If you plan to participate in the Chicago Adaptive Open conducted by the Chicago District Golf Association, it is important that you read the following information. It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations concerning participation in the Chicago Adaptive Open.

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Attire
All players must be properly attired both on the golf course and the premises of the club. Jeans of any color, T-shirts and tank tops are prohibited. Collared shirts must be worn and shorts must be mid-thigh lengths. No cut-off or jean shorts are allowed. This dress code is in effect at all CDGA events in conjunction with any additional dress code restrictions of the site hosting the event.

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Awards
An award ceremony will be conducted at the Chicago Adaptive Open. It is encouraged that all players and/or teams who win a trophy or gift certificate stay to accept their prize.

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Code of Conduct
Contestants and their caddies are reminded that, at all times, appropriate golf etiquette and dress is required. Any abuse or disrespect of fellow players, officials, host, spectators, employees, or other persons conducting or attending CDGA sponsored or conducted events can be grounds for immediate removal from the event and denial of entry for future events. Such abuse or disrespect may be verbal, physical or threat thereof, and includes but is not limited to the use of vulgar or obscene language, as well as physical damage to property or equipment of any of the persons set forth above or the hosting facility. Contestants may be subject to penalty for breach of the CDGA Code of Conduct Policy as permitted by local rule adoption 5I allowed in Rule 1.2 (b). A Code of Conduct breach is determined at the discretion of the committee.

Model Penalty Structure:

• First breach of the Code of Conduct - warning or Committee sanction.
• Second breach - general penalty (two-stroke penalty).
• Third Breach or any serious misconduct - disqualification.

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Conditions of Entry
The CDGA reserves the right to decline any entry. All entries submitted to the CDGA must be completed and include the entry fee for the event. In order to be officially entered into an event(s), the online entry must be received in the CDGA office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the entry closing day.

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Event Information & Procedures

• Starting Times – Starting times and additional event information will be emailed to participants and posted to the website 7-10 days prior to the event.
• Official Scorecard – Paper scorecards will NOT be provided. The official scorecard is through the My CDGA app in the Tournament Scoring section. Players will be given access to the Tournament Scoring the day of the event. If players want to utilize a paper scorecard for marking purposes only, they may do so, but will need to take a club scorecard.
• Returning/Verifying Scorecard – All players MUST report to the scoring area upon completion of the round. Failure to report to the scoring area will result in Disqualification from the event and the player will be listed as a No Card (NC). A scorecard is considered returned and final after all players in the group have verbally agreed to the hole-by-hole scores while at the scoring table with the CDGA staff member. Once players exit the scoring area, no additional changes can be made.

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Group Requests/Player Changes

• The CDGA will not honor pairing requests.

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Non-Metal Spike Policy
The CDGA will honor the non-metal spike only policy that is in effect at various host clubs. All contestants will be notified with information regarding the club policy on non-metal spikes. The information also appears in the event descriptions as well as the entry blanks.

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Push Carts
Push Carts are allowed, unless otherwise stated.

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Waitlist
Striving for the goal of inclusivity, the CDGA will accept entries equally across all Sport Classes amongst those who have registered. Secondarily, registration for the event does not guarantee acceptance into the championship field. The CDGA selection process will take WR4GD Rankings, USAGA Rankings, Sport Class and Handicap Index into effect in determining the field. A full refund will be given to anyone on the waitlist who does not make it into the event.

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Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Individuals who have submitted an entry for the Chicago Adaptive Open Championship and wish to withdraw for any reason MUST notify Tim Robinson at trobinson@cdga.org. Withdrawals prior to the close of entry will be subject to a $20 administration fee. Withdrawals after the close of entry and more than 30 days before the event can expect a 75% refund. Withdrawals after the close of entry and more than 7 days before the event can expect a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for withdrawals within 7 days of the event.

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