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CODE DE CONDUITE DE LA RCGA

L’Association Royale de Golf du Canada (RCGA) est fière de la qualité de ses joueurs et des clubs hôtes, ainsi que de l'implication importante de la communauté à chaque tournoi. Pour faire de chaque tournoi une expérience agréable pour tous, les participants sont tenus de respecter le Code de conduite de la RCGA.

Le Code doit être respecté tout au long du tournoi.

Infractions au Code de conduite sur le parcours

·         Une conduite anti-sportive, y compris le langage offensant, les bâtons lancés, un manque de respect à l’égard des bénévoles, des officiels ou des autres compétiteurs, et les dommages au parcours

·         La consommation d'alcool ou de drogues

·         L'inobservation du code vestimentaire lors des rondes de pratique ou de compétition

Infractions hors lieux au Code de conduite

·         Tout vandalisme sur les lieux de l'hôtel du championnat, tout comportement violent envers une famille hôte ou leur propriété.

·         Toute autre conduite indigne d'un participant de la RCGA

Code vestimentaire

Tenue réglementaire :

·         Casquette ou visière portée avec la visière devant; les hommes doivent enlever leur casquette ou visière à l'intérieur des installations hôtes.

·         Polo de golf avec le pan de chemise rentré à la taille.

Tenue prohibée :

·         Débardeur, t-shirt.

·         Shorts en denim, shorts courts, shorts sans ourlet, shorts d'exercice, jeans.

·         Shorts tombant plus bas que les genoux, ou dont les bords sont roulés.

·         Souliers avec crampons en métal ou crampons traditionnels.

Une mise vestimentaire appropriée est de rigueur en tout temps au club hôte. Tout cas de tenue inappropriée sera examiné par le comité de tournoi. Lorsque le code d'un club hôte relatif à la tenue vestimentaire s'avère plus sévère que le code de la RCGA, le code du club prévaut. Tout joueur qui ne respecte pas le code vestimentaire n'aura pas le droit de jouer ou, si le jeu est déjà commencé, le joueur devra cesser immédiatement de jouer.

Mesures disciplinaires

·         L'inscription du joueur peut être révoquée à tout moment (y compris durant le championnat) par la RCGA. Une conduite indigne peut entraîner la révocation de son inscription.

·         Toute infraction au Code de conduite sera signalée par avis écrit au participant.

·         La disqualification à l'avenir de toute compétition sanctionnée par la RCGA à laquelle le joueur a été accepté.

Le comité de tournoi de la RCGA peut imposer une ou chacune des mesures disciplinaires citées selon la gravité et la fréquence de la ou des infractions. Dans les 30 jours d'une suspension, le joueur devra soumettre au comité disciplinaire de la RCGA la version du joueur concernant l’incident faisant l’objet de l’avis d'infraction au code de conduite. Le comité décidera de la durée de la suspension après étude de tous les documents présentés, y compris le résumé de la situation préparé par le personnel de tournoi de la RCGA. Tout joueur suspendu sera exclu des distinctions d'après-saison.

RCGA CODE OF CONDUCT

The RCGA takes great pride in the quality of its players, host facilities and broad community involvement at each tournament. In order to continue making RCGA tournaments enjoyable for everyone, the Association requires all participants to adhere to a set of guidelines known as the RCGA Code of Conduct.

The RCGA Code of Conduct is to be followed throughout the entire competition.

VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ON THE GOLF COURSE

·         Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property.

·         Use of drugs or alcohol.

·         Failure to adhere to the dress code during practice round or tournament play.

VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT OFF THE GOLF COURSE

·         Any vandalism at a host hotel, abusive behaviour to host family or their property.

·         Any other conduct not becoming of an RCGA participant.

DRESS CODE

REQUIRED DRESS:

·         Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward; males must remove hat/visor while indoors at host facility.

·         Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in at all times.

PROHIBITED DRESS:

·         Tank tops, T-shirts.

·         Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans.

·         Shorts must not be below knee length and may not be rolled up.

·         Shoes with metal or traditionally designed spikes.

Proper attire is required at all times at the host facility. The Tournament Committee will review questionable attire. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Participants in violation of the Dress Code will not be allowed to tee off or, if the violation is discovered once play has begun, the participant will be asked to immediately discontinue play.

CODE OF CONDUCT PENALTIES

·         A participant’s entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the RCGA.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.

·         Any Code of Conduct violation will result in a written letter to the participant.

·         Disqualification from future RCGA sanctioned tournament(s) for which he has been accepted.

