The Evian Championship, one of the five ladies Grand Slam tournaments, will host the elite of international golf from the 10 th to 13 th of September 2015, closing the Majors season. Within The Evian Championship galaxy, The Evian Championship Juniors Cup will take place on the 15 th and 16 th September, hosting the best international players, aged 14 years and under. Twenty teams of four players, two boys and two girls, representing 20 nations, are expected on the Major course of the Evian Resort Golf Club. We hope to count your team in this selection. GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION FORM VENUE Evian Resort Golf Club Tel: + 33 4 50 75 85 00 Route du Golf Fax: + 33 4 50 75 65 54 74 500 Evian les Bains www.evianresort.com France 1
GENERAL PROGRAMME Sunday 13 th September Guest arrival. Follow the final round of The Evian Championship on site. Monday 14 th September Tuesday 15 th September Wednesday 16 th September Morning training session at the Academy. (A private Pro-Am will be playing the course in the morning). Lunch at the Club House. Afternoon training session on the course. Opening Ceremony. Dinner at the Club House. Tournament - 1 st round. Lunch at the club house. Dinner at the Club House. Tournament 2 nd round. Lunch at the Club House. Official Prize giving ceremony. Dinner at the Club House. Thursday 17th September Guests departure. 2
TEAMS An ECJC Team is composed of two girls and two boys born in or after 2001 and two accompanying adults (1 coach and 1 captain). They must be nominated by either the Federation or their Union in order to compete. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entries will be accepted from teams comprising of two girls and two boys born in or after 2001. A player must be: An amateur as defined by the Rules of Amateurs Status as approved by R&A Rules Ltd. A citizen of the country he represents. Players with dual citizenship may only represent one country per year. The handicap will not exceed 11.4 strokes for girls and 8.4 strokes for boys under the handicap scheme adopted by the recognized authority controlling golf in their country and must be certified by the Secretary of the Federation. COMPULSORY Each team member MUST provide the following information: - Entry form - Health form - Medical certificate to certify that they are able to play competition golf - Image reproduction rights - Parent release - Team contacts Please note that if the ECJC committee does not receive all the required documents before the 30 th July, the player may risk his participation in the tournament cancelled. REGISTRATION FEE Each team (4 players + 2 accompanying officials) will be charged 450 to cover expenses such as shuttle service, trolleys, practice balls, photo sessions and closing dinner. (See entry forms). ACCOMMODATION All teams will cover their own accommodation costs. We are pleased to announce that preferential rates have been negotiated in two hotels of the Evian Resort Golf Club (The Royal Hotel***** and the Ermitage Hotel****), and offsite Les Terrasses du Lac***, next to the golf course, in Evian les Bains. A further email will follow with necessary information. 3
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION All teams will cover their own travelling costs. Lunch at the Club House and shuttle service costs will be provided free of charge for 4 participants and 2 accompanying officials. Practice facilities and green fees are provided by the Evian Resort Golf Club. TRANSFERS Transfers for players and officials (coach and captain) will be available from Sunday 13 th September to Thursday 17 th September. Transfers will be provided between Geneva Airport and the team hotel. Transfers are also provided from the official hotels (The Royal Hotel *****, the Ermitage Hotel**** and Les Terrasses du Lac***) to the golf course during the tournament. Rental cars are also available at the airport should you wish to be more autonomous. Car parks are available at the Evian Resort Golf Club. WELCOME DESK A welcome desk will be set up to assist you on upon your arrival at the Evian Resort Golf Club. It will be situated in the credentials area. The tournament desk will provide: List of tee times General information Official results FIRST AID MEDICAL A first aid medical will be on site. TRAINING SESSION The ECJC will take place once again after The Evian Championship, a training session will take place on Monday 14 th September in the afternoon from 1:30pm onward. A further document will be sent in order for you to be able to book your training session on the golf course. The Academy is open for all players during the tournament. www.evianresort.com TROLLEYS Trolleys will be available free of charge. 4
