CYC JUNIOR GOLF 2012
St. Catherine Laboure Parish
Program Statement
St. Catherine Laboure Parish is entering its fourth 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 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 course Tower Tee (Affton).
Number of Accepted
This program is open to all which 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.
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 to 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 have 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 shall be required to have completed the Archdiocese Protecting God’s Children program to be allowed to walk with the players.
Parent/Player Orientation Seminar
A parent/player seminar will be held at SCL prior to the season to be introduced to the 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 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 ad the golf attire requirement will also be given.
Etiquette
At the first instructional night, 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 10 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, sand trap play, and putting.
Tentative Instruction Dates
Instruction will be on Wednesday nights per the following dates.
April 18, 2012
April 25, 2012
May 02, 2012
May 16, 2012
Time will be from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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. However, parents walking with the players will keep play moving by having players pick up the ball after 6 strokes and place the ball on the green for putting.
Tentative 9 Hole Play Dates
Play will be on Thursday evenings per the following schedule.
May 03, 2012 @ 5:30 P.M.
May 10, 2012 @ 5:30 P.M.
May 17, 2012 @ 6:00 P.M.
May 24, 2012 @ 6:00 P.M.
Tee time will be either 5:30 or 6:00. Please note time above.
All play will be a Shot Gun 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
Instruction will be on Wednesday evenings per the following schedule.
April 11, 2012
April 18, 2012
April 25, 2012
May 02, 2012
May 09, 2012
May 16, 2012
Time will be from 6:00 P.M. to 7.30 P.M.
South County League
Each player will participate in a maximum of 6 course play dates. Play will be held on Par 3 course Tower Tee. 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.
Tentative Golf Play Dates
Play this year will be on Friday evenings per the following schedule.
April 20, 2012
April 27, 2012
May 04, 2012
May 11, 2012
May 18, 2012
June 01, 2012
Tee time will 6:00 p.m. Play will be shotgun start.
Boys and girls will play in separate gender foursomes.
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 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.
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 not acceptable.
End Of Season South County District Championship
A group of 10-12 players may be selected from all of the tournament scores to represent St. Catherine Laboure in the South County District Championship playoff tournament on June 09, 2012. The fees for this championship are included. 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 District Championships to represent South County in the “City - County” playoff tournament. That date is set for June 25, 2012. 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 $ 120.00 is required to play.
This fee includes
SCL Sign up fee that covers insurance. $ 21.00
Four (4) One Hour instructional sessions 4 x $ 11.00 = $ 44.00
Four (4) Tournaments at Par 3 courses 4 x $ 9.00 = $ 36.00
SCL Golf Team shirt $ 19.00
South County League
A fee of $ 185.00 is required to play.
This fee includes
SCL Sign up fee that covers insurance. $ 21.00
Six (6) One and a half hour instructional sessions 6 x $ 15.00 = $ 90.00
Six (6) Tournaments at Par 3 courses 6 x $ 9.00 = $ 54.00
SCL Golf Team shirt $ 20.00
As always, there is no refund policy with St. Catherine Laboure sports.
Contacts
Steve Eisenbeis, Golf Lay Director 314-843-9241 (Home) 314-581-4654 (Cell)
Kevin Christiansen, Assistant Golf Director 314-843-8548 (Home)
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