Parent Handbook
Founded as a chapter of The First Tee’s national program in May, 2013 we have to impacted the lives of over 6,000 young people in multiple locations in Orange County in less than 3 years.
We provide a safe, healthy, and positive environment in which students learn golf and life skills and are shaped by The First Tee Nine Core Values that the game embodies. We aim to hook our kids as a life-long PLAYers of the game, teach them how the rules of the game can be applied to everyday life situations, and empower them to excel in school and beyond. Youth programs operate Tuesday through Saturday at multiple locations in Orange Coun ty, but our main office is located in Anaheim:
· The Islands Golf Center: 14893 East Ball Road, Anaheim, 92806
Thank you so much for your involvement and support in our organization and for investing in your child’s future!
***Please Bring Snacks!!
We are a 501c3 Non-Profit program. The actual cost for a child to participate in our program is much more than we ask of parents and families. It is through fundraising efforts that we are able to keep this cost down for families of Orange County. If you are able to donate “Healthy Snacks” to our program we would greatly appreciate it! (I.E. Fruit, Granola Bars, Low Sugar snacks)
Membership to TFTOC includes…
· One, 9 week session of Life Skills Programming
(Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) or 1 week of Summer Camp
· OPEN PRACTICE!!!: Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm, Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm and Thursday from 6:00pm-7:00pm PLAYers can check in at The Islands and receive a bucket of balls and access to coaches for swing instruction.
· Friendly Access to The Islands Golf Center, use of the 4 hole practice course Driving Range, and use of our Computer during business hours
· Equipment Use including golf clubs, balls, tees and ball markers
· All special event activities produced by TFTOC including clinics, tournament visits and field trips
Rules & Expectations
· Children under the age of 7 must be supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 18 AT ALL TIMES!
· Parents are expected to sign their child in and out for each class and stay 50 yards away from participants on the practice green, driving range, and golf course. (Outside the fences)
· Members will wear comfortable athletic attire, athletic shoes and preferably shorts or skirts with pockets.
· Members will show respect and follow staff instructions.
· Member behavior may not disrupt the operation of the driving range, golf course, or class sessions.
· Members will demonstrate respect for the facilities, equipment, and property of others.
· Members will leave areas cleaner than when you arrived (trash picked up, chairs pushed in, etc.)
· No running or roughhousing and keep voices at a reasonable level.
· Return all borrowed golf equipment to the club room clean and with the pockets emptied of trash.
· Check in with golf course starter before using the golf course or any of the practice facilities.
· Use proper golf safety and etiquette on the golf course and practice areas.
Consequences
The First Tee members not taking responsibility for their actions may experience the following consequences:
· 5 minute “time-out” from the activity
· Immediate removal from the facility…Parents may be contacted and will be expected to pick up their children
· A written letter of apology written by the TFTOC member stating their understanding of the infraction and corrective actions
· Mandatory meeting with TFTOC staff member discussing the problem and the solutions we see fit
Glossary of terms and definitions
· TARGET: Members who are between the ages of 4 & 6 ; First introductions to the game of golf and our life skills curriculum
· PLAYer : The introductory level at which ALL participants (7 and older) join TFTOC and learn the basic fundamentals of the golf game including etiquette and rules. This is also the first introduction to the 9 core values learned in the program.
· Par Level: (minimum age of 9 and older)The next level of programming that focus’s on interpersonal and self-management life skills (must pass PLAYer assessment to attend)
· Birdie Level: (suggested minimum age of 11) This level focuses on Goal Setting (student must certify at the PAR level to attend.)
· Eagle Level: (suggested minimum age of 13) This level focuses on resilience skills (student must certify at the BIRDIE level to attend.)
· Assessment: The process of being evaluated to move to the next sub-level of the program. Each participant should plan to attend in each sub-level for at least 2 sessions before being moved up to the next level. Participants do not have to move to the next level of the program until they feel ready.
· Certification: The process of moving to each LEVEL of the program (i.e. Par to Birdie). Each member will schedule an appointment with a staff member to certify that the member’s golf and life skills have advanced them to the next level of the program.
What to do if it is raining or if the weather forecast looks grim?
· Please check our website: www.thefirstteeoc.org for the most up to date information on class cancelations.
· You may also call our and check the message on The First Tee of Orange County’s main office line: (714)833-8221 for class cancellations.
Any Questions? Please contact:
Teal Guion, Program Director,
760-799-9611
www.thefirstteeoc.org