Friendly reminder about Practice Round Day (Monday July 27, 2026)

• Practice Rounds are not covered by Golf Saskatchewan or the TCSG Games Council.
• All golf carts are the responsibility of the Tribal Council.
• Day 1 and 2:
  • Each tribal council has been asked to have access to two golf carts (which must be rented with the pro-shop)
• Any additional spectator(s)/elder(s) can rent a cart through the pro-shop. 
  • These are not covered by Golf Saskatchewan or the Games Council. 
• Each cart rental is a separate contract and under the Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre rental agreement(s) and liability policy. 

 

2026-Golf-Technical-Package-TCSG-PDF (2026tonycotesummergames.ca)

 

Golf Technical Package

 

 

Sport Delivery Plan (please see PDF above for complete details) 
 

1.0    Terms of Reference:
 

The Sport Organizing Committee (SOC) is responsible for the development and implementation of a plan for each sport.

The plan communicates the needs, requirements, responsibility guidelines, and other functions.

Each plan will identify the facilities and contracting responsibilities, sport technical requirements including results and medal presentations, specific venue needs and support requirements such as medical, transportation and storage.

 

2.0    Contact Information:

 

Sport:    GOLF - Brian Lee, Golf Saskatchewan, 306-291-5260 | blee@golfsaskatchewan.org 
Sport Contact Golf Club:    Kyle Kellgren
Address:    Jackfish Golf Club
Tel:    306-481-5665
Email:    jackfishproshop@sasktel.net

 

3.0    SPORT TECHNICAL PLAN:
 

3.1    Competition Dates: July 27th-29th, 2026
3.1.1  Practice Round – July 26 or July 27
3.1.2  Competition – July 28th – 29th, 2026
3.2    Venue:
3.2.1  Jackfish Golf Club and Conference Centre

 

4.0    TECHNICAL PACKAGE:
 

4.1    Number of Competitors Per Team:
 

4.1.1    Each Tribal Council / Team allowed 8 total athletes
4.1.2    Each division has 2 male & 2 female
4.1.2.1    MALE: 17U & 15U (teams of 2 for a total of 4)
4.1.2.2    FEMALE: 17U & 15U (teams of 2 for a total of 4)

 

4.2    Coaches:
 

4.2.1    Each tribal council must have a minimum of 1 male and 1 female coach.
4.2.2    Managers may be of either gender.

 

4.3    Alternates:
 

4.3.1    Should the placement of the alternate become necessary due to injury, illness or absenteeism from the team prior to the commencement of the games being
4.3.2    (TBD at the coaches/team/scratch meeting) 
4.3.3    Scratch/Team/Coaches meeting to take place on July 27th in the afternoon 
4.3.3.1    At a time to be confirmed/determined (TBC/TBD).
4.3.4    The maximum number of players eligible to be registered participants of the games, issued accreditation and compete shall not exceed 3 male and 3 female athletes per age category.

5.0    CLASSIFICATION:

 

17U    Male/Female    Born 2009/2010
15U    Male/Female    Born 2011/2012

 

5.1    *Athletes may only be 1 year younger than the youngest age group. 
5.2    No one born in 2007 or later will be allowed to participate in Golf at the games, unless an exemption or agreement from at least 50% of the participating Tribal Council’s agreeing to waive clause (5.2).
5.3    An athlete may move up 1 age division but not down. For example, a 2009 player can play with the 17U category but cannot play in the U15 category. 
5.4    Note 2: A team may consist of 1 player, however, the individual will only be allowed to play one golf ball. 

 

6.0    ELIGIBILITY:
 

6.1    The Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games shall be open to Saskatchewan Residents who are of Status Indian Ancestry.
6.1.1    Athlete treaty numbers are required as proof.
6.2    All athletes must compete with their respective member Tribal/Grand council teams.
6.3    All athletes must be a member of a First Nation within the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).
6.4    Transfer of Status Indians to another Tribal /Grand council is allowed as per Saskatchewan First Nation Winter and Summer Technical Manual RESIDENCY clause.

 

7.0    PROVINCIAL REGISTRATION
 

7.1    TEAM REGISTRATIONS
 

7.1.1    All athletes, coaches and managers must be registered with the Golf Saskatchewan.
7.1.2    A sanctioning fee per participant and coach & manager = $63.00 each
7.1.3    Each team is required to complete the attached registration form.
7.1.4    The registration form is to be submitted to the Golf Saskatchewan and the FSIN SCYR Department no later than June 24th 2025.

