hotels listed on pages 11-14 are for family/friends only ... women njcaa packet 2.pdf · 1 jeff...

Hotels listed on pages 11-14 are for Family/Friends Only!

Players and Coaches MUST stay at Homewood Suites (information on Page 8)

5

Tournament Rules and Procedures A. It is the tournament Director’s sole responsibility to run the National Tournament by the policies of the

NJCAA and USGA. B. The Tournament shall be scheduled on a course, which will permit any eligible participant to compete. C. The NJCAA Women’s Championship Golf Tournament shall be a 72-hole medal play event. D. Teams shall consist of a minimum of four players and a maximum of five. E. The team scores for the day shall consist of the total of the four lowest players on the team. The team

with the lowest four-day total shall be the champion. F. In the event of team tie for the championship or for third place, the team tie breaking procedure as

outlined in the NCAA Rules of Golf shall by used. G. The tournament shall be decided by the last completed round in the event of inclement weather. H. Every attempt should be made to complete 72 holes by playing 36 holes in one day or completing the

unfinished round the next morning, with the tournament ending on the fourth day. I. Players may be penalized for failure to observe the rules of etiquette of golf. J. Improper behavior by tournament participants, as determined by the NJCAA Code of Conduct may

result in disqualification. Appropriate attire will be required as defined by the host course. This applies for everyone representing a college at all official tournament functions.

K. At the discretion of the tournament director and the Golf Chairperson/designee, when tournament course conditions permit, the tournament will be conducted as a 72 hole “no cut” tournament. If the tournament format course cannot accommodate a “no cut” format, the following format shall be in effect: After 36 holes, the field will be cut to the top 15 teams and any team within 15 strokes of the leading team, and the top 24 individuals and any player who is within 15 strokes of the individual leader.

L. In the event of a tie for first place with respect to individual competition, there shall be a sudden death playoff. All other ties in the top eighteen shall be decided by the USGA tie-breaking recommendation: compare last 9 holes on the scorecard, last 6 holes, last 3 holes or last 1 hole. If a tie still exists: The same formula will be applied to the Front Nine.

M. No team will be permitted to play on the tournament site for two (2) days prior to the first official day of practice.

N. No players will be permitted back on the tournament course after completing a round except during playoffs. The penalty for breaking this rule is 2 strokes added to the score posted that day by that player. There is no penalty for congregating in the immediate vicinity of the 18th green.

O. For initial pairings teams will be paired together and most individuals will be paired together. On the second day, the pairings shall remain the same with the tee times reversed. On the third and following days, pairings will be based on team standings and teams paired together according to tournament scores. Individuals who make the cut will be paired on the basis of scores in the tournament and paired between teams of equal score (i.e. the number one players, will be paired together, etc.). Pairings will be made in threesomes for all tournament rounds. The tournament director will decide the tournament format for the first two rounds.

P. In the event of a missed tee time, USGA rules will be followed. Q. Scorecard procedures should follow USGA stroke play rules. R. There will be no advice exchanged between competitors, or among teammates during their round.

The penalty for breaking this rule will be a two (2) stroke penalty added to the score for the day. Two coaches per team may be designated to give advice.

S. No substitution is allowed for a player after that player puts the ball in play for tournament scoring. T. Players shall not use electronic devices, except range finders (elevation and/or wind device is illegal) on

the course during NJCAA tournament play. Violation will be disqualification for that round.

6

Qualifications of Teams and Individuals for Competition A. Each region be allowed a maximum of ten (10) participants in the NJCAA Golf Championships when

golf eligibility filed with National Office is five (5) colleges or less. B. Each region be allowed a maximum of fifteen (15) participants in the NJCAA Golf Championships when

golf eligibility filed with the National Office is six (6) or seven (7) colleges. C. Each region be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) participants in the NJCAA Golf Championships when

golf eligibility filed with the National Office is eight (8) or nine (9) colleges. D. Each region be allowed a maximum of twenty-five (25) participants in the NJCAA Golf Championships

when golf eligibility filed with the National Office is ten (10) or more colleges. E. Each region is allowed to qualify the division medallist if she fails to qualify by other means. F. An individual who received All-American status (including Honorable Mention) in the prior year may

also qualify is she fails to qualify by other means. G. Should the host team fail to qualify for the National Tournament, they will be given an automatic entry. H. In the unusual situation when a second player’s scores are lower than the lowest scores of a member

of the championship team in regional tournament play, she would also qualify for the National Tournament.

