Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre

930 Burnham Street

Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9

Cut Off Date: June 22, 2015

Room Types:

4 Rooms w/ 3 Queen beds

2 Suites w/ 2 rooms / 3 beds

25 Rooms w/ 2 Queen beds

9 Rooms with 1 Queen bed and 1 Queen pullout

Room Rates:

Monday July 20th $140 +tax

Tuesday July 21st $135 + tax

Wednesday July 22nd $125 + tax

Thursday July 23rd $100 + tax

Alternates as of July 16th

1. Jordan Knezich
2. Devon Jakes
3. Cole Friyia
4. Hayden Edworthy
5. Ryan Trocchi
6. Mac Crawford
7. Shane Price

Caddies are not permitted for any phase of the championship or qualifying rounds.

Golf Canada allots each Provincial Golf Association a number of quota spots for the Canadian Junior Championship. The quota number is based on a Golf Canada formula and is available through the GAO.  The GAO fulfils its respective quota through the Ontario Junior and then forwards the names of the eligible golfers to Golf Canada. The number of quota spots for the Ontario Junior will be made available on site.

If there is a tie for the final Quota spot, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play.  A player not immediately available for the playoff shall forfeit his spot.  Multiple no-shows shall be decided by using the GAO Tie-Breaking policy.

In an effort to continue the development of golf coaches in Ontario and to enhance the athlete experience at GAO Provincial Junior Championships, the GAO has implemented a few new initiatives.

Coaches

It is expected, that many players will have their personal coaches on site at some point during the competition and it is at the GAO’s discretion as to who can provide coaching services during the event. Generally, all Coaches (see appendix B for definition) are welcome but must sign in, display a generic coaching badge and must follow certain guidelines:

Coaches can:

1. Work with athletes on course during the practice as long as the group maintains a reasonable pace of play. 
2. Work with athletes before and after competitive rounds
3. Watch during competitive rounds but must remain on the cart part and a minimum of 50 yards from his or her athlete. 
4. Access practice facilities (see appendix A)

  Coaches cannot:

1. Offer advice during a competitive round
2. Solicit business during the championship
3. Access the practice facilities without a badge (see appendix A)
4. Offer rulings during the competition to any participating athletes

Appendix ‘A’ - Practice Facilities

The GAO will rope all practice facilities during the week of the championship whenever possible. Only players and coaches may access these areas, No parents. Signs will also be posted communicating this message.   Coaches must sign in with the GAO at the tournament office and obtain a badge in order to access the practice facilities.   Parents are not permitted inside the ropes at anytime during the championship.

Appendix ‘B’ – Definition of a Coach

For the purpose of Provincial Championships, the GAO defines a Coach as a PGA of Canada member who has been identified by an athlete competing in the competition as their Coach of Record.

All inquiries about these coaching policies and procedures should be directed to the GAO.

Juniors must be members of the Golf Association of Ontario to participate in any GAO tournaments (including GAO Junior tournaments).

Entries are open to male amateur golfers who:

• Have not reached their 19^th birthday by midnight of August 1, 2015 and;
• Are members of the GAO

Note:  There are no age divisions for this championship.

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

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

Only one entry may be filed per player.  Please note, all entry fees are subject to HST, which must be paid by every player.

Note:  There is an additional $20.00 entry fee for the Championship for those who successfully qualify through a qualifying round.

Exempt players

Number after each name indicates the basis of qualification.

Those exempt must still be age eligible. Exempt players must enter the championship by the entry deadline.

1. Winner of the 2014 GAO Junior Boys' Championship
2. Winner of the 2014 GAO Juvenile Boys' Championship

   Gavin MacIver

3. Top ten (10) and ties from the 2014 GAO Junior Boys' Championship

   Aaron Black	Josh Montgomery
   Marc Casullo	Carter Simon

4. Top ten (10) and ties from the 2014 GAO Junior Boys' Rankings

   Tony(Taekkun) Gil	Maxwell Sear
   Trevor Ranton	Carter Simon

5. Top three (3) finishers at the 2015 GAO Junior Boys' Spring Classic
6. Winner of the 2014 Thunder Bay & District Junior Boys' Championship
7. Current OVGA Junior City and District Overall Champion
8. Top three (3) finishers at the 2014 Golf Canada Canadian Junior Boys Championship (if from Ontario)
9. 2014 Golf Canada Canadian Juvenile Boys' Champion (if from Ontario)

   Tony (Taekkun) Gil

10. Winner of the 2015 CN Future Links Ontario Boys' Championship
11. Winner of the 2015 Northern Golf Association Junior Championship (if the NGA championship is held prior to July 1st.  Otherwise the winner reeives an exemption into the 2016 Ontario Junior Boys' Championship).
12. U19 Team Ontario members

    Maxwell Sear	Kelvin Lim
    Jason Chung	Kyle MacDonald
    Brendan Seys	Jackson Bowery
    Jake Bryson

13. Members of current year Golf Canada National Amateur Squad and National Development Squad (if age eligible and resident of Ontario)
14. One (1) Host Club Exemption
15. Committee Exemptions (up to 3)

Click here for information on how to apply for an exemption.

