OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

2008 SECTIONAL/DISTRICT BOY’S AND GIRL’S GOLF RULES AND REGULATIONS.

1. With the capabilities of MyOHSAA, the manager may secure the official entry blank and eligibility forms electronically.  If not possible, the coach must bring both forms to a meeting established by the tournament manager.  All forms must be in the manager's possession one week prior to the tournament.
    

2. In District Tournaments, any golfer on the eligibility list may participate, with the four (4) best scores counting for team scoring. USGA rules and medal scoring will apply. Substituting may be made from Sectional to District, and to State, with anyone on the eligibility list.
    

3. It is permissible to conduct the tournament on any day of the week.  If no other date is available and Sunday is chosen, the tournament must be conducted in the afternoon.  School times should be considered in scheduling the meets.
    

4. Lightning and inclement weather. At the first sign of lightning or other threatening weather (thunder), the contest official shall suspend the competition until 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder is heard and/or the last bolt of lightning has been seen. In order to protect student-athletes, spectators and other participants, there shall be access to appropriate shelter in the event of such suspension. All contests suspended shall be resumed at the point of interruption.
    

5. State instructions are to be followed in detail. Refer to www.ohsaa.org for state regulations.
    

6. According to a State ruling, participating golfers are not permitted to smoke anytime during the tournament. Such violations will be subject to disqualification.
    

7. Competing schools are responsible for green fees.
    

8. Admission will be $6.00 at Districts.
    

9. Sectionals: Divisions II & III Boys – September 22-27
   Division II Girls – September 22-27
   Division I Boys – September 29 – October 4
   Division I Girls – September 29 – October 4

   Districts: Divisions II & III Boys – September 29 – October 4
   Division II Girls – September 29 – October 4
   Division I Boys – October 6-11
   Division I Girls – October 6-11

   State: Divisions II & III Boys – October 6-11
   Division II Girls – October 6-11
   Division I Boys – October 13-18
   Division I Girls – October 13-18
    

10. Each sectional golf tournament will qualify the following teams and individuals from the sectional to district tournament. REVISED 8-20-08.