WEST COUNTY CYC JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM

The purpose of the program is to provide a fun and instructive environment in which to learn and play the game. No prior golf experience is necessary. Open to boys and girls in grades 2-8, the program will provide professional golf instruction and playing sessions for all golfers.

Training League Division

• Grades 2-4 Boys and Girls
• Teams of 8-10 players
• Professional Golf Instruction: Six 30 minute team group lessons immediately followed by 9-hole matches on a “mini-course.”
• Played at Pheasant Run Family Golf Complex Mini Course (O’Fallon, MO. Hwy. K)
• No experience necessary
• Non-competitive golf program for the beginner

Junior League Division

• Grades 5-8 Boys and Girls
• Teams of up to 8 players
• Professional Golf Instruction: Three 90 minute team group lessons
• Played at Pheasant Run Golf Course, (O’Fallon, MO. Hwy. K), Kirkwood Family Golfplex & Riverside Golf Courses
• No experience necessary
• Teams grouped by grade & gender
• Mandatory Parent & Junior “Rules of Golf/ Golf Etiquette” seminar attendance at one of the participating organizations

Equipment:
Each golfer is expected to have his own bag/clubs/balls.
Golfers (and parents/coaches) must adhere to golf course dress code (collared shirts, no denim).
An (optional) collared polo shirt with the “St. Joseph Golf” logo can be purchased during registration.

Format:
High school format is used for golfer pairings, scoring, and determining team wins (Junior League Division)
5 lowest scores of 8 golfers on team make up the team score (Junior League Division)
Training League Division golfers play with their own team members on the mini-course but do not keep score.
Shotgun starts are used for the Junior League Division (all golfers start/end their matches at same times)
Matches in the Junior League Division take 2 hours

Coaches:
We need them! Coaching in this case essentially means coordinating the team. Providing golf instruction is not required of a coach since that’s included in the program. Coaching involves attending 1 golf meeting on golf rules and etiquette, disseminating information to the members of the team, coordinating and attending the golf matches, making sure golf course etiquette is adhered to during play and that score cards are signed and turned in after match play, and most importantly, that everyone has a good experience.

Interested in coaching Golf. All coaches must: 

1. Attend Protecting God's Children Training Class
2. Agree with and sign the Code of Ethics form
3. Complete the Background Screening - Worker Registration form
4. Attend the Coaching to Make a Positive Difference Class (K-High School Head Coaches)
5. Every coach and every assistant coach needs to have a CYC card

Protecting God's Children

• This is a mandatory requirement for all head coaches, assistant coaches and parent volunteers. This is a one time only class.

Code of Ethical Conduct Form

• Head coaches and assistant coaches must sign and return the Commitment to Ethical Conduct form. This is the last page of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Volunteers working with Minors form. Read the document, print the last page, sign it, date it, and send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

  Background Screening

• Head coaches and assistant coaches must complete and return to the St. Joseph Parish Office the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Worker Registration form along with proof of their social security number (Copy of Social Security Card or Drivers License if it has your Social Security Number on it). You only need to submit the form one time.  However,we will request the background check every two years for as long as you are coaching at St. Joseph.  Drop it off at the Parish office or Send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

Coaching to Make a Positive Difference

• Head coaches of teams in Kindergarten through High School are required to attend the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class. This class is a good introduction to coaching in general, practice organization and so forth. Attendance one time is good for life. This class is optional for assistant coaches.

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