The CJGA strives to provide our youth with a forum to not only develop their skills as players, but to also develop as young adults.  As a result, The CJGA has invoked a Spectator Policy to allow junior golfers to personally develop their own decision making without interference from parents or spectators.

Communications: With the exception of asking the player if he/she would like something eat or drink after nine holes or the need to deal with medical situations, no communication (verbal or non-verbal) is to take place with the players.

Equipment & Clothing: The Committee prohibits spectators/parents from carrying clothing or equipment for the player. (e.g. rain suit, umbrella) Spectators are permitted to carry food and drinks for players.

Minimum Distances & Prohibited areas: A minimum distance of 30 Yards must be maintained between the player and spectators in ALL circumstances with the exception:

• Once all players have reached the green, spectators must remain 10 yards from the green
• Once all players are on the tee, spectators must remain 10 yards from the tee and on the cart path.

When cart paths are provided, spectators (walking or riding) must stay on the paths. When no cart paths are available, the outside rough will substitute for the cart path.

Spectators are prohibited from the following areas:

• Tees, Fairways, Greens
• Scoring and Starting areas
• Rules Situations

Dress Code: Each course has its own particular dress code. Spectators who do not meet the standard established by the host club and/or the CJGA will be refused admittance to both the golf course and clubhouse. Please contact the CJGA head office or visit the CJGA website for a suggested Dress Code for spectators.

Lost Golf Balls: We request that spectators assist the CJGA with pace of play by observing when and where golf balls stray. It is permissible to point to the area where the ball traveled but spectators are not authorized to assist the player in searching for the ball unless asked by a CJGA official. This opportunity is not to be utilized to have a conversation with the player and does not supercede the 30 yard minimum distance requirements.

Cell Phones: Cell phones must be set to the “vibrate” only mode or turned off. Many golf clubs have policies that prohibit the use of cell phones on the golf course and or in the clubhouse. It is the responsibility of the spectator to follow the policy of our host facility.

Interference & Influence: Spectators, including parents, are to have no influence on play.  Any direction, interference, discipline, scolding of players, influence or advice may be a violation of the Spectator Policy or Code of Conduct. Any of these incidents or similar incidents may result in disqualification of the player and will not be permitted at a CJGA event. Spectators or parents violating this rule will be asked to leave the course and the property. Incidents will be reviewed by the CJGA Disciplinary Committee to determine any further action. Serious violations may result in suspension of membership.

Golf Carts: Spectators who wish to rent golf carts at a CJGA event may do so from the host golf club.  However some courses do not allow golf carts.  Please contact the CJGA Head Office or visit the CJGA website for more information.  

Spectators must obey the golf course cart policy and must remain on the cart path at all times.  Should the usage of your cart interfere with the tournament you will be asked to return to the clubhouse.

Penalties: Based on a breach of the Spectator Policy, any or all of the following penalties could be levied:

• Verbal warning to the spectator and or the player
• Two stroke penalty to the player being followed
• Disqualification to the player being followed
• Spectator banned from the golf course and or property for the round
• Spectator banned from the tournament
• Spectator banned from future CJGA events

OTHER GUIDELINES
Alcohol Consumption: We ask all spectators that if they wish to consume alcoholic beverages that they do so in the confines of the clubhouse and then only in areas licensed and designed for that purpose. Despite the fact that some clubs offer this service and provide same from “the beverage cart”, we ask that you respect our wishes in our request that the consumption of alcoholic beverages does not take place in the view of our underage participants.

Smoking on Golf Course: For those spectators who smoke or use other tobacco products we would appreciate you do so out of the players view.