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5.7.1 |
Refer to General State Carnival Rules. |
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5.7.2 |
ELIGIBILITY |
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Must be nine (9) to thirteen (13) years old. |
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Must be able to have or be able to get written evidence of a handicap from one of the following: |
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A registered golf club.
Girls Golf School.
Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation.
Shark Challenge. |
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(c) |
Students may have a handicap higher than forty five (45) but this will be the maximum given on the day. |
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5.7.3 |
FIELD OF COMPETITORS
Not to exceed sixty four (64) (or as determined by the Convener). |
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Boys: restricted by ballot on handicap if required. |
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Girls: restricted by ballot on handicap if required. |
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5.7.4 |
ENTRY FORMS
Each competitor must complete an entry form and handicap form and return by the closing date. |
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5.7.5 |
CLOSING DATE
To be determined by the Convener.
(Notifications of acceptance/non acceptance will be sent within ten (10) days of the closing date). |
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5.7.6 |
INFORMATION PACKAGE
These will be sent to each competitor at least two (2) weeks prior to the competition day. |
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5.7.7 |
CADDIES/ADVICE
A no caddy/advice rule applies. A walker is assigned to each group to assist with rules and organisation. |
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5.7.8 |
EVENTS/PRIZES: |
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(a) |
Girls - 18 hole stroke / winner and runner up. |
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(b) |
Girls - 18 hole nett / winner and runner up. |
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(c) |
Boys - 18 hole stroke / winner and runner up. |
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(d) |
Boys - 18 hole nett / winner and runner up. |
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Note 1: A player may win prizes in either the scratch or nett event - not both. Scratch will take precedent over nett.
Note 2: All prizes to be decided on count back as per AGU count back system.
NSWPSSA Gold and Silver Medals to be presented to winners and runners-up. |
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5.7.9 |
START / ARRIVAL
A shot gun start will be used. Players must be in attendance at least fifteen (15) minutes before tee off time or they may forfeit their place in the field. |
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5.7.10 |
DRESS / BEHAVIOUR
Correct golfing attire and behaviour is essential on the course and in the precincts of the club. |
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5.7.11 |
DISPUTES COMMITTEE To comprise: |
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NSWPSSA Convener.
Carnival Manager/Tournament Director who must be a school based person.
Women's Golf and/or Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation. |
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5.7.12 |
ENTRY FEES
Entry Fees and all other costs to be paid before tee off. |
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5.7.13 |
CONDITION OF PLAY
AGU and LPGA condition of play apply unless stated otherwise. |
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5.7.14 |
WET WEATHER/SUSPENSION OF PLAY
If in the event of inclement weather and/or lightening it will be the responsibility of the host golf club in conjunction with the organising committee to suspend or cancel play. If, because of recent weather, a competitor is unsure if play will commence he/she will contact the golf course. A decision on the commencement of play will be made no later than 7.30am. Inthe event of a suspension of play, play will onlybe restarted if it is adjudged by the organising committee that all competitors will have completed their rounds by 3.00pm. |
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5.7.14.1 |
Cancelled/Suspended Play and State Team Selection
In the event that a state championship is cancelled by weather the following state team selection policy will apply: |
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- The team will comprise the 8 boys and 4 girls who have the lowest verified AGU/WGA handicaps as of the date of the championship.
- The verification of handicaps will not take into account rounds of golf that have been played but have not yet been accredited by the handicapper of the competitor's home club.
- This information will be included in the competitor's information package sent to all students who have been successful in gaining a place in the championship.
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In the event of suspended play the following state team selection will apply: |
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- If the field has completed more than 12 holes in competition the leading 8 boys and 4 girls will be selected by the best 9 hole aggregate.
- If the field has completed less than 12 holes the selection procedure will be the same as for cancellation of the event.
- This information will be included in the competitor's information package sent to all students who have been successful ingaining a place in the championship.
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