To insure that its Junior competitions are enjoyed by all and are in keeping with the traditions of the game, the Berks County Golf Association requires competitors in these events to follow a Code of Conduct on and off the course while present at host facilities.

1. Competitors will be in violation of this Code of Conduct if they engage in abusive language, club throwing, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse of the golf course, smoking or chewing tobacco products, use of drugs or alcohol, not adhering to the dress code during tournament play, leaving the course during a competitive round without permission of an official, vandalism, abusive behavior to employees of host facilities, and otherwise failing to conduct themselves in keeping with the game's traditions, which include respect for fellow competitors.

2. Proper attire is required at all times at the host golf facility. The dress code prohibits short shorts, cargo shorts, tank tops, denim shorts and jeans. All hats/visors must be worn with the brim forward, collared shirts must be worn and all shirts must be tucked in. Players should always be aware of the dress requirements of each event in which they compete and dress accordingly.

3. The Junior Committee of the Golf Association may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity of the Code of Conduct violation:
a. Issue a written letter of warning to the player and his or her parents.
b. Rejection of entry or entries of the player including during the competition.
c. Suspend the player's eligibility for future events for a specified period or for an
indefinite period.

In the event of suspension, the player and a parent or guardian will be required to submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the Junior Committee within 30 days of the suspension. The Committee will review all submitted materials and then determine the length of the suspension.

The Association may refuse to accept entries in tournaments it sponsors from players who have violated the Code of Conduct at tournaments sponsored by other associations and organizations.

Berks County Golf Association
35 Ironstone Drive  Reading, PA 19606
Email Rennie Sacco, President at rsacco@bcgagolf.com

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