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Commencing in 2007 the NSGA will begin to use more of the services of the BlueGolf software. This will include the possibility of on line registration for most NSGA Tournaments.

 

A paper entry form for each tournament will still be available at Member Clubs, some golf shops and on line from the BlueGolf information pages.

 

A directory of NSGA Tournament Players is being populated using the information from the 2006 tournament entry forms and is expected to be completed by the end of March.

 

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Players who provided an email address on their 2006 entry form will receive an email with their Personal ID and Password so they can audit, update and/or modify the information that has been entered through a box like the one on the left.

 

This box will become available under tournaments on the new NSGA website to be released in March.

 

A player (not already a tournament player) will become a tournament player when he/she registers on line or on paper for any 2007 NSGA Provincial Tournament.

Once on line registration has been opened in BlueGolf (the word register will appear opposite each open tournament) it is not necessary that a player be a Tournament Player to use the online registration.

The mailing of entry forms to member clubs, the availability of entry form print outs on line, and the ability to register on line will be managed to ensure equal opportunity for all, regardless of their internet skills.

The information pages for each of the 2007 tournaments are expected to be completed by the end of February and instructions for on line registration will be published on the website prior to registration being opened.

 

J Treen Garrett

NSGA Tournament Director

 

The NSGA will be holding a rules seminar on March 31 and April 1, at the Brightwood Golf Club. The cost of the seminar will be $50.00. Included in the cost is rules book, decisions book and lunch on both days. For further information or to register contact the NSGA office at
902-468-8844 or by email at nsga@ns.aliantzinc.ca
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Well it is that time of the year again. I am hoping we can start getting dates for upcoming season Club events and tournaments. If you want to post your event on our website please forward your information to nsga@ns.aliantzinc.ca 

 Our website will be getting a face lift. Our new and improved site is schedule to be ready for March 1, 2007. Our website is an excellent opportunity to post events and help to fill up your tournaments. Get your information in now.
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Please note that the Nova Scotia Golf Association has moved.
Our new office is located in the Burnside Industrial Park at:
 24 Simmonds Drive, Unit 4,
Dartmouth, NS.
B3B 1R3
Our new phone number is:
902-468-8844.
Fax:902-484-5327

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The NSGA has recently elected its new Executive at our Fall General Meeting:

Sue Rait (Fox Hollow GC) President

Peter Cooke (Avon Valley G&CC) Vice President
Doug McEwan (14 Wing Greenwood GC)Vice President

Earl Bennett (Eden G&CC) Secretary Treasurer

Jodie Sanders (Dundee Resort GC) Course Rating

Glenn Robinson (Pin-Hi GC) Player Development

Judi Milne (Osprey Ridge GC) Publicity

Alan Dunlop (Ashburn GC) Historian

John McLeod (Oakfield G&CC) Past Presidents

Treen Garrett (Glen Lovat GC) Tournaments

John Horton (Ken Wo G&CC)   Handicap

Linda Bennett (Eden G&CC) Rules

 

 

 

Due to difficulties in recording results for the 2006 Ladies Player of the Year, a mistake was made.

The new 2006 Ladies Player of the Year is Nicole Foy of Clare.

Our deepest apologies for any confusion.

 

 

Every year the NSGA gives a total of $13,000.00 in Bursaries to NSGA members who are enrolled in post secondary education. The candidates are selected based on their Academic accomplishments, community involvement and participation in the sport of golf.

 The NSGA would like to thank all the applicants. The selection process was not easy, however, after careful consideration NSGA is pleased to announce and congratulate the  following as the 2006 NSGA Bursary Program recipients:

Emma Higgins- River Oaks- Mt. Saint Vincent University-$3000.00

Anne Balser- Digby Pines- University of Victoria-
$2000.00

Jill Balser- Digby Pines- UNBSJ-
$2000.00

Adam Kenney- River Hills-
NSCC Centre of Geographic Science-
$1500.00

 William Johnston- Passchendaele- Cape Breton University-$1500.00

Lyndon Rafuse- Chester-Memorial University-
$1500.00

Cory Pothier- Truro GC-Mount Alison-
$1500.00

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Attention Ladies: Please be advised that following combinations of clothing are acceptable for tournament play within the NSGA:

  • Shirt with collar and no sleeves
  • Shirt without a collar and sleeves
     

 

RCGA Governors

Bill MacMillan (Hartlen Point Forces GC) RCGA “C” Governor

Sue Rait (Fox Hollow GC) NSGA Representative RCGA Women’s Division

Thomas McCarthy (Glen Arbor GC)

 

Scholarships to support Maritime golfers -

Oakville, Ont. – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the RCGA Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Lib and Hal Connor Endowment Fund. The fund was established through a gift commitment of $150,000 made to the RCGA Foundation by the Connor Family in memory of Elizabeth (Lib) and Harold (Hal) Connor in recognition of their contribution to golf and business in Nova Scotia.

