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2012 ECL GIRLS GOLF GUIDELINES

1. A league match is 9 holes. 6 is the minimum otherwise the match must be replayed.
2. Season limit = 12 matches plus jamboree.
3. Proper golf etiquette is an ECL essential.
4. Matches will play 6 and score 4 whenever possible. The minimum required to constitute a team is 4 players . Teams not meeting the minimums will forfeit the match, but golfers may still play.
5. No headphones, cell phones on the course.
6. Coaches should communicate week of and day of the match. Talk about numbers, tee times, dress, range, etc.
7. The girls play Stableford scoring, but will use double par pick up rule to improve pace of play.
8. USGA rules apply.
9. Coaching can occur at any time as long as it is not affecting the pace of play. Coach them, don’t caddy.
10. Scorecard inaccuracies should be addressed green to tee.
11. Score card playoff for tie breaker during league play. If tied after 9 holes; 4 players combine stroke count at the last hole first, then the last 3 holes and then the last 6 holes.
12. League champion is determined by regular season record; ties are broken head to head. In the event of a head to head split co-champions are awarded.
13. Rosters and schedules must be sent to the Seattle Times,  the WIAA, and the Emerald City League website.
14. Tee times vary depending on golf course availability.
15. Athletic directors will provide directions to their home course.
16. Girls play the spring season.
17. The top 25% of scoring averages will be first team all league. No second team or honorable mention.
18. Coaches will send Gary Emslie player scoring averages, qualifying score and internal ladder ranking at the end of the season.
19. Media Contact Info: please send match scores to the following places
a. Gary.emslie@bush.edu
b. sports@seattletimes.com
20. League tournament will be played on May 3rd(Thursday/12:30) at Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course unless notified of alternate date/site.

2011 ECL BOYS GOLF GUIDELINES

1. A league match is 9 holes. 6 is the minimum otherwise the match must be replayed.
2. Season limit = 12 matches plus jamboree.
3. Proper golf etiquette is an ECL essential.
4. Matches will play 6 and score 4 whenever possible. The minimum required to constitute a team is 4 players . Teams not meeting the minimums will forfeit the match, but golfers may still play.
5. No headphones, cell phones on the course.
6. Coaches should communicate week of and day of the match. Talk about numbers, tee times, dress, range, etc.
7. The boys play stroke play, but will use double par pick up rule to improve pace of play.
8. USGA rules apply.
9. Coaching can occur at any time as long as it is not affecting the pace of play. Coach them, don’t caddy.
10. Scorecard inaccuracies should be addressed green to tee.
11. Score card playoff for tie breaker during league play. If tied after 9 holes; 4 players combine stroke count at the last hole first, then the last 3 holes and then the last 6 holes.
12. League champion is determined by regular season record; ties are broken head to head. In the event of a head to head split co-champions are awarded.
13. Rosters and schedules must be sent to the Seattle Times,  the WIAA, and the Emerald City League website.
14. Tee times vary depending on golf course availability.
15. Athletic directors will provide directions to their home course.
16. Boys play the alternate season so must wait spring counts for allocations to TriDistrict play in the spring if the ECL so chooses. If not, the ECL will send its District 2 allocations directly to state tournament in May.
17. The top 25% of scoring averages will be first team all league. No second team or honorable mention.
18.  To qualify for the league tournament, golfers must card two or more scores of 49 or below on nine holes.
19. Coaches will send Gary Emslie player scoring averages, qualifying score and internal ladder ranking at the end of the season.
20. Media Contact Info: please send match scores to the following places
21. League tournament will be played on October 20, 2011  at Snoqualmie Falls Golf Course unless notified of alternate date/site.
a. Gary.emslie@bush.edu
b. sports@seattletimes.com