Official Practice Round

Practice privileges at Dalewood are extended to qualified players in the Championship on Monday, July 20. Access to the club is not provided prior to this date.  

Starting Times - Players may book a Practice Round Starting Time beginning on Tuesday July 14th by contacting the Dalewood pro shop at 905-885-8409 (Starting times will begin at 11:00 am).  Double booking of times is prohibited and violation of this policy may result in further disciplinary action.

One Ball Only in Practice Rounds

In an effort to maintain conditions of the course and speed of play, one ball only is permitted during the practice round with the following exceptions:

• If a player misses the green with his stroke to the green, he may play one additional ball (provided this does not unduly delay play)
• A player may practice putting or chipping on or near the putting green of the hole last played (provided a practice stroke is not made from a hazard and does not unduly delay play)

Violation of this policy may result in the player being removed from the golf course and possibly receive further disciplinary action.

First Place: Gold medal, Champions Trophy and the Ontario Junior Boys’ 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.

Exemptions Awarded (must be age eligible):

1. Winner earns a one-year Exemption
2. Winner earns a one-year Exemption into the Men's Amateur
3. Winner earns a one-year Exemption into the Junior Spring Classic
4. Winner earns a one-year Exemption into the Juvenile Boys' Championship
5. Winner earns an one-year Exemption into the Men's Match Play
6. Winner earns an Exemption into the Junior Boys' Match Play
7. Top 10 finishers (and ties) earn a one-year Exemption into the event
8. Top 10 finishers (and ties) earn a one-year Exemption into the Junior Boys' Match Play
9. Top 10 finishers (and ties) earn a one-year Exemption into the Juvenile Boys' Championship

Non-Exempt entrants must present “Government Issued Proof of Age” upon registration at the Qualifying site.

Exempt entrants must present “Government Issued Proof of Age” upon registration at the Championship site.

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

Note:  Photocopies are acceptable.

Location
Qualifying will take place at various qualifying sites throughout the province in the month of June.  Applicants may choose any site they wish subject to availability. The GAO will determine the number of qualifiers’ places at each location after entries close based on the size of the qualifying field compared to the overall number of qualifying entries

Note: There are no age divisions in this championship.

Successful Qualifiers Entry into Championship
Following play of Sectional and Final Qualifying, every successful qualifier will automatically be entered into the Championship at Dalewood Golf Club with an additional $20.00 entry fee. If a qualifier or exempt player withdraws, he must notify the GAO at (905) 852-1101 extension 226 promptly in order to insure an Alternate fair opportunity to play. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from future GAO competition.

Successful Qualifiers' Entry into Final Qualifying
Following completion of play at all Sectional Qualifying sites, every successful qualifier for Final Qualifying will be entered into Final Qualifying at Elmira GC on July 2nd at no additional cost.

Places, Ties and Substitutions
If a qualifier or 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.

On Monday July 20, eligible players must:

1. Register with the GAO in person at Dalewood; or
2. Register no later than 45 minutes before your starting time on Tuesday.

Place may be forfeited by a player whom no word is received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20.

Competition will be in three stages, at stroke play

1. Sectional Qualifying – 18 holes for all players except those exempt at various sites throughout the province.

2. Final Qualifying – July 2 - 18 holes at Elmira GC for a percentage of players who missed qualifying directly to the championship.

3. Championship – 156 players eligible, including those exempt. 36 holes for all players to determine the low 60 players and ties for an additional 36 holes.

Tuesday, July 21 - First Round, 18 Holes

Wednesday, July 22 – Second Round, 18 Holes

CUT: After 36 holes, the low 60 scorers and anyone tying for 60th place continue play. The remainder are eliminated.  For third and fourth round starting times, check your email or www.gao.ca.

Thursday, July 23 – Third Round, 18 Holes

Friday, July 24 – Fourth Round, 18 Holes

Lowest scorer for 72 Holes will be champion. In the event of a tie for the championship, the winner will be determined by a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff. The playoff holes and their order of play will be determined by the GAO and announced prior to the completion of the championship.

The top three (3) 2015 Ontario Junior Boys' Championship finishers will comprise the Ontario Junior Boys' Team. The team will represent Ontario at the Canadian Junior Boys' Championship.

Note: The Team Selection Committee reserves the right to amend the selection process at any time during or following the Championship.

Ties: In the event of a tie at the conclusion of play for the final team position, a hole-by-hole playoff will begin immediately following completion of the final round.

GAO will subsidize a portion of the costs of attending the National Championship for the 3 players selected to the team. Subsidies may vary depending on the location of the National Championship.

It is the responsibility of the Players to make their travel and accommodation arrangements. In the case of Junior golfers, it is the responsibility of the family to provide supervision.