County Girls Xmas 9 Hole
On Sunday 10 December sixteen of our intrepid Girls took to the Knebworth fairways in pouring rain for a 9-hole Stand Aside Scramble.
Gales blow Bloxham to victory in Schools Scratch Championship
Gales blow Bloxham to victory in Schools Scratch Championship
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Hertfordshire Schools Scratch Championship - ‘Rose Bowl’
Monday 13th March 2023 – Harpenden Common Golf Club.
Last years’ report began - “An amazing 18
Finals Weekend Success for Boys Under 16's
Finals Weekend Success for Boys Under 16's
COUNTY BOYS UNDER 16 TEAM - 2023 SOUTH EAST GROUP CHAMPIONS
Report from Boys Under 16 Manager Gerald Duddy:Â
As Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup team
Eddie Wade - Faldo Series - Dubai
Eddie Wade - Faldo Series - Dubai
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A quick update from Dubai.
Eddie Wade entered the Faldo Series in Al Ain, Dubai. In 30 degrees heat and gusting winds, he shot rounds of
East Region Junior Team Trophy Bury St. Edmunds
East Region Junior Team Trophy Bury St. Edmunds
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Each County had a team comprising of 1 player handicap index plus to 9, 2 players with handicap index 10 – 15, 2
Cheshunt Salver - Essex Boys vs Herts Boys
Cheshunt Salver - Essex Boys vs Herts Boys
THE HERTS BOYS U18/U16 TEAM PICTURED IN THE CLUBHOUSE AT NAZEING GC FOR THEIR CHESHUNT SALVER MATCH VS ESSEX
A combined U18/U16 Boys
Boys Under 16 Championship & Girls Autumn Meeting 2023
Boys Under 16 Championship & Girls Autumn Meeting 2023
BOYS UNDER 16 CHAMPION 2023 BEN SESSIONS OF BISHOP'S STORTFORD, PICTURED WITH BSGC CLUB CAPTAIN MARK LAW
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Boys U18's start league season in BB&O
Boys U18's start league season in BB&O
BOYS U18 TEAM, PICTURED FROM L TO R, JAEGO GARDINER, AMAN SHAH, EUAN HARDIE, DANIEL COLKETT, EDDIE COOK, FRANKIE GILDER, ETHAN VATER &
Boys U16’s pull it out of the bag to qualify for finals weekend
Boys U16’s pull it out of the bag to qualify for finals weekend
LEFT TO RIGHT: JAMIE JACKSON, MATTHEW JONES, RONNIE GIBBS, BEN SESSIONS, HARRISON PRESTON, LOUIE BLOXHAM,
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Boys U16's lose ground in chase for League Title
Boys U16's lose ground in chase for League Title
THE COUNTY BOYS U16 TEAM 'CHEWING THE FAT' POST MATCH
Report from Boys U16 Manager Gerald Duddy;Â
Sudbury GC in Middlesex was the
Boys Team finish 4th at County Boys Qualifier
Boys Team finish 4th at County Boys Qualifier
BOYS SQUAD PICTURED AT JOHN O'GAUNT FOR SEG BOYS QUALIFYING, FROM L TO R, FINLAY RENNIE, LOUIE BLOXHAM, HARRY COX, PATRICK DONOVAN,
Boys Champion 2023 - Harry Cox of Welwyn Garden City
Boys Champion 2023 - Harry Cox of Welwyn Garden City
HARRY COX OF WELWYN GARDEN CITY - BOYS CHAMPION & MALCOLM REID TROPHY WINNERÂ 2023
Our annual County Boys (under 18's)Â Championship event was
A case of might have beens for the U16’s at County Finals
A case of might have beens for the U16’s at County Finals
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BOYS UNDER 16'S COUNTY TEAM, PICTURED AT THE SOUTH EAST GROUP FINALS PLAYED AT EATON GOLF CLUB IN NORFOLK
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Herts Boys Team win Team Prize in Regional Schools Championship
The South East Regional Schools Championship took place yesterday (Tue 30 May), played in Hertfordshire at Aldenham G&CC on the outskirts of Watford. The event is held on a rota
Hertfordshire Schools Mid-Handicap Championship​
Hertfordshire Schools Mid-Handicap Championship​ is a chance for the higher handicap players to shine.
