NATIONAL EVENT OVERVIEW
The Junior Skills Challenge National Event is comprised of participants that achieved the highest scores nationally on the National Leaderboard, in three different age and gender categories. The 2023 National Event will take place on August 19 & 20 at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.
ELIGIBILITY
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 12:00pm ET, Golf Canada will select the top four (4) ranked players in each age and gender category and invite them to compete in the 2023 Junior Skills Challenge National Event. The National Event is hosted by Golf Canada.
EVENT DATE
August 19 & 20, 2023
EVENT LOCATION
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Vancouver, British Columbia
AGE CLASSIFICATIONS
The top ranked players nationally will be determined in each of the identified age classifications below:
- Girls 8 and under
- Boys 8 and under
- Girls 9 to 11
- Boys 9 to 11
- Girls 12 to 14
- Boys 12 to 14
*the age classifications are based upon the participants' age as of August 20, 2023
**All ties are calculated using an automatic formula built into the National Leaderboard. Ranking is determined by total score, then eliminating driving and then chipping.
CONTACT
Robert Wolanski
Coordinator, Sport & Golf Services
rwolanski@golfcanada.ca
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Please note that each participant is responsible for booking their own travel and accommodations. A travel subsidy of up to $500 will be provided for each participant. Participants will be asked to submit an expense report and receipts to receive this subsidy.
LOCAL RULES
Participants are welcome to use their own golf ball during the competition.
DRESS CODE
Junior Skills Challenge is proud to partner with Cobra-Puma Golf to provide PUMA uniforms to all participants for the Junior Skills Challenge National Event!
CODE OF CONDUCT
All participants are expected to abide by the Golf Canada Player 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 on the Golf Canada website (click here to view).
NO SHOW POLICY
The National Event has a set number of qualifiers - it is important that registered and accepted individuals participate in the event. If you find you cannot compete in the event, you must officially withdraw by contacting Golf Canada at juniorskillschallenge@golfcanada.ca. This allows Golf Canada to replace participants with an alternate. If you cannot compete and do not officially withdraw, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future Golf Canada and provincial competitions.
PAST RESULTS
Click here for 2022 Junior Skills Challenge National Event results.