The “Competition Club” identification program aims to identify and recognize golf clubs and their coach who meet specific criteria in terms of athlete supervision, athlete development, and competitive participation.
It also aims to promote the clubs and coaches who contribute to the development of golf toward the highest levels of performance.
Competition clubs that meet the established criteria may receive a Seal of Recognition issued by Golf Québec.
Objectives of the Identification Program
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Ensure a safe environment for all participants.
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Encourage the involvement of clubs, coaches, and stakeholders.
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Support the quality of athlete supervision.
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Promote participation in competitions.
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Recognize coach certification and professional development.
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Facilitate access to facilities for young developing athletes.
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Contribute to the sustainability of recreational and competitive junior development within clubs.
Seal of Recognition
Golf Québec’s Seal of Recognition is awarded to competition clubs that meet the criteria of the identification program and demonstrate a concrete commitment to competitive development.
The criteria are evaluated according to three areas: eligibility, performance, and sustainability. The initial criteria (eligibility) make it possible to identify competition clubs, while the additional criteria (performance and sustainability) help strengthen the application to acquire the Seal of Recognition.
Benefits for Clubs and Coaches
Recognized competition clubs benefit from increased visibility on Golf Québec’s platforms, official recognition of their commitment, and access to resources.
The identification program also helps recognize the work of coaches, strengthen the sense of belonging, and be part of a collective movement dedicated to performance development in golf.
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Basic criteria to be identified as a competition club.
- The club’s head coach is a member of the PGA of Canada.
- The coach has completed the New Competitor Coach (NCC) training or commits to completing the training during the current year.
- The coach agrees, in accordance with Golf Québec’s policy, to complete a criminal background check.
- The golf club provides a letter of commitment confirming its support.
- The golf club has liability insurance for its junior activities.
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Criteria that demonstrate the quality of supervision and the commitment to competitive development.
- The coach offers a training program dedicated to the competitive stream.
- The competition club is able to identify the athletes who are part of the competition team.
- The competition club participates in Golf Québec's, regional associations', and Golf Canada's competitions.
- The coach regularly accompanies the team at competitions.
- The athletes of the competition club are at the Espoir level (athlete identification).
- The coach uses Golf Québec’s Support Guide to plan training sessions.*
- The coach participates in the coaches’ community of practice organized by Golf Québec.*
- The golf club’s website promotes junior golf and the competition club.
- Integrated support team services are offered to athletes.**
* Coming soon and will become mandatory
** Recommended complementary element, not mandatory
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Criteria that show that the golf club and coach are developing a sustainable structure.
- Facilitate access to play for juniors.
- Service offering for a junior instruction program, including introduction and recreational components.
- Encouraging volunteer support from members for the competition club.
- Encouraging instructors to complete the Community Golf Coach training.
- The club organizes fundraising activities.**
- The coach may get involved in the Québec Games to represent their region.**
* Coming soon and will become mandatory
** Recommended complementary element, not mandatory
