Canadian Junior Boys Championship

ELIGIBILITY

1.        Junior: This competition is open to male amateur golfers who have not reached their 19th birthday by the last scheduled day of the championship, August 9, 2007.

2.        Juvenile: This competition is open to male amateur golfers who have not reached their 17th birthday by the last scheduled day of the championship, August 9, 2007.

3.        All players must provide their birth certificate upon registration as proof of age for eligibility into the championship.

4.        All applications are subject to approval or rejection by the RCGA at any time before or after the start of play.

EXEMPTIONS

1.        2006 Canadian Juvenile Champion – Mathieu Rivard, Granby, QC

2.        Current Junior Club Champion – Elm Ridge Country Club Inc.

3.        Top 6 Junior Boys from all 2007 CN Future Links Championships:
CN Future Links Pacific                                                CN Future Links Quebec
CN Future Links Ontario                                              CN Future Links Western
CN Future Links Prairie                                                 CN Future Links Atlantic

4.        All playing members of current provincial teams

CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD

The championship field for 2007 will be comprised of Canadian players selected through the Provincial Quota System, foreign entrants, and the exemptions listed above.

1.        Canadian Entrants: Each Provincial Golf Association has been allocated a quota of applications into the Canadian Junior Championship.  The quota system is based on a formula and is available for viewing through each Provincial Golf Association. Each Provincial Golf Association will decide on how their quota will be filled. All players must complete this application and submit it to the RCGA within five business days following the completion of their provincial championship.  Unused quota spots past that date will be returned to the RCGA for use at their discretion.

Provincial Quota Numbers for 2007:

British Columbia                          26                                Québec                                            12
Alberta                                         16                                New Brunswick                                  6
Saskatchewan                              4                                Nova Scotia                                       4
Manitoba                                      4                                Prince Edward Island                        4
Ontario                                        33                                Newfoundland and Labrador            4

2.        Foreign Entrants: All foreign entrants are required to file an application. A letter from their governing body, including a copy of their certified Handicap Factor, must be enclosed with the application. Applications are subject to the approval of the RCGA Exemptions Committee.

APPLICATION FEE & PROCEDURE

1.        All applications must be filed on the official application (enclosed) or printed from the website. Faxed or photocopied applications will not be processed.

2.        The application fee of $125 must accompany the application (includes all applicable taxes). Money orders should be in Canadian funds, and payable to the Royal Canadian Golf Association. Credit card users, please print all numbers clearly. Cheques will not be accepted.

3.        All applications must be returned to the Royal Canadian Golf Association, Amateur Championships Division, 1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1, Oakville, ON L6M 4X7; and must arrive prior to 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Late, incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be accepted, and are not the responsibility of the RCGA.

4.        Application fees will be refunded if the RCGA is notified (1-800-263-0009, ext. 250) of the player’s intention to withdraw prior to the application deadline. Application fees will not be refunded after the application deadline without a medical certificate. Refunds are subject to a $30 administrative fee.

5.        Entrants will be notified promptly that their application has been received via e-mail. Received applications will also be posted on the championship website. NOTE: Submitting an application does not in itself guarantee a place in the championship. Notice of acceptance into the championship field will be sent to players following the application deadline by e-mail and regular mail.

REGISTRATION AT ELM RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB INC.

Competitors must register at the RCGA Tournament Office at Elm Ridge Country Club Inc. on Sunday, August 5, 2007 following the flag raising ceremony.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS

Sunday, August 5, 2007                                 Practice Round                                       All Day (Competitors only)

Monday, August 6, 2007                               First championship round                    18 holes stroke play

Tuesday, August 7, 2007                               Second championship round               18 holes stroke play

*Wednesday, August 8, 2007                        Third championship round                  18 holes stroke play

Thursday, August 9, 2007                             Final round                                            18 holes stroke play

*After 54 holes the field will be reduced to the low 70 players and ties. The top ten juvenile’s and ties will be included in the final round.

PLAY-OFFS

A tie for the championship (Junior & Juvenile) will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following conclusion of play.

CADDIES

Caddies and power caddies (motorized pull carts) are NOT PERMITTED during the championship. A violation will result in DISQUALIFICATION.

RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION; CONFORMING GOLF BALLS; CONFORMING DRIVERS

1.        The RCGA Rules of Golf will govern all play. The RCGA Committee shall have the final decision on all claims and disputes.   The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. 

2.        Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used.

3.        The driver a player carries must have a clubhead that is listed on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads. 

TRANSPORTATION

The RCGA will evaluate each individual request to use motorized transportation in RCGA Championships or qualifying rounds due to a claimed disability. In order for the RCGA to properly evaluate such requests, it is necessary to submit medical documentation setting forth the exact nature of the disability and how that disability prevents such player from walking during a stipulated round. In addition, players will have to submit sufficient information to enable the RCGA to determine that providing a cart would not provide a player with an advantage over other players. Please visit www.rcga.org to download via Adobe Acrobat Reader a copy of the RCGA's Transportation Request Form, which each player seeking a golf cart for himself due to a disability must complete and submit to the RCGA with the original entry form prior to the applicable closing date.

Distance-Measuring Devices

The local Rule permitting use of distance-measuring devices will NOT be implemented at RCGA competitions.  Their use would be in breach of Rule 14-3, the penalty for breach of this rule is DISQUALIFICATION. 

DRESS CODE AND FOOTWEAR

1.        Competitors must adhere to the RCGA dress code, included in the application package.

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

ANTI-DOPING POLICY

The RCGA has adopted the Canadian Anti-Doping Program set by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport.  For further information please visit www.cces.ca.

JUNIOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Please read, understand and be aware of the Junior Code of Conduct. It is available on the RCGA Championship Web site (www.rcga.org).

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Please read, understand and be aware of the Parent Code of Conduct. It is available on the RCGA Championship Web site (www.rcga.org).