BICK FINANCIAL JUNIOR GOLF TOUR

RULES, ETHICS, DRESS AND CONDUCT CODE

STARTING TIMES:

Tee-times will be posted on the website at www.bickfinancialjuniorgolftour.org. The tee-times for the last six stops will be arranged by the point standings after the previous round.  E.g. 1/2/3/4, 5/6/7/8 etc. draw system.

DRESS:

Shirts must have sleeves and collars and must be tucked in at all times.  No blue jeans, cargo or rugby pants.  Dress pants, cords and plus fours are all acceptable (knee socks must accompany plus fours).  Dress shorts are permitted that satisfy the host club’s regulations.  Caps/hats may not be worn backwards.

FOOTWEAR:   Soft spikes only.

NO PROFANITY:   It will not be tolerated.  Action will be taken.

NO CLUB THROWING:  It is dangerous and will not be tolerated.  Action will be taken.

AIDING FELLOW COMPETITORS:   Once you have finished your round you are not permitted to return to the course.

NO SHOWS:   If you are unable to participate in a tour stop, notify Ruth Giles (905-389-1534) at least 2 days prior to the tour stop.

ACCESS TO FACILITIES OF HOST CLUBS:   If you see a sign indicating Junior Golf Tour Off Limits, pay attention.  It is OFF LIMITS.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:   Most host clubs accept cash.  No signing privilege is allowed.  For those who wish to snack after the front nine, remember you must maintain your position.

LOCAL RULES:   Will be available on the first tee at each tour site.  Hole locations are not available.

RULE PROBLEMS:   If you require a ruling and no official is available, implement rule #3-3 which requires that you play two balls— the original from where it lies, and the second from the relief position.  Finish your round, then ask the Tour Coordinator for the necessary ruling before signing and turning in your scorecard.

PRACTICE ROUNDS:   Are not included in the tour.

MEASURING DEVICES: A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during an event a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to guage or measure other conditions that might affect their play (e.g., gradient, windspeed, temperature, etc.) the player is in breech of rule 14.3 for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.

SPECTATORS AND CADDIES:   Be advised that spectators and caddies are NOT ALLOWED on the course during Junior Tour Events.  Officials only.

INFORMATION:   Any questions pertaining to rules etc. should be directed to Greg Gabel, Tour Coordinator.  (905)648-8013.  Questions about starting times, call Ruth Giles, 905-389-1534.  DO NOT CALL THE HOST CLUB.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION:   For those who do not adhere by the rules and code of ethics as set out, the following consequences will result:

DEMERIT POINTS

Withdrawing during a round without just cause                          10 Demerit Points
The use of language to injure the reputation of the tour               10 Demerit Points
Removing ball from hole with a club                                          10 Demerit Points
Throwing a club                                                                        10 Demerit Points
Aiding a competitor                                                                  10 Demerit Points
Willful damage of the course or clubhouse                                 10 Demerit Points

NOTE:   If severe conduct problems occur the organizing committee will decide what additional disciplinary action is required.  Entrants are warned that conduct considered detrimental to the best interest of the game, or unbecoming of a contestant, either on or off the golf course, and coming to the attention of the committee, will be dealt with and can result in disqualification of the offending person(s).

THE POINT SYSTEM:  Please see Merit Points section.

IN THE EVENT OF TIES:   If a tie occurs for first place (of one event) a playoff will result.  If a tie occurs in any other position the points accumulated by those tied are added together and divided equally among participants.

POINT ACCUMULATION:   Your accumulated points from each Tour Stop are added together.  The player with the most points at the end of the final round wins the tour. 

Points will accumulate from all 7 tour stops, no rounds will be discarded.  Therefore the more rounds you play, the more points earned.

In the event of a tie for the Tour Championship, the tie will be broken using the following guidelines:

• In the event of a tie, the player with the most first place finishes during the current tour will be declared the winner.
• In the event a tie still exists, second place finishes will determine the winner.
• In the event a tie still exists, third place finishes will determine the winner.

We anticipate that this document does not necessarily answer all the questions you may have, or cover all of the situations which may arise.  Golf is that kind of game.  The unexpected does generally happen.  Please ask an official for guidance should you be expecting some kind of difficulty not covered by the above.

THE BICK FINANCIAL JUNIOR GOLF TOUR
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