Golf - Junior Golf

Club

Miramar

Club Personnel

Mark Burn Junior ConvenerDate FirstRegister To

Start Date

First week in November

How To Register

To register you must contact the office and complete an enrollment form and pay your annual membership subscription.

Existing members must also fill in the registration form if they want to join the program.

The office is open from Monday-Friday 9 am-4.30 pm. Saturday 9 am-11.00amQuestions CommentsmembershipProgramme Juniors. Phone 801-7649 Fax 388-5550 e-mail: miramar@golf.co.nz

Questions

Comments

Numbers

Total club membership

800

No. of junior members

120

No of junior boys

114

No. of junior girls

6

Juniors participating in the Junior Programme

Juniors taking part in the Junior programhandicap You become members of the club. (See membership categories below.)

How do I get a handicap

You must complete five rounds of 18 holes and submit these cards to the handicapper.

Non handicapped golfers can generally play after 1.30 pm. Check with the starter on 801-7649 for start times. Over the school holidays check with the starter and you maybe able to play earlier

Junior age groups

• Under 18 yrs ( 12 yrs and over can play on the course by themselves)
• Under 12 yrs. This category has playing restrictions.

Safety is paramount

When the Under 1 yrcapacity The Junior plays on the course he/she must be accompanied by ;

• A parent or adult family member
• A specified full playing member
• The coach
• A Junior who holds an attainment of certificate

Junior membership capacity

The Junior Program is limited to the number of Junior Coaches which is determined before the start of each program every year in early November. Junior Program registrations are taken throughout the year by registering at the office.

Note: Priority system

1. Children of coaches
2. Children, whose Parents who are members of the club
3. Existing Junior members and their siblings

Junior Program. Maximum ratio number of Junior coach to player is 1 coach:8 players

What happens if I miss out on this years program

By becoming a member you receive all the usual playing opportunities as mentioned and you will be higher in the priority system for the next programplan All.

Junior Structure

Written club plan

All Junior inquires should be made though the office.

To attract and promote the development of Juniors. This plan is managed by various committees. i.e. Junior committee, Mens Committee, Board.

This plan covers the following;

Encourages Juniors to;

• Obtain a handicap
• Play Junior and Mens interclub
• Play in Junior and Club competitions
• Receive free Professional coaching.
• Play in Open Tournaments

Rules

• Access to clubhouse e.g.. Hours, Gaming machines, Alcohol (See clause 23 of the Miramar handbook)
• Dress
• Golf rules
• Etiquette
• Hours of play, Practice areas and times (See clause 6j of the Miramar handbook)
• Juniors must be 12 years and over before they can go onto the course by themselves

Attainment of certificate.

• A member of the Junior Committee interviews the Junior to establish whether he/she understands issues such as etiquette, rules, card completion, and handicapping. When they pass they will enjoy the same playing rights as ordinary members

To promote the development of Junior Program coaches. Without these volunteers the Junior Coaching Program would not work. Volunteers include members, parents, and grand parents of the Juniors. These volunteers may not necessarily play golf or know anything about the game. They will go on a 5 hour free course with a trained golf coach who can explain how the level 1 coaching manual works. We strongly recommend anyone who is serious about their child's golfing future to attend one of these courses. To registrar contact the office.

$100.00 will be deducted from your child's subscription, or your subscription, if you volunteer to become a coach.

Lockers/Storage of golf clubs.

Lockers in the Mens changing room may be hired from the office. Clubs may also be stored on the shelves in the trundler room providing there is sufficient space.( Check with the Pro shop)

Miramar does not cover loss or damage to golf clubs while they are in the trundler room

Written junior plan adopted by club

Yes.

Junior representative on club committee

Yes

Junior committee operating

Yes. Comprising of the, Junior Convenor; One Junior Interclub Team Manager, One Junior Programme coach, and the Mens club captain

Frequency of junior committee meetings

Monthly

Targets included in the plan

Yes. To promote the clubs written plan

Targets linked to overall club plan

Yes.

