STRIKE COMMAND GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS 2004
The 2004 STC Golf Championships will be held as follows:
i. STC Individual and Inter Stn `A' Division Belton Woods
on 8/9 Jun.
ii. STC Individual and Inter Stn `B' Division Lincoln
(Torksey) GC on 18/19 May.
iii. STC Individual and Inter Stn `C' Division Sleaford
GC on 21 Apr.
STC `A's BELTON WOODS COUNTRY CLUB 8/9 JUN 04
STC Individual Championship.
The Individual Championship will be a 72 hole stroke play competition
played off scratch. All entrants will play 36 holes on 8 Jun; the top
50% and ties will qualify for the final 36 holes on 9 Jun. The handicap
limit for entry into this competition, and all `A' Division events,
is 8. Prizes will be provided for the 1st and 2nd scratch and best net,
over 72 holes; other prizes will also be awarded. Players will be eligible
for one prize only and the field will be limited to 72 competitors.
`A' Division Inter Stn Championship.
The `A' Division Inter Stn Championship will be a 36 hole stroke play
competition played off scratch. This event will be on 8 Jun, played
concurrently with the Individual Championship. Teams are to consist
of 3 nominated players, but numbers permitting, stns may enter more
than one team. The winning team will have the best aggregate score for
the 3 players over the 36 holes.
Subsidiary Competition.
There will be a subsidiary competition on 9 Jun for those individuals
who fail to qualify for the final 36 holes of the Individual Championship.
This will be an individual Stableford competition played off scratch.
STC 'B's LINCOLN (TORKSEY) GC 18/19 MAY 04
`B' Division Individual Championship.
The 'B' Division Individual Championship will be a 54 hole stroke play
full handicap competition. All entrants will play 36 holes on 18 May;
the top 50% and ties will qualify for the final 18 holes on the morning
of 19 May. The handicap limits for entry into this competition, and
all `B' Division events, is 9-14. Players will be eligible for one prize
only and the field will be limited to 72 competitors.
`B' Division Inter Stn Championship.
The `B' Division Inter Stn Championship will be a 36 hole stroke play
handicap competition. This event will be on 18 May, played concurrently
with the Individual Championship. Teams are to consist of 3 nominated
players, but numbers permitting, stns may enter more than one team.
The winning team will have the best aggregate net score for the 3 players
over the 36 holes.
Subsidiary Competition.
There will be a subsidiary competition held on the morning of 19 May
for those individuals who fail to qualify for the final 18 holes of
the Individual Championship. This will be an individual Stableford handicap
competition.
STC 'C's SLEAFORD GC 21 APR 04
`C' Division Individual Championship
The `C' Division Individual Competition will be a 36 hole Stableford
handicap competition to be played on 21 Apr. The handicap limits for
entry into this competition, and all `C' Division events, is 15 or greater,
but with a playing handicap restriction of 21. All players will play
off 7/8 handicap. Players will be eligible for one prize only and the
field will be limited to 72 competitors.
`C' Division Inter Stn Championship.
The `C' Division Inter Stn Championship will be a 36 hole Stableford
handicap competition. All players will play off 7/8 handicap. This event
will be played concurrently with the Individual Championship. Teams
are to consist of 3 nominated players, but numbers pennitting, stns
may enter more than one team. The winning team will have the best aggregate
score for the 3 players over the 18 holes.
ELIGIBILITY
The STC Golf Championships are open to all officers and
other ranks on the posted strength of STC units, including personnel
of Foreign and Commonwealth Forces. Civilians are ineligible. RAF personnel
from JHC stns have been invited to participate and are eligible for
all prizes. STC units that do not reside on STC stns (in the case of
JFH, P&SS units, 22 and 202 Sqns) are eligible to play in the competitions
but only STC personnel are permitted to play, no host stn players allowed.
Also in the case of P&SS units, 22 and 202 Sqns, only one team is
allowed from each organisation. If more than one team is entered from
each stn/unit then ballot-out rules will apply. In addition, all players
are required to have an official handicap from either a recognised golf
club or golf society, and must provide proof on registration.
Players will not be allowed to compete without proof of
appropriate insurance. RAFGA insurance is acceptable and registration
forms will be available on the day.
RULES
All play will be in accordance with the R & A Rules
of Golf. Decisions pertaining to the application of rules will be made
by the Championship Committee.
DRESS
All the courses require smart casual dress; no denim clothing
or collarless shirts are to be worn on the courses or in Clubhouses.
Shorts are acceptable, but only if tailored. Competitors should note
that long (knee length) or short, predominantly white socks must be
worn when wearing shorts.
All competitors are encouraged to wear jacket and tie
for the formal dinner and presentations on the final day of each of
the Championships. Competitors at Lincoln (Torksey) must wear a jacket
and tie after 4pm in the clubhouse.
ENTRIES AND COSTS
Entries.