Officials The host college and the Chair of the NJCAA Golf Committee, will be responsible for securing the services of all necessary officials and committee members to satisfactorily conduct the tournament as determined by the NJCAA Committee on Golf. It is highly recommended that the host site provide a minimum of two USGA trained rules officials. Awards

A. Awards shall be given to the first, second and third place teams B. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded the first, second and third place finishers respectively. C. Each individual golfer on the first team shall receive an NJCAA gold medal. There shall be five (5)

medals. D. Each individual golfer on the second team shall receive an NJCAA silver medal. There shall be five (5)

medals. E. A Medallist award shall be presented. F. A Coach of the Tournament award shall be presented. G. The top eighteen (18) medalists will be presented medals and site hole flags in recognition of their

finish. These golfers will be designated as the All-Tournament team. The USGA collegiate tie-breaking procedure will be used to break all ties within the top 18.

TOURNAMENT LODGING Should the Tournament Host/NJCAA National Office choose to assign lodging for this event, all participating colleges must honor that assignment or pay for those rooms. (Official hotel at 2016 event is Homewood Suites – 165 Bill France Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.) All players/coaches are required to stay at this hotel.

Motorized Assistance A. Non-motorized pull carts will be allowed in the NJCAA Golf Championships without medical

documentation. B. A player may not use a motorized cart during a tournament round because of injury. Use of a

motorized cart would be permitted only if a player meets the definition of a disability as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act and has presented medical documentation upon filing eligibility.

7

Substance Abuse The use of all tobacco products by any coach, player, official or other individual involved in the administration of any NJCAA sponsored regular season or post season play is prohibited within the confines of the playing area. Any individual not in compliance shall be disqualified from further participation in that contest. Open Wound Policy Under circumstances when constant or profuse bleeding occurs, the participant shall be immediately removed from that contest by the official and cannot return until the bleeding has been stopped.

Code of Conduct Procedures Participants shall recognize the responsibility for proper conduct at any tournament, contest, or event sponsored by the NJCAA or its member colleges. Coaches shall recognize and resume responsibility for actions of themselves and their team members. Each coach who has participants competing in the event shall be responsible for informing each member of the CODE. (Article XX of the NJCAA Bylaws – included in packet pg.18) Medical Information A certified athletic trainer will be present at all times during tournament rounds. Services available include taping, ice, blister treatment, injury evaluation and immediate treatment. Athletes who require modality treatment (such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation) MUST bring a doctor’s prescription. Please make every effort to inform the athletic trainer on Sunday prior to the tournament if you will require preventative treatment during the tournament. Dress Code: All players must look professional and be dressed in golf attire. LPGA is a soft spike facility. Shirts must have collars if sleeveless. Players need to wear golf shirts – no t-shirts. Shorts must cover appropriately – no super short shorts allowed. No denim is allowed for players or spectators. Push Carts: If players need push carts please bring, as course only has a handful for rent.

9

Directions to LPGA International Golf Club from Homewood Suites:

Go to International Speedway Blvd.

Turn right onto International Speedway Blvd.

Turn right onto LPGA Blvd. which is approximately 3-4 miles

Turn right into 1st LPGA International entrance (right across from Florida Tennis Center)

Follow around to stop sign – clubhouse is straight ahead.

LPGA International Golf Club – (386) 274-5742

Directions to Daytona State College:

(This is where the banquet is Sunday May 15th at 6:00 pm)

Go to International Speedway Blvd.

Turn left onto International Speedway Blvd.

Go approximately 2 miles to Daytona State College entrance on left

Once on campus you will go straight until you hit the traffic circle. Go to the left and then look

for a parking spot.

Banquet is held in Gale Lemerand Building (Blue 310)

10

Airports:

Daytona International Airport

700 Catalina Drive

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Orlando International Airport

1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd.,

Orlando, FL 32827

Local Hospitals:

Halifax Medical Center

303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.,


Florida Memorial Medical Center

301 Memorial Medical Parkway


Local Restaurants Near Homewood Suites:

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

2200 W. Int’l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL

Outback Steakhouse


Cheddar’s Casual Café


Olive Garden


Applebee’s


Ruby Tuesday’s


Tijuana Flats


11

BJ’s Restaurant


Bahama Breeze


Chili’s Grill


Local Attractions:

Daytona International Speedway


Oceanwalk Daytona Beach

300 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Lagoon (Waterpark)

601 Earl Street, Daytona Beach, FL

Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

1200 Main Street, Daytona Beach, FL

Volusia Mall


The Port Orange Pavilion (Shopping, Restaurants, Movie Theater)

5501 S Williamson Blvd., Port Orange, FL 32128

hotels listed on pages 11-14 are for family/friends only ... women njcaa packet 2.pdf · 1 jeff...

Documents