ZERO TOLERANCE

• Golf Saskatchewan has a Zero Tolerance regulation for abusive behavior/actions towards any staff, referees, officials, volunteers, host committee, fellow competitors, member of the host golf club and/or community, media, and sponsors/partners.
• This policy includes digital media posts as well (including conduct and messaging on social media).

• WHS Index | Championship Yardages | Age Eligibilities 
• Approved Nov 13, 2024 by the Board of Directors of Golf SK

Each participant/guardian/volunteer/spectator and/or staff understands:

• there are inherent risks to attending one of our CORE SERVICE events,
• while all reasonable efforts are taken for safety, accidents at a golf event can happen.
• Should you attend or participate, we need to ensure you are aware of the potential risks.

Air Quality Policy (2025 – BOD approval)

• Pending a revision for 2026 … please review before the 2026 Championship season.

• Participant Code of Conduct
• A junior playing in an Amateur aged event must adhere to the limitations of a junior aged player, however, transportation clause may be allowed.*
• * Exceptions may include Caddie or power cart transportation, if eligible.

• In events where players are allowed to ride power carts, the groups are only allowed 2 power-carts per group. *
• The Championship Committee will review each event and put a Local Rule in effect.
• A group must not have more than 2 carts per group, or they are subject to the General Penalty of the Local Rules.
• Events where power carts may be used include (although Golf Saskatchewan encourages participants to walk):
  • Amateur Women’s | Men’s *
  • Mid Amateur Women’s | Men’s
  • Senior Women’s | Men’s *
  • Mid-Master Men’s (40+) *
  • Women’s 4-Ball (Rosebowl) *
  • Mixed Team *
  • Champions Cup *
  • * includes transgender and non-binary competitors
• Please note, the Pace of Play policy, is in effect regardless of if a group chooses to ride or walk.
• The Tournament Director is allowed to use discretion regarding the use of power carts at an event by a spectator(s), media person(s), or other authorized person(s).
• All participants must understand the use of a cart is a privilege.
• If the Pace of Play policy is in place at an event, a power cart or riding option may allow a group to proceed at a faster pace.

• Pace of Play
• Tips for Pace of Play
• *Note, the time allotment to finish a round may be adjusted at a venue due to distances between tees, weather conditions, or other factors. These will be communicated in advance.

• Spectator and Parent Code of Conduct

• Standard Local Rules (SLR Hard Card)
• The 2025 SLR Hard Card was updated 2025-05-30.
• The 2026 SLR Hard Card is being reviewed and will be posted prior to the first Golf Saskatchewan championship.

• Dress code including footwear

• Cancellation Policy

• Tie Breaking Procedure(s)
• Tie Breaking Procedure(s) – Champions Cup Only
• Both Tie Breaking Procedures will be reviewed and updated prior to the start of the 2026 Championship season.

National Athlete Assistance Subsidy (NAAS) and Quota Spots

1. Golf Saskatchewan and the Sport Committee believes in our athletes competing and excelling at the highest levels.

2. The N.A.A.S. may include those athletes who compete at a National competition recognized by Golf Canada.

3. ELIGIBILITY: the applicant must:
– be a current member of Golf Saskatchewan, and
– earned a team/quota spot by playing in a current Provincial championships, or
– qualifying in a regional qualifier, or
– qualified through a recognized invitational championship, or
– earning an exemption into a championship, based on previous play or win at the prior year(s) competition.

4. Player’s responsibilities include:
a. Paying for her/his/their own entry fee to the event, and
b. Booking her/his/their own travel to and from the event, and
c. Booking her/his/their own accommodations (unless alternative arrangements have been made and communicated by the Golf Saskatchewan office).

5. National Athlete Assistance Subsidy (N.A.A.S.) amounts are determined annually and are:
a. based on geographic location of event, and
b. the number of eligible athletes who are competing from Saskatchewan.
c. Team members (top 3) may be given a higher N.A.A.S. amount, and
d. any remining eligible quota spot players may receive N.A.A.S on an equitable basis, for each event, based on the geographic location (5.a.)

6. Ineligibility:
a. Golf Saskatchewan may not assist an athlete who:
i. direct enters to a national and/or international competition.
ii. is competing in another event put on by associations or groups, not listed in this policy (MJT, AJGA, CJGA, JPT, Canadian Senior’s Association, or the like).

7. Issuing payment of N.A.A.S.:
a. A reasonable time following the last national championship is required to properly process the cheques or send an EFT.

NATIONAL QUOTA SPOTS

• The Sport Development Advisory Panel determines how the quota spots will be determined on an annual basis.
• Normally, the gold, silver, and bronze winners will make up the inter-provincial team, if the player(s) meet the residential eligibility requirements.
• Golf Saskatchewan reserves the right to distribute the national quota spots in any matter we believe is correct. Changes will be communicated to participants prior to the start of a championship.
• The quota spot allocations are subject to change in rare circumstances and we reserve the right not to use all quota spots allocated to the province. Any unused spots will be returned to Golf Canada.

1. Championship Committee Review:
   All championship entry applications are subject to the approval of the Golf Saskatchewan Championship Committee.
2. Member only event:
   All competitors must have a Golf Canada membership and must present validated proof of 2026 Golf Canada membership card/number upon entering the Championship(s) or proof of membership equivalent from another jurisdiction.
3. Participant Jurisdiction:
   If a participant is from outside of Canada and is a member with another golf association/union she/he/they may enter our event provided they are able to verify their membership with an established WHS index.
4. Photography & Video:
   By entering a Golf Saskatchewan championship, the participant allows Golf Saskatchewan to take picture(s) and/or video(s) of the participant for marketing/promotional materials.
5. Quota Spots and National Championships:
   Are eligible for Golf Saskatchewan members only.
   1. Golf Saskatchewan will try to ensure proper representation at all Golf Canada national championship.
   2. Note, this includes limiting the amount of players we will drop down to on the participant list (for instance, not lower than the 15th placed person). *subject to change.
   3. A person from another province or country is welcome to play but cannot gain entry into Golf Canada’s national championship through our quota spot system.
6. Residency Eligibility:
   Only players who are members of a Golf Saskatchewan Member Club, and who have been in permanent residence in the Golf Saskatchewan jurisdiction area for at least six consecutive months are eligible to represent Saskatchewan on a Provincial Team at a National Championship or earn a Golf Saskatchewan quota spot. *Subject to a review by the Board of Golf Saskatchewan if required.
7. Rules Decisions and Interpretations:
   Are governed by the most current Golf Canada Rules of Golf including Amateur Status including the most current Golf Canada Rules of Golf and Interpretations.
   Any ruling happening on the field of play, shall be decided by the Golf Saskatchewan Championship Rules Committee, and is final.
8. Supplementary Local Rules:
   For the championship are location and event specific.

REMINDER: The Golf Saskatchewan Participant Conduct of Conduct applies to players & teams attending Regional, National and International Events (sanctioned/conducted by Golf Canada and the like). This is above and beyond the policies and Code of Conduct at the championship being played.