Markham, ON -The Canadian Junior Golf Association's Ontario schedule stops in Gormley, Ont. this weekend for the Mazda Junior Series at Clublink's Station Creek Golf Club, in an event that will feature a pair of defending champions.

Josh Bamberger's transition to the Boys 14-16 Division has been a smooth one so far this season. The 14-year-old native of Waterloo, Ont. has a pair of second place finishes in three events this season. In addition, he captured the Boys 13 & Under Division at Station Creek last year so he will be looking for another successful weekend at this particular layout. As for Lucas Leibel, his transition has also been a smooth one after capturing the first event of the season at Woodington Lake Golf Club earlier this month as a 13-year-old. The 14-year-old product of Toronto, Ont. finished in third place at Trillium Wood Golf Cup two weeks ago. Graham Baillargeon, the 14-year-old resident of Mississauga, Ont., will be looking for his second win in as many weeks, having captured top spot at Caledon Woods Golf Club last weekend.

In the Boys 17-19 Division, Bryan Hartog, 17, of Richmond Hill, Ont. will also be shooting for his second victory at Station Creek in as many years. One of his closest challengers however is expected to be Vito Polera, 17, of Maple, Ont. who captured the second spot at Woodington Lake. Benjamin Shain, 17, of Toronto, Ont. should also contend this weekend given his third place finish at Woodington Lake.

Helena Harbridge will be looking to build upon her successful 2003 CJGA campaign. The 16-year-old Toronto, Ont. native captured three division titles last season. She will be in tough however, as Sehee Kim is also registered to play at Station Creek. The 15-year-old Cambridge, Ont. product won one event last year.

Finally, in the Boys 13 & Under Division, Daniel Kim will be looking to make it to the winner's circle after barely missing out last year as the 14-year-old North York, Ont. resident lost to Josh Bamberger in an exciting playoff. He won six events in 2003.

Tee times for this weekend's event start at 11:32 A.M. on Saturday and Sunday. As always, spectators are encouraged to attend.

Mazda Canada is the Official Vehicle of the CJGA. Mazda Canada provides the CJGA with MPV Vans and is the title sponsor of the CJGA Golf Schools at Deer Creek as well as two CJGA events in 2004. For more information, please visit www.mazda.ca

About the CJGA:
Established in 1994, the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in the game. Through its six stage developmental program, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. In 2004, the CJGA will conduct over 80 tournaments across Canada. Included in the tournament schedule is a number of qualifying events for international tournaments initiated to give juniors the chance to represent their country, to test their skills against the rest of the world and to give them the opportunity to gain exposure to college coaches. The CJGA is a registered not-for-profit Amateur Athletic Association with Revenue Canada. For information on the CJGA, please visit www.cjga.com.

For Additional Information:

Jason Davidson
Manager, Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069
jason.davidson@cjga.com

Rick Betts
Director, Media Relations and Communications
Canadian Junior Golf Association
1.877.508.1069
rick.betts@cjga.com