CYC JUNIOR GOLF 2010
St. Catherine Laboure Parish
Program Statement
St. Catherine Laboure Parish is entering it’s second year for the junior golf program. This year there will be 2 leagues, one for 2nd thru 4th grade and one for the 5th thru 8th grade youth of St. Catherine Laboure. Both leagues are open to Boys and Girls. Players will be introduced to the sport of golf with the hope that a life long interest will be built. Each player will learn sportsmanship, along with the basic rules of golf, receive instruction on golf etiquette, be instructed on proper stroke and play by local USGA teaching pros, and participate in tournament play at the Par 3 public courses Tower Tee (Affton), Yorktown (Collinsville), and Riverside Golf Course (Fenton).
This year, we will introduce an instructional league (developmental league) for the 2nd thru 4th grade youth of St. Catherine Laboure.
Number of Accepted
This program is open to all parish members that wish to register online at the St. Catherine website.
District
St. Catherine Laboure will participate this year with other parishes from the south county district of the CYC. These will include Assumption, Queen of All Saints, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph – Imperial, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, and Seven Holy Founders.
Parent Participation
In keeping with the St. Catherine Laboure parish family participation philosophy, each family will be required to volunteer for each event throughout the season. There will be many responsibilities at each instructional session and each tournament. Golf tournaments require many volunteers from scorekeepers to marshals to starters to check in responsibilities. Adults will be required to walk with each foursome on each course. Without the volunteers, the events will not be possible.
Therefore as a requirement of sign up, each family will be required to acknowledge this participation. Families that do not meet their obligations, harm the program. Players will be removed from the program if the family obligations are not met.
We will assign age group and gender coordinators to be responsible for that particular group at each event. This is only a coordinator, not a coach or babysitter. They will be expected to get kids ready for practices and tournaments.
As part of the Archdiocese requirement, each parent volunteer will be required to have completed the Protecting God’s Children program.
Tournament Spectators
Spectators will be allowed to follow players but will be asked to abide by golf etiquette rules. Unruly behavior will result in being asked to leave the golf course. Adults will be required to have completed the Archdiocese Protecting God’s Children program to be allowed to walk with the players.
Parent/Player Orientation Semimar
A parent/player seminar will be held at SCL prior to the season to be introduced to the new SCL golf program. This is a mandatory requirement. At least 2 dates will be set up as soon as possible.
The program will be reviewed on those nights as well as a review of golf terms and terminology and the rules and instructions for all of the events. Scoring will be reviewed.
A review of golf etiquette and the golf attire requirement will also be given.
Etiquette
At the first instructional night at Tower Tee, a brief etiquette class will be given to explain the rules and etiquette of golf as well as the rules of the driving range. We will also review some golf course rules, additional golf terms, and remind the players of safety and caution.
All players will be required to pay attention. Listen to all rules. No horseplaying will be accepted. Children that disobey and show disregard with the rules will be removed from the program.
Events
Developmental Program
Each player will participate in a maximum of four (4) one hour instructional classes at Tower Tee Driving Range on Heege Road. We anticipate a ratio of approximately 1 teaching pro per 8 players. In addition, coaches from St. Catherine Laboure will mix in with the pros. Each player will receive introductory instruction to the game of golf and be taught the basics for club gripping, stance, swing, hitting tee shots, irons, chipping around the green, some sand trap play, and putting.
Tentative Instruction Dates
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 6.30 P.M.
* If needed, May 18, 2010 from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. will be used as a rain out make up date.
Each player will participate in a maximum of four (4) dates for play on the Par 3 course at Tower Tee. This will be an opportunity to practice what each player has learned. Scores will not be kept. Parents walking with the players will keep play moving by having players pick up the ball if still in the fairway after 6 strokes and place the ball on the green for putting.
9 Hole Play Tentative Dates
Saturday, May 01, 2010 Tower Tee – (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, May 08, 2010 Tower Tee - (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, May 22, 2010 Tower Tee - (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, June 05, 2010 Tower Tee - (Shotgun Start)
South County League
Each player will participate in a maximum of six (6) one and a half hour instructional classes at Tower Tee Driving Range on Heege Road. We anticipate a ratio of approximately 1 teaching pro per 10 players. In addition, coaches from St. Catherine Laboure will mix in with the pros. Each player will receive direction on hitting tee shots, irons, chipping around the green, sand trap play, and putting.
