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Reference:
RAFGA/Regions/Cent/12/5
See Distribution
Date:
19 Jun 12
RAFGA CENTRAL REGION INTER-STATION SCRATCH AND HANDICAP QUALIFIER– 24 AUG
12 AT BELTON PARK GOLF CLUB GC
1.
The RAFGA Central Region Inter-Station Scratch and Handicap Qualifier (ISSHQ) will be held at
Belton Park GC (post code NG31 9SH), near Grantham, on Fri 24 Aug 12.
2.
Competition. The RAFGA Central Region ISSHQ is open to players with a handicap of 24.4 and
below and spaces will be limited to 18 teams (ie. 72 players1). The ISSHQ will be a 36-hole stableford
competition played concurrently; all teams will be automatically entered into both competitions.
3.
Eligibility and Entries. The RAFGA Central Region ISSHQ is open to teams from military bases
within the Central Region as indicated in the table below:
RAF Linton-on -Ouse
RAF Cranwell
RAF Waddington
RAF Marham
RAF Cottesmore
RAF Kirton-in-Lyndsey
RAF Scampton
RAF Digby
RAF Coningsby
Any other unit within the boundaries of the Central Region
Stations are invited to enter a team/teams of 4 players into the ISSHQ. Stations may enter multiple
teams though may have them balloted out if the field exceeds the maximum number. Teams must
consist of a minimum of 3 x RAF personnel; the 4th must be working on the station as RAF, RN,
Army personnel or MOD civilian; teams from non RAF units are welcome as long as they meet the
criteria as detailed above.
4.
Acceptance of Entries. Station OICs Golf are to submit their entries, together with requisite
payment, using the format at Annex A. The closing date for receipt of entries is Fri 10 Aug 12 and
entries received after this date will only be accepted if the event is undersubscribed. Should the
number of applying station teams exceed 18 (ie 72 players), then surplus teams will be balloted out as
follows:
a.
Stations with the highest number of entered teams will be asked to prioritise their entry and
the lowest priority will be removed.
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Individuals with a handicap above 24.4 may enter on a fill-up basis but will be required to play off a handicap of 24.
1
b.
If the surplus entries cannot be separated using the method in sub-para 4a above,
acceptance of teams will be undertaken on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
5.
Competition Rules and Qualification for the Finals. All play will be in accordance with the
R&A Rules of Golf. Decisions regarding the application of rules will be made by the Championship
Committee. Laser or GPS devices which measure distances only (ie. not gradient, temperature,
wind-speed etc) will be allowed. Specific rules for the Competition and Qualification process are as
follows:
a.
Scoring. All teams will be entered into both the Scratch and Handicap element of
qualification therefore, both the scratch and handicap stableford score is to be entered on
each individuals card. All 4 players score over 36 holes count towards the teams’ total.
b.
Handicap Allowance. For the handicap element of the competition there is a full
handicap allowance up to a maximum of 24; handicap certificates must be included in the
team’s entry.
c.
Ladies. Ladies are eligible to play in the competition and will play from the ladies tee.
d.
Qualification for the Scratch and Handicap Finals. The two teams with the highest
team total in each category will qualify for the Scratch and Handicap Finals respectively.
Please note that no one team can qualify for more than one final therefore, priority will be
given to a place in the Scratch Final with the vacated place in the Handicap Final being
awarded to the next team eligible in the Handicap format. In addition, stations may only be
represented by one team in the respective finals. Therefore, where upon a station may have
two teams that qualify for a final, the highest placed team will be awarded a place in the final
with the other place being allocated to the next team with the highest score. Details of the
finals2 are as follows:
(1) The Inter-Station Scratch Final (ISSF) to be held at Luffenham Heath GC on 27/28
Sep 12.
(2)
The Inter-Station Handicap Final (ISHF) to be held at Sleaford GC on 8/9 Oct 12.
OICs/Team Captains are to note that a player who participates for one team in the
qualifiers is ineligible to play for another in the final.
e.
Tied Scores. In the event of a tie the following will determine the competition places:
(1)
Teams afternoon score.
