Golf Team,
We will practice Wednesday (3/31/10) No practice on Thursday due to the JR/Sr Prom. Over Easter Break all of you need to make an effort to get yourselves on your home course whereever you belong and get your game in top shape.
We play Monday April 12 at St. Davids, the day we return from spring break and then again on Thursday April 15 at CCS. We then play Monday April 19 at RMA. So you can see for us to have a good chance at the states we need to be ready to play our best on the 7 days after Easter Break.
We have already qualified for the first match vs St.Davids. We will qualify for CCS probably on Tuesday and Qualify for RMA on Thursday. Everyday will be filled with important golf. I hope to get something worked out about the match we missed at least by the week of the 12th.
Get your A game in shape. It is going to be a fun and important ride. Remember, the top 3 from the last match automatically qualify for the next match. The 4th best score if 85 or less will also get bye from qualifying for the next match. The other two spots (or three) will be decided by qualifying.
Coach May
PS- if I remember correctly we went to Triangle Town Center Food Court for lunch before playing at North Ridge (St. Davids). We will go to Cary Town Center food court before CCS and of course IHOP before RMA. I will have to leave RMA immediately after the match due to a School Board Meeting the same night.
Coach May
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday Golf Match @ RMA Cancelled.!
Golf Team,
The Monday match with RMA has been cancelled. The course is closed. Tuesday is the Rain Day if it drys out.
I will let you know about practice today by 2:00pm.
Coach May
The Monday match with RMA has been cancelled. The course is closed. Tuesday is the Rain Day if it drys out.
I will let you know about practice today by 2:00pm.
Coach May
Friday, March 26, 2010
New Dismissal Time for Monday and other info!
Hi Team,
1- We will leave school Monday at 10:00am. Mr. Wiggs O.K.ed it.
2- Team shirt, khaki pants or shorts. Make sure you have your clubs and your shoes. Be certain to read the post on team rules.
3- Playing order RMA: Luke, Clay, Matthew, Steve, Ryan, Holden.
4- We will eat at IHOP for breakfast. We will either go to the Food Court or KW Cafeteria for Dinner after the match. Bring money.
5- I have discussed the missed match with Mr. Wiggs and with Coach Pollard the head of golf for our conference. Mr. Wiggs will discuss it with Coach Herman Monday. No one knows where the break in communication occured. The coaches will meet Monday and discuss what to do.
6- Mr. Wiggs says if we do not make it up we could keep the 4-22 date we were supposed to go to KVA and use it for a Golf Day for the team.
7- KVA won the first match by 5 over APA. St. Davids shot 323 or so, CCA shot 335 or so and RMA shot 345. KVA and APA will no doubt be 2 or the top 4 teams in the state this year from what I understand. Maybe even 1 and 2.
Coach May
1- We will leave school Monday at 10:00am. Mr. Wiggs O.K.ed it.
2- Team shirt, khaki pants or shorts. Make sure you have your clubs and your shoes. Be certain to read the post on team rules.
3- Playing order RMA: Luke, Clay, Matthew, Steve, Ryan, Holden.
4- We will eat at IHOP for breakfast. We will either go to the Food Court or KW Cafeteria for Dinner after the match. Bring money.
5- I have discussed the missed match with Mr. Wiggs and with Coach Pollard the head of golf for our conference. Mr. Wiggs will discuss it with Coach Herman Monday. No one knows where the break in communication occured. The coaches will meet Monday and discuss what to do.
6- Mr. Wiggs says if we do not make it up we could keep the 4-22 date we were supposed to go to KVA and use it for a Golf Day for the team.
7- KVA won the first match by 5 over APA. St. Davids shot 323 or so, CCA shot 335 or so and RMA shot 345. KVA and APA will no doubt be 2 or the top 4 teams in the state this year from what I understand. Maybe even 1 and 2.
Coach May
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Team Rules and other things to know.
Team Rules:
1- No throwing clubs or other acts of poor sportsmanship. Penalty is suspension of a minimum of one match.
2- Proper attire is Team Shirt, Khaki pants or shorts, Golf Shoes. Shirt tail must be tucked in at all times for men's shirt anytime we are at the golf course or in public. No caps worn backwards, we expect you to look and act like good representatives of Halifax Academy at all times.
3- Act respectfully to all coaches and representatives of the hosting golf course. Yes Sir is a key word.
4- Make sure you count your score correctly. Two complaints from other coaches and you will have to sit out the next match. Also count your opponents score properly. Every stroke counts until we get to 5 over par on any given golf hole.
5- Take care of the golf course. Rake the traps after use and repair your ball marks on greens.
6- You must have golf shoes and be properly dressed to play in a golf match.
7- Never forget you are representing Halifax Academy, yourself, your teammates, your parents, and me your coach with your actions. We not only expect good behavior but we required it. We are the face of Halifax Academy, many parents judge our school by the golf teams actions since it is the only sport with face to face interaction.