The RCGA Tournament Committee may assess any or all of the preceding penalties based on the severity and frequency of the violation(s). In the event of a suspension, the participant will be required to submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the RCGA Discipline Committee within 30 days of the suspension. The Committee will determine the length of the suspension after reviewing all submitted materials, including an RCGA tournament staff account of the violation. Any participant who is under suspension will not be eligible for post-season honours.

DRESS CODE

All RCGA Competitors and Caddies must adhere to the RCGA dress code.

Golf shorts are permitted.  However, they must not extend beyond the top of the knee, and must not be shorter than three inches above the knee. Socks are required when shorts are worn.

Golf shirts must have collars.  Mock necks are acceptable.

Rugger / Cargo pants with external pockets, jeans and tank tops are not permitted.

The RCGA dress code is in effect during all practice and tournament rounds; and anytime the competitor is on the host golf course property.

FOOTWEAR

It is a condition of RCGA competitions that shoes with metal or traditionally designed spikes are prohibited. Penalty for breach of this rule is DISQUALIFICATON.

CADDIES: Caddies must wear flat-soled shoes.

CODE VESTIMENTAIRE

Tous les compétiteurs et cadets doivent respecter le code vestimentaire de la RCGA.

Les shorts de golf sont permis. Cependant, les shorts ne doivent pas descendre plus bas que la partie supérieure des genoux, ni s’arrêter plus de trois pouces au-dessus des genoux. Les chaussettes sont de rigueur avec le port d’un short.

Les polos de golf doivent avoir un collet. Les cols cheminée sont permis.

Le port d’un pantalon Rugger avec poches plaquées, d’un jean ou d’un débardeur est défendu.

Le code vestimentaire de la RCGA est en vigueur lors des parties d’entraînement et de compétition; et en tout temps lorsque le compétiteur est sur les lieux du club hôte.

CHAUSSURES

Comme condition du tournoi, il est interdit aux compétiteurs de porter des souliers à crampons en métal ou à crampons conventionnels. La pénalité pour infraction à cette condition est la DISQUALIFICATION.

CADETS : Les cadets doivent porter des souliers à semelle unie.

2007 PACE OF PLAY POLICY                                                                                                                  

The Rules of Golf require that a player must play without undue delay (Rule 6-7).  Rule 6-7 states, in part: “For the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1), establish pace of play guidelines including maximum periods of time to complete a stipulated round, a hole or a stroke.”  In accordance with Rule 6-7, the RCGA has adopted the following pace of play guidelines.

“OUT OF POSITION” DEFINED – STROKE PLAY

The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they exceed the time allotted to play, as detailed on the applicable course’s Pace of Play Time Chart (Time Par).  Time Par will be established at each course for groups of two players, three players or four players.

The second and third groups to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

Any subsequent group will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

“OUT OF POSITION” DEFINED – MATCH PLAY

The first match to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round it exceeds the time allotted to play, as detailed on the applicable course’s Pace of Play Time Chart (Time Par).

Subsequent matches will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

MONITORING OF GROUPS

A group that is out of position will normally be so informed by the Committee.    However, the Committee reserves the right to time any player or group of players that the Committee deems is out of position or may be in breach of Rule 6-7, whether or not the player or group has been informed.

TIMING

The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when it is his turn to play and he can play without interference or distraction.  Any time spent determining yardages will count as time taken for the next stroke.  On the putting green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on his line of putt.

Any player in a group which is out of position shall be penalized for undue delay if, during the round, he twice takes 40 seconds or more to play a stroke.

An extra 10 seconds will be allowed for:

(a)      the first player to play a stroke on a par-3 hole;

(b)     the first player to play a second stroke on a par-4 or par-5 hole (when attempting to reach the putting green);

(c)      the first player to play a third stroke on a par-5 hole; or

(d)     the first player to play on or around the putting green.

If a group, which is out of position, regains its position, timing of players will cease.  Timing may recommence if the group subsequently falls out of position, in which case any recorded timing exceeding 40 seconds anytime during the round will be carried over throughout the round.  Such groups out of position will not be notified of monitoring and timing unless asked by the player(s).  The Committee reserves the right to time an individual player or group of players.

Undue delay can also occur between strokes (such as by walking too slowly) and between the play of two holes.

PENALTIES

Stroke play:  Any player in a group out of position who exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two occasions will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been penalized one stroke.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of four), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been penalized an additional two strokes.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of six), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been disqualified.

Match play:  Any player in a match out of position who exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two occasions will be informed as soon as practicable that he has lost the hole at which the second excess time was recorded.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of four), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has forfeited the match.

Note: In circumstances where the Committee deems fit, the general penalty under Rule 6-7 may still apply.

2007 RULES OF GOLF COMMITTEE – ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION