Once your child receives the "player information" from the website or by e-mail, it is advised that you and your child read all the provided information thoroughly. As you begin planning for the tournament, you will find that this information serves as a key reference guide and resource.

Travel and Lodging
To assist your planning process, the e-mailed "player information" provides planning and contact information on hotels and the host club. It is recommended that you reserve hotel rooms as soon as possible because room blocks and discounted room rates are limited.

Practice Rounds
A practice round is available (for an additional fee) but is not required. In some cases, the host club will also permit player's parents to play a practice round at a pre-determined price.  All practice round information will be provided in the "player information" sheet posted to the website.  In most cases, the first round of an FJT event will start on Saturday around noon, allowing many families adequate time to travel to course on the first day of the event.  Practice rounds are helpful but not essential to success. 


First Day of the Tournament

First Round - Getting Started
Players should arrive at the tournament at least one hour prior to their tee time.   Every player should check in at registration where they should double-check their tee time and receive local rules, hole locations and other items that are necessary.

Players should leave the practice area in time to arrive at their assigned starting tee approximately 10 minutes in advance. Under the Rules of Golf, it is the player’s sole responsibility to be at the starting tee at the designated tee time. Late arrival to the tee will result in either a two-stroke penalty or disqualification. At the tee, an FJT official will assign scorecards and provide any necessary instructions prior to announcing each player's name before he or she tees off.

Nutrition & Hydration
Proper rest, nutrition and hydration is vital, particularly when competing in the intense Florida heat. Although water will be available on the course, parents may carry additional water and nutritional items for the players. Players should begin drinking water well in advance of arriving at the course.

Spectator Carts
Spectators will be permitted to rent a golf cart. Strict guidelines listed under “Parents” must be followed. Parents are expected to be considerate and helpful to all players at the event.

Equipment Survey
As a service to the FJT’s sponsors, the starter may conduct an equipment survey with each competitor prior to the start of the second round (the round may vary at some tournaments).

Cookouts
At some events, the FJT may offer a cookout following the first round of the tournament. Some cookouts will be free and some will carry a very affordable price depending upon our sponsorship situation. Have a good time, but keep the Code of Conduct in mind. The cookout is an excellent opportunity to interact with other players and their families.  If a cookout is offered, families are strongly encouraged to participate.  An FJT event should offer top-level competition, but it should also be a lot of fun!
 

Final Round

Final-round tee times, which are based on the player’s first round score will be posted at the host hotel, on the scoreboard and on the website. In some cases a phone number will be provided that players may call during a designated time period. Again, under the Rules of Golf, it is the player’s sole responsibility to be at the starting tee at the designated tee time.

Awards Ceremony
Crystal trophies are awarded to the Champion in each division and a playoff will be conducted if necessary to determine each division’s Champion.
Crystal trophies are also awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each division and in the boys’ 16-18 age group. Ties will receive duplicate trophies.
The awards ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of the competition.

Appreciation
It is very appropriate to write a thank you note to the host club after the event.  The appropriate names and addresses will be provided to all participants.