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Lessons 

Events 

Camps 

Privileges 

Responsibili es 

Caddie Program 

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2016 Junior Program

Junior Lessons & Events

Privileges & Responsibili es

Dress Code

Guests

Caddie Program

F&B and Junior Locker Room

Hours of Play & Prac ce

Other Considera ons

Lessons & Events

Camps & Programs

Individual Lessons

Group Lessons

Tournaments

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G u e s t s

You may bring ONE guest any me you play

Your guest must be between the age of 12 and 18 and must be a JUNIOR MEMBER

of another golf club

You may not introduce an Adult Guest

The Junior Guest Rate for 2016 is set at $40.00 + GST and Guests must check in at

the Pro Shop before teeing off

Please remind your Guests of the Victoria Golf Club dress code ‐ they will not be

permi ed to play if they are not dressed appropriately

D r e s s C o d e

The Victoria Golf Club has a Dress Code for all

Members and Guests. It applies to everyone, at

all mes.

Shorts must be no more than 4 inches above the

knee and tailored. No athle c or cargo shorts at

any me.

Caps must be worn peak forward.

Golf shirts must be tucked in at all mes.

Remember: No jeans, no “non golf logo” a re

(i.e. no Canucks, White Caps, etc.)

If  you  are  not  correctly  dressed,  you  will  be 

asked to change into acceptable a re. 

CADDIE PROGRAM - S U M M E R O P P O R T U N I T Y

In August, the Seniors’ North West Golf Associa on will be holding their annual event at the Victoria Golf Club. If you are interested in caddying at the Tournament, register at the Pro Shop. This is a great way to earn some money during the summer and no experience is required!

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O n t h e C o u r s e

No use of cell phones/head phones

iPods on the Course or in the

Clubhouse

Be aware of players around you.

No profanity of any kind – EVER!

Be sure to shout “FORE” when

your ball, or the ball of someone in

your group, flies out of sight, or

onto another fairway

No “5‐somes” at any me

Pace of Play – please keep up with

the players ahead, not just ahead

of the group behind you

Replace your DIVOTS, rake your

Bunkers & ALWAYS REPAIR your

ball marks

F o o d & B e v e r a g e

11th Tee Snack Bar is available to

all Junior Members

The Junior Lounge, Clubhouse,

Macan’s, Fireside Lounge and Pa o

are available to all Junior Members

You may charge food / beverage to

your VGC account

Juniors are not allowed to go into

the men’s or women’s locker

rooms or the lower 19th hole

Clubhouse & Snack Bar hours vary

throughout the year ‐ check our

website for updates

J u n i o r L o c k e r R o o m

There are individual lockers, provided

at no charge, in the Junior Locker

room. Ask in the administra on office

for your locker number and lock. You

must use the Club’s combina on lock

for your locker.

It is your responsibility to keep this

room clean and dy at all mes ‐ put

away games, controllers and make sure

the locker rooms are dy

There is a bulle n board with Junior

informa on and tournament dates. If

you wish to par cipate in any of the

tournaments, clinics or camps, please

sign up outside the Pro Shop on the

Junior informa on board.

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Below are the mes you are allowed to

book tee mes to play. You may book tee

mes up to 15 days in advance through the

ballot system, or you may call the Pro Shop

within 7 days of the desired me and date.

In 2016, you are allowed to use the prac ce

range at any me, as long as you are not

taking space from adult Members. You must

step aside if it becomes busy or if an adult

Member would like to use that space or

stall.

Junior Members who have a single digit handicap (9 or less) may play at any me with an Ac ve Member, at the invita on of that Member.

Junior Eagle Members (ages 7 ‐ 11) may play any day a er 4:00p.m. but must always be accompanied by an adult.

W i n t e r  

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Mondays  No Restric ons

Tuesdays  A er 1p.m.

Wednesdays  A er 1p.m.

Thursdays  Before 10a.m. / A er 1p.m.

Saturdays  A er 1p.m.

Sundays  A er 1p.m.

Holidays  A er 2p.m.

S u mm e r  

( M a r . 1 ‐ O c t . 3 1 )

No Restric ons

A er 2p.m.

A er 5p.m.

Before 10a.m. / A er 2p.m.

A er 2p.m.

A er 2p.m.

A er 2p.m.

Fridays  Before 10a.m. / A er 3p.m. Before 10a.m. / A er 1p.m.

Hours of Play and Practice

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O t h e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n s

During the summer, please call ahead to

see if the course is busy.

Our prac ce range is very small. Please

use extreme cau on. You must only hit

balls with the clubs that will keep the ball

within the limits of the range (maximum

150 yards).

