S IGNATURE OF S OLON
J UNIOR G OLF
P ROGRAM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
OF GOLFERS
Tel:(440)248-4573
TheSignatureofSolon
JuniorGolfMissionStatement
Thegoalofthe2017SignatureofSolonJuniorGolfProgramis
to establish and maintain the highest standards of conduct at
all levels of the game. When young players are trained in the
basicsofrulesandgolfetiquettetheywillhavethefoundation
tobecometomorrow’smodelsofsportsmanship.Intheoverall
game of life, golf strokes and trophies have little or no value.
The underlying character that we call sportsmanship will. The
valuesofhonesty,self-relianceandrespecttowardsothersform
theheartofgolf.
Thegolfinstructoristhecoachorrolemodelandthis responsibility will not be taken lightly. With enthusiasm,
honesty,sincerity,andasenseoffairplaywewillstrivetoinstill
these values into young golfers and teach them the swing
fundamentals. We will reward good behavior, concentration,
sustainedeffort,andsportsmanship.Aboveallelsegolfshould
befunandenjoyable.
DRESSCODE
Thefollowingdresscodemustbeobservedbyallplayers:
AppropriateAttireforBoysisagolfshirtwithacollar,
slacksorBermudashorts.NOJEANS,TANKTOPS,
GYMSHORTS,ORBICYCLESHORTSWILLBEALLOWED.
AppropriateAttireforGirlsisagolfshirtwithcollar,
golfteeshirts,slacksorBermudashorts(nomore
than4inchesabovetheknee).NOBAREMIDRIFFS,
HALTERTOPS,JEANS,ORSHORTSHORTSWILLBE
ALLOWED.
Allplayersmustwearsoftspikedgolfshoesor sneakers.
Thosenotinaccordancewiththeabovedresscode
willbeexcusedfromthatday’sclinicorplayday andallowedbackonlywhendressedinappropriate
attire.
MEMBERSHIP&FEES
TheSignatureofSolonJuniorGolfProgramisopentochildren
andgrandchildren,ages8-17,ofmembersofallmembership
categories.
Thefeeis$150perjunior.Feeincludesattendance
tounlimitednumberofclinics,playdays,andfamilyscrambles.
GUIDELINES&EXPECTATIONS
USGARULESOFGOLFwillgovernplayatalltimes.
Alljuniorsareencouragedtofamiliarizethemselves
withtherulesandcarrytheUSGARuleBookwith
thematalltimes. Golfetiquetteisaveryimportantconsideration andalljuniorsareexpectedtobehaveinaccordance
withtherulesprescribedbytheClub.Playersmust
becarefultonotdamagethegolfcourseduring normalcourseofplay.Playersareresponsiblefor
maintainingthegolfcoursebyreplacingalldivots,
repairingallballmarks,andrakingbunkers.
Slowplaywillnotbetolerated.Alwaysbereadyto
playwhenitisyourturn.Makesurethatyourgroup
maintainsitspositionwiththegroupahead
GENERALPROVISIONS
Playersinthe3,6,9and18holeprogramareexpectedtosign
up at least a day in advance for any clinics they wish to
participateinorforanyJuniorGolfPlayDays.Youmaysign
upbycontactinggolfshopat(440)248-4573
PairingsforJuniorGolfPlayDaywillbedecidedbytheGolfStaff
usingthelistofchildrenthatsignedupaheadoftime.Itis importanttonotethatoneofthemanyaspectsinthegame
ofgolfistolearnhowtoplayandsocializewithcompetitors
ofallage,skill,andsex.Therefore,pairingswillbeassigned
withtheintentionofrotatingplayersintodifferentfoursomes
eachweek.
Playersareexpectedtoarrive15minutesaheadoftimeonPlay
Days.Thisistoensurethatallchildrenwantingtoplaythat morningareabletobeinathreesomeorfoursomeandcan
startplaypromptlyat7:45.
Forchildreninthe3and6holeprogram,oneparentwillbe requiredtowalkwitheachgrouponPlayDays.Whensigning
upyourchildwiththegolfshopforaPlayDayinthe3or6
hole division, please let the Golf Staff know whether or not
youareavailabletoaccompanyagroup.
BOY’S&GIRL’SPLAYEROFTHEYEAR
The Player of the Year Award is intended to acknowledge
children who work hard all summer to improve their game
through clinic and play day participation as well as daily
personalpractice.
AllJunior’sparticipationwillbetrackedthroughapointsystem.
Attheendoftheyear,theboyandgirlwiththemostpointswill
benamesthePlayeroftheYear.
Pointsareawardedasfollows:
PlayingonPlayDay:
7points
ClinicParticipation:
7pointsperclinic
PersonalPractice: 2pointsperhalf-hour.(Daily maximumof8points)
CERTIFIEDJUNIORGOLFER
Juniorsage12andundermayenrollintheCertifiedJuniorGolfer Programtoenablethemtoplayonthecoursewithoutbeing accompaniedbyanadult.Thecertificationprocesswillconsistof
3levelsofplayingabilityandtests.
Level1
To pass level 1, the junior golfer must pass a written test and
break70for9holesofgolfatSignature,playingfromtheGreen
Tees.Allroundsmustbeplayedwithanadult,inaccordancewith
USGARules,andhaveanattestedscorecard.
Level2
Topasslevel2,thejuniorgolfermustpassawrittentest,askills
test,andbreak60for9holesofgolfatShaker,playingfromthe
Green Tees. All rounds must be played with an adult, in
accordancewithUSGARules,andhaveanattestedscorecard.
Level3
Topasslevel3,andbecomeaCertifiedJuniorGolfer,thejunior golfermustpassawrittentestandbreak55for9holesofgolfat
Shaker, playing from the Green Tees. All rounds must be played
with an adult, in accordance with USGA Rules, and have an
attestedscorecard.
JUNIORGOLFSCHEDULE
JuniorGolfClinics
Tuesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm
June: 13,20,27
July: 11,18,25
August: 1 Wednesday: 12:00pm-1:00pm
June:
14,21,28
July: 12,19,26
August: 2 JuniorGolfPlayDays
Thursday:
June: 15,22,29
July: 13,20
August: 3
7:45am
JUNIORGOLFEVENTS
JuniorGolfChampionship: Sunday,August6 3:00pm
Parent-ChildScramble: Sunday,June25
3:00pm
Sunday,July23
3:00pm
PGAPROFESSIONALCONTACT
DanBanks,PGA
HeadGolfProfessional
(440)248-4573
[email protected]