CN Canadian Women's Tour @
Glendale Golf & Country Club

June 22-24, 2008

Player Fact Sheet


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Venue:
Glendale Golf & Country Club
400 Augier Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 1S4
Pro Shop (204) 832-3384, Fax (204) 837-8383

Purse: $41,250 (CDN)

Exemptions:
The Champion of this event is awarded an exemption into the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open. Order of Merit points earned at this championship go towards earning one of two exemptions that are awarded to the top two competitors, not otherwise exempt, on the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit following the conclusion of play at Camelot Golf & Country Club. In order to be eligible for the Order of Merit exemptions, a competitor must compete in at least two of the events on the 2008 schedule.

Host Hotels:
Twenty-three rooms have been blocked on the night of Saturday June 21st. Thirty rooms have been blocked on Sunday June 22nd and Monday June 23rd, 2008 at the Holiday Inn- Airport West. The hotel is 10 minutes from Glendale Golf & Country Club and offers a wide array of services. Double and single rooms are available for $106/night. The rooms are blocked under the ‘CWT’ reservation code until May 27th ,2008 so make your reservations early at (204) 885-4478.

Private Housing (Billeting):
Available to a limited number of golfers. Contact: TBD.

Registration:
Glendale Golf & Country Club, Sunday, June 22nd,, 2008 between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Players who do not register at this time, without informing tournament officials prior to such time, are subject to disqualification and further disciplinary action. If you cannot register on Sunday afternoon, simply contact the RCGA to confirm your attendance at the championship and arrangements will be made for you to register on Monday. The RCGA can be notified by contacting Alison Turcotte at 1-800-263-0009 x250 or 905-626-4468.

Practice Rounds:
To reserve your tee time, contact the Pro Shop at (204) 837-8383 no later than Sunday June 15th and identify yourself as a participant in this championship. Practice rounds are also available in the weeks preceding the championship however times are subject to availability. Competitors are entitled to one complimentary practice round only.

Special Event:
Thirty-nine guests of CN, the host club and the media will be invited to the Sunday afternoon Clinic and a 9-hole Shotgun Scramble on the championship course, hosted by thirteen Tour professionals on Sunday June 1st. An informal dinner reception will follow play. For more information or to sign up as a host (hosts will be compensated $150 CDN), please contact Alison Turcotte at 1-800-263-0009 ext. 250 or aturcotte@rcga.org.

12:00 to 1:15 p.m. - Registration  3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - 9-Hole Shotgun Scramble
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.  - Clinic            5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Pro-Am Reception

Starting Times:
Starting times for the first round will be made available at registration. Tee times will also be available at www.cncanadianwomenstour.com, in the golf shop and at the RCGA Tournament Office after registration. Final round starting times will be based on the competitors’ score from the previous round and will be available shortly after play at www.cncanadianwomenstour.com, in the golf shop and at the host hotel.

Caddies:
A limited number of caddies will be available through the host facility. Contact: TBD. Fee - $40.00 per day.

Dress code:
Soft-spiked golf shoes are mandatory. Consult Tour Code of Conduct for more details.

Code of Conduct:
All participants are expected to abide by the CN Canadian Women’s Tour Code of Conduct. Violations of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct. The Code of Conduct is available at www.cncanadianwomenstour.com and will be supplied to each participant at registration.

Notice of Withdrawal:
All accepted individuals are expected to participate. If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event. Entry fees will be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, if the RCGA is notified (1-800-263-0009 ext. 250) of a player’s intention to withdraw prior to the application deadline. Entry fees will not be refunded after the application deadline without a medical certificate. Competitors who withdraw from a championship without notifying the RCGA are subject to disqualification and disciplinary action.

How to receive results:
To view results, visit our website at www.rcga.org.

Schedule of events:

Sunday, June 22nd , 2008
11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Tournament Registration
Special Event - Registration
Special Event - Clinic
Special Event - Pro-Am (9 hole shotgun)
Special Event - Pro-Am Reception
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
7:30 - 11:30 a.m. First Round Stroke Play, #1 tee
(may be split tees, 7:30 - 10:00 a.m., depending on field size)
Tuesday June 24th, 2008
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Following completion of play
Final Round, Stroke Play, #1 tee
(may be split tees, 7:30 - 10:00 a.m., depending on field size)
Awards Ceremony
All activities/events will be held at the Glendale Golf & Country Club

 

Contacts

RCGA Tournament Chairman: TBD

Host Club Tournament Chairman: TBD

RCGA Contacts:
Alison Turcotte, Competitions Coordinator, aturcotte@rcga.org, 1-800-263-0009 x250
Richard Kuypers, Tournament Coordinator, CN Canadian Women’s Open, rkuypers@rcga.org, 1-800-263-0009 x405
Terry Lenyk, Media & Public Relations, tlenyk@rcga.org, 1-800-263-0009

Host Club Contacts:
Raman Talwar, General Manager, rtalwar@glendalegolf.ca
Jim Steep, Head Professional, jsteep@glendalegolf.ca

Driving directions

Holiday Inn- Airport West to Glendale Golf & Country Club
Head east on Portage Ave toward Rita St
Make a U-turn at Olive St
Turn left at Stewart St
Turn right at Allard Ave
Turn left at St Charles St
Turn right at Augier Ave
Arrive Glendale Golf & Country Club

Thank you notes

The CN Canadian Women’s Tour is not possible without the contributions of our title sponsor and the host facilities. We encourage you to show your appreciation of their support by directing your thank you notes to the contacts below.

James M. Foote
Executive Vice President
Sales & Marketing, CN
935 de la Gauchetiere Street West, 10th fl.
Montreal, Quebec H3B 2M9

Raman Talwar
General Manager
Glendale Golf & Country Club
400 Augier Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3K 1S4
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