TOUR PHILOSOPHY
The credibility of the FJT depends upon three primary factors; (1) The quality of its fields, (2) the quality of venues, and (3) the proper administration of each event (Rules, Pace-of-play, etc).  Excellent field strength benefits all players. To ensure excellent field strength, the Tour extends exemptions to players that perform at outstanding levels in FJT and other competitions. Click here for more information on FJT exemptions. However, the Tour is committed to providing access to all capable players. (See Field Determination below)

The Tour strongly suggests that players compete in their local junior programs in order to develop the experience and confidence necessary to perform well at state and national events.

ELIGIBILITY
In order to be a participant in a FJT tournament, you must be an amateur golfer and a member of the FJT. Florida residency is NOT a requirement, except for the Boys State Junior Championship.

You can compete on the Tour from age 13 through 18 as long as you have not completed high school AND started attending college. Which means... you can take college classes while you're still in high school, but once you graduate from high school and go to college you become ineligible. Oh yeah, if you bomb out of college and want to come back and play it's too late - you should have studied more.

The last day of each tournament is used to calculate players' ages to determine eligibility. The player's age on the last day the tournament must fall within the age division (13-15 or 16-18 age division).

CONDITIONS OF PLAY
Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the event) by the FJT. The reason for rejection may include improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct. Any person whose entry is accepted shall be subject to the rules and conditions of play set forth by the FJT. In all FJT events, an event may become official by reverting to the results of an earlier round(s). Eighteen holes may constitute an official event.

ENTRY PROCEDURES

• Entries for each event open precisely at 8:30:00 AM on the Wednesday 7 1/2 weeks before the event.
   
• Entries for each event will be open for two weeks and close on Wednesday at 4:30:00 PM.

All entries must be submitted through the website and received by the Florida Junior Tour within the entry window. However, late entries may be accepted and placed on an alternate’s list to fill spots if they become available. Entries will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by the correct entry fee.

Late Entries
Once the entry deadline has passed, players may be permitted to submit late entries and be added to the alternates list. Late entrants will be contacted by the FSGA Tournament Department if and when they are accepted into the tournament field.

Late entrants will be added to the bottom of the alternates list on a first-come, first-served basis. Exempt players have no priority if their entry is submitted after the entry deadline, however if they get accepted into the tournament an exemption will be considered used.

FIELD DETERMINATION
Each typical tournament field will consist of 84 players:

Exempt Players
Exempt players will be entered into the field on a first-come, first-served basis up to the limit posted in the above table. Entries submitted by exempt players after the limit has been reached will be placed in the random draw pool. Should the exempt limit not be reached, the remaining spots will be added to the random draw.

Random Draw
After the close of entries a random draw will be conducted to fill the spots posted in the table above. All non-exempt players are automatically placed in the random draw pool of entries. Exempt players entering after the exempt limit has been reached will be included in the random draw pool.

Committee Selection
After the random draw is conducted, the FJT Tournament Committee reserves the right to select players, based on special circumstances, to fill the spots posted in the table above.

(The FJT Championship Committee reserves the right to modify the field determination process on an event by event basis.)

ALTERNATES
If a player who is scheduled to play in a tournament withdraws, the next alternate will immediately be called at the phone numbers provided and given the opportunity to replace the withdrawn player. If the alternate can not fill the spot, or does not respond in a reasonable amount of time, the next alternate will be offered the spot.

Tee times, pairings, and the alternates list on the website is normally updated within 24 hours after a player withdraws and is replaced with an alternate.

On-Site Alternates
If a player withdraws or no-shows on the day of a tournament, the spot will filled by an alternate standing by on site. Should there be more than one alternate on site, the highest ranking alternate on the list of alternates will be entered.

All on-site alternates must have submitted an entry and must meet all entry policies.

All on-site alternates must check-in at the registration table and notify the Tournament Chairman that he/she is on-site.

PLAYING UP
Players of ages 13-15 years old may earn the ability to play up under very specific guidelines. See Playing Up in the menu selection to the left.

EXCEPTIONAL PLAYING CAPABILITY
Players under 13 years old that demonstrate exceptional playing capability may be granted conditional status to participate on the FJT. Exceptional playing capability is much more than being able to compete against most of the players in the 13-15 age division, exceptional performance means being able to consistently challenge the top players in the FJT at typical FJT yardages with a strong possibility of victory.

