PEPSI LITTLE PEOPLE'S GOLF POLICIES

It is the responsibility of all parents and contestants to be aware of the Policies of the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships.

CODE OF CONDUCT – Violations of the Code of Conduct include: verbal or physical abuse of any person, club throwing, cheating, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse of the golf course (divots not replaced, bunkers not raked, ball marks not repaired), discarded trash not placed in proper receptacle, vandalism, use of smoking or chewing tobacco products, use of drugs or alcohol, not adhering to dress code, leaving course during a competition round without permission of a PLPGC official, or any other conduct not becoming a PLP participant. Competitors who violate the Code are subject to a two-stroke penalty or disqualification, dependent on PLPGC Tournament Committee decision. Players and parents should always conduct themselves in a professional manner while at event sites. Under no circumstances will displays of temper, either verbally or physically, be tolerated, and such acts will result in the permanent suspension of all parties involved from all tournament courses for the duration of the tournament. Other complaints or violations not specifically covered will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee which will determine the final action to be taken.

RULES OF CONDUCT (for Parents and Contestants) – Our goal is for every contestant to compete in a relaxed, happy, and safe atmosphere. This can happen ONLY if contestants and parents alike have respect for their peers and adults.

Each player should expect the best emotional playing conditions in a calm and focused atmosphere. We will NOT tolerate:
  1. Outbursts of temper
  2. Loud or demonstrative arguments or discussions
  3. Verbal or physical abuse of any child
  4. Any act that would humiliate or embarrass a contestant

Please take any arguments or discussions OFF the golf course and AWAY from the contestants as they compete.

Any violation of the above will mean PERMANENT SUSPENSION of all parties involved from all tournament courses for the duration of the tournament.

DRESS CODE – Proper attire is required on all competition golf courses, practice tees and practice greens. Any violation will result in the player not being allowed to participate until he/she has met the following regulations: The dress code prohibits shoes having metal spikes, short shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, bare midriffs, T-shirts, denim shorts and jeans, and headphones. All hats and caps must be worn properly; collared shirts must be worn and be tucked in (girls may wear collarless shirts it if is a part of a coordinated outfit). Offensive slogans, language and/or pictures on clothing, will not be tolerated.

WITHDRAWALS – You will be in violation of Pepsi Little People’s policy if you fail to complete your round OR if you fail to complete the stipulated number of holes for your Division, except for a legitimate reason. It if becomes necessary for you to withdraw, you must notify the Little People’s Tournament Representative at your respective course, who will determine if the withdrawal is justified or unjustified. If the withdrawal at any time is unjustified, you will be suspended from play in a Pepsi Little People’s event for one year.

RANGE FINDERS – It is the decision of the Pepsi Little People’s Board of Directors that NO rangefinders of any kind, or any other type of artificial measuring device or unusual equipment, will be allowed in the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships held at six golf courses in the Quincy, Illinois, USA, area. Neither shall they be allowed in the Pepsi Parent-Child event, nor the Pepsi International Scramble or the International 3-2-1 Team Event. Any violation of this rule is a violation of USGA Rule 14-3 and will result in disqualification of the player. The use of rangefinders will be allowed during practice rounds on Monday ONLY, as long as it does not delay play.

PLAYING UP – It is the policy of Pepsi Little People’s that no boy or girl shall be allowed to play out of his or her age division. Entries received by the Little People’s Headquarters staff will be placed in the age division that they are age-eligible for, and will be expected to play in that division. Age Divisions are determined by the age a player will be on the final day of competition each year.

LIGHTNING – The signal for suspending play due to a dangerous situation will be a prolonged note of siren. The signal to resume play will be two short notes of siren repeated. See separate rules for procedure in case of lightning.