Stn Officers IC Golf are requested to submit entries on the entry forms
at Annexes A C. The closing date for receipt of entries is 2 Apr for
the `C' Championships, 30 Apr for the `B' Championships and 21 May for
the `A' Championships. Entries received after these dates will not normally
be accepted. If these deadlines are not met then other stns will be
offered the opportunity to field additional teams. Please note that
failure to replace a player who is withdrawn will result in the elimination
of the team from the Inter Stn competition.
Costs.
The contribution required for each player is as follows:
`A' Division Championships Belton Woods £90.
`B' Division Championships Lincoln (Torksey) GC £70.
`C' Division Championships Sleaford GC £40.
The cost for competitions includes green fees, prizes,
morning coffee, light lunch and evening meal for each day of competition.
Competitors in the `B' Championships will receive a main lunch meal
on the 2nd day, in lieu of the light lunch and main evening meal. Stn
reps are advised that entries will not normally be accepted without
the entry fee. In exceptional circumstances, the entry fee may be accepted
after the closing date but before the competition date; players will
not be allowed to play if the entry fee has not been paid by the competition
date. Entry fees will only be reimbursed in exceptional circumstances.
Once details have been passed to the golf club, normally one week prior
to the start of each event, no refunds can be made as costs will have
been settled by the STC Golf Committee.
TEE TIMES
Tee times for all competitions will be forwarded to stn
POCs within a week of the events. It is therefore essential that correct
contact details are provided on the application forms including fax
numbers and RAFMAIL addresses.
ACCOMMODATION
We are unable to guarantee the availability of accommodation
for competitors at nearby RAF stns or other military units. Officers
IC Golf are requested to arrange accommodation for their teams.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
For last year's events, competitors were able to play
a practice round on the afternoon of the day preceding each of the Championships.
Details of this year's practice rounds are as follows:
a.`A' Championships Afternoon of Mon 7 Jun, cost £25.
b.`B' Championships Afternoon of Mon 17 May, cost £
12.
c.`C' Championships Afternoon of Tue 20 Apr, cost £12.
Team Captains are requested to inform the STC Sec of the
number of competitors wishing to play practice rounds, using the application
forms at Annexes A C.
TRAVEL
Reclaim of travel expenses is permissible under QR 2484(5)
or (6), quoting PTC/299001/5/1/1/DSB(RAF) dated 6 Jan 04 and your stn
UIN on all warrants and claims.
Annexes:
A. Entry Form for STC Individual and Inter Station Golf
`A' Division Championships 8/9 Jun 04.
B. Entry Form for STC Individual and Inter Station Golf `B' Division
Championships 18/ 19 May 04.
C. Entry Form for STC Individual and Inter Station Golf `C' Division
Championships - 21 Apr 04.
ANNEX A TO
STC/2001 /Golf
DATED 2 FEB 04
ENTRY FORM FOR STC INDIVIDUAL AND INTER STATION GOLF 'A'
DIVISION
CHAMPIONSHIPS 8/9 JUN 04
From: RAF ......................................
RANK FORENAME SURNAME HANDICAP REMARKS
A cheque made payable to SFAS RAF HIGH WYCOMBE for ....
players at £90 each, totalling
£ . is attached.
How many of your competitors will be playing practice
rounds on Mon 7 Jun 04? ..............
Signed Name Rank
Date Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL address ..................................................
Alternative person to be contacted if necessary:
Rank Name Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL Address ...................................................
Entries to be forwarded to:
Sqn Ldr N J McMillan
Returns are to be with Sec STC
HQ STC Golf by no later than 21 May 04
ANNEX B TO
STC/2001 /Golf
DATED 2 FEB 04
ENTRY FORM FOR STC INDIVIDUAL AND INTER STATION GOLF `B'
DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS 18/19 MAY 04
From: RAF ......................................
RANK FORENAME SURNAME HANDICAP REMARKS
A cheque made payable to SFAS RAF HIGH WYCOMBE for players
at £70 each,
totalling £ is attached.
How many of your competitors will be playing practice
rounds on Mon 17 May 04? . ... . .. . .. . ...
Signed Name Rank
Date Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL Address ..................................................
Alternative person to be contacted if necessary:
Rank Name Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL Address ..................................................
Entries to be forwarded to:
Sqn Ldr N J McMillan Returns are to be with Sec STC
by no later than 30 Apr 04
HQ STC
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ANNEX C TO
STC/2001 /Golf
DATED 2 FEB 04
ENTRY FORM FOR STC INDIVIDUAL AND INTER STATION GOLF `C'
DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 APR 04
From: RAF ......................................
RANK FORENAME SURNAME HANDICAP REMARKS
A cheque made payable to SFAS RAF HIGH WYCOMBE for players
at £40 each,
totalling £ is attached.
How many of your competitors will be playing practice
rounds on Tue 20 Apr 04? .... ... .. .. ...
Signed Name Rank
Date Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL Address ..................................................
Alternative person to be contacted if necessary:
Rank Name Tel Ext
CHOtS/RAFMAIL Address ..................................................
Entries to be forwarded to:
Sqn Ldr N J McMillan
HQ STC Golf by no later than 2 Apr 04
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