Any player under 13 years old requesting conditional status into the FJT must submit a request in writing with all tournament scores for the past two years. Once submitted, the FJT Championship Committee will review the request and make a ruling. Players should only submit a request if they are regularly shooting tournament scores of: Boys, 75 or better at a minimum of 6,600 yards; Girls, 77 or better at a minimum of 5,700 yards.

Example of Exceptional Playing Performance: Alexis Thompson, 10 years old, was granted special status allowing her to play in the 13-15 age division. She was awarded the special status because of her consistent performance in national junior events (winning several local junior events, winning the Westfield PGA Sectional and the 35th Annual Bagwell, missing the US Women's Open by two shots, etc). Alexis proved she was deserving of the special status by winning three of her first five FJT events and being the 2005-2006 FJT Season Points Champion.

The FJT Championship Committee reserves the right to retract your conditional status for many reasons; some examples are: not demonstrating outstanding conduct, regularly withdrawing from events, unable to demonstrate the maturity level of a young adult, unable to control emotions because of poor play (crying,  etc.), failing to place in the top 25% of the field in two of your first three events, etc.

WALKING, CADDIES NOT PERMITTED
Players must walk and will need to carry their own bag.  Caddies are not permitted.  In some events, pull carts will be permitted and this information will be provided in the "player information" that will be posted to the website.

SPECTATORS AND CARTS
Carts may be available for rental on a course by course basis. The FJT will rigorously enforce the FJT spectator policy. Click here for more information regarding parents, spectators, and carts.

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Typically, a single practice round will be available for an additional fee.  In some cases, parents will also be allowed to play a practice round with their son or daughter at a reduced fee.  Players under 16 years old will not be allowed to operate carts during practice rounds, but typically all players may ride in carts during the practice rounds.  Practice round information will be posted on the Tour website under the Tour Schedule.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
All tournament information including; practice rounds, course assignment, pairings, starting times, hotel accommodations, etc., will be posted on the FJT website.  

WITHDRAWALS, NO SHOWS, & NO CARDS
Players who have been accepted into an FJT event and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify the Tournament Chairman by calling the FSGA Office at 813-632-3742 prior to the event. If withdrawing on the day of the event, contact Tournament Chairman by calling the FSGA office at 813-632-3742 and the Golf Shop at the course you are scheduled to play.

No Show - a no show (NS) is when a player does not show for a round of a tournament without contacting the Tournament Chairman (see contact information in the paragraph above).

No Card - a no card (NC) is when a player begins a tournament round and fails to return a score.

No shows and no cards are serious breaches of the FJT Tournament Policy. In some cases a NC is not a serious breach (running out of golf balls, illness during round, emergency, etc.)

Consequence
A player who no shows or no cards without properly notifying the Tournament Chairman, may, at the election of the FJT Championship Committee, have their FJT account suspended for up to one calendar year.

A player may submit documentation within two weeks of the tournament to the FSGA office clarifying the situation. Based on the documentation, the Committee may modify the player's suspension.

REFUND POLICY
Requests for refunds received prior to the entry closing date will be honored (less $20 administration fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of the entry fee). No requests will be honored within 48 hours of the first scheduled tee time.  All refunds are paid by check.

SPIKELESS POLICY
It is a condition of the FJT that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green) are prohibited. Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.

ATTIRE
Proper golf attire must be worn at all times when players are at the host facility.

• Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward, males must remove hat/visor while indoors at host facility
• Collared shirts or shirts specifically designed for golf must be worn and tucked in at all times
• Women’s fashion shirts without a collar are acceptable but must have sleeves
• Women’s shorts must be no more than 5” above the knee or the inseam of the shorts must measure at least 5”
• Men's short's must not hang past the knee
• All attire must also meet club guidelines - when in doubt - dress traditionally

PROHIBITED ATTIRE

• Tank tops, T-shirts
• Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans
• Camouflage designed attire, including hats
• Earrings (males)
• Body Piercing (other than earrings for females)

Proper attire is required at all times at the host facility, including players meetings and cookouts. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Players in violation will not be allowed to tee off.

PLAY-OFFS
Play-offs will be conducted to decide the Champion in each division. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.  All playoffs will commence immediately after the completion of the final round.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Players should review the FJT Code of Conduct section of the Tour website.

OFFICIAL TIME
The official time will be maintained at the starting tee(s) only.

RETURN CHECKS
All checks returned due to insufficient funds will carry a $30.00 service charge.

APPEALS
Any appeal must be made in writing to the FJT Tournament Committee at 8875 Hidden River Pkwy., Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33637. Appeals must be made within two weeks of the occurrence