Thank you for your interest in the Georgetown Eagles golf teams.  The teams are comprised of varsity, junior varsity and freshmen players.  Each team will play 3-4 tournaments in the fall and 3-4 in the spring, preceding District play which begins the end of March.  We hope to qualify for the Regional (late April) and State (mid-May) tournaments to follow.  The following information is provided to give prospective players and parents a better understanding of the expectations and requirements for participation on the team.  We have been fortunate to have dedicated players and supportive parents.  We have been ranked among the top teams in the state the past few years.  We expect next year to be our best yet.

PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS

Any student wanting to try-out must turn in a physical to the coach prior to any try-out.  All student athletes must have the following paperwork on file in order to participate in athletics for the 2008 – 2009 year:

1. A new physical on file dated on or after May 1, 2008
2. Travel cards (girls must have two)
3. Signed paper accepting the school Code of Conduct
4. Signed copy of the current UIL - Acknowledgement of Rules
5. Signed copy of the drug consent form
6. Internet web publishing release form

TEAM TRYOUTS

Prospective players will be evaluated on the following:

• Attitude (positive, coachable, competitive, disciplined, responsible)
• Knowledge of the game of golf (how it is played)
• Knowledge of the USGA rules of golf
• Ball striking ability
• Skills test
• Qualifying rounds
• Previous tournament scores 

ELIGIBILITY

• Credit requirements to begin the year:
          Sophomores – 5, Juniors – 10, Seniors – 15.
• A player must pass every course with a 70 or above.

EQUIPMENT

Players are to provide their own bag, clubs, balls and shoes for practice rounds.
The school will provide equipment for tournaments: shirts, balls, rain/wind suits.

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

1. Team members are required to be in the 4^th/8th block athletics period unless approved by coach.
2. Team members are required to attend all scheduled practices unless they have obtained prior approval (with parent notifying the coach).  You are required to make up missed practices. 
3. Eligibility must be maintained throughout the school year.
4. Must display respect for your teammates and coaching staff.
5. Must strive for excellence daily.
    

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Time: The golf athletics period begins at 2:14pm.  Meet in the Athletics Study Hall (ATSH).

Daily Schedule:
Monday - we usually remain on campus for conditioning and team discussions
Tuesday through Friday - the team normally practices at an area golf course

Practice Sites: Berry Creek, Cimarron Hills, Georgetown CC, Teravista,
Forest Creek, Sun City – White Wing or Legacy Hills.

A monthly practice schedule will be posted on the web site / calendar page. Adjustments will be made due to weather conditions or course availability.

PRACTICE / WORKOUT

• Use practice time well.  Be efficient and productive. Get better today. Socialize afterwards.
• Obtain a copy of the rules of golf and keep it in your bag.  Learn the rules and proper golf etiquette.
• When playing – hole out all putts, replace divots or fill with sand, pull and replace the flagstick carefully, repair ball marks on the green, rake all sand traps, and play fast.
• Players are not allowed to ride in carts during team practice. This includes any rounds of golf played for qualifying or for team practice.
  
   

RESPECT FOR FACILITIES AND STAFF

We are guests of the facilities we are allowed to practice on.  This is true even for players that are members of those clubs.  While with the team players have no membership rights entitling them to any action or practice not available to the team as a whole.  Team members should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and be respectful to the employees and members of the facility.  Remember, you will be associated with the team even during non-practice time so represent the team properly.

DRESS CODE

• Once a student has become a member of the team they must maintain a standard expected of athletes in our community.
• Proper golfing attire is required for practice on the range, putting green, qualifying rounds, or any other event that requires you to be at a facility for golf team purposes. This means wearing a collared shirt, no jeans or sandals.  Boys must keep shirts tucked in.  Girl's shorts must extend at least to fingertip length when standing upright with arms hanging down.
• On workout days at the school you are required to wear appropriate clothes.

TOURNAMENTS

Varsity golfers may play in no more than seven tournaments plus the district, regional, and state tournaments each school year.  The junior varsity schedule is dependent upon the availability of JV tournaments with a maximum of seven events per player. 

The coaches will select players for varsity or junior varsity competition based on previous tournament scores, practice development, attitude and coaches assessment.

We encourage you to come watch our teams during tournaments.  Spectators and coaches are limited in their contact or interactions with the players.  See the following regulations from the UIL manual.

Coaches/Spectators.  The following rules should be discussed with all participants and coaches. Coaches, parents, and interested spectators should be reminded that they are spectators and it is not their responsibility to report possible rule violations. Rule violations should be reported by the players or the marshals of the meet. Parents, friends, and other spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play. After play has started, coaches and parents may not coach or advise players. A player is subject to a two stroke penalty on the first offense and disqualification by tournament officials if the coaching continues. On course encouragement, support, applause, etc is not considered coaching or advice; therefore, it is permissible. Also, coaches are allowed, in fact encouraged, to talk with their players at the turn (after 9 holes) as long as starting play on the back nine is not unduly delayed.

 

 PHYSICAL HEALTH

• Eat well-balanced meals and drink plenty of water each day
• Get plenty of rest each day
• Report all injuries immediately - Trainers may not treat injuries that occur outside of school until a doctor sees the athlete.  Report to trainer on scheduled days for treatment.  If you see a doctor, please bring a note about your condition, stating the treatment that can be done at school and when you can return to practice.
• Chemical abuse or use of drugs, alcohol or tobacco is not acceptable.
  (See Acknowledgement of Rules and Code of Conduct)

LESSONS

Private lessons are encouraged but must be taken outside of the regular times for team practice (by U.I.L. rule).


GRIEVANCES

Athletes must discuss problems with their coach first.  If the problem is not resolved a parent conference will be scheduled.  If grievance is still not resolved objections will be heard in the following order:
        - Athletics Coordinator
        - Athletic Director

CONSEQUENCES

Any violation of the above policies may include any or all of the following consequences:

1. Conference with the student
2. Parent conference
3. Tournament suspension
4. Program suspension
   
    

 GRADING POLICY

          Study Hall - The "Sport" Academic grade is simply Pass/Fail. 

          The "Golf" grade is primarily a participation grade.  If the player meets all team requirements and attends practice regularly they will receive full credit.  Players may receive less than 100 if: there are ongoing behavioral problems; players quit attending practice; players are unavailable for scheduled tournaments or scheduled qualifying rounds.

Golf Team Pages:

Georgetown Independent School District
Georgetown High School