CODE OF CONDUCT
As a member of the VGA, I pledge to:
- Treat other players with respect at all times.
- Cooperate with other players, VGA staff, golf course staff, and officials at all times.
- Refrain from the use of vulgar language, profanity, and obscene gestures.
- Refrain from becoming intoxicated or drinking excessively.
- Never cause physical, verbal, or emotional harm to another player, VGA staff, golf course staff or officials.
- Treat the VGA staff, golf course staff, officials, other players and spectators with respect at all times.
- Listen to and follow all given directions/instructions from staff and officials.
- Ask officials or staff, in a calm manner, to explain any rules I do not understand.
- Respect the golf courses and facility amenities.
- Participate in a sportsmanlike and safe manner at all times.
- Read and review the VGA tournament rules and adhere to them at all times.
- Uphold the VGA philosophy of healthy competition and sportsmanship.
If I fail to abide by the VGA Code of Conduct, then depending on the seriousness of the offense(s), any or all of the following consequences may occur:
- Verbal Warning
- Removal from the tournament. (no refund of the registration fee)
- Temporary suspension from league play (no refund of the registration fee or membership fee)
- Permanent expulsion from the VGA (no refund of the registration fee or membership fee)
- Disqualification from advancing to a Super Regional
- Disqualification from advancing to Nationals