THESE CONDITIONS ARE TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CRONULLA GOLF AND GA LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION, THE JNJG CODE OF CONDUCT, AND THE JNJG PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES
1. Championship Procedure
1.1 – The Junior 6’s Invitational is an Open Scratch event available for Juniors who are the age of 17 or below at the date of the first round Monday 7th October.
1.2 – The event will consist of stroke play for 36 holes, played over two days, with the top 8 Boys & Girls then qualifying for a super 6’s match play format.
1.3 – The match play format will be played in knockout stages over 6 holes, quarter-final, semi-final & Final
1.4 – The overall 36 hole scratch winners will be crowned the Norm Porter Memorial Winners, with the overall Matchplay winners crowned Junior 6’s Invitational champions and receiving automatic entry into the 2019 Men’s and 2020 Women’s NSW Golf Open field.
2. Tournament Committee
2.1 – The Junior 6’s Invitational Committee will comprise of the Tournament Director & other appointees.
2.2 – In the absence of a full Championship Committee, such members that may be present at the time may give a decision, and any decision so given will be deemed to be a decision of the full Tournament Committee.
3. Handicap Ballot (If required)
3.1 – Entry into the event is by way of Invitation only. Participants are required to complete an expression of interest entry form. All Invitations will be based as per the player's resume information on the entry form.
3.2 – Boys must be off a handicap of 4 or less & girls a handicap of 6 or less, to be considered for an Invitation.
3.3 – The Tournament Committee reserve the right to invite any players at their own discretion.
3.4 – The tournament committee will offer Special Invitations to the highest ranked GA OOM (boys & girls in each state as at 1st June). These Invitations will also include additional financial support. Leading International players will also receive such support.
4. Practice
Practice rounds prior to the Tournament are available. The Cronulla Open (Golf NSW Vardon event) is scheduled for Sunday 6th October, players may enter into this tournament also.
To enquire about the availability and cost of a practice rounds, please contact the host club directly. Practice rounds MUST be booked in advance. Cronulla Golf Club – (02) 9523-6777
5. Tournament Registration
Tournament Registration is on Monday 7th October (between 10.00am – 12.00pm) at Cronulla Golf Club and is compulsory for all players. Failure to register for the tournament at this time may result in a player not being allowed to compete in the tournament and one of the players on the waiting list taking your place. Players must register at least 30min prior to Tuesday’s round. Daily registration will be in the clubhouse and all players will collect scorecards and local rules when they register.
6. The Super 6’s format will be “Streamed Live ” through Social media, with well renowned Golf Commentator Ewan Porter calling the action
7. An Evening with the Stars
There will be a special “Evening with the Stars” function hosted by the club on the Monday evening of the event, which players/parents may purchase tickets too. This will involve some of Australia’s leading high profile Sports Stars. More details to follow.
8. Tournament Presentation
The tournament presentation for the 2019 Junior 6’s Invitational will be held after the conclusion of play on Tuesday 8th October.