Eddie Wade wins Bedfordshire Schools Scratch Championship
Huge Congratulations to Eddie Wade of Harpenden Common WINNING (out of county) the Bedfordshire Schools Scratch Championship for 2021/22
Competition Results
The HG Boys Junior Challenge Trophy is presented to the Hertfordshire Under 18 Boy with the lowest gross stroke average from his best 8 rounds from a possible 16, specifically from 2 County, 1 Regional and 3 National Championships.
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Junior Challenge Trophy 2024
PLAYER | CLUB | HG COUNTY | EG-SEG BOYS | EG U18 AMATEUR | HG BOYS | EG CARRIS TROPHY | McEVOY TROPHY | All Events | Best 8 | ||||||||
R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | Strokes | Avg | Total | Avg | ||
BEN SESSIONS | Bishops Stortford | ||||||||||||||||
HARRY DOWSETT | Bishops Stortford | ||||||||||||||||
EDDIE WADE | Harpenden Common | ||||||||||||||||
HARRY COX | Welwyn Garden City | ||||||||||||||||
LOUIE BLOXHAM | Welwyn Garden City | ||||||||||||||||
LUCA IBEKWEM | West Herts | ||||||||||||||||
AMAN SHAH | West Herts |
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Junior Challenge Trophy 2023
PLAYER | CLUB | HG COUNTY | EG-SEG BOYS | EG U18 AMATEUR | HG BOYS | EG CARRIS TROPHY | McEVOY TROPHY | All Events | Best 8 | ||||||||
R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | R1 | R2 | Strokes | Avg | Total | Avg | ||
BEN SESSIONS | Bishops Stortford | ||||||||||||||||
HARRY DOWSETT | Bishops Stortford | ||||||||||||||||
EDDIE WADE | Harpenden Common | ||||||||||||||||
HARRY COX | Welwyn Garden City | ||||||||||||||||
LOUIE BLOXHAM | Welwyn Garden City | ||||||||||||||||
LUCA IBEKWEM | West Herts | ||||||||||||||||
AMAN SHAH | West Herts |
The 2023 ‘Junior Open’ & ‘Championship’ season is underway with both Boys & Girls ‘Order of Merit’ points being awarded to players, based on their best 6 finishes over the season, in both Gross and Nett catagories.
Click HERE and scroll down to Junior Opens to find the entry form links for events taking place.
Points won can be seen by clicking the links below:
Junior League Rules
Junior Team Results
wdt_ID | YEAR | DATE | HOME | RESULT | AWAY |
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1373 | 2015 | 12/07/2015 | Essex Boys | 3½ - 4½ | Herts Boys U18 |
1378 | 2015 | 05/08/2015 | Middlesex Boys | 2 - 10 | Bedfordshire Boys |
1379 | 2015 | 12/07/2015 | BB&O U13/U12 | 7 - 5 | Bedfordshire Boys U13/U12 |
1380 | 2015 | 12/07/2015 | Middlesex Boys | 2 - 6 | Herts Boys U18 |
1381 | 2015 | 12/07/2015 | Essex Boys | 5 - 3 | Middlesex Boys |
1382 | 2014 | 04/05/2014 | Verulam | 6 - 9 | Herts Boys U18 |
1383 | 2014 | 01/06/2014 | Essex Boys | 4½ - 7½ | Herts Boys U14 |
1384 | 2014 | 01/06/2014 | Hampshire Boys | 2 - 10 | Herts Boys U14 |
1385 | 2014 | 25/05/2014 | Essex Boys | 5½ - 6½ | Hampshire Boys |
1386 | 2014 | 25/05/2014 | Essex Boys | 7 - 5 | Herts Boys U14 |
1387 | 2014 | 25/05/2014 | Hampshire Boys | 6½ - 5½ | Herts Boys U14 |
1388 | 2014 | 27/07/2014 | Surrey Boys | 5½ - 6½ | Herts Boys U14 |
1389 | 2014 | 13/07/2014 | BB&O U13/U12 | 7 - 3 | Herts Boys U13/U12 |
1390 | 2014 | 13/07/2014 | Bedfordshire Boys U13/U12 | 1 - 9 | Herts Boys U13/U12 |
1391 | 2014 | 06/07/2014 | Herts Boys U16 | 9 - 3 | Surrey Boys |
1392 | 2014 | 01/06/2014 | Essex Boys | 10½ - 1½ | Hampshire Boys |
1395 | 2014 | 11/05/2014 | Herts Boys U14 | 10 - 2 | Hampshire Boys |
1409 | 2015 | 26/07/2015 | Herts Boys U18 | 4 - 4 | BB&O Boys |
1410 | 2015 | 24/08/2015 | Bedfordshire Boys | 5 - 10 | Herts Boys U14 |
1411 | 2015 | 27/08/2015 | Middlesex Boys | 1 - 11 | Herts Boys U16 |
1412 | 2015 | 27/08/2015 | Bedfordshire Boys | 2 - 10 | Herts Boys U16 |
1413 | 2015 | 27/08/2015 | Bedfordshire Boys | 6½ - 5½ | Middlesex Boys |
1414 | 2015 | 30/08/2015 | Sussex Boys | 2½ - 5½ | Suffolk Boys |
1415 | 2015 | 05/08/2015 | Middlesex Boys | 2½ - 9½ | BB&O Boys |
1416 | 2015 | 05/08/2015 | Bedfordshire Boys | 8½ - 3½ | BB&O Boys |
County Academy Programme
Come and join our ever growing community of young golfers
- 6 Academies for boys & girls age 9 -15
- 3 Lead coaches
- 6 Development Coaches
- 18 hours of Coaching
- A festival of golf at the Academy Cup
- 80+ Junior members
