Entries are open to:

1. Male amateur golfers who have not reached their 19^th birthday by midnight of August 7, 2008 and;
2. Female amateur golfers who have not reached their 19^th birthday by midnight of August 8, 2008.

Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Golf Association of Ontario. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.

Non-Exempt entrants must present 'Proof of Age' upon registration at the Qualifying site.

Exempt entrants must present 'Proof of Age' upon registration at the Championship site.

Those failing to do so will not be permitted to participate in the championship.

All players including those exempt must apply on-line at www.gao.ca.

Only one entry may be filed per player. The entry fee of $102.00 includes GST and must be paid by every player.

Note:  There is no additional entry fee for those who qualify for the championship through a qualifying round.

A $30.00 ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ALL REFUNDS.

By April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

FOR ALL PLAYERS:  The entry fee (less the $30.00 administration fee) will be refunded if any entrant cancels his/her entry online by April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

After April 8 at 4:00 p.m.

NON-EXEMPT PLAYERS (those qualifying):  The entry fee refund will be considered in the event of injury or illness, if requested in writing (Medical doctor's note required) by 4:00 p.m. April 23, 2008.

REFUND POLICIES FOR EXEMPT PLAYERS ONLY: The entry fee refund will be considered in the event of injury or illness, if requested in writing (Medical doctor's note required) by 4:00 p.m. May 14, 2008.

Qualifying Location

Qualifying will take place at various qualifying sites throughout the province on April 27, 2008.  Applicants may choose any site they wish subject to availability.

Click here for Junior Girls' locations.

Places, Ties, Substitutions

The GAO will determine the number of qualifiers’ places at each location after entries close based on the size of the qualifying field to the overall number of qualifying entries. A tie for last qualifiers’ place will be decided by the GAO tie breaking method. If a qualifying location cannot fill its qualifiers’ places, or if an exempt player withdraws, the place made available will be re-allotted to the Alternate List prearranged by the GAO. Alternates have no status at the Championship.

Acceptance of Places, Notice of Withdrawal

Following play on the day of Qualifying, every successful qualifier will automatically be entered into the Championship at Wooden Sticks with no additional fee. If a qualifier or exempt player withdraws, he/she must notify the sectional official or the GAO (905) 852-1101 promptly in order to insure an Alternate fair opportunity to play. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from future GAO competition.

To apply for an exemption based on qualifications met in non-GAO events, please contact the Tournament Department at the GAO for approval only after entering the championship qualifying round. Contact must be made prior to the closing date for the tournament.

PLEASE NOTE: Exemption requests will not be considered unless the applicant has entered a qualifying round.

1. Winner of the 2007 GAO Junior Boys’ Championship
2. Top ten (10) and ties from the 2007 GAO Junior/Juvenile Boys’ Championships

   Mackenzie Hughes	Justin Shin
   Brandon Ng	Daniel Kim
   Richard Jung

3. Winner of the 2007 GAO Ontario Junior Girls’ Championship

   Laura Hildebrandt

4. Winner of the 2007 GAO Junior Girls’ Tournament of Champions

   Nicole Vandermade

5. 2007 GAO Number 1 Ranked Junior Boy
6. Top three (3) from the 2007 GAO Junior Boys’ Tournament of Champions

   Brett Cairns

   Justin Shin

7. Winner of the 2007 Canadian Junior Boys’ Championship (if from Ontario)
8. Winner of the 2007 Canadian Juvenile Boys’ Championship (if from Ontario)
9. Winner of the 2007 Canadian Junior Girls’ Championship (if from Ontario)
10. Winner of the 2007 Thunder Bay and District Golf Association Junior Championship
11. Winner of the 2007 Northern District Championship

    Brennan Doyle

12. Members of 2007 Canadian Junior Boys’ Team (if from Ontario)
13. Finalists in the 2007 GAO Junior Boys' Match Play Championship

    Justin Shin

14. Committee Exemptions (up to 3)

FIRST PLACE: Gold Medal, Champions Trophy and W D Randolph Millage Trophy (to be retained by the GAO)

SECOND PLACE: Silver Medal. If a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.

THIRD PLACE: Bronze Medal. Awarded only if no tie for Second Place. If a tie for third place, duplicate medals will be awarded.

Junior Girls' wishing to qualify for the Junior Spring Classic must enter one (1) of the two (2) sites (Willow Valley or Pines of Georgina). If the number of entries at either site does not reach the minimum required, the GAO reserves the right to reduce the number of qualifying sites for Junior Girls to one (1).

Comfort Inn Newmarket
1230 Journey's End Circle
Newmarket, ON L3Y 8Z6

Telephone: (905) 893-3355

Email: cn281@whg.com

At Wooden Sticks

The cabin pricing for this event is $250.00 per 2-bedroom cabin. If booked within one week, the cost is $75 per person, (based on a minimum of double occupancy) – subject to availability.

Wooden Sticks Golf Inc.
40 Elgin Park Drive
Uxbridge, ON  L9P 1N2

Phone: (905) 852-4379
Fax: 905-852-4315

The Golf Association of Ontario has a goal of having all of its tournaments recognized as the best Amateur Golf Tournaments in Ontario. To ensure that this is achieved, it is essential that the groundwork is developed at the Junior Golf level in order that the players who move on to the Amateur level demonstrate respect for the game, for the host clubs who provide their facilities for events, and for the communities in which the events are conducted.

a) will strictly adhere to the Rules of Golf

b) will adhere to the dress code during practice and competitive rounds

c) will complete all competitive rounds of golf, unless otherwise approved by the GAO Tournament Committee

d) will demonstrate respect for volunteers, spectators, tournament officials, the host course, and the host community

e) will not throw clubs

f)  will not use tobacco products, drugs, or alcohol

g) will not use abusive language

h) will not demonstrate any other conduct not becoming of a GAO member

a) will avoid any association with drugs, tobacco, and alcohol

b) will not be associated with vandalism at the host or accommodation facilities

c) will not demonstrate abusive behaviour to any fellow competitors, tournament officials, host club members, or community officials

d) will avoid any other conduct not becoming of a GAO member

a) issue a written letter of warning to any or all of the player, parents, and Officials at their home club

b) disqualify the player from the tournament at which the violation occurs

c) reject selection of the player for Teams that represent the Golf Association of Ontario

d) disqualify the player from future tournament(s) for which they are eligible

e) suspend the player’s membership in the Golf Association of Ontario, indefinitely

Any player, whose membership is under suspension, will not be considered for post-season rankings, exemptions for future events, or selection for teams representing the Golf Association of Ontario.

PRACTICE AT QUALIFYING ROUND SITES

There are no official practice rounds at any qualifying sites for this championship.

PRACTICE ROUNDS AT WOODEN STICKS

Players may book starting five days in advance only.  Times are after 3:00 p.m. only.  Players are limited to one (1) guest per player. Wooden Sticks has the right to match up twosomes.

Players - $75.00 plus taxes Guests – $85.00 plus taxes.  Includes: Golf, Cart and practice range before play.  There is no food & beverage included.

QUALIFYING SITE 
Those players not exempt should arrive 30 minutes prior to their starting time.

CHAMPIONSHIP SITE
No later than 45 minutes before your starting time on Saturday May 17, players must register in person at Wooden Sticks. Place may be forfeited by a player whom no word is received 45 minutes before your starting time May 17.

Note: Registration is required only on May 17, however to avoid being late to the tee all players should arrive 30 minutes prior to their starting time for May 18 and 19.

Alternates will be determined and posted following qualifying rounds.