attended college is no longer considered a junior golfer and is not eligible to participate. cut and return this section GOLFER INFORMATION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY) Golfer s name: Birthday (cannot turn 19 on or before 7/31/2015): Address: Parent(s) Name(s): Parent Work/Cell Phone: City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Division Applying For determined by golfer's age on (Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14 - July 25, 2015) and (Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18- July 31, 2015). Circle one: Boys 14-15 Boys 16-18 Girls 13-14 Girls 15-18 WAIVER STATEMENTS I certify that I am an amateur player according to the rules of the USGA and that all of the information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge. Golfer s Signature: In consideration of my child s participation in the Optimist Junior Golf qualifying tournament, I hereby release the sponsor from any and all liability resulting from any accidents that might occur while he/she is participating. Date: E-mail: Parent s Signature: Date: RETURN INFORMATION Registration deadline 06/18/2015. Please complete this form in its entirety, enclose a check for $45.00 payable to Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association. $25.00 for 18 year olds only. Or sign up online at TPP Online for NNJGA Return to: Steve Rydel, Executive Director Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association PO Box 5607 Reno, NV 89513

NNJGA POLICIES Understanding sportsmanship, etiquette, and the Rules of Golf are major goals of the NNJGA. To promote these areas and to maintain the integrity of the program the following guidelines for conduct will apply and tournament officials will enforce these guidelines at all events. Any breach will result in disqualification from the event where the incident occurred. You will also be disqualified from the next 2 events that you have entered without refund and write a letter of apology to the course professional and NNJGA Board of Directors. Continued violations will result in dismissal from the NNJGA program. Etiquette: All juniors shall conduct themselves as ladies and gentleman on and around the course and clubhouse and course staff. Improper conduct can result in disqualification from the tournament, and if repeated or if flagrant, there will be suspension of membership with no refunds. Conduct: A n y conduct detrimental to the NNJGA will not be tolerated No drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking and/or chewing tobacco products, or drug use No abusive language, profanity, throwing clubs, slamming clubs, or abuse of club facilities No CHEATING A l l cell phones must remain in the off position and stored inside your golf bag during the round Rules: All tournaments are played under the USGA Rules of Golf. It is the responsibility of the player to learn the rules and carry a current USGA Rules of Golf book (provided w/membership) in their golf bag. Rulings and decisions will be made by the Rules Committee and their decisions are final. Players are responsible for their own actions and if a question should arise about a ruling they should act on their own behalf to the Rules Committee. Spectators are not allowed to make rulings or argue with staff members. Dress Code: The golf courses in northern Nevada are very gracious in allowing us use of their course and facilities. When on tournament sites you are representing not only yourself, but the NNJGA program as well. NNJGA tournament officials will enforce the guidelines set forth in the dress code. Any breach will result in the junior member not being allowed to play until the infraction is corrected. A l l players must wear collared shirts and they must be tucked in while on site A l l shorts must be golf type shorts, bermuda length and must be hemmed (Tennis shorts, gym shorts, short-shorts, and long shorts are not acceptable) B l u e jeans and denim are not acceptable H a t s must be worn correctly (e.g. forward)

SPECTATORS Spectators are a privilege in Jr golf. All spectators will agree and abide by the rules and regulations established by the tournament committee. A violation of these rules and regulations can be cause for removal from the tournament. These guidelines will be strictly enforced with zero tolerance. Spectators may be removed without warning. The spectator of any Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association tournament assumes all risk and danger incidental to the game of golf and releases the NNJGA, their host sites, presenting sponsors, participating players, and all agents thereof from any and all liabilities resulting from such cases. Spectators will not address ANY scorekeeper or player for any reason. If a spectator feels there is a problem that needs addressing they will contact only NNJGA staff members. The NNJGA office will not accept emails, letters, or phone calls about events and situations that happened in the past. If there is a problem or situation you must let a staff member know the day of the event. If you don t agree with a ruling or situation come in and discuss it with the lead official. Arguing with any staff member on the course is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. The policy may seem complicated at first, but it s very simple. Let the players enjoy the game. Let the players learn responsibility. You may watch with amazement and excitement as they go through this learning process. This program is for the player and it is a privilege for you to be out there watching them learn and grow. Spectator Policy: Minor Offense Penalty; warning: Standing on or walking in fairways, tees, & greens. (Stay at least 30 yards away from the players) Contact with a player in any form other than to cheer for them or offer encouragement. This includes the last hole of play. They will tell you how they did after they sign and return their scorecard. Contact with the group monitor/scorer. MAKING RULINGS, no matter how well you know the rules. The players have Rule 3-3 if they have any doubt about a situation. Picking up any golf ball, raking bunkers, or holding flags. Arguing or discussing any ruling or action by a NNJGA staff member. (Rule 6-1: The player is responsible for knowing the Rules.) Spectator cell phone use on the course. All calls and emails can wait until you reach the turn. You are there to watch golf, turn off your phone. Procedure for Minor Offense: Minor Offense witnessed by or reported to NNJGA Staff Member Spectator will be warned that actions are not acceptable. Warnings will carry over to each event. 2nd warning will result in SPECTATOR AND ASSOCIATED PLAYER removed from the golf course Major Offense Penalty; Disqualification of the player and removal of the spectator from the course: Two (2) spectator warnings during the season Procedure for Players: If a spectator or scorekeeper offers you advice or rulings ask them to please refrain. If you have a ruling that you don t agree with notify NNJGA staff before signing your scorecard. As a player you have the option to use Rule 3-3 (second ball rule). If invoked you must report to committee before signing your scorecard. Remember, NNJGA staff members are there to help you. Procedure for Spectators: If you see an infraction or need to discuss a situation, you will address a NNJGA Staff Member ONLY. If you do not agree with the staff member you can address a lead official. Arguing with a staff member is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. All problems must be addressed at the tournament site. No emails, letters, or phone calls will be accepted after the event.