The Academy Programme is designed to underpin the playing experiences of our young golfers. It provides extended golf experiences beyond club level adding valuable support and links to increased playing opportunities whilst working closely with Hertfordshire Golf And their respective age group coaching. The Academy Programme is a unique opportunity to have fun, make friends and play more golf. Applications forms for places in the academy are here.
County Junior Squad
Boys
Manager – Sudip Roy – Old Fold Manor
Lead Coach – Ian Parker – Knebworth
- William Paas – Knebworth
- Louis Batrick-Wren – Bishop’s Stortford
- Oliver Aghera – South HertsÂ
- George Lancaster – Sandy Lodge
- Alfie Kitteridge – Bishop’s StortfordÂ
- Dominic McKenna – Essendon
- Marcus Karim – East HertsÂ
- Dylan Barney – South HertsÂ
- Aditya Singh Sawhney – West HertsÂ
- Jack Wilkins – Harpenden Common
- Yash Bid – Sandy Lodge
- Aryan Kapoor – Sandy Lodge
- Arjun Singh Sawhney – West HertsÂ
- Tanus Van Moldendorff – Essendon
- Teddy Young – Old Fold ManorÂ
- Jacob Lovatt – LetchworthÂ
Manager – Gerald Duddy – WhitehillÂ
Lead Coach – Matt Spencer – Essendon
- Coby Arazi – Dyrham ParkÂ
- Eddie Cook – Bishops Stortford
- Alex Coombs Brown – Essendon
- Henry Dowsett – Bishop’s Stortford
- Jaego Gardiner – Porters Park
- River Gardiner – Porters ParkÂ
- Jamie Jackson – KnebworthÂ
- Callum McCarthy – Knebworth
- Shaan Patel – BerkhamstedÂ
- Aman Shah – West HertsÂ
Manager- Gerald Duddy – Whitehill
Lead Coach – Laurence Allen – Verulam
- Matthew Benson-Jones – Harpenden                Â
- Ben Sessions – Bishop’s Stortford
- Louie Bloxham – Welwyn
- Harry Cox – Welwyn
- Patrick Donovan – WelwynÂ
- Oscar Freeman – West HertsÂ
- Ronnie Gibb – West HertsÂ
- Antoni Hawkins – Sandy Lodge
- Luca Ibekwem – West HertsÂ
- Will Lyons – Hanbury Manor
- Castor Morris – Sandy Lodge
- Noah Peters – West HertsÂ
- Harrison Preston – Bishop’s Stortford
- Finaly Rennie – CenturionÂ
- Eddie Wade – Harpenden Common
- Nate Warren – The Shire London
Girls
Manager – Jennie Lewis Puttick – The Melbourne Club
Lead Coach – Jo Oliver – Chesfield Downs
- Caitlin Garrard – The Hertfordshire
- Skye Chipchase – Bishop’s Stortford
- Jasmine Davies – West HertsÂ
- Flora Hadley – Bishop’s Stortford
- Lily Hertz – Essendon
- Isobel Jennings – BerkhamstedÂ
- Imogen Lawrenson – RedbournÂ
- Amber Morris – Chesfield DownsÂ
- Lilly Newton – Bishop’s StortfordÂ
- Stassie Scott – HarpendenÂ
- Amelie Stewart – WelwynÂ
- Lily Wrangle – Mid HertsÂ
- Rhianna Askey – Letchworth Â
Manager – Jennie Lewis Puttick – The Melbourne Club
Lead Coach – Jo Oliver – Chesfield Downs
- Tala Clarke – Knebworth
- Hana Cunnane – Sandy Lodge
- Alecia Ibekwem – Sandy Lodge
- Sian Pickford – Knebworth
- Amiya Raja – Sandy Lodge
- Emma Robson – Chesfield DownsÂ
- Anqi Chen – South HertsÂ
- Keeley Morris – Chesfield DownsÂ
- Ava Gadsby – East HertsÂ
- Alice Maskell – Bishop’s StortfordÂ
- Anya Martin – VerulamÂ
- Grace Maskell – Bishop’s StortfordÂ
Policies & Important Documents
Whilst children and young people are participating in golf activities in our care, Hertfordshire Golf has a responsibility to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Hertfordshire Golf recognises the policies of the national governing bodies, as set out in the ‘Guidelines For Safeguarding Children in Golf’ The policy and supporting procedures set out a framework to fulfil our committment to good practice and the protection of children in our care.
Safeguarding Junior Players Policy & Procedures and all the appendices can be accessed below
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and Procedures – Issue 3
Full Details on Safeguarding Page
Code of Conduct for Young Golfers
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As a young golfer taking part in a Hertfordshire Golf activity, you should:
- Help create and maintain an environment free of fear and harassment
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- Demonstrate fair play and apply golf’s standards both on and off the course
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- Understand that you have the right to be treated as an individual