Junior membership categories

• Under 21
• Under 18 years
• Under 12yrs. (No Minimum age) See Playing conditions mentioned above in Junior age section

Desire to increase junior numbers

Yes

For the Junior plus membership. To increase numbers up to the amount of available coaches. Ideal maximum coach to number of juniors ratio is 1:8

Desire to increase active juniors

Yes

Junior Personnel

Boys Junior Convenor

Yes.

Girls Junior Convenor

Yes.

Role description provided by the club

A Committee member who is responsible to;

• Advertise for interested Junior Programme coaches during the year
• Liaise with the District Junior Development Manager about coaching training sessions. i.e. level 1,2 etc, and in turn advise the Junior plus coaches.
• Send out reminders to the previous years Junior Programme members to see if they are interested in taking another coaching programme
• Send emails to the various schools and colleges in the area to attract new members.
• Hold an email register of coaches and Junior Programme members.
• Sort out classes based on age, sex, and ability. Try to stay to a maximum ratio of 1 Coach: 8 Juniors
• Hold meetings with coaches and organize a timetable for coaching times. Check times with the General Manager to make sure the course is free.
• Hold meetings with Junior members, and Junior coaches and report to the Mens committee meeting held every month.
• Advise various issues at the monthly mens committee meetings such as, Junior Plus Numbers, Interclub results, Disciplinary issues, Promising young juniors, Junior Tournament results
• Hold meetings with the General Manager to discuss such issues as funding for Junior tournaments, Professional coaching, Transport costs to tournaments, Tee booking times for junior events, and Interclub team uniforms.
• Appoint Junior Managers for the Junior interclub teams. Provide them with information on team uniform, Catering, Tee times and Venues.
• Make sue they have a team list and club programme. These are usually club members or parents of Juniors in that team
• Manage the Watt Cup Div 1 team
• Keep an up to date Junior notice board
• Send out notices to Juniors regarding tournaments ,Results and Happenings

How was the junior convenor appointed

At the AGM

Personnel on junior committee

Junior Convener, One Junior Interclub Team Manager, One Junior Plus Coach, Mens Club Captain

Junior club captain

Yes

Junior Programme Pathway

Structured development programme

Junior Programme Obtain handicap,Professional coaching,? Wellington Youth Development Squads, Wellington Srixon Academy  National Titleist academy

Annual Schedule (Seasonal approach)

The Junior Programme is held during the daylight saving hours

Juniors in groups ( max 8 per group)

Yes

Graduation through levels

Stage 1, Stage 2. At the completion of stage 2 Juniors should have a handicap.

Coaching or playing focus

Yes

Playing time is part of the programme

Yes. After hitting balls on the range the coach can take the Juniors onto the course

Primary school links

Eastern Suburbs primary schools.

Intermediate schools links

Evans Bay Intermediate

Secondary school links

The existing members come mainly from Wellington Boys , Wellington Girls, Scotts, Rongotai, St Pats Town, Wellington East, and St Catherines.

Includes rules and etiquette

Hand books and advice are given by the office at the time of joining. Junior coachs and managers also teach etiquette and rules in the coaching programme

Junior Girls Golf

Are girls coached separately from boys

Yes, where possible

Most of the girls are in the same group. There are some girls who cannot make the same time so they are mixed with the boys

Goals for girls golf

To promote their development

Annual growth target

100%. Miramar has only 3 Junior Under 18 players playing regularly

Does the club have female coaches

Yes.

Are there separate junior girls competitions

No, because of the lack of numbers. This will change once the numbers increase. Handicapped Junior girls with a certificate of attainment can enter some of the Ladies or mixed club competitions.

Junior Coaching

Who does the coaching

Parents, Grandparents, Members, Miramar Club Professional.

Are they using a professional

Yes. Once they have attained their handicap

How often professional used

For handicapped players; Monthly

Is the professional paid

Yes. By the club.

What happens when the Junior coaching sessions are likely to exceed their maximum numbers

A Ballot will take place in the last week in October to determine the final twenty places.

