Online Entry

Please read the information below before entering the tournament

Conditions of Entry

Age Limit                    - Born 2001 or later

Handicap Limit           - Boys 2.4

                                   - Girls 5.4

CDH                           - Players with CDH numbers must use this as their method of entry

Overseas Players      - Overseas players may be asked for proof of handicap

Policies                      - By entering the tournament, a player accepts the Committee’s policies regarding                                         medical, child protection and data privacy

Process

Entry                          - Entry must be made by means of the online entry system

Payment                    - Either by credit/debit card or using a PayPal account.

                                     NOTE – If payment is not made at time of entry, an email will be sent with a link to                                         the payment system.  This email may take up to 24 hrs to be sent.

Closing date             - The closing date for entries will be Monday 20th May 2019 @ 23:59 hrs.

Ballot                        - A draw (ballot) will be conducted by Friday 24th May 2019 to select 156 entrants.                                         (126 boys, 30 girls).  In addition, reserves will be selected.

Notification              - A table of entrants will be published on the website and will be updated                                                       periodically.  Following the ballot, all entrants will be notified by email as to whether                                     they have been successful in the ballot.

Start Times               - Provisional start times (for Friday and Saturday) will be published on the website                                           within a week of the ballot being conducted.  These will be finalised on Monday                                           17th June 2019.

Exams etc                 - The Committee will accept requests from players for specific start times so as to                                         accommodate examinations and other genuine circumstances.  Players are asked                                       to submit their requests to keith@thehenrycooper.net as soon as possible so as to                                       stand the best chance of the request being accommodated.

Refunds/Withdrawals  - Entrants NOT selected to play will have their entry fee refunded. (Refunds for                                             reserves will be made post-tournament). Should an entrant withdraw before the                                           closing date a full refund will be given. Should an entrant withdraw after the                                                   closing date, a refund will only be given if their place can be filled by a reserve.

Committee’s rights  - The Championship Committee reserves the right to allow the entry of a few                                                   entrants, that would otherwise fall outside the ballot, where they are nominated by                                       main sponsors or are needed to make up an international team – such international                                     entrants must meet the handicap limit criteria.  All entries shall be subject to the                                           approval of the Championship Committee which reserves the right to accept or                                           refuse any entry without giving reasons for its decision, which shall be final. The                                           Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any competitor making a                                       false or incorrect statement on their entry form.

The Competition

Practice Round       - Players will be sent a voucher for a courtesy practice round after the ballot.  Players                                    can book practice rounds up to one week in advance, subject to availability and the                                    payment of a green fee or use of the courtesy round, either by telephoning Nizels                                        reception on +44 (0)1732 833 833, or booking online at www.nizelsgolfclub.com                                            (green fee only). In addition a practice session will be held on Thursday 20th June                                        2019. Players will be notified of details.

Competition           - The Championship shall be a 72 hole stroke play competition, played over 3 days                                       (Friday 21st June to Sunday 23rd June 2019).  There will be a separate competition                                       for boys and girls. After 36 holes, the leading 40 boys and ties, together with the                                         leading 10 girls and ties, shall play a further 36 holes on Sunday 23rd June.  The                                           winners shall be the boy and girl who return the lowest gross score over 72 holes. In                                   the event of a tie there will be a ‘sudden death’ play-off over the 18th hole, until a                                         winner is established. 

                                 National Teams, consisting of 3 players (boys, girls or mixed) may be entered into the                                   Nations Trophy which will be played for over the first 36 holes and will be decided                                       using the best 2 scores from each round. 

                                 There is a competition for the best U-16 boy.  Note: The age criterion is based on the                                   date of the championship (not 1st Jan) and entrants are only allowed to win one                                           prize, with the greater to be awarded.

Caddies                  - Caddies are permitted but must meet the same age limit as players.

Practice facilities    - Details will be published on the website.

Questions

Should players have any questions, these can be sent to keith@thehenrycooper.net .  All questions will be answered as soon as possible, however questions that are covered by the statements above will have a lower priority – so please check the above before submitting your question.

Online Entry

By entering the player accepts the above statements

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