Ravenna junior golf program 2017

2017

Junior Golf Program

Junior Program Mission and Staff OUR MISSION

The mission of Ravenna’s Junior Golf Program is to develop a junior golfer’s: character, confidence, physical strength, and golf skills in a fun, positve atmosphere. We believe golf can be a life long activity that promotes health and excitement. We believe in the safety and well being of all Ravenna Junior Golfers. If we can positively influence a childs life through the game of golf, we are doing our job.

CHILDREN’S CODE OF CONDUCT

Although fun is at the core of Junior Golf, Ravenna asks that our juniors represent our Club with the same respect as all of our adult members. We ask that children dress appropriately for the golf course. Shirts tucked in, Hats forward etc.. We believe in the safety of our Juniors as well, please take the time to discuss safety and respect for others before bringing your Junior to the course. Lastly, we ask that your juniors are supervised at all times while at Ravenna.

STAFF DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR GOLF

Chris Carroll, Level 2 PGA Apprentice ccarroll@ravennagolf.com Chris has been developing Junior golfers for 7 years now. He began in Minnesota running Junior Camps of all ages when he transitioned to Colorado to bolster his PGA Membership education while focusing his teaching skills towards Junior Golfers.

Last year Chris organized and coached Ravenna’s first ever PGA Junior League team, the Ravenna Rattler’s, and is hoping to build upon it’s success. He grew up playing all sports but focused on hockey and baseball. He played college baseball in Northern Minnesota before retiring to softball and golf.

“Coaching the Rattler’s last year was the most rewarding thing I’ve done in my 10 plus years in the industry. The kids continuously made me laugh and taught me several things along the way! You have to love a junior’s raw honesty! This year my goal is to add a second Rattler team as well as introducing the Ravenna Rattler Rookie Camps for kids ages 5-7 to provide opportunities for kids to get started on their Player Pathway as early as possible.

I look forward to seeing how much the kids have grown over the winter!’ - Chris

JUNIOR GOLF INSTRUCTOR

Seth Zacks, Level 1 PGA Apprentice

Junior Development

WHAT STAGE ALONG THE PLAYER PATHWAY IS MY JUNIOR AT? According to the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado, there are 6 stops along the player pathway for developing Juniors in Golf. This pathway is defined to help understand what stage your Junior is at and what to expect from your Junior in each stage. We use it as our guidline, along with teachings from the PGA’s Junior Development program to develop Ravenna’s Junior Program’s . This pathway is at the core of all of our Junior offerings.

Stop 1: Active start: Children in the Active Start stage should see physical activity as a fun and exciting part of everyday life. Through Play and Movement, they develop the fundemental movement skills that will provide the foundation for learning fundemental golf skills at older ages. The Active Start stage also helps children to build interest in the game and confidence (both in golf and individually) while also developing an early understanding of the games inherent values.

Stop 2: FUNdementals: Children in the FUNdemental stage develop fundemental skills in a structured, fun, and challenging environment. Formal competition is minimally introduced as are rules and etiquette. Core Values and life skills may also be introduced in the curriculum.

Stop 3: Learning to Play: During the Learn to Play phase, children should be converting their fundemental skills to competitive skills. This is considered the “Golden Age of Learning” for golf skills. More more time should be spent on training and practicing skills.

Stop 4: Train to Compete: At this stage the game begins to transistion from fundemental development to competition. Golfers commit to training throughout the year with a potential end goal (College) in mind. This stage is a testing ground for Junior golfers to decide if they want to fully commit to competition.

Stop 5: Train to Win: The Train to Win phase is the final stage of the competitive pathway. Quality competitive outcomes are the primary focus.

Tournament results have a direct impact on the college recruiting proccess which is the end goal for many Juniors who aspire to this phase. In this phase Juniors commit significant time to training and developing their game modeling all aspects of competition in their preparations.

Stop 6: Active for Life: Active Life is both a stage and outcome of the Player Pathway. In this stage, athletes and participants enjoy life long participation in a variety of competitive and recreational opportunities.

Junior Camps June- July, Ages 7-17

ABOUT

The Junior Camps are designed for juniors who would like to improve their games, get familiarity with the golf course, and have some fun! Camps will include 60 minutes of instruction, 30 minutes of outdoor fitness activities and 90 Minutes of course play. On course will include basic golf etiquette and supervised course play. Open to all Junior Members ages 7 and up and accompanied guests. Golfers can choose to attend the clinics, play on the golf course, or both.

FEES $40 per junior. $20 for the clinic and outdoor activities portion and $20 for the course play portion.