LOCKER ROOMS Lockers rooms will be available for both players and officials: 1 locker per boy per country 1 locker per girl per country Money and valuables should not be left in lockers. DRESS CODE A reasonable standard of dress is required at all times on the course and in the Club House. It is advisable to have good shoes, sneakers, a cap, a raincoat, a swimsuit, a beach towel, a bag, sun lotion, sunglasses and a warm jumper for cold evenings. Please make sure that you have your own specific uniform representing the colors of your country and that each of the 4 players are wearing the same uniform. SOCIAL EVENTS On arrival, teams are welcome to follow the final round of The Evian Championship on the Sunday 13 th September. After the Opening Ceremony on Monday 14 th September, players and officials are invited to the Welcome Party at the Club House. After the Closing Ceremony on Wednesday 16 th September, players and officials are invited to the Players Party at the Club House. FAMILY PACKAGES Parents and families are welcome during the tournament. This year again, we will propose packages with preferential rates for families, or for anyone who wants to attend the Evian Championship Juniors Cup. This package includes accommodation in the Evian Resort, lunches and dinners at the Club House and transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the golf throughout the competition, from the 13 th to the 17 th September inclusive. (Check-out on Thursday 17 th September). Please let us know if you are interested in receiving these accommodation packages including preferential rates at The Evian Resort hotels. INSURANCE SAEME can propose an insurance policy covering: The children and the accompanying adults The entire program, from arrival in Geneva up until departure from Geneva. Death, disability, medical care (The full contract is available from the SAEME manager). N.B.: These terms are subject to last minute changes in case of events beyond the control of SAEME, for example, flight delays, severe weather conditions etc... 5
Sunday 13th September Arrivals Check-in Follow the final round of The Evian Championship Dinner at the Club House Transfer to official hotels Monday 14th September Morning training session at the Academy Lunch at the Club House Training session beginning 1:30 pm on the golf course Captains meeting Opening Ceremony Dinner at the Club House Transfer to official hotels Tuesday 15th September First round Lunch at the Club House Driving range at the Academy Dinner at the Club House Transfer to official hotels Wednesday 16th September Second round Lunch at the Club House Driving range at the Academy Official prize giving Ceremony and party at the Club House Transfer to official hotels Thursday 17th September Check-out Transfer to the airport 6
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME Arrival at Geneva Airport - Use the Swiss exit for passport control and keep with you your return ticket and address of where you are staying. - An information meeting point will be located on the arrival level of the Geneva airport - Throughout the day, transfers will be organized and provided between Geneva airport and the team hotel or the golf course. Arrival at the Evian Resort Golf Club - During the week, the welcome desk will be available to help you with your logistics.. - Upon your arrival, please go to the desk to register. Upon registration, you will be able to collect your welcome pack, programme for the week, credentials, maps and of course the ECJC chart of good behavior! Accommodation All teams will cover their own accommodation costs. We are pleased to announce that preferential rates have been negotiated in two hotels of the Evian Resort Golf Club (The Royal Hotel***** and the Ermitage Hotel****), and offsite Les Terrasses du Lac***, next to the golf course, in Evian les Bains. Feel free to contact Samuel Cohen for further information. Dinner at the Club House From 7:00pm onwards. Transfers Transfers will be provided between the golf course, the official hotels and the Club House. If you are staying in a non-official hotel, a pick-up spot will be established in town. Please note that the official hotels are in within walking distance of the Golf Club. 7
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME The Welcome Desk - During the week, the welcome desk will be available to help you with your logistics. Breakfast Breakfast will be provided according to your reservation conditions at each individual hotel. Practice Course A training session will take place on Monday 14 th September in the afternoon due to the fact that a private Pro-Am will be using the golf course in the morning. The Academy is however open for all players during the tournament and in particular the morning session of the Monday. Driving range During The Evian Championship Juniors Cup 2015, the official practice range is situated at the Academy. Lunch at the Club House Sandwiches or buffet lunches will be available at the Club House. Captains meeting at the Club House From 5:00pm until 6:00pm. The captain s will receive a complete list of official documents from The French Golf Federation and the ECJC committee. Opening Ceremony Please make sure that you have your own specific uniform representing the colors of your country and that each of the 4 players are wearing the same uniform. A photographer will be on site to take the official photos of each Federation during the opening ceremony. Dinner at the Club House From 7:00pm to 10:00pm After the ceremony, players and officials are invited to the Welcome party. Transfers Transfers will be provided between the golf course and officials hotels (The Ermitage Hotel****, the Hotel Royal***** and Les Terrasses du Lac***). 8
