The Big Island Junior Golf Association (BIJGA) was founded in 2002 with its primary goal of

promoting life skills through the game of golf. To achieve its goals, the BIJGA has developed a

program to provide children of different age and skill levels opportunities to play golf.

Participants develop fundamental golfing skills at the various clinics organized by the BIJGA as

well as learn about themselves. Participants not only discover their physical and emotional

peaks, but also learn about their physical and emotional limits. When they decide to play in golf

tournaments organized by the BIJGA, participants learn to make decisions in an environment of

competition – best of all, while they are learning they are having fun.

For the serious members, the Big Island Jr Golf Association can also help participants

understand the sometimes confusing and complicated procedures required to compete in

Statewide and even National Junior Golf Tournaments.

Membership Information:

● Members must be a resident of Hawaii Island.

● Tournaments are planned for this season at various golf courses on the Big Island for the

BIJGA members’ ages 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-18.

● Membership eligibility shall end on:

1. August 31st following his/her 18th birthday; or

2. When he/she starts a post high school or post-secondary level educational or vocational training program; or

3. When he/she is no longer enrolled in a high school or secondary level educational or vocational training program and is employed; or

4. Subject to Board approval.

● Club Plays will be scheduled throughout the year/season and will be open to all age

groups whenever possible.

● Support is needed in many areas, so please expect to be called upon to assist the

various committees assigned to ensure that your child’s golfing experience is not only

challenging but also fun!

● Refunds: The membership fee is non-refundable. Players who withdraw from a

tournament before an event's entry deadline will have their entry fee returned minus

$10.00 for handling. There will be no refunds for a tournament in other situations, unless

approved by the Board of Directors, and minus appropriate handling fees. For clubpays,

refunds are at the discretion of the club play committee, minus appropriate handling fees.