Waubonsie Valley Golf 2004

WAUBONSIE VALLEY GOLF 2015

Head Coach Eric Flodberg: (630) 375-3300 x4161, [email protected] Asst. Coach Dave Koopmann: (630) 375-3197, [email protected]

TRYOUT DATES & TIMES (ALL LEVELS)

Tryout Registration – MANDATORY FOR PLAYERS TO ATTEND Tuesday, August 11th – Anytime from 9:00am to 11:00 @ WV in Fieldhouse:  Prior to August 11th, players must submit a completed athletic permission form online then turn in a current physical to the school nurse or at this meeting. You cannot tryout unless all paperwork is in.  Your $200.00 athletic fee (check to WVHS) is due at registration day (August 11th). It will be returned to you if you do not make the team.  Players will receive their tee-time for the first day of tryouts at registration day.

Tryouts Wednesday, August 12 @ Springbrook G.C. – everyone will play 18 holes. (10:30 starting time) Thursday, August 13 @ Springbrook G.C. – everyone will play 9 holes. (1:34 starting time) Friday, August 14 @ Springbrook G.C. – everyone will play 18 holes. (10:30 starting time)  Everyone trying out will play on Wed. and Thurs. Some cuts will be made after Thursday.  Final cuts will be made after the round on Friday.  Riding carts are not allowed; greens fees, range balls and food/drink is your responsibility.  For directions to Springbrook G.C. please contact them directly at 630-848-5060.

Visit http://wvhs.ipsd.org and go to Athletics for updates on summer practices and fall tryouts.

HOW THE GOLF TEAM IS STRUCTURED

We have two teams – a VARSITY team and a FROSH/SOPH (sometimes called JV) team. Approximately 20 players total will make the team (10 varsity and 10 F/S). What do you need to shoot to make the team? It varies from year to year based on the skill level of the players trying out. A general guideline to follow (these are NOT definite cutoffs):  To make varsity, you typically have to shoot in the mid 80’s or better for 18 holes. Players trying out for varsity must also pass a quiz on the Rules of Golf.  To make F/S, you typically have to shoot in the mid to upper 90’s or better for 18 holes.  We also look at attitude, respect, work ethic, on-course behavior, communication skills, and understanding of the rules of golf when evaluating each player.

The golf season runs from mid-August to mid-October.  We have two or three 9-hole matches per week and hold practice on off days (not Sunday).  We have a few Saturday 18-hole tournaments throughout the season as well as some weekday tournaments in August before school is in session and a couple in September.  During the golf season, you must know how to use your time wisely because on weekday matches we leave right after school and often don’t get home until about 8:30 or 9:00pm.

What should I do over the summer to prepare for the season? 1) Practice – don’t just play. Focus mostly on your short game (putting, chipping, approach shots, sand play). This is the area that can help lower your scores the most. 2) Get lessons from a PGA professional. 3) Work at a golf course or caddy – you get experience and free access to the course/range. 4) Play competitively in tournaments (IJGA, MAJGT, Naperville Parks HS prep league, etc.) SUMMER 2015 PRACTICE / PLAY DATES:

After school gets out we will conduct a 2 week golf clinic at courses we will visit throughout the season. Please see last page for dates, times, and locations. We will either practice at the range, or play 9-18 holes of golf. All practice sessions or 18-hole rounds will be at each individual player’s expense. Transportation to the course is also your responsibility.

For practices: When you get the exact details (date & time), please respond to Coach Flodberg to tell him if you will be attending or not.

For 18-hole rounds: Space will be filled on a first come, first served basis. For example – If we have a tee-time for 12 people then the first 12 people to respond that they want to play will be in on that particular date. If you respond “yes”, then you better show up. If you don’t, then it is your responsibility to find a replacement or you will be expected to pay the greens fee if we are charged for the no-show.

IMPORTANT EARLY-SEASON DATES FOR FALL 2015:

Tues August 11 Tryout Registration 9:00 – 11:00 @ WVHS field house

Wed August 12 Tryouts Day #1 @ Springbrook ~10:30

Thur August 13 Tryouts Day #2 @ Springbrook ~1:30 9 holes (1st cuts made)

Fri August 14 Tryouts Day #3 @ Springbrook ~ 10:30 (Final cuts made) Team/Parent Meeting after tryouts are complete ~5:00 (ALL)

Mon August 17 Redhawk Open @ Naperbrook 6:30AM Shotgun (Varsity – 18H) Parent Meeting 6:30PM WVHS Auditorium presented by athletic director

Tues August 18 McGonagle Invitational @ Naperville C.C. (Varsity – 18H) 8:00 shotgun Naperville Quad @ Naperbrook (F/S) 18H tee times start at 1:00

Thur August 20 First Day of School 

Fri August 21 Booster Club Pig Roast in the afternoon/evening (ALL – we run a raffle)

Sat August 22 Picture Day (ALL) meet at 7:30 outside of field house; Den Trip to Bloomington for the weekend (Varsity)

Mon August 24 First match Home VS. Lake Park @ Springbrook 3:30

Please be mindful of these dates as you schedule your summer activities. If you plan to take a summer vacation, it needs to be completed by Monday, August 10th prior to the registration day.

IT’S A BUSY START TO THE SEASON AND SCHOOL YEAR… SO GET READY! SUMMER 2015 PRACTICE / PLAY DATES:

Listed below are tentative dates that the boys’ golf team will meet at the beginning of the off season. Costs associated with practice are players’ responsibility. Additional dates may be used towards the end of summer if needed.

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Last Day of Day Off Practice at 18 Holes of Practice at School Springbroo Golf at Springbrook k Golf Club Springbrook Golf Club 9:00-10:30 Times start 9:00-10:30 at 10:30

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18 Holes of Practice at 18 Holes of Practice at Practice at Golf at Springbroo Golf at Bollingbrook Springbrook Phillips k Golf Club Naperbrook Golf Golf Club Park Times 9:00-10:30 Times start Academy 9:00-10:30 start at at 12:00 4:30-6:00 12:00