All Members of the Junior Tyson Tour must follow the rules set down by the Golf Canada. Any local rules that are observed by the individual clubs must also be adhered to.

1. Adhere to the dress code
2. Demonstrate respect for volunteers, tournament officials and the host course
3. Strictly adhere to the Rules of Golf & Code of Conduct
4. Not throw clubs or use abusive language
5. Not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs
6. Demonstrate proper conduct at all events

All tournament applications must be received at least 5 days in advance, from the date of the tournament. After the closing date, it is up to the host professional as to whether they will accept late entries.

The handling of rainouts will be determined at the discretion of the committee. Decisions will be made on an event by event basis, taking into account circumstances surrounding each event.

All players in each division must have had an opportunity to complete a full or even a determined portion of their round in order for points to be awarded for that event.

If a round is not completed, players will receive a meal and a gift.

Proper golf attire is required at all Junior Tyson Tour events. Please refer to the host club’s website for their dress code. All players are expected to conform to the dress code of each host club.

The Junior Tyson Tour dress code prohibits tank tops, T-Shirts and blue jeans. In addition, all headgear must be worn properly, and all shirts must be tucked in. Golf shirts may have a mock neck, turtle neck, or the traditional collar. Short shorts are prohibited.

The Junior Tyson Tour Officials may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity of the Code of Conduct violation.

1. Issue a written letter of warning to any of the player, their parents, or officials at their home club.
2. Disqualify the player from the tournament at which the violation occurs.
3. Disqualify the player from future Junior Tyson Tour tournaments.
4. Suspend the players Junior Tyson Tour membership indefinitely.

In the event of a suspension, both the player and their parents/guardian will be required to submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the Junior Tyson Tour Commitee within 15 days of the violation. They may be required to attend a meeting with the Tour Officials. The Committee will review all submitted materials, including the tournament officials account of the incident, and the determine the length of the suspension.

No refunds for tournament registration fees after June 15th.

Refunds will not be given to no shows. Refunds will only be given for those who cancel within 7 days of the event if the spot can be filled by another player in the same division.

Points are given for each Regular Season Tyson Tour event. You must play in a minimum of 5 (Five) Tyson Tour events in order to qualify for the year-end Tour Championship. The top 6 players and ties in the Junior, Juvenile and Bantam divisions will qualify for the Tour Championship. The top three girls and ties will qualify for the Tour Championship. The Overall Junior Tyson Tour Champion will come from the Junior Division.

The Overall Tyson Tour winner, all age division winners, and the opportunity to compete in the Tour Championship will be determined by the players with the highest point totals of their best 5 Regular Season Events plus the points they earn in the Tour Championship. In the event of cancellations due to weather of other circumstances the best 5/7 will count or 4/6 if only 6 events are held.

In the case of a tie for the Overall Champion for any division, the most outright wins will be decalred the winner. If still tied, the lowest score at the Tour Championship, followed by the Golf Canada tie breaking procedure of best back nine, best last 6, best last 3 etc., using the scorecard of each player in the Tour Championship.

Regular Season Tyson Tour Points:
1st place – 50 points
2nd place – 49 points
3rd place – 48 points
4th place – 47 points
15th place and beyond will receive 35 points
*If there is a tie for a placing, points will be split.*

Tour Championship Points:
1st Place – 10 points
2nd Place – 8 points
3rd Place – 7 points
4th Place – 6 points
5th Place – 5 points
6th Place – 4 points

All ages are as of August 31st of this year

• Juniors: Under 19
• Juveniles: Under 17
• Bantams: Under 14
• Girls: Under 19

Spectators are allowed, but the following guidelines will be enforced:

• Spectators must keep themselves out of play in all cases
• Spectators must not have any contact with any players during play
• Spectators must remain a minimum of 50 yards from all playing participants
• Golf carts are not permitted for spectators

Participants must only communicate with their playing partners and/or group scorer/volunteer.

If any of the above guidelines are not followed, immediate disqualification will be in effect for the violating parties. Tour participation for future events may also be impacted.