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Playing Policies & Rules

Athlete Eligibility

 

The ACCGA is an amateur golf league. All players must be an amateur in good standing with Golf Canada. Proof of Golf Canada membership is required at registration.

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Athlete must be enrolled full time in a post secondary institution in Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

 

Only Full-Time students in good standing are eligible to participate in ACCGA tournaments, play-off or Atlantic Championship play. Full time status during the academic year must be confirmed by a document signed by the registrar of the institution.

  • Full-time means enrolment in a minimum of three (3) accredited courses at a member institution totaling a minimum of nine (9) credit hours in the semester in which they are competing within the ACCGA Unless there are circumstances within their academic program which would warrant an exception to this ruling and in which the school continues to declare this individual a full-time student in that semester (such as graduate students, registered special needs students, co-op and exchange students).

 

The Competition

 

All Play is governed by the 2023 Golf Canada Rules of Golf and Clarifications, and, where applicable, any Supplementary Local Rules and Conditions of the Competition. Competitors are cautioned that local rules published by the Host Club do not apply. 

 

There are 4 categories at each tournament:

  • Men’s Team

  • Women’s Team

  • Women’s Individual

  • Men’s Individual

 

An order of merit points system will be used to determine the player/team standing after each event. The top Team and Individuals will be recognized each academic year based on the Order of Merit. These awards will take place at the last event of the season.

 

Golf attire and rules of the club must be always respected

 

No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed during play

 

2025 Tournament Schedule

 

Sept 30, Links at Penn Hills Entry Fee: $70

Oct 3, Paragon GC Entry Fee: $70

Oct 18, Lingan GC Entry Fee: $70

 

Tournament Entry Fees include 18-hole green fee and prizing. Meals and practice balls will be paid by the individual.

 

Registration

 

Students can register through their school’s club team or as an individual directly with the ACCGA.

Registration will open on Sept 5th, 2025, for all events.

Club Teams will be reserved spots based on their roster size. Names of participants must be confirmed 7 days before the event begins.

Registration closes at 12:00pm, 7 days before the event begins.

 

Registration must be completed on website with valid Golf Canada handicap.

The tournament committee may extend registration if the field size is not met.

 

Proof of full-time enrollment must accompany registration. Letters must be received by the ACCGA 7 days prior to the event starting date.

Space is limited to a field size of 70 for each event.

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Payments

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Payments are accepted by email transfer to finalize your registration. Email transfers can be sent to atlanticcollegiategolf@gmail.com. Indicate your name and tournament in the transfer.

 

Cancellations & Withdrawals

 

Cancellations made 48 hours before the tournament start date will be fully refunded. These cancellations may be subject to a $15 administration fee. All cancellations made after 48 hours before the tournament start date will not be refunded. Cancellations for compassionate reasons may be reviewed by the tournament committee.

 

Weather Policy

 

Every effort will be made to play the tournament round on the scheduled date. Players will be notified if there are any weather delays. The tournament committee in consultation with the club staff will make decisions on the return to play and suspension of play. Athlete safety is a priority.

 

Discipline & Enforcement

 

Unsportsmanlike conduct of any kind will not be tolerated.

Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbal abuse, profanity, or threats directed at players, officials, staff or spectators

  • Physical aggression or intentional harm

  • Harassment, intimidation, or bullying

  • Disrespecting officials or rules of play

  • Vandalism or inappropriate use of equipment or facilities

  • Substance use before or during participation (alcohol and/or drugs)

 

The committee reserves the right to remove a player from the event immediately and all future events. The tournament committee will enforce disciplinary actions against a team or individuals after hearing from all individuals involved.

 

 

Updated Aug 3, 2025

ACCGA Board Approved

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