 

7.2    COACH CERTIFICATION
 

7.2.1    Any staff listed as a coach/manager on the official registration must be sanctioned (or notified) through Golf Saskatchewan and the Tribal Council must have pre approved the coaches for each team. 
7.2.2    Note: the coach does not have to be a member of the PGA of Saskatchewan (Golf Professional)
7.2.3    ACM – Aboriginal Coaches Manual

 

7.3    PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION
 

7.3.1    Each Tribal/ Grand Council is responsible for sending the completed registration forms and payment directly to Golf Saskatchewan.
7.3.1.1    Registration form is attached to this technical package.
7.3.2    Payment for registration must be issued on ONE Cheque per Tribal/Grand Council.
7.3.3    Payment and registration are due to the Golf Saskatchewan no later than TBD.

 

8.0    COMPETITION
 

8.1    9 Holes: The athletes in the U17 Female and U15 Female and Male will play 9 holes each day.
8.2    18 Holes: U17 male athletes will play 18 holes.
8.3    The competition number of holes is subject to weather conditions. 
 

8.4    FORMAT:
 

8.4.1    2 person Stableford Scramble each day.
8.4.2    The team with the highest Stableford point total (scores) will be the champions over the 2 days.

 

8.5    RULES:
 

8.5.1    As per the current Rules of Golf (Golf Canada Rules of Golf 2023)

 

8.5.1.1    Parents/Guardians/Spectators/Coaches Code of Conduct
8.5.1.2    They MUST not coach participants (tell her/him how to play a shot).
8.5.1.3    They MUST stay 30 feet away from participants while a shot is being played.
8.5.1.4    Competitors may be penalized if coached by spectators/parents/or the like during play.

•    1st Offence – warning to the Tribal Council, Player(s) involved
•    2nd Offence – 2 stroke penalty to the Player(s) involved
•    3rd Offence – possible disqualification of the Player(s) and removal of the coach/parent/spectator involved in the incident.

8.5.1.5    The item will be written up as a follow-up for the Games Committee to review on at another time.

 

8.6    Transportation:
 

8.6.1    Participants must walk and can use a pull cart or Riksha*.
*The Tournament Committee (Golf Saskatchewan and Host Committee Representative) may make alternative arrangements, if needed, on a case-by-case basis.

 

9.0    SCORING:
 

9.1    Modified Stableford Point System – based on the Team Scramble

 

Modified for Day 1 and 2 of the 2026 TCGS at Jackfish Lodge GC & Conference Centre

Triple Bogey    1 Points – player is required to pick up the ball

Example: A player playing a Par 4 has already played her/his 6th shot and is 100 yards away from the putting green.

Please pick up the ball and proceed to the green as 0 points will be recorded for the player/team for that hole.

 

Double Bogey    2 Points
 

Bogey    3 Points
 

Par    4 Points
 

Birdie    6 Points
 

Eagle    8 Points
 

Double Eagle    10 Points

 

--> Reminder the games is about fun and making positive memories for the athletes.

 

10.0    PROTEST PROCEDURE
 

10.1    Sport Protests:
10.1.1    The Rules of Golf cover all aspects of the competition. The event is sanctioned under the Golf Canada Rules of Golf and will determine the outcome all related golf protests. The decision made by the Golf SK Rules Committee is final.
10.1.2    To re-confirm, protests are allowed for non-rules of golf application(s) only.
10.1.3    All non-golf related protests must be made to the head rules official, FSIN and the tournament chairperson to make a decision.
10.1.4    A Sport Jury will consist of head official or designated Golf SK Rules Official, FSIN and a Golf Saskatchewan representative.

 

10.2    Eligibility Protests:
10.2.1    The FSIN Sport, Culture, Youth and Recreation Board will act as the Jury for all protests dealing with the eligibility of Athletes.
10.2.2    All protests must be communicated to the FSIN Games Coordinator no later than 15 minutes after the close of the competition.
10.2.3    Protests must be signed by the Team Sport Contact/ Chef-de-Mission or his/her mission staff designate of the participating team. This designate must be submitted in writing.
10.2.4    All protests will be accepted with no explanation from the Board. All protests must be dealt with within 15 minutes of the game ending or game stands as posted.
10.2.5    A fee of $500.00 will be in place for all protests. This fee will be given directly to the FSIN Games Managers or Technical Director for Golf. Cash will be the only accepted form of payment. This fee will be put toward the Youth Championships if the protest is lost. Protest fee will be returned if the protest is won by the Team protesting.

