CODE OF CONDUCT

 

As a member of the VGA, I pledge to:

1. Treat other players with respect at all times.
2. Cooperate with other players, VGA staff, golf course staff, and officials at all times.
3. Refrain from the use of vulgar language, profanity, and obscene gestures.
4. Refrain from becoming intoxicated or drinking excessively.
5. Never cause physical, verbal, or emotional harm to another player, VGA staff, golf course staff or officials.
6. Treat the VGA staff, golf course staff, officials, other players and spectators with respect at all times.
7. Listen to and follow all given directions/instructions from staff and officials.
8. Ask officials or staff, in a calm manner, to explain any rules I do not understand.
9. Respect the golf courses and facility amenities.
10. Participate in a sportsmanlike and safe manner at all times.
11. Read and review the VGA tournament rules and adhere to them at all times.
12. Uphold the VGA philosophy of healthy competition and sportsmanship.

 

If I fail to abide by the VGA Code of Conduct, then depending on the seriousness of the offense(s), any or all of the following consequences may occur:

1. Verbal Warning
2. Removal from the tournament. (no refund of the registration fee)
3. Temporary suspension from league play (no refund of the registration fee or membership fee)
4. Permanent expulsion from the VGA (no refund of the registration fee or membership fee)
5. Disqualification from advancing to a Super Regional
6. Disqualification from advancing to Nationals