2011 District Junior Golf Tournament Happening Soon

Attention all clubs ... have you passed along the information regarding the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament to the local youth golf programs in your area?

Golf Course: RIVERVIEW GOLF CLUB (www.golfriverview.com)
Location: REDCLIFF, ALBERTA (just outside of Medicine Hat, Alberta)
Date: AUGUST 3, 2011
Age Divisions Offered: BOYS 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18 and GIRLS 10-14, 15-18
District Registration Fee: $150
District Registration Deadline: JULY 23, 2011

Get the full details and player requirements (Revised) for this year's qualifying tournament for the OI and Canadian Junior Golf Championships.  If you would like more details about running a local run-up event or how to sponsor a local youth golfer to the District Tournament, contact Mike DeNicola.

The Optimist Junior Golf Program is an exciting and unique junior golf program for ages 10-18. More than 5,000 boys and girls throughout the United States and Canada and in several foreign countries compete in official Optimist qualifying tournaments. The best of these golfers, along with international golfers from around the globe, advance to the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships.

For more information on Junior Golf, visit our District Optimist Junior Golf Program webpage.

Originally submitted by Opt Mike DeNicola, Junior Golf Chair

2011 Annual District Convention Invitation

You are invited to the Annual District Conference and Training Workshops scheduled for August 11-13, 2011 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Enjoy the hospitality of the Prince Albert Optimist Clubs and take the opportunity to meet with the District Team led by our incoming Governor, Ted Huber.

Early Registration Deadline: August 2, 2011

Hotel:  Prince Albert Inn, 3680 2nd Avenue West, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Call (306) 922-5000 or 1-800-922-5855 for reservations. Special convention rate of $114 to $119 per night plus taxes.

It's a Birthday Party & Optimist District Convention. The Optimist Club of Prince Albert is 50 years old, and the High Noon Optimist Club of Prince Albert is 30 years old.

Planned Activities:

• Thurs. Aug. 11 - Registration & Evening Social - It's a Birthday PartyWarm-up (light snack foods)
• Fri. Aug. 12 - Model Club Luncheon : Evening - Birthday Party Banquet in Courses and Entertainment
• Sat. Aug. 13 - Wakey Shakey Breakfast : Lunch on your own : Afternoon Golfing : Evening - Governor Banquet

Both a "Kids & Companion Programs" are available so you can bring the entire family. For the first time, online registration is being provided (preferred) including online payment using PayPal, or you can mail in a cheque. You can also download and complete a Registration Form and book your room before they are all reserved!
 
Originally submitted by Optimist George Lewko, Optimist Club of Prince Albert. See the Registration Form for contact details.