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- Respect the advice that you receive
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- Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself
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- Respect other people and their differences
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- Look out for yourself and for the welfare of others
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- Speak out (to your parents or a Hertfordshire Golf representative) if you consider that you or others have been poorly treated
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- Be organised and on time
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- Tell someone in authority if you are leaving the venue
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- Accept that these guidelines are in place for the well-being of all concerned
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- Treat organisers and coaches with respect
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- Observe instructions or restrictions requested by the adults looking after you
You should not take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour which includes:
- Smoking
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- Using foul or abusive language
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- Publicly using critical or disrespectful descriptions of others either in person or through text, email or social network sites
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- Consuming alcohol, illegal performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Priorities
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Country first, then County, then Club, and lastly Self.
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2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â General Behaviour
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a)Â Â Â Ensure the appropriate authority is told as soon as possible if you are unable to participate in any event you have previously entered, or which you have been invited to attend.
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b)Â Â Â Do not swear audibly or abuse clubs, ball, equipment, course or course furniture in temper.
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c)Â Â Â Smoking is forbidden on the course and in the clubhouse at all junior events.
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d)Â Â Â Playing of fruit machines and the consumption of alcoholic beverages is forbidden at all junior events.
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e)Â Â Â Win or lose, after your round is over come out on the course and support your fellow team members still playing.
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a)Â Â Â At each event find out and obey the dress rules of the Club, both on the course and in the clubhouse.
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b)Â Â Â All county squad members are issued with official County coloured uniform, which should be kept clean and in good order, and only worn for County matches and training sessions.
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c)Â Â Â Players should change their shoes and wet weather clothes before entering the lounge or dining area of a club after completion of their round.
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d)Â Â Â Ensure, if requested, you bring your jacket and county tie to change into for the meal afterwards.
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4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Courtesy on the Course
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a)Â Â Â Before making a stroke or practise swing ensure that nobody is in a position to be hit by club, ball or any stones, twigs or the like, which may be moved in making the stroke or practise swing.
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b)Â Â Â Watch where your playing partner’s ball lands and help him find it if necessary.
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c)Â Â Â If a putt is conceded hand the ball to your opponent, do not knock it away with your putter or throw it to him.
