When your son or daughter is scheduled to play in a JGAA tournament or any other tournament, there are a few things you and they should know in advance.

Tournament Format 

The JGAA groups players by their age.  Players with a scoring average of 76 or lower will be eligible for the Championship Flight.  In general the courses played will be in the ranges below:

  Boys 15-18: 6400 - 7000 yards

  Boys 13-14: 5700 - 6400 yards

  Girls 15-18: 5700 - 6300 yards

  Girls 13-14: 5000 -5700 yards

 Dress Code

Please make sure your child is properly dressed for our events. We will not allow a player out of JGAA dress code to participate in our events. Please see our policies tab or the JGAA Handbook for proper dress code attire.

Starting Times and Tournament Information  

The JGAA publishes starting times and tournament information on our website approximately 3 days prior to the tournament.  We will also send an e-mail to the address associated with the player’s account.  Please make sure that you check this e-mail account regularly.  Please read these documents carefully as they contain important useful information.  First round pairings are randomly selected. On the second day, players are paired by score. Individual starting times for second (and third) rounds will be available on the website or at each tournament site as soon as possible after completion of all play. Boys and Girls will exchange time slots for each day. (Example: Boys tee off first in Round 1 then the Girls will tee off first for Round 2).   

Tournament Day  

While many schedules are very busy these days, you should consider the day of a tournament to be dedicated to the tournament.  Many times there are other events going on that day.  We cannot accommodate requests for specific tee times so that you can make it somewhere else.

Remember that it is always the player’s responsibility to be at the tee on time and be ready to play.  Failure to do so will result in a two-stroke penalty or disqualification.  Therefore, always make sure you leave home with plenty of time to spare.

Keep in mind we are a desert state and therefore, you should be prepared with any drinks or food that your child might need.  They will be available for purchase at the course.

Spectators must walk at all times so wear good walking shoes.  If a spectator has a documented medical disability, accommodations can be made at JGAA tournaments.   Please contact the tournament director for more information.

Second round starting times will be published shortly after the completion of the first round and will be available on our website. Once the pairings are published you will receive an email with your tee time and pairings for the next round. We also give copies to the pro shop at the course and you can call them to get your child's tee time. 

Since the first round is frequently over just before dark, the pro shop might be closed by the time pairings are available.  So usually you won’t be able to call them until the next morning.

At their starting tee your child will given local rules, hole-location sheets and scorecards. If the tournament has a shotgun start that day, players will be this information at registration.   

Registration

The JGAA has a registration table setup on each day of our tournaments.  Players should come by the table to confirm their tee time and let us know they are onsite.  Depending on the course, we may hand out range tokens at the registration table. 

Electronic Measuring Devices - **New for 2012**

Electronic Measuring Devices that MEASURE DISTANCE ONLY will be allowed in JGAA tournaments starting in 2012.