Code Of Conduct

To insure that competitions are enjoyed by all and in keeping with the traditions of the game, the Ottawa Valley Golf Association requires all participants to adhere to a Code of Conduct on and off the course while present at host facilities. 

OVGA competitors are advised that conduct considered by the Tournament Committee to be detrimental to the best interest of the game or unbecoming of a contestant, either during play at the course or before or after the event, will be strictly dealt with.

Violations of the OVGA Code of Conduct include:

1. Abusive language;

2. Club throwing;

3. Cheating;

4. Theft;

5. Disrespect to officials, volunteers, club employees;

6. Abuse of the golf course or golf club property;

7. Possession or use of illegal drugs;

8. Use of alcohol by junior participants or any abuse of alcohol by adult participants;

9. Failure to show or quitting an event without adequate notification;

10. Failure to show respect for fellow competitors;

11. Failure to adhere to the OVGA Dress Code;

12. Any other unacceptable conduct.

The OVGA Tournament Committee, may assess any or all of the following penalties:

a) Issue a written letter of warning to the player. In the case of juniors, a copy to parents.

b) Disqualify a player from the tournament;

c) Refer the matter to the OVGA Disciplinary Committee.

In the event that the Disciplinary Committee decides that a suspension is warranted and approved by the OVGA Board of Directors, the player and in the case of a junior, his parents will be notified of the suspension in writing.  The player will have 15 days in which to appeal the decision by notifying the Board of Directors of the OVGA through its office at P.O. Box 23048, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4E2 Tel:6l3-715-9969 Fax:6l3-715-9986.  The Board Of Directors will notify the player of the date when the appeal will be heard.  The Board of Directors will review all relevent information and issue a written decision to the player within one week. The decision of the Board of Directors is final and will also be forwarded to the players Club, the QGA and the RCGA.