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME Breakfast Breakfast will be provided according to your reservation conditions at each individual hotel. First round of the tournament Tee times will be communicated to the teams on the Monday. Please make sure that you have your own specific uniform representing the colors of your country and that each of the 4 players are wearing the same uniform. Lunch at the Club House Sandwiches or buffet lunches will be available at the Club House. Driving range The official practice range is situated at the Academy. Dinner at the Club House From 7:00pm to 10:00pm Transfers Transfers will be provided between the golf course and officials hotels (The Ermitage Hotel****, the Hotel Royal***** and Les Terrasses du Lac***). 9
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME Breakfast Breakfast will be provided according to your reservation conditions at each individual hotel. Second round of the tournament First tee times will be announced after the 1 st round. Please make sure that the 4 players are wearing the same uniform. Lunch at the Club House Sandwiches or buffet lunches will be available at the Club House. Driving range The official practice range is situated at the Academy. Prize giving and official closing ceremony Please make sure that you have your own specific uniform representing the colors of your country and that each of the 4 players are wearing the same uniform at the ceremony. From 7:000pm to 10:30pm Players and officials are invited to the players' dinner and party. Please note that a detailed schedule of times for the opening & closing ceremony will be sent to you. Transfers Transfers will be provided between the golf course and official hotels (The Ermitage Hôtel****, Hôtel Royal*****, Les Terrasses du Lac***). TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME Breakfast Breakfast will be provided according to your reservation conditions at each individual hotel. Transfers Please inform us of your departure times in order for us to organize your transfers to the airport or the train station. 10
RULES AND CONDITIONS OF PLAY Two girls and two boys, born in or after 2001 (a maximum of four players) nominated by each Federation or Union will be eligible to compete. Please find hereafter the sporting criteria for team selection: For European Nations, the first fourteen best-placed teams in the previous European Young Masters Nations Cup. In the case of a team from the first fourteen selected cancelling its participation, the committee will select another team from the European Young Master rankings 6 wild cards. The tournament will be decided by stroke play over 2 rounds of 18 holes each, in accordance with the Rules of Golf as approved by R&A Rules Limited and with the local Rules approved by the Championship Committee. In the event of a tie after 2 rounds (boys and girls categories), the winner will be decided by a sudden death play-off which will take place as soon as the last competitors have completed their final round. Ties for other placings will be decided by count back over the final 18, 9, 6, 3 holes and last hole and then hole by hole. A Nations' Cup will be played within the tournament. The three best gross scores of four will count each day. The total aggregate of the 6 scores over the 2 days will constitute the team s score. In the event of a tie, the lowest total of the 2 non-counting scores will win. If there is a further tie, the best aggregate of the lowest score on each day will win. If there is a further tie, the best aggregate of the second best score will win, etc. A competitor shall not knowingly make use of any drug to enhance his/her performance. In this respect, we would like to draw competitors attention to the prescribed list of drugs issued by every Sport s Council, a copy of which is available on request. Any competitor infringing this Condition, or, if asked to do, refusing to take a test may be disqualified. Players are not allowed to smoke on the course. REQUIREMENTS (TO BE SENT BEFORE JUNE 15 TH ) In order to present all Evian Championship Juniors Cup teams, please send us: The Federation logo A presentation of your team & of your selection mode (about 100-150 words) Photos and/or videos of your players in order to present them on the website. Thanks in advance for your help. 11
CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter starting times and amend general conditions if necessary. CAPTAIN Each participating country must appoint a Captain who may give advice to members of the team. Captains must be Amateurs as defined by the rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited. Each team may also appoint a Team Advisor who may give advice to members of the team from either: A. A Team Captain, who must be an amateur golfer in accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited; or B. Another person who may or may not be a professional golfer (e.g.: the coach...) If appointed, a Team Advisor must be identified to the Committee prior to the start of the Championship and the position must not be interchanged. Note: The Team Captain, or the coach, can be named as a Team Advisor. Only the Team Advisor may offer advice. Please refer below for caddying permissions. TIME OF STARTING Players shall start at the time agreed by the Committee. However, it is a condition of the Championship that, if the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is two strokes at the first hole to be played. Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification. CADDIES There will be no caddies allowed with the exception of the Team advisors. GOLF BALLS The ball the player uses shall be named on the current List of conforming Golf Balls issued by the R&A (Rule 5-1/Note and Appendix III). PRACTICE Players competing in The Evian Championship Juniors Cup will not be allowed to practice on the Championship course for a period of 30 days before the first official practice day, unless he or she is a member of the club at which the Championship is being played. 12
DRIVER HEADS Any driver the player carries must have a club head, identified by model and loft that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A. (Rule 4-1.a/Note and Appendix II) A list of conforming clubs is published on the R&A website: www.randa.org. Penalty for carrying clubs: 2 strokes for each hole with a maximum of 4 strokes. Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of condition will result in disqualification. PRIZES The winner of the tournament in each category shall be for the period of one year: The Evian Championship Juniors Cup winner. The winner in each category and those finishing second and third will receive Mementos. The three best teams in the Nation s Cup will receive Mementos. The Evian Masters Juniors Cup Trophy will remain at The Evian Championship Golf Club. OUR DEDICATED TEAM Christine LAGARDE Evian Resort Golf Club Director clagarde@evianresort.com Steve BRANGEON The Evian Championship Tournament Director sbrangeon@evianchampionship.com Anne ANDRE The Evian Championship Project Director aandre@evianchampionship.com Tel.: +33 (0) 1 42 47 95 51 Olivia PAYERNE Press officer contact@agence-op.fr James MURREY Assistant Project Leader james.murrey@danone.com Tel.: +33 (0) 1 42 47 95 61 Key Contact 13
TEAM ENTRY FORM COUNTRY: DATE/TIME OF ARRIVAL: DATE/TIME OF DEPARTURE: Flight no: Flight no: OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORT: TEAM MEMBERS 2 boys and 2 girls born in or after 2001 NAME SURNAME HCP DATE OF BIRTH CAPTAIN NAME: SURNAME: TITLE: DATE AND SIGNATURE: COACH NAME: SURNAME: TITLE: DATE AND SIGNATURE: 14
BILLING FORM As stated previously, each team (4 players + 2 accompanying officials) will be charged 450 to cover expenses such as shuttle service, trolleys, practice balls, pictures and farewell dinner. Please find below payment instructions. BY CHECK: To the account of: EVIAN RESORT At the following address: Evian Resort Service Comptabilité William MADROLLES Château de Blonay BP8 74501 Evian-Les-Bains, France BY TRANSFER PAYMENT: COUNTRY: BANK 30003 AGENCY 00104 ACCOUNT NUMBER 00020550210 KEY 86 IBAN FR76 30003 00104 00020550210 86 BIC / SWIFT ADRESS SOGEFRPPTLB / SOCIETE GENERALE, 3 PLACE ARTS 74200 THONON-LES-BAINS Contact (email): I accept the fee of 450 either by check of transfer payment and attest I will pay on or before 30 th July 2015. Date: Signature: 15
TEAM COMPOSITION Captain 1 st Accompanying official 2 nd Accompanying official 3 rd Accompanying Name Cell number : 4 th Accompanying *Please include your dialing code. 16
One per child, please PRINT LETTERS. I, the undersigned, Doctor of Medicine, certify that the examination of : Mr/Miss:...... MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF NO CONTRADICTION TO THE PRACTICE OF COMPETITION GOLF PLAYER S NATION......years old Reveals no contradictions for practicing golf in competition mode. Date:........ Signature of Doctor :...... Please keep a copy of your medical certificate with you. 17
CHILD NAME: FIRST NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: dd / mm / yyyy BOY / GIRL (delete as appropriate) For the stay in Evian-les-Bains from the 13 h September to the 17 th September 2015 VACCINATIONS Vaccines YES NO LAST VACCINE BOOSTER Diphtheria Tetanus Poliomyelitis Or DT polio Or Tetracoq BCG Hepatitis B Rubella-mumps-measles Whooping cough Others (please give details) 18
MEDICAL INFORMATION ON CHILD Will the child need to administer any medical treatment during the stay? YES NO IF YES, please give details of the prescription and the corresponding drugs with the name of the child No drug can be taken without prescription. DOES THE CHILD HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DISEASES? Rubella Chicken Pox Scarlet fever Angina Whooping cough Articular Rheumatism Measles Mumps Otitis YES NO ALLERGIES: ASTHMA: YES NO FOOD: YES NO DRUG YES NO OTHERS:... PLEASE GIVE DETAILS OF THE ALLERGY AND HOW TO CONTROL IT: INDICATE ANY HEALTH ISSUES: illness, crisis, hospitalization, operation, rehabilitation etc., by specifying the dates and the precautions to take:....................... 19