(2)
Teams 3 highest individual 36 hole scores.
(3)
Teams 2 highest individual hole scores.
(4)
Teams highest individual 36 hole score.
(5) Teams highest individual’s last score on the last 9, 6, 3 and final hole of the
afternoon round as required.
6.
Catering. Catering will be provided as follows: Coffee & Bacon Bap on arrival and a Soup &
Sandwich lunch. In order to reduce costs to participants there will be no evening meal provided.
7.
Costs. The contribution required for each team is £160, ie £40 per person. Cheques are to be
made payable to ‘RAF Golf Association’ in accordance with the details on the Entry Form at Annex A.
2
A charge of £25 per player will be made for the finals.
2
8.
Dress. Dress on the course is normal golfing attire ie. no denim clothing or collarless shirts.
The same minimum dress standards apply in the Clubhouse.
9.
Arrival and Registration. The first tee-off time for the Qualifier is 0800 hrs. Accordingly,
players are required to register for the event between 0700-0730 hrs. The individual’s actual
tee-off time does not remove the requirement to register at the specified time above.
10. Practice Arrangements. Players should make their own arrangements for a practice round
through the Club.
11. Accommodation. Individuals should make their own arrangements for accommodation, if
required.
12. Insurance. Third party insurance will be required for all players. Membership of the RAFGA
Membership Scheme provides the required insurance. OICs are required to confirm that all their
team members are adequately covered. Players will not be allowed to compete without proof of
appropriate Personal Liability insurance; RAFGA insurance is acceptable and is available via the
RAFGA website at rafgamembershipscheme. RAFGA Membership registration forms will also be
available on the day.
13. Travel Expenses. Reclaiming of travel expenses is permissible under JSP 752 Ch 4 Sect 8.
The letter reference DSB(RAF)/299000/14/3/604/AF dated 04 January 2012 should be used as the
authority for travel. This reference is to be quoted on all warrants and claims together with your
Station/Unit UIN. OICs are reminded that they must seek prior approval from their UIN Budget
Holder before making travel arrangements that will result in a JPA claim.
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14. RAFGA Officials. The following RAFGA Officials will be attending:
RAFGA Regional Director – Gp Capt Fin McLean (TBC)
RAFGA Acting Director of Golf – Sqn Ldr Paul Mardon
RAFGA SE ISSHQ Competition Director – Sqn Ldr Neil Flather (TBC)
RAFGA Team Manager – WO Colin Yates
RAFGA Regional Representative – WO Steve Beveridge
[Original Signed]
P D MARDON
Sqn Ldr
RAFGA Central Region, Championships Director
Annex:
A.
Entry Form for 2012 RAFGA Central Region Inter-Station Scratch and Handicap Qualifier.
Distribution:
Action:
OICs Golf, Central Region units.
Copy to:
Attending Officials’
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ANNEX A TO
RAFGA/CENT/12/4
DATED 19 JUN 12
ENTRY FORM FOR RAFGA CENTRAL REGION INTER-STATION SCRATCH AND HANDICAP
QUALIFIER – 24 AUG 12
From: RAF ………………………(Station)
TEAM
PLAYER
RANK
FORENAME
SURNAME
PLAYING
REMARKS
H’CAP
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
The above table is for your convenience and not an indication of an upper limit of number of entries.
A cheque/s made payable to ‘RAF Golf Association’ for ……... (number of) Teams at £160 per
team, totalling £……………is/are attached.
Signed…………………………….. Name………………………… Rank……………………….
Date ……………………. Tel Code & Ext ………………….……..
Military email address………………………..…………………
Mobile No. ……………………………. (optional)
Alternative person to be contacted if necessary:
Rank ……………………. Name ……………………………. Tel Ext ……………………..
Military email Address………………………..………………….
Entries to be forwarded to:
Sqn Ldr Paul Mardon
OC Admin Div
DMRC Headley Court
EPSOM
Surrey
KT18 6JW
Returns are to be received
no later than 10 Aug 12
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