Instruction Dates
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
* If needed, May 12, 2010 and/or May 26, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. will be used as rain out make up dates.
South County League
Each player will participate in a maximum of 6 tournaments with other parishes in the south county district. Tournaments will be held on the Par 3 courses, Tower Tee, Yorktown, and Riverside Golf Club. Each week all south county players will play on one course for 9 holes. Foursomes will be made with an attempt to keep players from the same grade together. However, foursomes may be mixed with players form another parish. Each player plays his own ball and registers his own score. A maximum stroke score of 7 per player per hole will be utilized to speed up play.
Golf Tournament Dates
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, April 24, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, May 01, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, May 08, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, May 22, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
Saturday, June 05, 2010 (Shotgun Start)
* If needed, May 15, 2010 will be used as a rain out make up date.
Boys and girls will play in separate gender foursomes.
Schedules will be provided as to which time and place they will be playing.
All players will be required to pay attention. Listen to all rules. No horseplaying will be accepted. Children that disobey and show disregard with the rules will be removed from the program.
Ability
The new junior golf program at St. Catherine Laboure is open to all levels of ability. Each player will be encouraged to develop their own game at their own pace.
For the South County League, all foursomes for the tournaments may be blended to have players of all ability playing together to help and encourage each other. Remember, each player is playing his or her own ball.
Equipment
Each player will be required to have their own set of clubs and bag. A minimum number of 4 clubs will be required. Standard sets contain a light weight golf bag, a driver, 2 irons and a putter. Each player will be required to carry their own bag. No sharing bags. Players will not be allowed to borrow clubs from others on the golf course. Players are encouraged to use their own set at the instructional nights to become more familiar and comfortable with their own clubs.
During tournament play, all players shall be required to have their own golf gloves, balls, tees, ball markers, club cleaners, and towels.
Golf Shoes are optional…tennis shoes will be required. No street or dress shoes.
Golf Shirt
Since golf is a gentlemen and ladies game, proper golf attire will be required on the driving range and golf courses. In keeping with this and the great sports tradition at St. Catherine Laboure, and to feel proud representing SCL, we will have a golf shirt requirement. Each player will be required to purchase a collared golf shirt. SCL has designed a basic royal blue golf shirt with SCL’s logo on the front. The cost of the shirt is included in the fee.
A collared shirt shall be required at the driving range. Denim is discouraged.
End Of Season South County Championship
A final group 10-12 players will be selected from all of the tournament scores to represent St. Catherine Laboure in the South County Championship on June 12, 2010. Alternative weather date is June 19, 2010. The fees for this championship are not included. This will be an additional charge to be paid at the course. Additional information will be forthcoming once the final details are arranged.
End Of Season City-County Championship
Qualified players or school will be selected from the South County Championships to represent South County in the “City - County” playoff tournament. That date is set for June 21, 2010. Additional information will be forthcoming once the final details are arranged. The fee to play in this will be paid by South County CYC.
Fees
Development Program
A fee of $ 105.00 is required to play.
This fee includes
SCL Sign up fee that covers insurance. $ 20.00
Four (4) One Hour instructional sessions 4 x $ 10.00 = $ 40.00
Four (4) Tournaments at Par 3 courses 4 x $ 8.00 = $ 32.00
SCL Golf Team shirt $ 13.00
South County League
A fee of $ 165.00 is required to play.
This fee includes
SCL Sign up fee that covers insurance. $ 20.00
Six (6) One and a Half Hour instructional sessions 6 x $ 14.00 = $ 84.00
Six (6) Tournaments at Par 3 courses 6 x $ 8.00 = $ 48.00
SCL Golf Team shirt $ 13.00
As always, there is no refund policy with St. Catherine Laboure sports.
Contacts
Steve Eisenbeis, Golf Lay Director 314-843-9241 (Home)
E-Mail gamesetmatch9241@sbcglobal.net
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