2019 HSJGA BIG ISLAND JUNIOR CLASSIC
Hualalai Golf Club
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
September 1-2, 2019
JUNIOR GOLF SCOREBOARD:
This tournament is nationally ranked. Visit www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com for more information.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 5:00 PM H.S.T.
ELIGIBILITY:
All Ages: Open to HSJGA Members in good standing in the 7-18 age divisions who have passed the HSJGA Rules Quiz and completed the HSJGA Questionnaire.
DO NOT BOOK ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE FIELD.
ENTRY FEE:
$60.00
WITHDRAWALS / REFUNDS:
Withdrawals: Juniors must withdraw from a tournament online using their HSJGA member account. Notification of the HSJGA office by email or phone (808) 635-4642 of a player's intention to withdraw from an event are final. A player may, however, submit another application for that tournament if the entry deadline has not passed. Withdrawal from any event will not affect future tournament play. Failure to withdraw will be considered a "No-Show." (See "No-Shows") in Membership Handbook.
Refunds / Incomplete Transactions: The membership fee is non-refundable. Players who withdraw before an event’s entry deadline will have their entry fee returned minus $10.00 for handling. If a player withdraws after the entry deadline and five (5) or more working days before the tournament, he/she will be refunded 50% of the entry fee. There will be no refunds for players who withdraw less than five (5) working days (Monday through Friday) before a tournament (except for emergencies; these claims will be reviewed by the HSJGA Executive Committee). If a tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather, the junior will be refunded all but $10.00 of his/her entry fee for handling. All online transactions that are returned due to insufficient funds or incomplete information will be charged a $10.00 processing fee. Entry into an event will not be accepted until all additional fees are paid.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sunday September 1, 2019 - Round #1
- 9:30AM, Registration Opens (Golf Course has requested players not show up before 9AM)
- 10:30AM-1:20PM, 1st Tee Starting Times
Monday, September 2, 2019 - Round #2
- 6:30AM, Registration Opens
- (Thank you cards due* see note under THANK YOU NOTES)
- 7:30AM-10:30AM, 1st Tee Starting Times
- Lunch provided after Round #2
- Awards: Following Completion of Play
OFF-ISLAND PLAYERS, PLEASE ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR TRAVEL.
RENTAL CAR:
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HOTEL:
TBD
PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION: Tee
Please call the golf course directly at 808 325-8480 and identify yourself as an HSJGA participant. Practice round tee times are available Saturday, August 31st, between 12pm-2pm. Please call the above number directly to make a tee time and for more information regarding the $25 charge. Drivers must have valid driver's license to operate a cart during a practice round. Please note the HSJGA Policy for Practice Rounds in the current HSJGA Handbook:
During practice rounds for any HSJGA tournament, juniors may play one ball only and may not practice chipping or putting when there are players waiting. Violations of this policy will result in the following penalty.
Penalty: 1st Infraction:Warning
2nd Infraction: 100-point deduction for any subsequent infraction.
3rd Infraction: Disqualification from the tournament.
DRIVING RANGE HOURS:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Golf Course will do their best to have it avaialble on the 2nd at 6:30AM)
No range fee on tournament day.
POINTS:
See current HSJGA Handbook regarding the distribution of points.
The Junior Tour Series will be awarded based on the 400-point system. Points will be awarded in the junior’s designated HSJGA age division.
Points will be awarded in the following age groups only.
Boys and Girls 7-10
Boys and Girls 11-12
Boys and Girls 13-14
Boys and Girls 15-18
Girls 13-18
Points for this tournament count for 2019 Player of the Year, 2019 AJGA Exemptions and other special events as announced.
The points for this tournament also count for the following Team selections:
*Asia Pacific Junior Cup (APJC)
PLAY-OFF PROCEDURE:
See current HSJGA Handbook for more information on "Deciding Ties for Awarding Prizes” and refer to Notice to Players for each tournament.
APPROXIMATE YARDAGES:
|
AGE DIVISION |
# HOLES |
APPROXIMATEYARDAGES |
|
Girls 7-10 |
18 |
4,635* (Fairway Tees) |
|
Girls 11-12 |
18 |
5,374 |
|
Girls 13-18 |
18 |
6,032 |
|
Boys 7-10 |
18 |
4,635* (Fairway Tees) |
|
Boys 11-12 |
18 |
6,032 |
|
Boys 13-14 |
18 |
6,631 |
|
Boys 15-18 |
18 |
7,117 |
THANK YOU CARDS:
1. Brendan Moynahan, Head Golf Professional
2. Dan Husek, Golf Course Superintendent
Players will not be allowed to tee off without submitting a thank you note for each person listed above.
No exceptions.
***Please take some time to personalize each note. Each note will be reviewed when returned at registration on day two(2) and if not complete juniors will be asked to elaborate. Juniors may wish to make a template to personalize for each person. Juniors may include but are not limited to, any of the following ideas to help write a GREAT and MEMORABLE thank you note:
• Current / favorite photo of junior
• Age / Grade in school
• Name of school attending and favorite subject
• Number of years playing golf, best score, number of hole-in-ones
• Favorite golfer and why
• Favorite athlete and why
• Favorite golf course
• Goals for the future, college, degree, etc.
DO NOT PUT NOTES IN ENVELOPES
BE SURE TO PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADD YOUR AUTOGRAPH!
Use your imagination and show your gratitude! The HSJGA cannot conduct tournaments without the generous support of our sponsors and all the golf courses in Hawaii.
Notes will be collected at registration prior to round two (2). If a junior should forget their thank you notes, HSJGA thank you cards are available for purchase at registration for a fee of $1.00 per card.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
On-course snacks and water will be provided for tournament players ONLY.
HSJGA DRESS CODE:
Proper attire is required at all times a tall HSJGA tournaments, practice rounds, events and/or functions. For more information, see current HSJGA Handbook. The HSJGA Dress Code applies to all spectators as well. Please refer to the current HSJGA handbook.
SPECTATORS:
SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ONLY FOR THE 13-18 DIVISIONS.
THE HSJGA DOES NOT ALLOW SPECTATORS FOR THE 12 & UNDER AGE DIVISIONS
All spectators and volunteers must register and receive a wristband to be worn while on the course. The wristbands are non-transferable. Any spectator or volunteer found without a wristband will be asked to return to the clubhouse immediately to register. Also, the HSJGA Staff, Rules Officials and Directors will give a warning card to anyone in violation of the dress code.
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.
All spectators must walk.
ADA CARTS:
Spectators may request relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seek a reasonable accommodation for their disability by the use of a motorized golf cart during all tournament competition for the 2018 season. Spectators are required to submit a request in writing, with a copy of the ADA state authorized handicap card, to the HSJGA office prior to the tournament date they wish a cart for review/approval and determination when allowed by the course. Cart fees may vary per course. Only the person approved for ADA cart privileges may ride in the cart at anytime; no passengers.
SNACK SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION:
None.
WORKSHOP/CLINIC:
None.
BANQUET:
None.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY:
Please visit the HSJGA Website for the current pace of play policy. Click here to view.
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