TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

All participants are required to register with the RCGA Women’s Division prior to the competition during the listed time below.  Players, who do not register at those times, without informing the officials, are subject to DISQUALIFICATION.

Monday, August 20th – 11:00am - 5:00pm at the Elk Ridge Resort

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

The official practice round is scheduled for Monday, August 20th.  To schedule your round you must contact the Elk Ridge Resort at: 1-800-510-1824.  These rounds can be booked one (1) week in advance. 

During the practice round, one hole will be chosen as a qualifier for a long drive competition to be held following the second round (approximately 6 p.m.).

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS PRACTICE ROUND

Practice Round tee times for Provincial Team Members on Monday, August 20^th are as follows:

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM RECEPTION / PLAYER DINNER

The host committee of Elk Ridge Resort would like to extend an invitation to all competitors to the Inter-Provincial Team Reception and Player Dinner on Wednesday, August 22nd, following play (approximately 7:00pm). If players have guests please ensure you make reservations at registration on Monday.  All guests are welcome and will be charged the RCGA cost per individual.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

Official Provincial Team photos will be taken promptly at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 20^th prior to the Flag Raising Ceremony.

PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS ARE TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5:00 FOR PICTURES AND TO RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CEREMONY.

OPENING CEREMONIES / OPENING RECEPTION

The RCGA, host tournament committee, and the Elk Ridge Resort invite you to attend the Opening Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday, August 20th at 6:00pm. All players and guests are welcome to attend. Dress is casual for all non-team participants.  After completion of the Opening Ceremonies there will be a reception in the Elk Ridge clubhouse.

HOST HOTEL

All team members will be staying in the Championship Host Hotel, The Elk Ridge Resort.  A block of rooms/chalets will be held until July 15, 2007 for non-team players to book their own accommodations.  As well, arrangements have been made at The Lakeview Four Season Resort Hotel.  For both hotels, mention you are with the Royale National Women’s Senior Championship.

Elk Ridge Resort

Box 130, Waskesiu Lake Saskatchewan, S0J 2Y0 Canada

Toll Free: 1-800-510-1824 ext. 221

Phone: (306) 663-4653

Fax (306) 663-5800
Room Rates: vary according to room/cottage/townhouse

Lakeview Four Season Resort Hotel
P.O. Box 26, Waskesiu, SK. Canada S0J 2Y0
Toll Free 1-877-331-3302
Phone: (306) 663-5311
Fax: (306) 663-5543
Room Rates: $89 -$199/night

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for the first and second rounds will be made available during registration on Monday, August 20^th.   Second round Inter-Provincial Team, and individual final round starting times will be available in the evening preceding play at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the RCGA Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop, and after 9:00 p.m. at the host hotel.

TRANSPORTATION UPON ARRIVAL

Players will be flying into Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport.  All Provincial Teams will be provided a team van that they are responsible for.  A shuttle service between the Championship hotel and the golf course will be provided for non-team participants.  There will be a shuttle service between Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport and Elk Ridge Resort on Sunday August 19th and returning to the Airport from the resort on August 23rd, details and departure times to follow...

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

The Elk Ridge Resort will be open daily at 6:30am. The clubhouse restaurant has a varied menu to serve the needs of players and guests throughout the week. Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted in both the Clubhouse and Golf Shop.  

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities at the Elk Ridge Resort will be available to all tournament players for the duration of the Championship. The range will open each day at 6:00am - balls are complimentary, courtesy of the host club and organizing committee.

LOCKERS AND CLUB STORAGE

Elk Ridge Resort does have lockers available for competitors to use.  Arrangements can be made at registration or by calling the pro shop at 1-800-510-1824 ext. 221.

NO SHOW POLICY     

If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Alison Turcotte at 800-263-0009 ext. 250.  This allows us to replace you with an alternate.  If you cannot compete and do not withdraw and are therefore a “no show”, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future RCGA and provincial competitions.

HOW TO RECEIVE RESULTS

To view real time results, visit our website at: www.rcga.org. To receive championship news releases and results automatically via email, please join the RCGA email list at http://www.rcga.org/english/Links/emaillist.asp.

RCGA HEADQUARTERS

RCGA Tournament Director                               Rich Kuypers                                                         (416) 528-8817                      

RCGA Communications Coordinator                TBD

RCGA Tournament Chair                                    Joan Qually                            

Host Tournament Chair                                       TBD      

RCGA Tournament Office                                   306-XXX-XXXX                                                                 

RCGA Tournament Fax                                       306-XXX-XXXX

RCGA Media Centre                                             306-XXX-XXXX                 

Elk Ridge Golf Shop                                            800-510-1824

Elk Ridge Fax                                                        306-663-5800        

Elk Ridge Web site                                                www.elkridgeresort.com                                               

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, August 20th

All Day                                                                                   Practice Round / Long Drive Competition

11:00am – 5pm                                                                      Tournament Registration

5:15pm                                                                                   Provincial Team Photographs

5:45pm                                                                                   Provincial Teams line up for ceremony

6:00pm                                                                                   Opening Flag Raising ceremony

6:30pm                                                                                   Mandatory players meeting

7:00pm                                                                                   Opening Reception

Tuesday, August 21st

7:30am                                                                                    First Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

First Round of Inter-Provincial Team Championship  

Wednesday, August 22nd

7:30am                                                                                    Second Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

Final Round of Inter-Provincial Team Championship

6:00pm                                                                                   Long-Drive Competition Finals

7:00pm                                                                                   Inter-Provincial Team Reception / Player Dinner

Thursday, August 23rd

7:30am                                                                                    Final Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

Following Play                                                                       Awards Ceremony

All events will take place at the Elk Ridge Resort unless otherwise indicated.