2007 VERMONT PGA JUNIOR TOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Please print) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^Applicant's Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^City                                           State                  Zip Code _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^Area Code/Telephone ^E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^Age                                             Birth Date _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ^Handicap* Home Course
I will be playing in the following age divisions:               ___           9 - 12 (forward tees)               ___           13 - 15 (middle tees)               ___          16 & 17 (back tees)	*Handicap requirements:  9 - 12        36 or lower 13 - 15     28 or lower 16 & 17 20 or lower
Membership fee for the 2007 Tour is $25.00. Please make checks payable to the Vermont PGA Junior Tour. Please submit a signed application and the $25.00 membership fee to Dave Christy, VPGA Junior Tour, 21 Daniel Drive, Barre, VT 05641 APPLICANT/PARENT/GUARDIAN I wish to enter the 2007 Vermont PGA Junior Tour as noted on the above part of this form and do hereby agree that the application for entry is subject to acceptance by the VPGA. The applicant and the parent/guardian certify: 1) that the applicant is an amateur player, as defined by the USGA; 2) that the applicant is a resident of Vermont or has an established USGA Handicap at a Vermont Club; 3) that the conditions of entry have been read and understood and approval has been granted in submitting his/her entry; 4) VPGA Junior Tour: the applicant and the parent/guardian hereby release the VPGA, PGA of America, VPGA tournament staff, the host site, and any and all sponsors from any and all liability associated with acts or omissions of such parties, or with accident or injuries sustained by the applicant or parent/guardian without limitation in connection with the VPGA Junior Tour. I agree to observe the USGA Rules and Etiquette of golf, to conduct myself on the golf course and in the clubhouse properly. I understand that my membership may be suspended or canceled for willful disregard of the Rules of Golf, Golf Etiquette, or for dishonest, unsportsmanlike or unbecoming conduct. CODE OF CONDUCT PLEDGE AND VIOLATIONS Abusive or foul language, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers, officials, or fellow participants, abuse of the golf course, smoking, or chewing tobacco products, not adhering to the dress code, or any other conduct unbecoming of a VPGA Junior Tour member. In addition, if a player is entered in any event and fails to show or withdraws from an event after starting play, for any reason other that valid sickness or injury, that player shall be deemed to have violated the Code of Conduct. If a VPGA Junior Tour member violates the Cede of Conduct, any or all of the following will occur:        1.   Written warning to player and parents.        2.   Disqualification from event where violation occurs.        3.   One-event suspension.        4.   Termination of VPGA Junior Tour Membership. Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________Relationship to applicant______________________ Applicant's Signature_______________________________________ ______Date ___________________________

Please print out this application and print information legibly. Mail completed application and
check to address listed above.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE AND CONDUCT

Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.  Proper attire includes a collared shirt and no cut-off shorts or jeans.  Players must be willing to comply with club rules with respect to dress code and spike policy.

SITE INFORMATION

Players can sign up for future events at the Vermont Junior Tour site being held that week or by calling the VPGA Office at 476-7007, 7 days prior to the event. All pairings will be determined by the VPGA staff. All players must have returned the registration form in order to obtain tee times.

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS

Parents and spectators may accompany a participant to an event, but there are no caddies allowed.  Spectating at the VPGA Junior Tour events is allowed, however, there shall be no contact between parent and golfer at any point during the round.

EVENT INFORMATION

The fee per event is $25.00: Checks for the $25.00 event fee will be paid directly to the course and will be used for prizes.

EVENT SCORING

Points are awarded based on the number of players (for example, if there are ten (10) in any age division, the winner receives 10 points; 2nd place - 9 points; 3rd place - 8 points; and so on to 1 point for the last place finisher).  Ties are split.  The top ten scores (points) are used to determine section winners.  The top fifteen section winners in each age division qualify for the state championship in August.  For result information, please see the results page in the junior golf section of this website.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

	VPGA Tee Gifts
	Complimentary lunch at each event
	Access to seven state wide tournaments
	End of year championship Must be a section winner to qualify for year-end championship.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE RETURNING YOUR REGISTRATION TO JOIN THE 2007 VPGA JUNIOR TOUR:

Section I in The Rules of Golf is ETIQUETTE, we should all know what is written in this section, it is the essence of what golf is:  A GAME OF HONOR.

The VPGA has established a CODE OF CONDUCT for everyone who participates in our events; it is based on what is contained in Section I.  Anyone who chooses not to follow this code will not be allowed to participate.

ALL VERMONT PGA JUNIOR TOUR ENTRANTS SHOULD DO THE FOLLOWING:

Before Events:

Read the DEFINITIONS in the RULES OF GOLF, become familiar with what is in the Rule Book and where certain Rules are located in the book.

At Events:

Know the CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION (Rule 6-1 & 33-1)

Be READY TO PLAY AT YOUR ASSIGNED TEE TIME (Rule 6-3)

COUNT YOUR CLUBS before teeing off.   14 MAXIMUM ALLOWED (Rule 4-4)

Put an IDENTIFICATION MARK (Rule 6-5) on your golf ball

Keep an ACCURATE SCORE CARD FOR YOUR FELLOW-COMPETITOR (Rule 6-6)

Play without UNDUE DELAY (Rule 6-7)

SHOW RESPECT for THE HOST COURSE, YOUR FELLOW-COMPETITORS, THE OFFICIALS and VOLUNTEERS at these events.

Finally, the Rules of Golf are there to help you, not hurt you.  Take some time to look at and become familiar with The Rule Book, and especially to read and understand the Definitions.  This knowledge will help you in playing and enjoying this great game.  It might even save you a stroke or two, and we can all appreciate that.

JUNIOR GOLF ETIQUETTE

Courtesy on the Course

1. If someone else is playing from the tee, do not tee your ball until he/she has played.

2. Always stand still and to the side of, rather than behind, another player when he or she is
playing.  Do not talk while a fellow-competitor is making a stroke.

3. Be ready to play when it is your turn.

4. When you are playing slowly or looking for a lost ball, ask the group behind you to play
through, so you do not slow everyone down.

5. Write down scores on the way to the next hole, not on the green you are leaving.

6. Never take more than one practice swing, if any.

Safety First

Both in practice and play always make sure that:

1.  No one is near you when you swing.
2.  No one is ahead of you where your shot might hit them.

Taking Care of the Course

1.  Always rake a bunker after you have played from it.
2.  Replace divots and repair depressions made when your ball hits the green.   These are "Ball Marks."

Taken from the PGA of America.   Copyright 1999 PGA of America.