Selection Framework & Young Golfers Code of Conduct

Selection Framework for SCLGA Team Sussex Squad & County Matches

·       Scoring Average

We’re looking for improvement in scoring average particularly away from home course. Is the player improving, struggling or playing consistently? We love to see juniors who can perform under pressure away from home. We are less likley to select a player who can only perform on their own course in more 'comfortable' conditions.

·       Junior Opens and Spring Meeting, Girls County Championships and Autumn Meeting

We expect Squad and Academy members to play in lots of Junior Opens, particularly the designated OOM events and the three main events we organise for Sussex girls.

·       SCLGA County Championships

The annual Sussex County Championship, played over several days for players with 16 or below HCP Index, is a great test. We  recommend any qualifying HCP girl to enter.

·       Participation in Coaching including feedback/use of CoachNow

We have an expectation that Squad and Academy girls should actively engage with our coaching and provide ‘self assessment’ around four main areas recording statistics using the CoachNow app. They are  GIR, 3 putts, scrambling and double bogeys. Boring golf wins matches!

·      General attitude on and off the course

Sussex is proud to have a friendly, fun and competitive environment with players who show respect and team spirit. A happy player and team is MUCH more likely to succeed.

Code of Conduct for Young Golfers

As a young golfer taking part in a County activity, you should:

• Help create and maintain an environment free of fear and harassment
• Demonstrate fair play and apply golf’s standards both on and off the course
• Understand that you have the right to be treated as an individual
• Respect the advice that you receive
• Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself
• Respect other people and their differences
• Look out for yourself and for the welfare of others
• Speak out (to your parents or a county representative) if you consider that you or others have been poorly treated
• Be organised and on time
• Tell someone in authority if you are leaving the venue
• Accept that these guidelines are in place for the well-being of all concerned
• Treat organisers and coaches with respect
• Observe instructions or restrictions requested by the adults looking after you

You should not take part in any irresponsible, abusive, inappropriate or illegal behaviour which includes:

• Smoking or using foul language
• Publicly using critical or disrespectful descriptions of others either in person or through text, email or social network sites
• Consuming alcohol, illegal performance-enhancing drugs or stimulants