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JLTC Mission

>Mission Statement:
The 2002 Optimist JUNIOR LINKSTER TOUR For Boys & Girls An exciting and new opportunity for beginning junior golfers in British Columbia, boys and girls
age six(6) to fifteen(l5). B.C. OPTIMIST Clubs - "Friends of Youth" sanction
the 22-event junior golf tour with stops in Vancouver, North and West
Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Langley, Aldergrove,
Abbotsford and Chilliwack. New for 2002 are six Junior Linkster Tour events
in Ontario conducted by the Canadian Junior Golf Association, our
affiliate.(See www.cjga.com) These events offer young golfers a format to
"Learn and Compete" and make new friends. Golf can enhance ones social,
physical, emotional and educational development in friendly environs.

The Optimist JUNIOR LINKSTER TOUR is important also to junior golfers wishing to prepare for other local, provincial or national tours in B.C. and across Canada. Optimist JLTC events are recognized in determining qualification for various prestigious junior golf events, including the Pepsi Little Peoples and Junior Masters events, USKIDS GOLF Team Championship, Junior World in San Diego, Canadian and International Optimist Championships, B.C./Washington junior Team matches, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil teams and the Doral Publix World's. It is the goal of the Optimist Junior Linkster Tour Canada to conduct the best national junior golf tournaments as possible. We take great pride in the quality of its players, host facilities, sponsors and the broad community involvement at each JLTC event.

Tournament Info

>Tournament Formats:
*18 Holes at either "stroke" or "match" play
* Pairings by age and skill level
* On-course supervision

>Registration:
By entry form or on-site where space permits. Tee Times start at
approximately 3:30 pm till 5:00 pm.

                    Age Divisions:Optimist JLTC(BC):
                         13 - 15 "Tiger Cubs"
                         11 - 12 "Bear Cubs"
                         9 & 10 "Divots"
                         8 & Up "Pee Wees"
                         Juniors may "play up" one age division only.

>Golf Courses:
Par 3 & Executive Length - Par 54 to Par 72 - 1200 yards to 6500 yards
from Vancouver to Hope.

>Skills Competiton :
By Age Division - Putting, Chipping and Bunker play

                     Clinics:
                     * Cover etiquette and Rules of Play
                     * Technique, Strategy & Sportsmanship
                     * Golf structure and governing bodies

>Optimist JLTC year end awards:
* Players of the Year - 4 Divisions
* Most Improved - 4 Divisions
* Boys & Girls All-Canadian Teams
* Most Sportsmanlike Boy & Girl
* Iron Man & Skills Contests

>Code of Conduct:
An enjoyable junior event will see proper dress and
etiquette and observance of the Rules of Golf. Good sportsmanship and
respect of the golf facility are mandatory. Please study your PGA Junior
Rule Book.

>Parents and Spectators:
Juniors age 10 and under may have caddies but we
ask that no "coaching" be given. Please cheer all competitors and let the
juniors play and enjoy their own game! They are the boss! Some facilities
do not allow spectators on site so please call ahead.


Membership Info

>Membership Summary:
Membership is open to any young male or female golfer from the age of six(6) to fifteen(15). Events are filled in the order applications are received and each event has a limited number of entries available for each age group. Preference is given first to local juniors at each particular golf course site.

>Membership Benefits:
* Learning Clinics
* Awards for age Divisions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* Format to develop golf skills and build confidence
* Order of Merit player rankings that help qualify juniors for prestigious
junior championships
* Membership I.D., Bag Tag, Towel, Rule Book
* Discounts at "Birdies & Buckets" Family Golf
* New friends and experiences
* Special year-end awards

 
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