Prac ce range adjacent to #15 fairway is

for short irons only and you must use your

own prac ce balls.

Prac ce on range is permi ed unless an

adult is wai ng to use prac ce area.

It is an honour and privilege to be a Member  of the Victoria Golf Club.  

We encourage you to play, prac ce and have a good me, while

respec ng the e que e of the game and the rules outlined in this

package. If you have any doubts, please don’t hesitate to ask the Pro

Shop staff. We look forward to a great year!

ANY INFRACTIONS OF CLUB RULES  

will be dealt with by the Victoria Golf Club Match Commi ee.

FA C E B O O K  

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Please remember to come in

and get your picture taken

before you play this year. The

Golf Club needs this for

iden fica on and Member

account purposes.

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J u n i o r L e s s o n P r o g r a m s

J u n i o r   J u n i o r s   L e s s on s   ( u n d e r 1 1 y r s )

1 hour of CPGA instruc on. range, bunkers, chipping and pu ng, daily compe ons and games. Emphasis on the FUN‐damentals and building a love for the game of golf at a young age!

J u n i o r   I n d i v i d u a l   L e s s o n s  

These lessons are for students with good playing ability but need a one‐on‐one atmosphere to tune‐up in a specific part of their swing or specific skill.

All year

Beginner, Intermediate, Elite

$35 for ½hr; $60 for 1hr; $90 series for 3 x ½hrs

July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 4‐5p.m.

Beginner, Intermediate

$15 per session

Lessons, clinics and camps are available year‐round to Juniors and their Guests. From

beginner clinics to more advanced development, programs have been created to

address our Juniors’ needs. More specific instruc on is available through private

lessons. BOOK A LESSON! 250‐598‐4322 or proshop@victoriagolf.com. 

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J u n i o r  Coa c h i n g  Pa c ka ge s  

An all‐encompassing, intensive program designed to accommodate any level of player to create las ng improvements. Programs include introduc on to theory, prac ce/training techniques, on‐course playing/strategy and tac cs, along with individual skill development. Student and instructor decide on the dura on of individual lessons based on the package structure.

All year

Beginner, Intermediate, Elite

$450 per student (10 hours of instruc on)

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Sp r i n g  B re a k  Camps  

Four‐day Camps includes 4 hours of directed instruc on each day; lunch, camp gi , games, compe ons and tournaments; daily playing lessons included. Students are grouped by age and skill level.

G e t   G o l f   R e a d y   G i r l s   C l u b  

All Junior Girl Members are welcome to a end these sessions open to beginner and intermediate playing levels. This club focuses on developing skills, playing a round and having a lot of fun with a great group of girls throughout

J u n i o r   Te a m  

Available for ages 12‐17, our Junior Team strives to help players achieve as many golf goals as possible and present possible avenues to apply those golf skills for the future. The Junior Team is also responsible to a end fundraising events to promote the Junior program.

March 14‐17, 21‐24 & 28‐31 from 9‐1p.m.

Beginner, Intermediate, Elite

$245 per student

Saturdays star ng March 5th from 3‐4:30pm

Mondays star ng March 7th from 4‐5:30pm

Beginner, Intermediate | $325 (18 hours of instruc on)

Team Prac ces, star ng April 4th, Mondays 4‐5:30p.m.

Intermediate, Elite

$450 ($900 value, subsidized by fundraising)

J u n i o r  Advan c ed  P ro g ram  

25 hours of group and individual instruc on. This program was designed to advance the Junior players and prepare them for compe ons and tournaments. This program includes compe ons, prac ce drills and training programs.

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Wednesdays from 4‐5:30pm, September—March

Intermediate, Elite

$350 per student

J u n i o r  Camps  

One‐day, two‐day & 1‐week camps include 7 hours of instruc on each day, 9‐4p.m; games and compe ons; one playing lesson & one playing round; lunch included. Students are grouped by their age and skill level.

Beginner, Intermediate, Elite

One‐day: $125 per student—May 22, June 29

Two‐day: $250 per student—July 10‐11, August 3‐4

One‐week: $575 per student—July 18‐22

“A great way for youth to exercise outdoors and make new friends this summer!”

Go l f  &  Mu l t i   Spo r t   F u l l  Day  Camps  

7 hours of group instruc on designed to have Junior players improve their skill development in golf and other sports in a group atmosphere. Emphasis on learning and improving movement sequences involved in other sports, as well as to enhance motor skills and coordina on. This camp includes lunch.

May 15th, June 5th, July 16, 9—4pm

Beginner, Intermediate

$125 per student

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J u n i o r G e t G o l f R e a d y P r o g r a m

Our Junior Get Golf Ready Program is a fun an engaging way for kids to learn golf and to

meet other kids interested in the game. Open to ages 7‐18 (sessions are set in two age

groups) and all skill levels, par cipants will learn skills, rules, e que e and more while

receiving group and individual coaching.

