2020 Summer Certification Program
Mission Statement: To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Objectives • Create a fun and inviting, safe environment where children can learn life skills, healthy habits, and play the game of golf. • Expand young people’s horizons through the introduction of new physical and mental skills learned through golf. • Promote the game of golf as a sport with its values which positively affect all aspects of a person’s life.
Our Coaches Our coaches are equipped to create positive relationships that inspire young people to look to their future, set goals and discover their individual potential. Through the First Tee Life Skills Experience, young people build confidence, develop responsibility and respect, and appreciate the value of giving back to their community, all while learning the lifelong sport of golf. YOUNG PEOPLE WILL EXPERIENCE: • A fun learning environment • A sense of empowerment to make decisions by exploring the implications of their actions. • Progressive golf and life skills development
First Tee of Central Iowa GolfSkills: LifeSkills: • Putt-Chip-Pitch-Full Swing • Interpersonal Communication • Distance control • Self-Management • Target Awareness • Goal Setting • Get Ready to Swing • Resilience Skills • Body Balance • Clubface • Ball Contact • Swing Rhythm • Pre-shot and Post-shot Routines • Ball Flight • Playing On-course
We don’t just build better golfers. We build character . In every experience with the First Tee, youth are introduced to our Nine Core Values: • • • Honesty Respect Perseverance • • • Integrity Confidence Courtesy • • • Sportsmanship Responsibility Judgment
First Tee of Central Iowa Healthy Habits: 1. Energy 2. Play Physical 3. Safety 4. Vision 5. Mind Emotional 6. Family 7. Friends 8. School Social 9. Community
PLAY er P AR BIRDIE Playing One 9-Hole Round One 9-Hole Round One 9-Hole Round Requirements -Fast/safe/courteous -Fast/safe/courteous -Fast/safe/courteous -Recorded score accurately -Score = 72 and under -Score = 63 and under -No required score or -Required distance = 1,500 to -Required distance = 1,900 yardage 1,900 yards to 2,500 yards Putting No required score 9-Holes 9-Holes -Maximum of 27 putts -Maximum of 23 putts Short Game 3-Holes 6-Holes -Maximum of 12 shots -Maximum of 21 shots Full-swing 3 out of 6 (greens) -Required distance = 55 to 75 yards to middle of the green Written Test Pass Learn test Pass Life Skill Knowledge test Pass Life Skill Knowledge test Written Test Pass Appreciate test Pass Golf Knowledge test Pass Golf Knowledge test
Range Day Schedule * Times may vary slightly due to different program locations • 7:15 am - Sign-In • 7:30 am - Warm-Ups, Safety Review • 7:45 am - PLAYer - Life Skills Activity PAR - Life Skills Activity BIRDIE - Life Skills Activity • 8:45 am - Healthy Snack • 9:00 am - Stations (Full Swing, Chipping and Putting) • 10:20 am - Life Skills Review • 10:30 am - Sign-Out and Youth Picked Up
GolfCourseTimeline * Times may vary slightly due to different program locations • 7:15 am - Sign-In • 7:30 am - Warm-Ups, Safety Review • 7:45 am - Tee-off with Group (Golf Course) • 9:50 am - Healthy Snack • 10:00 am - Golf Skills and Life Skills Review • 10:30 am - Sign-Out andYouth Picked Up
Code of Conduct Respect for Myself • I will dress neatly and wear golf or athletic shoes. • I will keep a positive attitude and catch myself doing something right regardless of the outcome. • I will always try my best when I play or practice. • I will be physically active, eat well, get enough sleep, and be safe so I can stay healthy. • I will be honest with myself, including when I keep score and if I break a rule. • I will use proper etiquette and maintain my composure even when others may not be watching.
Code of Conduct Respect for Others • I will follow all instructions and safety rules. • I will keep up with the pace of play on the golf course. • I will be friendly, courteous and helpful. • I will remain still and quiet while others are playing and have fun without being loud and rowdy. • I will be a good sport toward others whether I win or lose. • I will encourage others to be safe and physically active.
Code of Conduct Respect for my Surroundings • I will keep the golf course and practice areas clean and in as good or better shape than I found them. • I will clean and take care of my and others' golf equipment. • I will be careful not to damage anything that belongs to others.
GolfCourse Safety • The safety of the participants, coaches and volunteers is the number one priority. • If an unsafe action is witnessed, we will stop the action and notify the parent. If it continues they will be asked to leave the program.
Certification Programs - Life Skills
Additional Opportunities • Principal Charity Classic - Honorary Observer, Standard Bearer • Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy • Coca-Cola America's Future • Pure Insurance Championship • Joe Louis Barrow Jr. Leadership Academy • Perfect Sense Unified Challenge • First Tee National Championship • Wells Fargo Succeeding Together • John Deere Drive Your Future Academy
In case of bad weather, we will notify parents through email and post cancellations on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Questions or Concerns: • Philip Conover - Program Director P: (515) 480-4209 E: philip.conover@firstteecentraliowa.org • Jamie Alt - Executive Director P: (515) 745-0080 E: jamie.alt@firstteecentraliowa.org
Good Golfers, Better People!
First Tee of Central Iowa is… “MORE THAN A GAME.” Golf is far more than reducing your handicap or improving your swing. The First Tee of Central Iowa goes Beyond the Fairways with lessons that teach life skills and healthy habits to youth.
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