The British Junior Golf Tour (BJGT)

 Code of Conduct

The British Junior Golf Tour runs high quality, professional and fun competitions.

We are very proud to be raising the profiles of junior golfers around the UK, the etiquette expected on the BJGT are just as important as rules, and by enforcing these we are setting the bar for the high standards expected from all who attend our events.

In order to continue making the tour enjoyable for everyone, the committee expects all parents, spectators and players to accept that by entering our events you agree to abide by the rules and codes of conduct.

Any breach of these rules may cause a ban from attending any BJGT event, and any persons guilty of improper conduct at any competition will be asked to leave.

PARENTAL PRESSURE can be well-meant, however it often becomes unwanted pressure on the child. Also, we like to point out that OVER-INVOLVEMENT is a serious issue in many golf tournaments. Parents often become over-involved or protective. In both instances, the child never learns to be responsible. It is also natural for parents to live vicariously through the child, but when the parent’s goals and expectations exceed the child’s, added pressure is inevitable.

 VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

• Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors.
• Deliberate miss-counting of shots.
• Any abusive behaviour to any other persons and property.

EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS / CADDIES

• To refrain from coaching.
• The role of the caddie is to support, advise ONCE, on club selection, and shot required. Allow the player to take responsibility for their own golf game. Continually adjusting their stance, grip and line up is coaching.
• Allow BJGT Rules Officials to administer rulings, not spectators. You will be brought into a situation ONLY if the Rules Official asks you;
• To respect the officials and their authority during the competition, persons will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike behaviour, such as refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures, or applauding opponent’s losses.
• In the event of any unsolved issues with BJGT, parents should speak solely to the BJGT Directors at an agreed time and not in front of children.
• When on the course, turn off mobile phones or switch to silent / vibrate mode.
• All spectators please stay off fairways, tees and greens.
• No loud talking, No noise making, Walk – never run on the golf course.
• To praise your child for competing fairly and trying hard, and never ridicule or yell at a child or others for making a mistake or losing a competition.
• Applaud for the performance of both your child and other children.