 

11.0    EQUIPMENT/COMPETITIVE UNIFORM:
 

11.1    Equipment/Food/Water:
 

11.1.1    Each player is responsible for providing her/his own equipment.
11.1.2    Players may use pull or push carts.
11.1.3    Rental clubs will be available at the responsibility of the participant.
11.1.4    Use of power carts is not allowed *.
11.1.5    No more than 14 clubs in a competitor’s bag.
11.1.6    Food/snacks/water/beverages are the responsibility of each Tribal Council unless the Games council provides the details.
 

11.2    Competitive Uniform:
 

11.2.1    Each team must have matching uniform (i.e., golf shirts with Tribal Council logo or print).
11.2.2    A dress code is in effect, collared or mock shirts, shorts or dress pants (jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, sweats, track suits are not appropriate).
11.2.3    Caps/hats may be worn, but must be worn forward at all times.
11.2.4    Appropriate athletic footwear must be worn at all times (Golf Shoes or Running Shoes).
11.2.5    Golf Saskatchewan will enforce the 11.2 using common sense.

 

11.3    Uniform Colors
 

11.3.1    Teams shall select appropriate walk on and competition uniforms adhering to the color schemes approved by the FSIN SCYR Board. The approved color schemes are as follows:

Tribal/ Grand Council    Colors
ACTC    Gold – black and white trim
BATC    Red – white trim
BOFN    Red – black and white trim
BTC    Maroon – gold trim
FHQTC    Green – grey and white trim
MLTC    Blue – white and gold trim
OLFN    Black – white and gold trim
PAGC    Navy blue – white trim
STC    Navy blue – red, gold and white trim
SET4TC    Red – white and blue trim
TATC    Navy – red and white trim
Woodland    Forest green – grey, white and black trim
YTC    Teal/black – grey/white and black trim

 

12.0    OFFICIALS
 

12.1    Major Officials include one (1) provincially accredited Level II Rules Officials & one (1) Golf Saskatchewan Tournament Administrator.
12.2    Minor Officials include 1 starter, 1 scorer, forecaddies (spotters) as required, and 1 scorer with each group, from the host club, FDFN Host Games or other volunteers if they are available.
12.3    Golf Saskatchewan needs 4 people from the Host Venue/Committee to assist.

 

13.0    MEDALS
 

13.1    12 Gold, 12 Silver, 12 Bronze
13.2    *NO TIES will be allowed so a playoff may be required for the Gold Medal (Overall Champion) only. Other ties will be solved using the retrogression method. 

 

14.0    MEDICAL SERVICES
 

14.1    A minimum of one First Responder will be on location at each venue at all competition times. The First Responder will be equipped with a First Aid Kit.

 

15.0    SECURITY
 

15.1    A minimum of one security personnel will be on location at the venue at all competition times.

 

16.0    CONTACT INFORMATION

 

FSIN Information:    Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Sport, Culture, Youth and Recreation Department
Name:    
Address:    
Telephone:    
Email:    

 

PSGB Information:    Golf Saskatchewan
Name:    Brian Lee
Address:    510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, SK S7L7K7
Telephone:    306-291-5260
Email:    blee@golfsk.org

 

Host Venue | Golf Facility:  Jackfish Lodge Golf & Conference Centre

Name: Kyle Kellgren 
Jackfishproshop@sasktel.net
306-481-5665

 

Games Manager Information:
Name:    Kerry Sasakamoose
Address:    
Telephone:    
Email:    k_sasakamoose@live.com

 

17.0    TECHNICAL/MANUAL CERTIFICATION
 

The below signatures are to certify that this technical manual has been approved in its entirety by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Sport, Culture, Youth and Recreation Board, the Games Manager and the Provincial Sport Governing Body Representative.

 

MEETING DATE:    TBD

 

FSIN CHAIRPERSON:    
SPORT MANAGER:    Kerry Sasakamoose
PSGB REPRESENTATIVE:    Brian Lee – 2026-03-20 

Female | Male Golf Team Registration Form    

Coach Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    Email:

 

FEMALE PLAYERS

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

MALE PLAYERS

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

 

Player Name:    Date of Birth:    Age:
Address:    City/Town:    Postal:
Phone: (    )    

Affiliation fee to register a team is $63.00 per player and coach. (for example, a team with 8 players + 2 coaches = $630.00) 

Number of Players:     __________    X $63.00                = ___________________