Program includes: 20 hours of group instruc on, group and individual coaching from a

PGA professional, access to the new Junior Lounge, special events & much more!

For a detailed informa on sheet and more on the Junior Get Golf Ready Program, please

contact: Winston Michell at 250‐598‐4321 (ext. 234) | winston@victoriagolf.com

Thursdays 4‐5pm, star ng April 7th

Beginner, Intermediate, Elite

$525 ($1250 value)

VGC Jun io r Member In cen t i ve P rogram Register a new Junior Member and receive a $200 credit at the Victoria Golf Club!

Help us grow our Junior Membership for the future by invi ng your friends and classmates

to join you at VGC. Our Juniors enjoy ac ve programs dedicated to professional instruc on,

while the main priori es include fundamentals and making new friends in a collegial, fun

environment.

As an added incen ve to having your friends surround you at the Club, we are giving you a

$200 credit to use in Macan’s or Pro Shop at VGC each me a Junior you refer becomes a

Junior Member themselves!

Do you know someone interested? Send their contact informa on to us and we will do the

rest!

Contact Winston Michell at: 250‐598‐4321 (ext. 234) | winston@victoriagolf.com  

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J u n i o r O r d e r o f M e r i t

Victoria Golf Club’s Junior Order of Merit is designed to

promote overall e que e, par cipa on and the growth of our

younger Members through the game of golf. This point system

represents a Junior’s progress throughout the year by recording

merits and demerits. The point system is as follows:

Merit Points          

Checking  in for a tee  me: This requires the Member to make an appearance in the Pro Shop.

Proper  keeping  of  score  cards  and  handicap:  Member must hand in a signed card to the Pro Shop.

Bringing a guest to the Club: Juniors are rewarded for bringing guest to the Club.

Caddying for a Member at an event:  Some tournaments and Club events require extra caddies.

Turning  in a signed scorecard  to  the Pro Shop:  Junior Members are expected to verify their score.

Member  praise:  This is derived from a Member giving posi ve feedback on a specific Member.

Pace of play:  Juniors must adhere to the pace of play policy.

Quarterly rules quiz: Juniors must score above 75% to get points.

Represen ng the Club in tournaments: (Any Junior tour)

Par cipa on in Club events: (Club Championships, Spring Opening, etc.)

Junior mentoring: An older Junior chaperones a younger Junior.

Play  with  a  professional  to  verify  handicap:  Junior must be within 10 shots of handicap.

Extra Curricular Juniors may receive extra points for taking ini a ve around the Club. Examples of these ac ons are listed below:

Divot Duty: Junior Members are rewarded for filling divots on course with sand fi ll.

Green repair Duty: Juniors are rewarded for fixing ball marks on greens.

Cleaning chipping areas: Juniors are rewarded for dying the chipping green.

Un‐plugging  balls  on  the  driving  range/  range  duty:  Juniors are rewarded points for unplugging golf balls on the Driving Range.

Tidying of the Junior Locker Room: Is a good way to add points to your tally.

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Demerits  

Dress code viola on: Not wearing proper golf a re on the premises.

Not  checking  in  for  tee  me:  Juniors must check in with the Pro Shop prior to teeing off. 

No show:  Juniors and Members alike are to no fy the Pro Shop if they are cancelling a tee me. 

E que e  infrac on: This is a broad area but includes things as being loud, running and using foul language.

Cell phone viola on:  Juniors may not use their cell phones in the club house or on the golf course.

Member complaints: Member complaints will result in a loss of merit points.

Slow play: Juniors fail to abide by the pace of play policy.

Failing  to  put  golf  bag  and  personal  belongings  away  neatly:  Merit points will be deducted if Junior club storage or the Locker Room is le messy.

Playing restric on viola on: Juniors must play in designated Junior me slots.

Dishonesty on this point system will result in a disqualifica on from the Order of Merit.

Rewards 

Rewards will be presented to the top 5 Junior Members a er the Junior Club Championship in September. This will be a monetary value in the form of a Pro Shop Credit.

Funding 

Funding will be done through a series of Men’s Night 50‐50 raffles. We plan to sell ckets at registra on and at the dinner following play. These dates are to be

determined. We have a funding goal of $1000.00.

Conclusion  

We feel that by pu ng the Junior Order of Merit into place, our Juniors will strive harder to not only be the best players they can be, but also conduct themselves in an outstanding manner and uphold themselves as Members of the Victoria Golf Club. This system has been developed to not only promote the game of golf, but also aid these Juniors in developing the necessary skills to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

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J u n i o r M e r i t P o i n t s L e g e n d

Merit Points Legend          

5 pts: Checking in for a tee me. This requires the Member to make an appearance in the Pro Shop.

