GOLF TEAM - SPRING 2008

I. REQUIREMENTS

(1) Students must obtain a physical examination to play golf. If the student has played on any school team and has had a physical in the last year all the student must do is get the coach a copy.

(2) TSSAA rules state that a student must pass five subjects the previous semester to play on an athletic team. The coach’s rule (Mr. Ellett’s rule) is that you also must have a semester grade point average of 80 or above and maintain that average while on the golf team.

(3) Anyone missing two practices (unexcused) will be dismissed from the golf team. Golf is a school sport; and if you choose to play golf on the school team, you must give it priority over any other outside activity. We only practice twice a week, so every effort should be made to get to practice. I am looking for 100% effort on the part of all golf team members.

(4) If a student misses a practice (excused), he must play a qualifying round on his own to be eligible to play in the next match.

(5) Students must furnish the golf coach with the name of the insurance company and the policy number of their medical insurance coverage.

II. RULES WHILE ON THE GOLF COURSE

(1) Students should study golf etiquette (rule book) carefully and govern their play and conduct accordingly, play the game by the rules, without exception!

(2) School rules also apply on the golf course.

(3) All players are required to wear the appropriate clothes while on the course. No wild colors or outrageous fashions can be worn. No short-shorts allowed, but Bermuda shorts are fine. Clothes must not be tight or revealing. You must wear golf or tennis shoes and shoelaces must be kept tied while playing. Socks or footlets must also be worn. Shirt-tails are to be worn inside pants or skirts at all times.

(4) In case of lightning or storms during matches all care and precaution will be taken to insure the safety of the players. On matches out of town the students will be returned to school where the coach will wait with the students until they are picked up. No student will ever be left on their own. Please be prompt in picking your child up.

EQUIPMENT

1. Golf Clubs and a light bag (two woods, 5 irons, and a putter will do fine).

2. At least six (6) good golf balls to play your matches, one dozen (12) practice balls, and six (6) plastic golf balls.

3. You may want to purchase a golf glove. It will help you grip the club better.

4. Plenty of golf tees and ball markers and a pencil to keep score.

5. A copy of the U.S.G.A. rules.

6. An umbrella or rain suit (we play in the rain sometimes).

7. You may want to include sun screen and an extra pair of socks.

8. Make sure you also include a small towel.

9. Tennis shoes are fine, but golf shoes will really help your game.

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(cut and return this portion to the Golf Coach)

Parents Signature

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Student Signature

Questions and/or comments

Insurance Company

Policy Number