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| Getting Started With the CJGA The Canadian Junior Golf Association is the premier junior tour in Canada for golfers aged 5-19. In 2008, the CJGA will offer over 90 tournaments across the country in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. The CJGA conducts two tours under its umbrella; CJGA Junior Tour for juniors aged 11-19 and CJGA Junior Linkster Tour for juniors aged 5-12. The majority of events on the CJGA Junior Tour and all of the events on the CJGA Junior Linkster Tour are filled on a first come first serve basis. All you need to get started is a passion for the game of golf!! CJGA Junior Tour Considerations -The CJGA Junior Tour is open to golfers of all skill levels-from beginner to elite -Junior Tour events are multi day, from two rounds to as many as four -The CJGA conducts several championship events on the Junior Tour that require performance based entry -Each tournament has a set entry fee listed at www.cjga.com -Age Divisions: Boys 13 & Under, Boys 14-16, Boys 17-19, Girls Benefits -Experience a professionally run tournament that is unmatched in Canada -Develop both physical and mental attributes through competition -Improve golfing resume for college opportunities -Compare your season stats to golfers across Canada -Represent the CJGA and Canada internationally CJGA Junior Linkster Tour Considerations -Junior Linkster events (Ages 5-12) are one day in length (Junior Linkster Tour Championship is an exception) -Caddies are permitted -CJGA will set up course yardage according to ages of participants -Each tournament has a set entry fee listed at www.cjga.com -Maximum 10 strokes per hole -Age Divisions: Boys 8 & Under, Boys 9-10, Boys 11-12, Girls 9 & Under, Girls 10-12 -Entry fees range from $65-$75. -HSBC Clinics for Kids will be conducted before each CJGA Junior Linkster tournament. Benefits -Beginning golfers will experience a professionally run event within a relaxed, learning environment -There is no minimum or maximum number of events a junior must play -Represent the CJGA internationally -Participants will meet new friends on the course -CJGA Junior Linkster Tour Championship will be conducted at the end of the season featuring a skills challenge and two rounds of competition. International Qualifying v The CJGA represents Canada at a number of international tournaments through both the CJGA Junior Tour and CJGA Junior Linkster Tour. Qualifying tournaments will be conducted across the country for each international tournament. Examples include the Mizuno North America Cup, Stephen Ames Cup, Euro Junior Golf Cup, and US Kids World Golf Championship. All competitors participating in a CJGA international qualifying tournament will be eligible to qualify for CJGA Team Canada. Spots available for the international teams vary according to the tournament. Please visit the International Events section of www.cjga.com for a detailed description of each international event including dates, qualifying info and spots available. CJGA Player Services Department The CJGA recognizes how difficult planning a golf season can be and is pleased to offer its members a Player Services Department to assist juniors and their parents. A CJGA representative will be pleased to tailor a schedule based on the goals and expectations of each individual. For additional information please contact CJGA Head Office at 1-877-508-1069. |
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