RECOMMENDATIONS Does the child have contact lenses, glasses, hearing aid, dental braces, etc... DETAILS:............... PARENT OR (LEGAL GUARDIAN) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD PRINT NAME.... I undersigned,..., legal guardian of the child, declare exact the information here above and authorize the person in charge of the stay to take, if necessary, all measures (medical treatment, hospitalization, surgical operation) deemed necessary by the state of the child and have indicated all information relating to my child that could require special attention or treatment in the document attached for this purpose. Examples: allergies, diet, medical history etc DATE: SIGNATURE: 20
IMAGE RIGHTS We the undersigned Mr / Mrs / Miss (1) (first and last name) residing at (address), hereby authorize, as legal guardians of the child (first and last name) Evian Resort its subsidiaries and affiliates (thereafter referred to as ER ) to photograph and film our child during his/her participation at the event THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP 2015, taking place in Evian-les-Bains, FRANCE, from 13 th September to 17 th September 2015), and to use these photographs and images under the following conditions. In counterpart of the participation of our child to the event above and of ER taking care of all cost relating to it, we give authorization to ER for free, to use these images or films for internal or external communication and/or all commercial, advertising and promotional purposes related to THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP, to its partners, as well as the ER brand in connection with such events, worldwide and for 5 years from the date of the signature of the present authorization. The photographs and images may be duplicated, represented, communicated to the public or adapted on any media and by any means and notably press books and all press medium, TV, cinema, video, internet, intranet, leaflets, mailings, catalogues, posters, promotional articles, advertising campaign, packaging, etc. on condition that the photographs and images produced do not undermine the dignity or reputation of our child. We, the undersigned, testify that we are fully entitled to grant to ER the hereby authorization and that we are not bound by any obligation which may limit or be of any hindrance to such right of use, including any request or agreement to be obtained, as the case may be, from any sport federation, club, sport team or any other entity. Should any difficulties or dispute arise related to the construction and/or the implementation of this authorisation we undertake to do our utmost to reach an amicable settlement with ER, before going to relevant courts having jurisdiction. (2) Forms signed in On Please send one original copy to THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP ORGANISATION and conserve one copy for your files and future reference. 21
PARENT OR (LEGAL GUARDIAN) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD Last name:... Forename: Address (where you will be reached during THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP 2015): Zip Code:... City:.. Country:... Phone (home):. Phone (mobile): Phone (work):. Child s name and surname:... Date of birth: / / 1) I authorize my child to go to France and to participate in The EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP 2015 organized by l Evian Resort based in Evian les Bains (underneath after ER). 2) I declare, as the parent or guardian, that I have acquainted myself with the terms of conduct of The EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP 2015 and accept them; thus, I will not claim any damages from ER regarding the aforementioned terms of conduct except in order to show, in case of physical harm, ER s possible fault. 3) I also declare that my child is in perfect physical and mental condition to participate in this trip, as well as to take part in sports and other activities planned during this tournament and is not subject to any medical contraindications; if this shouldn t be the case, I undertake to accept full responsibility in this regard. 4) I finally declare that in case my child does not comply with the rules formulated by ER for the conduct and organization of the World Final of THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIORS CUP 2015, and causes damage to any third party or even to ER, I will take full responsibility for this in my capacity as parent or guardian. 5) I authorize the person in-charge of the stay to take, if need be, all measures (medical treatment, hospitalization, surgical operation) deemed necessary by the state of the child and have indicated all information relating to my child that could require special attention or treatment in the document attached for this purpose. Examples: allergies, diet, medical history etc 6) I declare that all information supplied in this sheet is accurate. Date: / / 2015 Signature: 22