The Lib and Hal Connor Endowment Fund will award annual scholarship(s) to students with a competitive game of golf who were born or reside in Atlantic Canada, especially Nova Scotia. Preference is that the scholarship recipients be attending a Canadian university or college with an RCGA Foundation accredited golf program.

“This contribution is a significant boost for Nova Scotia and Maritime golfers,” said Jim Fraser, Executive Director of the RCGA Foundation. “The fund will help to support the RCGA Foundations’ mandate of keeping Canadians in Canada and developing leaders that help shape the future of golf.”

“My parents played an influential role in golf in Nova Scotia and it is a pleasure to be able to honour their legacy through this endowment.” said Denis Connor, son of Lib and Hal Connor. “My sisters and I are proud to dedicate this fund in their names in helping to support the futures of promising student athletes looking to pursue post secondary opportunities.”

The awards will be given to full-time students in a degree granting program who have been accepted at a university or college and have been named to the school’s golf team. The candidates must also demonstrate a record of athletic and academic excellence. Selection for the awards will be made by the Scholarship/Granting Committee of the RCGA Foundation with guidance from the Connor family.

For more information on this scholarship or the RCGA Foundation, please visit www.rcga.org.

ABOUT THE RCGA FOUNDATION
The RCGA Foundation supports the athletic and academic careers of promising Canadian golfers and students of the industry by offering financial assistance through scholarships and awards. The Foundation established its scholarship program in 1982 and has since awarded 242 promising young golfers, turfgrass scientists and landscape architects a total of 542 scholarships valued at over $1,500,000.

ABOUT THE RCGA
The Royal Canadian Golf Association is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing close to 400,000 members nationwide. In addition to providing core services such as the Rules of Golf, handicapping, support of turfgrass and environmental research, and BMO Financial Group Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program and supporting the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, the RCGA also conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The Bell Canadian Open and BMO Financial Group Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while six regional junior championships, 10 national amateur championships and the BMO Financial Group Canadian Women’s Tour showcase the best of Canadian golf. For more information please visit www.rcga.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Erin Mathany
Junior Communication Coordinator
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Phone: (905) 849-9700 ext. 232
Cell: (905) 467-8738
emathany@rcga.org
 

 

 

 

 

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RCGA ADOPTS NEW POLICY ON AMATEUR PRIZE LIMIT

 

Oakville, Ontario -The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced today that amateur golfers will be able to accept prizes up to the value of $1,000 CDN following changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that come into effect on January 1st, 2004.  The previous prize limit was $700 CDN for any event.

 

Announcing the changes, RCGA Managing Director of Amateur Status Jim Fraser said, "Periodically, the amateur prize limit is increased to keep it at an appropriate level.  This change is consistent with the increases made by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews from 300 pounds to 500 pounds and the United States Golf Association from $500 USD to $750 USD."

 

The Rules of Golf, which includes the Rules of Amateur Status, is available in both English and French and can be purchased through golf shops, provincial golf associations and directly from the RCGA.  A new edition of the Rules of Golf will be issued in January 2004.  Any golfers who have questions or are concerned about their amateur status are encouraged to contact the RCGA at 1-800-263-0009. 

 

For more information please visit www.rcga.org and click on the Rules of Amateur Status section.

Did you know
The Nova Scotia Golf Association was founded in 1930 and has been working for the development of Amateur Golf in Nova Scotia for the past 75 years. A story on the "Founding of the NSGA" now available on our Some History Page.

Have you ever tried to find information on Nova Scotia Courses "Slope and Ratings" ? This information now available via our "Ratings and Handicap Section"

Are you or your company interested in helping in the development of Junior Golf in Nova Scotia? Why not inquire about our BOOSTER PROGRAM. Just click on "CONTACT the NSGA" and send us an email.