RCGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Canadian Men's Senior Championship

Sep 9 - Sep 12, 2008

Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club

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Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

September 8-12, 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 the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club:

Monday, September 8        8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (All participants must register by 5:00)

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

All qualified players are entitled to a practice round at the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club, Monday, September 8, 2008. Please call the Golf Shop at 705-759-5133 to book a time.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS PRACTICE ROUND

Practice Round tee times for Provincial Team Members on Monday, September 8 are as follows:

 Ontario                                 8:00 a.m.                 Saskatchewan                         8:50 a.m.

 Quebec                                  8:10 a.m.                 Prince Edward Island            9:00 a.m.

 Manitoba                              8:20 a.m.                 Newfoundland/Labrador    9:10 a.m.

 New Brunswick                    8:30 a.m.                 Alberta                                    9:20 a.m.

 Nova Scotia                          8:40 a.m.                 British Columbia                   9:30 a.m.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

Official Provincial Team photos will be taken promptly at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, 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 AND WELCOME RECEPTION

The RCGA, host tournament committee, and the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club invite you to attend the Opening Flag Raising Ceremony and Welcome Reception, Monday, September 8, 2008 at 6:00pm. All players and guests are welcome to attend. Dress is casual for all non-team participants.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM DINNER

The host committee of Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club would like to extend an invitation to all Inter-Provincial Team members to attend the Inter-provincial Team Dinner, Monday September 8 at 7:30pm. This will be a jacket and tie affair. Seating is available for a limited number of guests – please confirm if you will have a guest at dinner – reservations will be taken on a first come first served basis – guest will be charged $45 to attend.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM AWARDS CEREMONY / RECEPTION

The host committee of Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club would like to extend an invitation to all players to attend the Inter-provincial Team Awards Ceremony / Reception, Wednesday September 10 at 7:30pm. Dress is casual.

HOST HOTEL

The Holiday Inn Sault Ste. Marie, 705-949-0611 is the official host hotel for the championship – please refer to the 2008 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship when making your reservation. Additional rooms are available at the Quality Inn Bay Front, 705-945-9264. A shuttle service will be available between these hotels and the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club.

CAR RENTAL

Vehicle Class       Example                                 Daily Rate              

 

Full Size                 Impala                                    $32.00/day                            

Mini-Van               Grand Caravan                      $45.00/day            

SUV                        Grand Cherokee                    $45.00/day            

 

Rates

 

** Rates include all Enterprise Rent-A-Car services (example: 24 hr Roadside Assistance, Free pick up and drop off service, $0.00 additional driver fee, etc)

** Rates will be calculated on a 24 clock.

** Rates will be extending to all participants and members of the RCGA Canadian Men’s Senior Championship.

 

Insurance “CDW”:

 

** Daily $14.99/day with a $250.00/deductible

 

KM Allowance

 

** Daily rentals include unlimited km

 

Reservation Process:

 

** Please call Enterprise Rent-A-Car SSM office directly to book your reservation 705-254-3227. Identify yourself as a Corporate Customer by quoting your account number 3cm0350. Please confirm if vehicle will be needed at Airport Location or at Home City Location, and ask for confirmation number. If further information is needed please feel free to contact me

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, September 8th, at 8:00 a.m. Second round Inter-Provincial Team, 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.

SPOUSES AND GUESTS

The championship committee has planned some outings and functions for all guests during the week. Please refer to the Companion Sheet enclosed with the confirmation of your entry into the tournament. Please ensure the Companion Sheet information is returned to Bob McMenemy (rmcmenem@shaw.ca). Details will be confirmed at registration.

DRESS CODE

The RCGA dress code will be in effect throughout the Championship, including the practice rounds.  The dress code will be posted at the championship site.

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

The Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club 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.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities at the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club 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.

CARTS

There are a limited number of carts available as the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club is a very walkable golf course.  All arrangements for carts should be made with the Golf Shop at 705-759-5133. You must pre-reserve power carts. Please make yourself familiar with the RCGA Transportation Policy.

LOCKERS & CLUB STORAGE

Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club has a limited number of lockers available.  If you need to reserve a locker for the week, please make arrangements through the Golf Shop at 705-759-5133, no later than August 18, 2008. If you wish to have your clubs stored, please make these arrangements through the Golf Shop by August 18, 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.  If you cannot compete and do not withdraw, 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP HEADQUARTERS

RCGA Tournament Director                              Alison Turcotte                                      905-626-4468

RCGA Tournament Chairman                           Ian Giles

Host Club Tournament Chairman                     Bob McMenemy                                    705-946-5747

RCGA Tournament Office                                  TBD                                                                      

RCGA Media Centre                                            TBD

Sault Ste. Marie GC Pro Shop                              705-759-5133

Sault Ste. Marie GC Fax                                        705-759-8125

Sault Ste. Marie CC Web site                                www.saultgolfclub.com 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday September 8, 2008

8:00 am - 5:00 pm                                                                 Tournament Registration

8:00 am - 9:30 am                                                                 Practice Round for Inter-Provincial Teams

All day                                                                                    Practice Round for all other competitors

6:00pm                                                                                  Flag Raising Ceremony and Welcome Reception

7:00pm                                                                                  Provincial Team Dinner

 

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

7:30-9:30 am/12:30-2:30 pm                                               1st Round (#1 & #10 Tees)

                                                                                               First Round of Inter-Provincial Team Competition

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

7:30-9:30 am/12:30-2:30 pm                                               2nd Round (#1 & #10 Tees)

                                                                                               Final Round of Inter-Provincial Team Competition

7:30 pm                                                                                 Inter Provincial Team Awards Ceremony / Reception

 

Thursday, September 11, 2008

7:30am - 12:00pm                                                                 3rd Round (#1 Tee)

 

Friday, September 12, 2008

7:30-12:00 pm                                                                       Final Round (#1 Tee)                          

Following Play                                                                      Awards Ceremony

 

 

All events will take place at the Sault Ste. Marie Country Club