ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL BOY’S GOLF

SECTION A: Qualifying for the Golf Team

General:
In order to qualify for the Aberdeen High School (AHS) Golf Team a player must have all the necessary paper work turned in to the coach or the high school office including verification of insurance, emergency contact/treatment authorization card, sport’s physical form and a student athlete contract. All of these forms must be turned in prior to the first practice or the student will not be allowed to count his attendance as valid participation.

In order to qualify for the AHS Team a golfer must be among the lowest golfers in average score after 72 holes of tournament style qualifying play. The qualifying holes will be played at Gray’s Harbor Country Club (GHCC) and Highland Golf Course. Exceptions to qualifying may be made if a golfer shows outstanding ability or aptitude. A player must compete in all four qualifying rounds in order to make the team. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.

Returning Varsity Players:
Returning DISTRICT QUALIFYING Varsity Golfers will participate in qualifying but are exempt from cut unless extenuating circumstances exist which merit a playoff for a position on the current team.

Match Qualifying:
Match qualifying will consist of the low six overall tournament averages making up the Varsity Team with the next six lowest averages making up the remainder of the Junior Varsity Team for each tournament. Qualifying rounds will precede each tournament when possible to allow individuals a chance to participate in matches. Players who do not qualify for tournaments are required to attend home matches but are not allowed to travel with the team on away matches.


SECTION B: DRESS CODE

General:
Players will be expected to wear pants or approved shorts, collared shirts, and approved shoes at all times. No advertisement clothing beyond what is permissible by USGA rules and no unapproved head wear during qualifying, practice, match play, tournament play and in transportation to and from all events sponsored by the Aberdeen Interscholastic Program and the WIAA. Any golfer that does not adhere to the dress code will be asked not attend that practice or match until the situation has been corrected.
Shirts:
All shirts worn on the golf course for tournament or practice play must have an appropriate collar, sleeves and must be worn as they were intended. There will be no tee-shirts or tank tops, advertisement predominant shirts, no ripped, ragged or vulgar shirts of any kind.
Pants:
All pants must be worn appropriately at all times. No faded blue jeans or cotton sweat pants are allowed during practice or tournament play. No ripped or ragged pants are allowed on the golf course. Shorts may be worn but they must be of walking short or near knee length. No denim or print shorts are allowable.
Head Wear:
All head wear must be approved before it can be allowed on the golf course for practice or tournament play. Hats such as golf advertisement, major brands related to the sport of golf and most sun billed baseball-type hats, rain, or golf related are permissible if worn as intended.
Additional Clothing:
Any additional clothing, not including rain gear provided by the coach, must conform to specifications adherent to the other articles of clothing worn on and around the golf course (e.g., sweatshirts, sweaters, coats).
Plan Ahead:
Please plan ahead if a change of clothes is required before practicing or participating in a tournament. Upon repeat violations the player may be asked not to participate in the practice or qualifying round. Players who believe the dress code may be difficult for financial reasons should see the coach and arrangements will be made.


SECTION C: GEAR

Clubs:
All players must have their own set of clubs during practice and tournament play. All clubs must conform to USGA and WIAA specifications. Players must not exceed the allowable number of clubs per bag. Players may transport more than the allowable number of clubs provided the proper number or less is in the bag when play begins.
Shoes:
Players are not required to wear Golf Spikes. Shoes other than USGA approved spikes must be approved prior to practice or tournament play. No ripped, ragged or inappropriate shoes will be permitted on the golf course.
Balls:
All balls used during practice and tournament play must conform to USGA and WIAA specifications. Players using illegal balls will be disqualified from the event and could risk suspension from the AHS Golf Team.

SECTION D: CONDUCT

General:
Conduct on and off the Golf Course during, prior to and after practice and tournament play shall be governed by the USGA, WIAA and AHS standards set forth in the Athletic Contract as well as accepted standards of the AHS Golf Team.
Language:
No loud, vulgar, inappropriate or offensive language will be permitted on or in transit to or from the course during practice or tournament play.
Behavior:
No unsupportive or offensive gestures toward teammates, other teams, coaches or support personnel will be permitted on or in transit to or from the course during practice or tournament play.
Etiquette and Rules:
All league play and practice play shall be governed by the USGA and accepted standards of etiquette for the sport of Golf. Current USGA rule books will be provided to all members of the team. A rules test may be given before tournament play begins. Satisfactory completion of the rules test is required before players qualify for Tournament play.
Sportsmanship:
Each player who participates on the golf team will be expected to uphold the highest standard of sportsmanship at all times. Those players who can not meet that standard will not be allowed to participate on the golf team.
Transportation:
It is an automatic one match suspension for any driving infraction that occurs to or from any golf team sponsored event. Golf team members will not make any unnecessary noise with their vehicles that may disrupt others at the golf course.

SECTION E: RULE INFRACTIONS

General:
All rules and codes of conduct and dress will be adhered to at all times. Team members who choose to violate team rules are subject to the penalties listed below including suspension from team qualification and tournament play and any other action taken by other affected parties (i.e., Aberdeen High School, Grays Harbor Country Club, Highland Golf Course, Ocean Shores Golf Course, etc.).


1st Violation A verbal warning to the player
2nd Violation Written warning to player, parents, and AHS will be notified
3rd Violation Player will face restrictions and/or suspension from team


All rules are subject to conditions and viability. A team members who violates a rule will be given the opportunity to rectify the violation with the affected party. Although team members who choose to openly defy and disregard the accepted rules, risk damaging the integrity of the AHS Golf program and will be asked to no longer participate with the team.

SECTION F: SERVICE EXPECTATION

General:
The Aberdeen High School Golf Team plays for a minimal fee at Grays Harbor Country Club. As part of our commitment to keeping Grays Harbor Country Club as our home course, we give a number of hours each season to assisting with general maintenance on the golf course. This commitment represents our understanding that public service is a strong part of every community. Students who are involved with public service and volunteerism demonstrate a higher awareness and deeper understanding of our world and our part as citizens.

Player Commitment:
Each player who makes the team will committ to completing a predetermined number of service hours at the golf course.