ANNOUNCEMENT
Following many months of discussions with prospective host cities the organisers of the 2009 World Schools Golf Challenge were recently very pleased to announce that the tournament would be staged in Adelaide, South Australia. Read the formal press release announcing the details >>>
WHAT MAKES SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND ADELAIDE THE PERFECT VENUE FOR THE 2009 WORLD SCHOOLS GOLF CHALLENGE?
South Australia has an international reputation as a centre of golfing excellence so its not by chance that it was selected to host this unique tournament. The fairways of South Australia are as diverse as the landscapes of the state itself.
South Australia is often described as Australia’s best kept secret; South Australia blends charming European style villages, stunning white sandy beaches, awe-inspiring National Parks with an abundance of wildlife, the might of the Murray River and some of the world’s best food and wine to create a holiday venue full of adventure, relaxation and indulgence.
And the greatest thing …it’s so easy to get around! In a 7 to 10 day holiday you can easily sample the delights of some of the worlds most famous wine regions (the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Clare are all just over an hours drive from Adelaide), cruise at leisure along the Murray River, shop til you drop in Rundle Mall, take in a close encounter with the wildlife of Kangaroo Island and even experience the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges.
The generosity of Adelaide’s friendly locals is most evident when the city turns out to welcome visiting event participants.
Each year the sportsmen and women of all abilities from all over the world are made to feel right at home in Adelaide, where people go out of their way to make sure visitors are looked after. International racing drivers, cyclists, tennis players, golfers (amateurs and professional) and soccer players are all warmly welcomed by South Australians. Adelaide certainly knows how to embrace sport and sporting competitors, turning a race or event into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone involved. Adelaide’s friendliness finds expression in other ways too.
It is inherent in the city’s safety, cleanliness, convenience and comfort. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly parks, safe swimming beaches and a relaxed way of living made possible by a mild Mediterranean climate.
For more information visit
www.southaustralia.com
www.adelaidecitycouncil.com
WHAT IS THE WORLD SCHOOLS GOLF CHALLENGE?
The tournament is a four-round stroke play event with team and individual gross and nett competitions. The 4 student teams can be boys, girls or mixed who must be aged from 13 to 19.
Organisers expect to attract at least 80 teams from secondary schools in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Asia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as from throughout Australia.
The organisers’ policy is one of inclusion – there are no qualifications required beyond being a member of a school team, having a recognised golf handicap, a love of the game of golf and a desire to meet other college golfers from around the world and to experience all that Australia (and South Australia in particular) has to offer.
The tournament is unique because there is no other international schools team event with an individual element for middle to higher handicap golfers.
The beauty of the tournament is that entry is not limited to one school per country – any school can participate and there is no limit to the number of teams that a single school can enter.
For full details about the tournament Click Here and for the Conditions of Entry click here.
TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME
Tournament week begins with a formal opening ceremony which will include a march-past of the teams followed by the welcome party with entertainment and a buffet meal. The practise round and tournament follow.
The finale prizegiving dinner will also feature excellent entertainment and a buffet meal – and of course the distribution of the prizes. Read the full programme here
INAUGURAL TOURNAMENT REPORT, RESULTS AND PHOTOS
Comfort with local conditions seemed to be the difference in the inaugural World Schools Golf Challenge played in Christchurch, New Zealand in April, 2007.
Co-sponsored by the Christchurch City Council and the PGA – International Golf Academy (Queensland), 54 teams from high schools in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand contested the 72 hole event played at the Harewood, Waitikiri, Templeton and Coringa Golf Clubs.
Como Secondary College (Western Australia) were one of many schools who embraced the concept of multiple team entries to the extent that they sent 7 teams from their Perth Golf Academy – 4 boys, 1 girls and 2 mixed teams.
Read the full tournament results and view images from the 2007 tournament.
FOUR SPECIAL ADELAIDE CLUBS WILL HOST THE TOURNAMENT
Four terrific local clubs will host the practice rounds and the tournament. The clubs have excellent facilities and are looking forward to welcoming teams from around the world to their courses –More details and the club websites are here.
REGISTER NOW!
Secure your team’s place in the tournament by registering on-line today. An ‘early bird’ prize will be drawn from all the teams who enter before June 30, 2008.
The team entry fee is Australian $150 which must accompany the completed entry form – and you can enter by post or on-line here.
Player's registration packages
Tournament packages have been developed to ensure all players and their supporters are part of the event and the official functions. All players will be required to purchase the official registration package which includes - four rounds of tournament golf, a quality Tournament souvenir golf shirt and admission to the opening ceremony/welcome party and the final prizegiving dinner. The cost of these packages is AUD 250. More details are on the website >>> click here.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AND TOURS
A full range of accommodation transport, tours and local tour options have been arranged for participants and their supporters.
Download Maps of South Australia and Adelaide here.
To ensure all school teams receive the best deals on accommodation and tours, the World Schools Golf Challenge organizers have appointed In Front Events as the official tournament travel agent. In Front have a range of reasonably priced accommodation, transport, tours and local attraction options for players, teachers and accompanying parents. For full details about tours and sightseeing in South Australia click here
The Adelaide Shores Holiday Village will be the nerve centre of the tournament and organizers encourage all teams to stay at this unique property. Not only does it offer outstanding and well priced self-catering accommodation and leisure facilities but both tournament social functions will be staged at the Adelaide Shores Function Centre - and the Adelaide Shores golf course is one of the tournament host clubs. Read more about the tournament village >>> click here
A SPECIAL OFFER FOR TEAMS WHO REGISTER EARLY
All teams who register and book accommodation at the Adelaide Shores
Tournament Village prior to Easter 2008 will go into a draw to win their
first night's accommodation free.
FAQ's - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
We anticipate that some schools will have questions about the tournament and want to assure you that all you need to do is send us an email to get the answers.
You can also check out the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section of the website where you’ll find answers to a range of questions about the tournament.
YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT ….
Take a look at the great sights of South Australia and Adelaide – all waiting for you to experience personally on the Photo Gallery page.
Finally. . . .
We will keep you updated about the 2009 World Schools Golf Challenge in Adelaide….
Your next issue of the World Schools Golf Challenge update will be sent in 6 weeks time and will feature more exciting news and views about the tournament.
And we can keep others up to date too …
- If you’d like us to mail you material about the World Schools Golf Challenge please ask >>>
- If you’d like us to forward this and future newsletters to other teams or friends click here >>>
- To add members of your school team to our e-mail database click here >>>
- If you have news about your team that you’d like included in future newsletters, click here >>>
- However, if you do not wish to receive further editions of this newsletter, Please let us know >>>
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