Parents and Spectators Policies: All spectators and volunteers must register, sign a liability waiver to receive a wristband that must be worn while on the course. The wristbands are non-transferable. Any spectator or volunteer found on the golf course without a wristband will be asked to return to the clubhouse immediately to register. Also, all spectators are expected to follow the same dress code as required for junior members. The HSJGA Staff and Rules Officials will give a warning card to anyone in violation of the dress code.
Penalties for spectator infractions:
1st offense: Warning card and must sign form.
2nd Offense: Removal from the golf course
3rd Offense: 25-point deduction for junior involved and a one (1) year suspension for spectator from the time of the infraction
During tournament play, all verbal communication must be in English and must be heard by other spectators. Do not speak to juniors during the round except for a “good shot” and it must be done in English. The HSJGA allows spectators to follow players on the course for the 13-18 Age Divisions only. Spectators are not allowed for any of the 7-12 Age Division Tournaments. Courses that do not allow spectators as part of their club policy will be indicated on the entry form and on the HSJGA website. Please note the spectator policy to follow:
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Spectators are allowed for younger juniors who play up to a division where spectators are allowed.
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All spectators are asked to follow the same dress code as juniors. Spectators in violation of the policy may be asked to leave the property. Spectators must remain at least 30 yards away from the players on cart paths, where provided, or in the rough away from any player and must keep up with the group they are following. Spectators are not allowed to speak with juniors while on the golf course unless authorized by the Tournament Committee.
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Please do not interfere with or distract players with the use of cameras, cellular phones or beepers. Cellular phones and/or beepers must be on “vibrate” or on silent when on the golf course.
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Handing food items/umbrellas/jackets and the like to the player is permitted by leaving item/s on the next teeing ground.
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Failure to abide by the above rules may result in removal from the course and failure to abide by these rules may result in disqualification of the related participant.
NOTE: Spectators may assist in searching for lost balls (within the three-minute maximum time limit when the player commences the search)
Disciplinary measures: (removal from the golf course, clubhouse area, suspension of spectator privileges for a time to be determined by the HSJGA Executive Committee), will be taken for any spectator that shows lack of respect for juniors, other parents/spectators, volunteers, Rules Officials or the HSJGA Staff.