For those of you unsuccessful, your child will be put on a waiting list. (Either an existing Junior member withdraws or a parent comes forward and offers to coach a new group)

Your child is still a member of the club and the normal playing conditions as mentioned above will apply.

When does the coaching start and how long are the sessions

The coaching starts in the first week in November and finishes at the end of daylight saving. There is a break for school holidays from late December to the end of January.

Coaching sessions are weekly and last for one hour.

Lessons are taken after 4pm on Monday- Friday, and one on Saturday

When you register at the office the session times will be available for you to choose from

Recruitment plans for coaches

Notices are put on golf club notice boards for members. Previous years Junior Programme parents are asked if they would be interested in coaching. Parents and Grandparents of the Juniors are asked if they would be interested in coaching.

Current trained coach / pupil ratio

1:8

Juniors used for coaching

Occasionally a Watt Cup 1^st Div player is invited to join the session and to help demonstrate

What happens if it is raining the day of the lesson

Callyour child's coachto check if the lesson has been cancelled

Junior Funding

Is there an annual junior budget set

Yes. Set by the General Manager and Board

Fundraising event

Yes. The club has various club competitions to raise money for the junior fund.

Separate account held

Yes. Run by the General Manager and Board

Is there cost for professional coaching

Yes. The club pays the professional out of the junior account

Outside funding sought

Yes. Pak'n'Save Kilbirnie and The Eastern Suburbs Trust have sponsored the juniors account in the past

Handicapping/ Website

All junior members are on the NZ Golf . Handicapping Website

Yes

Junior Competition

Pennants / Watt Cup Teams

Yes. 3 teams. Junior members with handicaps are encouraged to play interclub

Junior club championship

Yes.

Competition provided within programme levels

Two Junior Programme Ambrose Tournaments are held. One in mid December and one at the end of the course in March. A small entrance fee is charged ($3.00). All the fees go towards prizes. All Junior competitors to receive a small prize.

Other club junior events

There are four other Under 18 junior events held during the year. Two Match play, one Stoke play, and one Medal.

Open junior tournament

Yes. There is a 12 month Junior Golf Circuit around the Wellington golf clubs

Age group events

Yes. Under 19yrs, 17yrs and 15yrs. Separate groups for girls

Frequency of competition for juniors

Junior and Men's Interclub. Once the junior has attained a certificate of attainment he or she can enter a whole range of club competitions. See clause 6j of the Miramar programme book

Year round

Yes

Eligibility for club events

Yes. See clause 6j of the Miramar programme

Assistance for tournament play

Yes. Selected Juniors, with handicaps 1 or less, may receive assistance out of the Junior fund for entrance fees at the discretion of the General Manger

Junior Player Achievements

Juniors in District Teams

Two

Juniors competing outside the club

Yes. All the Juniors are sent an email by the Junior Convenor encouraging them to play in the Wellington Junior Order of Merit Tournaments. Also, notices are put on the Junior notice board.

Players in the district training squad

One in district, and two in younger Wellington development squads

Juniors competing outside the district

Two regularly

Best achievement

New Zealand Junior Representative

Goals for achievement

Miramars strong club support for juniors will make it easier to attain its goals.

Recognition of current and past juniors

• Presentations are done in front of a packed club house on club days.
• Letters of recognition are sent to players.
• Junior successes are noted in the club newsletter

Wellington Golf Association

http://www.wga.co.nz/This website gives more information on Junior golf

Junior Resources

Equipment suitable and available

Yes. New equipment purchased in 2004 for the junior plus programme. This gear is held in the lockers in the trundler room.

Practice facilities

Yes.

• Practice putting green
• After 5pm, the Range between the 1^st and 3^rd fairways
• Chipping green

Use of any Golf Foundation resources

Yes

Use Junior Resource Kit

Yes

Junior tees and or course

Yes. Red tees are used for the Junior plus programme

Junior Access

Use of course by juniors ( clearly defined playing rights)

Yes. See clause 6j in the Miramar programme book

Access to clubhouse facilities

Yes. See clause 23 of the Miramar programme book