If a child can only attend one portion the fee will be $20

TIMES 9:00 AM to 12:00

DATES May 30 June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 July 11 July 18 July 25

Ravenna Rattler’s June- Early August , Ages 8-13

ABOUT

Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to bring a “Little League” atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, age 8-13, PGA JLG provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to get--and keep--kids involved in the game.

ENTRY FEE

$250 per player

PGA JLG PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

• Team Jerseys, Hat, Hat Clip, Bag Tag, Golf Balls and a Team Gift • 6 regular season matches plus coaching/practice.

• 6 Team Practice Sessions • The Oppurtunity to be a part of a team • The Oppurtunity to play exclusive area private courses • End of year pizza party

Fun team scramble format for players of every skill level.

All participants get to play in every competition.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

TIMELINE

May 25 is the Registration Deadline June–July: Regular Season

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

All Practices are on Sunday’s from 3-4 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 9 July 16

Rattler’s Rookie Camps June & July, Ages 5-7

ABOUT

This Rookie Camp has been designed for children ages 5-7. 4 year olds may be considered on a case by case basis. Each hour will be filled with enjoyable activites to familiarize young golfers wih the game of golf. Other golf related, games, sports, and activities will be used to develop the basic motor skills neccesary to hit a golf ball. All classes will be limited to no more than 4 children per instructor. The lead instructor, Chris Carroll, is Ravenna’s PGA Junior League coach and has extensive experience teaching kids golf.

On the final day of each session the kids will graduate to going onto the course to play a couple of holes.

SIGN UP

Players may sign up in the Golf Shop or on the ForeTees website or by emailing Chris at ccarroll@ravennagolf.com

SESSIONS

Each day runs one hour and meets on three consecutive Tuesdays to coincide with our Junior Camp schedule.

JUNE

Session 1 Tuesday’s June 6, 13, 20 from 8:00-9:00 AM Session 2 Tuesday’s June 6, 13, 20 from 1:00-2:00 PM

JULY

Session 1 Tuesday’s July 11, 18, 25 from 8:00-9:00 PM Session 2 Tuesday’s June 11, 18, 25 from 1:00-2:00 PM

FEES

$75 per session * Friends are more than welcome!!!

Junior Club Championship Tuesday, August 1, Ages 7-17

ABOUT

The Junior Club Championship is a fun exciting oppurtunity to give Juniors a taste of tournament golf. It is a nine hole event Where Juniors compete in different age brackets under the Boys and Girls divisions for prizes.

ENTRY FEE

$25 per player

SIGN UP

Players may sign up in the Golf Shop or on the ForeTees website

9 Hole stroke play event. Flights will be based on age groups and number of sign ups.

FORMAT

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday 9:00 Am Tee times

Ravenna’s Rookie Course

ABOUT

Did you know Ravenna has its own “Ravenna Rookie Course” set up for our Juniors? There are two sets of tee boxes set up in the fairways of Ravenna tailor made for Junior’s to learn how to play on the course! Parent’s are encouraged to bring their kids and their friends to explore our amazing Rookie Course this summer! Juniors under the age of 15 are free.

SCORECARD FRONT

Hole Mid Short Par

1 164 83 4

2 213 145 5

3 83 83 3

4 153 106 4

5 264 164 5

6 124 124 3

7 116 104 4

8 176 108 4

9 82 82 3

OUT 1375 999 35

BACK

Hole Mid Short Par

10 219 103 4

11 115 115 3

12 222 117 4

13 183 74 4

14 210 127 5

15 186 89 4

16 52 52 3

The Mid Course marlers are Painted RED The Short Course markers are painted BLUE

17 128 81 4

18 288 194 5

IN 2978 1951 36

Drive, Chip, and Putt

ABOUT

Ravenna can help you and your Junior get signed up for the annual Drive, Chip, and Putt contest! This program is a fun, well organized national competition that gives your child the chance to compete in local qualifiers against kids of the same age.

WInners of the local and sectional qualifiers will be able to represent Ravenna and Colorado at Augusta National Golf Course for the Finals!

COST

There is no cost to register!

LOCAL QUALIFYING LOCATIONS & DATES

Location The Ridge at Castle Pines Murphy Creek Park Hill Golf Club Colorado Nation Golf CLub The Club at Flying Horse

Date June 5 June 27 July 10th July 31 August 2 HOW TO REGISTER

Visit drivechipandputt.com or call 877-846-5742 to get registered.

Any questions call the Golf Shop: 720-981-6000

THE CLUB AT RAVENNA WWW.RAVENNAGOLF.COM P: 720-981-600 11118 CARETAKER RD. LITTLETON,CO 80125