8- Before leaving the course, as a team we go in and thank the Golf Professional for letting us play their course. It is very expensive to host a high school golf event. If you have the opportunity, please thank the Host Coach on your own for hosting a nice event.
9- Practice Rule: Anyone missing practice without notifying me at least by 2:00pm the day of practice will not be allowed to play in the next match. It is each players responsibility to be at practice or to have a good reason why you are not there. This is the Volleyball Rule used by Ms. Tickle. Everyone's time is important and it is a common courtesy to let the coach know if you are not going to be here to practice. 586-4066 Pro Shop, 308-2863 Cell.
Things you might need to know.
1- Make sure you have all your clubs and shoes etc. and get to the car as quickly as possible after dismissal time. We do not have time to waste.
2- We usually eat out twice once before the match and usually after the match. Bring enough money to take care of yourself.
3- It is each players responsibility to make sure they have a ride to and from each match. Players are not allowed to drive.
4- Each player will keep his own score and the score of one other player in his group. You must add each nine holes and total 18 before you turn your card in at the scorer's table to a coach. You must also sign your card.
5- If you do not know what rule to follow you need announce your intentions and then play two balls the original and the provisional and get a ruling at your first opportunity from a coach as to which ball should be counted as your score.
6- Who plays and playing positions on the team is simply the coach's call. The 3 low scores from the last match will automatically qualify. the 4th low score will qualify if it is 85 or below. The rest will qualify for the other spots weekly. In case of a tie it is the coaches option. If someone who qualified for a match cannot play it is the coach's call on who plays.
7- Matches are 6 players playing two 9 hole matches and taking the 4 best scores from each team for each 9. In general in the 320's will get you to the states most years. Around 300 most of the time gives you a great chance to win the state championship. The top 8 teams in the state get to play for the 2A State Championship in Golf. Last season Parrott Academy won the State Championship.
8- Last season we had 4 of the top 8 teams in the state come from the EPIC conference. Chris Freeman made All State.
I will add additional thoughts as I think of them, so check back to this blog for updates.
Bland
1- No throwing clubs or other acts of poor sportsmanship. Penalty is suspension of a minimum of one match.
2- Proper attire is Team Shirt, Khaki pants or shorts, Golf Shoes. Shirt tail must be tucked in at all times for men's shirt anytime we are at the golf course or in public. No caps worn backwards, we expect you to look and act like good representatives of Halifax Academy at all times.
3- Act respectfully to all coaches and representatives of the hosting golf course. Yes Sir is a key word.
4- Make sure you count your score correctly. Two complaints from other coaches and you will have to sit out the next match. Also count your opponents score properly. Every stroke counts until we get to 5 over par on any given golf hole.
5- Take care of the golf course. Rake the traps after use and repair your ball marks on greens.
6- You must have golf shoes and be properly dressed to play in a golf match.
7- Never forget you are representing Halifax Academy, yourself, your teammates, your parents, and me your coach with your actions. We not only expect good behavior but we required it. We are the face of Halifax Academy, many parents judge our school by the golf teams actions since it is the only sport with face to face interaction.
8- Before leaving the course, as a team we go in and thank the Golf Professional for letting us play their course. It is very expensive to host a high school golf event. If you have the opportunity, please thank the Host Coach on your own for hosting a nice event.
9- Practice Rule: Anyone missing practice without notifying me at least by 2:00pm the day of practice will not be allowed to play in the next match. It is each players responsibility to be at practice or to have a good reason why you are not there. This is the Volleyball Rule used by Ms. Tickle. Everyone's time is important and it is a common courtesy to let the coach know if you are not going to be here to practice. 586-4066 Pro Shop, 308-2863 Cell.
Things you might need to know.
1- Make sure you have all your clubs and shoes etc. and get to the car as quickly as possible after dismissal time. We do not have time to waste.
2- We usually eat out twice once before the match and usually after the match. Bring enough money to take care of yourself.
3- It is each players responsibility to make sure they have a ride to and from each match. Players are not allowed to drive.
4- Each player will keep his own score and the score of one other player in his group. You must add each nine holes and total 18 before you turn your card in at the scorer's table to a coach. You must also sign your card.
5- If you do not know what rule to follow you need announce your intentions and then play two balls the original and the provisional and get a ruling at your first opportunity from a coach as to which ball should be counted as your score.
6- Who plays and playing positions on the team is simply the coach's call. The 3 low scores from the last match will automatically qualify. the 4th low score will qualify if it is 85 or below. The rest will qualify for the other spots weekly. In case of a tie it is the coaches option. If someone who qualified for a match cannot play it is the coach's call on who plays.
7- Matches are 6 players playing two 9 hole matches and taking the 4 best scores from each team for each 9. In general in the 320's will get you to the states most years. Around 300 most of the time gives you a great chance to win the state championship. The top 8 teams in the state get to play for the 2A State Championship in Golf. Last season Parrott Academy won the State Championship.
8- Last season we had 4 of the top 8 teams in the state come from the EPIC conference. Chris Freeman made All State.
I will add additional thoughts as I think of them, so check back to this blog for updates.
Bland
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