5 pts: Proper keeping of score cards and handicap. Member must hand in a signed card to the Pro Shop.

5 pts: Bringing a guest to the Club.

5 pts: Caddying for a Member or an event.

5 pts: Turning in a signed scorecard to the Pro Shop.

5 pts: Top 5 in a tournament.

10 pts: Member praise. This is derived from a Member giving posi ve feedback to another Member.

10 pts: Pace of play. Juniors must adhere to the pace of play policy.

10 pts: Quarterly rules quiz. Juniors must score above 75% to get points.

20 pts: Represen ng the club in tournaments (Any junior tour).

20 pts: Par cipa on in Club events (Club championships, Spring opening, etc.).

20 pts: Junior mentoring. An older Junior chaperones a younger Junior.

20 pts: Play with a professional to verify handicap. Junior must be within 6 shots of handicap.

Extra curricular  

5 pts: Divot Duty. Junior Members are rewarded for filling divots on course with sand fill.

5 pts: Green repair Duty. Juniors are rewarded for fixing ball marks on greens.

5 pts: Cleaning chipping areas. Juniors are rewarded for dying the chipping green.

5 pts: Un‐plugging balls on the driving range/range duty.

5 pts: Tidying of the Junior Locker Room.

Demerits 

5 pts: Dress code viola on.

10 pts: Not checking in for tee me.

10 pts: No show.

10 pts: E que e infrac on.

10 pts: Cell phone viola on.

10 pts: Member complaints.

10 pts: Slow play, Juniors fail to abide by the pace of play policy.

10 pts: Failing to put golf bag and personal belongings away neatly.

10 pts: Playing restric on viola on.

20 pts: Using foul language.

Dishonesty on this point system will result in a disqualifica on from the Order of Merit.

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E v a n s C a d d i e S c h o l a r s h i p In 1929, U.S. Amateur Champion Charles “Chick” Evans established a

fund to send deserving caddies to university. Today, more than

100,000 golfers, including Evans Scholar Alumni, in Canada and the

United States support the program assisted by proceeds from special

events, endowments and the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship.

In 2006, Victoria Golf Club became the first golf club in Canada to adopt a caddie

program dedicated en rely to the Chick Evans Scholarship. Currently, two former VGC

caddies are studying with full Evans Scholarships at the University of Colorado with

the third just accepted in February, 2014, where he will join them also at the

University of Colorado.

A p p l y i n g t o b e a n E v a n s C a d d y

Successful applica ons fulfill the following criteria:

Must achieve top marks in high school,

have contributed to the community through volunteering,

come from families with financial need and

have completed a minimum of 100 ‘loops’ caddying for VGC Members before their

senior year.

If you wish to apply, please head to www.victoriagolf.com/evans and print out the

Evans Caddie Applica on Form. Please fill it out completely and drop off the form in‐

person to the Front Desk at the Victoria Golf Club (no email submissions).

For all other inquiries, please email: evans@victoriagolf.com.

Want to know more? 

For more informa on about our various Junior Programs, please contact our Junior Lead Instructor: 

 

Arlen Wocknitz arlenw@victoriagolf.com | 250‐598‐4322

 

For more informa on about our Junior Memberships, please contact our Membership Administrator: 

 

Donna Cool donna@victoriagolf.com | 250‐598‐4321 (ext. 211)

 

Keep checking our online calendar for upcoming dates & fun events: www.victoriagolf.com/calendar

2 0 1 6 J u n i o r E v e n t s

J u n i o r  N i gh t s  

Star ng Thursday, April 17th, 5‐7pm, and con nuing weekly each Thursday following Junior Get Golf Ready.

J u n i o r   Sp r i n g  Opene r   Tou r namen t  

Sunday, May 1st, 2pm golf, 6:30pm dinner.

Dr.  B i ge l ow   J u n i o r   S en i o r  Men ’s  N i gh t  

Wednesday, July 13th, 2pm shotgun, 6:30pm dinner.

J u n i o r   I n v i t a t i o n a l  

Sunday, July 24th, 2:30pm golf, 7pm dinner.

J u n i o r  C l ub  Champ i on sh i p s  

Monday & Tuesday, August 22nd‐23rd, 2pm golf, 7pm dinner.

J u n i o r  Wind ‐Up  

Saturday, September 10th, 4pm golf, 6:30pm dinner.

J u n i o r  Deve l opmen t   Fund ra i s e r  

Sunday, September 25th.