Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

Qualicum Beach, BC

August 18-22, 2008

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

All competitors must register prior to the start of the Championship.  Players that do not register may be disqualified.  Official tournament registration will be held at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort:

Monday, August 18: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

All qualified players are entitled to a practice round at the Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, Monday, August 18, 2008. Please call the Golf Shop at (250)-752-8786 to book a time.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS PRACTICE ROUND

Practice round tee times for Provincial Team Members on Monday, August 18^th, are as follows:

British Columbia                   8:00 am                                   Quebec                                   8:50 am

                Alberta                                    8:10 am                                   New Brunswick                     9:00 am

                Saskatchewan                         8:20 am                                   Nova Scotia                            9:10 am

                Manitoba                                8:30 am                                   Prince Edward Island            9:20 am

Ontario                                   8:40 am                                   Newfoundland/Labrador    9:30 am

** Non-playing team captains meeting at 9:30 am (Monday) in the RCGA Tournament Office **

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

Official Provincial Team photos will be taken promptly at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 18 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.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM DINNER

The Inter-Provincial Team Dinner will be held on Wednesday, August 20^th, at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort. The reception will begin at 6:30pm, followed by dinner at 7:00. This will be a jacket and tie affair for all teams, captains, and invited guests.

OPENING CEREMONIES AND WELCOME RECEPTION

The RCGA, host tournament committee, and the Pheasant Glen Golf Resort invite you to attend the Opening Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday, August 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.  All players and guests are welcome to attend. Dress is casual for all non-team participants.

HOST HOTELS

There are three host hotels for this Championship, please refer to the RCGA Canadian Mid-Amateur when making your reservation. 

·         Travelodge Parksville: 250-248-2232 (toll free 1-800-661-3110).  Rooms blocked until July 16, 2008.

·         Parksville Beach Resort: 250-248-6789 (toll free 1-888-248-6789).  Rooms blocked until August 1, 2008.

·         Casa Grande Inn: 250-752-4400 (toll free 1-888-720-2272).  Rooms blocked until July 1, 2008.

*A shuttle service will be available between all hotels and Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

STARTING TIMES                                           

Starting times for the first and second rounds will be made available at registration, in the RCGA Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop on Monday, August 18^th, at 8:00 a.m. Second round Inter-Provincial Teams and individual third and 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.

DRESS CODE

The RCGA Dress Code is in effect during the entire Championship. If you have any questions, please consult with an RCGA Tournament Official.

CADDIES

Caddies will be available to all participants who have indicated they require a caddie on the official entry form. The cost of a caddie is $40.00/round. Additional caddies are available on a first come – first served basis.

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort will be open daily at 6:00am. 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.   The main dining lounge will be the player’s social room where scores and updates will be located.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort will be available to all tournament players for the duration of the Championship. Range will open each day at 6:30am - balls are complimentary, courtesy of the host club and organizing committee.

LOCKERS AND CLUB STORAGE

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort has a limited number of lockers available.  If you need to reserve a locker for the week, please make arrangements no later than August 1, 2008. If you wish to have your clubs stored, please make these arrangements through the Golf Shop by August 1, 2008.

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 results, visit our website at: www.rcga.org.

CHAMPIONSHIP HEADQUARTERS (located inside Pheasant Glen Golf Resort)

RCGA Tournament Director                                               Adam LeBrun        (519) 827-5407

RCGA Communications Coordinator                                Terry Lenyk            (416) 407-3893      

RCGA Tournament Chairman                                            Bill Klein

Host Club Tournament Chairmen                                      Barry Wilkinson

RCGA Tournament Office                                                   TBD      

RCGA Tournament Fax                                                       TBD

RCGA Media Centre                                                             TBD      

Pheasant Glen Pro Shop                                                       250-752-8786

Pheasant Glen Fax                                                                 250-752-8786

Pheasant Glen Web site                                                        www.pheasantglen.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, August 18, 2008

All Day                                                                   Official Practice Round

8:00 am - 5:00 pm                                                 Tournament Registration

6:00 pm                                                                  Opening Ceremony and Reception

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

7:30-9:30 am & 12:00-2:00 pm                             First Round Stroke Play, #1 & #10 tees

                                                                                First Round of Inter-Provincial Team Matches

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

7:30-9:30 am & 12:00-2:00 pm                             Second Round Stroke Play, #1 & #10 tees

                                                          Field cut to low 70 and ties (including a minimum of 15 Mid-Masters)

                                                             Final Round of Inter-Provincial Team Matches

7:30 pm                                                                  Inter-Provincial Team Dinner

Thursday, August 21, 2008

7:30 am - 11:00 am                                                Third Round, #1 tee

Friday, August 22, 2008

7:30 am - 11:00 am                                                Final Round, #1 tee

Following play                                                       Awards Ceremony

All events to take place at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort unless otherwise noted.