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d)Â Â Â Always thank the starter before leaving the first tee, and your fellow competitors or opponents after your game is over, and take off your hat when you do so.
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5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Care of the Course
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a)Â Â Â Look for and obey any notices governing conduct on the golf course.
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b)Â Â Â In taking practise swings avoid causing damage to the course, particularly the tees, by removing divots.
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c)Â Â Â Do not take trolleys onto greens or tees, or between green side bunkers and greens.
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d)Â Â Â Replace any divots taken immediately and press them down. Make sure you use sand & seed boxes, where provided, to fill your divots on the tees, especially on par 3’s.
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e)Â Â Â Rake over holes and footprints made in bunkers and replace the rake in a position similar to that in which you found it, and where it will be least likely to affect play.
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f)Â Â Â Â Repair pitch marks on the green by levelling with a pitch mark repairer, or tee peg, and tapping down with a putter.
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g)Â Â Â Ensure that neither you nor your caddie causes any damage to the green, or
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hole, standing close to it, in handling the flag stick, or in removing the ball from the hole.
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h)Â Â After completion of the hole, repair any spike mark damage as a courtesy to those coming behind.
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6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Speed of Play
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a)Â Â Â Play without delay. Slow play is one of the game’s most undesirable aspects and you may be penalised if you do not keep pace with the game in front of you.
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b)Â Â Â Walk quickly between shots and be ready to play when it is your turn.
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c)Â Â Â Play a provisional ball if there is any chance that your ball may be lost or out of bounds but not in a penalty area.
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d)Â Â Â Be ready to call the following game through as soon as it is apparent that your ball is not going to be found easily.
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e)Â Â Â Leave your bag on the side of the green in the direction of the next tee.
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f)Â Â Â Â Do not mark your card on the green after the hole is finished, or when it is your turn to drive.
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g)Â Â Â In stroke play try to hole out short putts, unless you will be standing on another players line.
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Acting in accordance with document #7 of the Hertfordshire Golf Safeguarding Policy, Managing Challenging Behaviour, should any golfer be found to not be adhering to the agreed Code of Conduct, following may apply at the discretion of the relevant Team Manager or the County Coaching Co-ordinator;
- Asked to leave a County organised activity taking placeÂ
As per Hertfordshire Golf’s disciplinary procedure, a hearing could be called that may lead to one of the following outcomes;
- Serve a period of suspension of County organised activitiesÂ
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- Withdrawal of any benefits achieved by squad position
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- Expulsion from County squad
In all cases the golfer’s parents and Home club (if applicable) will be informed of the situation by the appropriate Hertfordshire Golf representative.
As parents you are expected to:
- Positively reinforce your child and show an interest in their chosen activity
- Do not place your child under pressure or push them in to activities they do not want to do
- Be realistic and supportive
- Promote your child’s participation in playing sport for fun
- Complete and return the Player Profile Form and Consents pertaining to your child’s participation in activities at Hertfordshire Golf
- Report and update Hertfordshire Golf with any changes relevant to your child’s health and wellbeing
- Deliver and collect your child punctually before and after coaching sessions/competitions
- Ensure your child has clothing and kit appropriate to the weather conditions
- Ensure you child has appropriate equipment, plus adequate food and drink
- Ensure that you child understands the rules of Golf
- Teach your child that they can only do their best
- Ensure that your child understands their Code of Conduct
- Behave responsibly at Hertfordshire Golf and on the golf course; do not embarrass your child
- Show appreciation and support the coaches, volunteers and staff at Hertfordshire Golf
- Accept the decision and judgement of the officials during events and competition
As a parents/carer you have the right to:
- Be assured that your child is safeguarded during their participation in the sport
- Be informed of problems or concerns relating to your child
- Be informed if your child is injured
- Have consent sought for issues such as trips and photography
- Contribute to the decisions of the county
- Have any concerns about any aspect of your child’s welfare listened to and responded to
Any breaches of this code of conduct will be dealt with immediately by Hertfordshire Golf. Persistent concerns or breaches may result in you being asked not to attend games if your attendance is considered detrimental to the welfare of young participants.Â
The ultimate action should a parent/carer continue to breach the code of conduct may require Hertfordshire Golf regrettably asking your child to leave the session, event or county team.