INFORMATION FILE
The European Golf Association together with the French Golf Federation and Golf de Chantilly have the great honour to invite you to participate in the
2019 European Boys’ Team Championship, Jean-Louis Dupont Trophy
9 – 13 July 2019 GOLF DE CHANTILLY, FRANCE
CONTENT
1. VENUE INFORMATION a. Club Details b. The Course c. Club facilities
2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION a. Airport b. Accommodation c. Transportation d. General e. Team Fee
3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME
4. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
5. CONTACTS
I. VENUE INFORMATION
a. The Club Details
The venue for the 2019 European Boys’ Team Championship, Jean-Louis Dupont Trophy is Golf de Chantilly. Golf de Chantilly was inaugurated in 1909.
It was designed by the British architect Tom Simpson who built many courses among the most famous ones in France: Morfontaine, Fontainebleau, Hossegor …
S.A. Prince Louis Murat, first President and founder of Golf de Chantilly, was an eminent sportsman. The second President was Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
Golf de Chantilly comprises two 18-holes courses: “Vineuil” and “Longères”. The 2019 European Boys’ Team Championship, Jean-Louis Dupont Trophy will be played on the Vineuil course, “old course layout”. European Boys’ Team Championship’s players should enjoy this very interesting old course which is also adapted to modern golf. The Vineuil course record is shared by Mr Peter McEvoy at the 1983 European Amateur Team Championship and Victor Veyret at the 2018 Murat Cup with a score of 63.
Numerous international matches, as well as amateur and professional championships, have been hosted by Golf de Chantilly since 1913, including: . The French Open, 13 times between 1913 and 1990 . The St Andrews Trophy in 1994 . The Jacques Léglise Trophy in 2001 . The Vagliano Trophy in 1969, 2005 and 2013 . European Amateur Team Championship in 1983 and 2016 . European Boys’ Team Championship in 1987 . European Young Masters in 2008 . European Amateur Championship in 2009 . England vs France match in 1982, 2002 and 2010 . India vs France match in 1984 . Scotland vs France match in 1987
b. The Course
Information about the Old Vineuil Course
The Old Course Vineuil is a mixed course between the Vineuil Course and the Longères Course.
Old Course Vineuil below:
c. The Club Details Catering
Breakfast will be served in Hyatt Regency from 6:00 daily. Breakfast will be served at Golf de Chantilly, subject to booking in advance. Lunch: buffet lunch will be served at Golf de Chantilly. Teams are asked to settle their account prior to their departure.
Club house
The club house facilities are available for all players and officials during the practice and championship days. A players’ lounge will be located in the restaurant. Phone calls are only permitted on the parking.
Dress code
Players, team officials and spectators are asked to wear long trousers (no “Bermuda shorts”) on the course and to remove headwear when indoors. Casual golf attire is permitted except for jeans, denim trousers, shorts, sleeveless and collarless shirts. Training shoes are prohibited. Golf shoes are permitted in the dining room. National attire must be worn when playing. Team members are required to wear their national uniform during all official ceremonies.
Golf bags storage
Golf bags storage will not be available at the golf club.
Internet
Wireless Internet connection will be available in the club house.
Lockers
16 lockers, one per team, for personal belongings will be available and will be marked with the nations’ name.
Parking
Each team will be allocated two parking spots marked with its country’s flag at the golf club.
Practice Areas
The putting green is located beside the club house. The driving range is located beside the car park. All these areas are reserved for players from Sunday 7 July to Saturday 13 July.
Practice Rounds
One Ball only may be played during the practice round, with the following exceptions: a) if a player misses the green with his shot to the green, he may play one additional shot; b) where the Rules of Golf apply (e.g. provisional ball); c) a player may practice putting, chipping or bunker play, provided play is not delayed. Players should discontinue such practice immediately when the following group is waiting to play. A divot bag will be provided to each participant and should be used to repair every divot made on the course. Practice times will be announced on the official website on Friday 1 July, and sent by email to the participating nations
According to the European Golf Association Rules, a player who is competing in the European Boys’ Team Championship will not be allowed to practice on the championship course for a period of fifteen days before the first official practice round, unless he is a member of the club where the championship is played.
Pro shop
The pro shop is located next to the club house and is well stocked with equipment and clothes. It is open one hour prior to the first tee time and until the play is over.
Trolleys
Trolleys will be available for all players. There is no need for booking. Trolleys must be collected and returned to the appointed area.
2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION
a. Airport - Roissy Charles de Gaulle The designated airport to fly to is Roissy- Charles de Gaulle, located 28 kms from Chantilly.
- Orly If you choose to fly to Orly airport, you will be responsible for arranging your own transfers.
b. Accommodation The official hotel is “Hyatt Regency Chantilly” located 10 minutes driving distance from the golf course. Address : 4 Route de Senlis 60500 Vineuil-Saint-Firmin Phone: 33 / 3 65 36 12 34 [email protected]
You have already received a full package for your accommodation. Accommodation arrangements have been booked according to your requests. The hotel restaurant will offer a buffet dinner. Note: Each country is responsible for its hotel account which must be paid before departure on the 14 July. Teams or officials who are not staying in the official hotel are responsible for their own transportation between the hotel and Golf de Chantilly.
c. Transportation Transfers
Bus transfers will be provided for all team members and officials between Roissy-Charles de Gaulle or train station and the official hotel on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July, as well as Sunday 14 July. Please provide your team’s travelling details by filling in the form and returning it not later than 7 June 2019. Officials may also take taxis (fees payable by the nation) if bus shuttle times do not correspond to their flight schedule.
Assistance on arrival
The Tournament staff will be waiting for the teams outside the baggage claim area of the airport with an information panel FFGOLF.
Banking facilities
Monetary exchange facilities are available in the city of Chantilly.
Car Rental
Link to car rental booking site: Hertz: https://www.hertz.fr/rentacar/reservation/
Shuttle Service
Official transportation will be provided for teams staying in “Hyatt Regency Chantilly” throughout the championship, from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13, according to time slots. The distance between the hotel and the golf club is 2,8 kilometres, and the drive takes less than 10 minutes by car.
d. General Forms and deadlines
Please find attached the following forms which must be returned by the dates mentioned below:
Form 1 Travel arrangements by June, 7 Form 2 Team members by June, 26 Form 3 Press requirements by June, 7
Registration on site
All team captains are requested to register in the tournament office on Saturday 6 July from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm or on Sunday 7 July from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm.
Practice Rounds
Official practice days are Sunday 7 and Monday 8 July. Practice times will be published on the championship website, at the golf club and the Hotel. Teams will have the opportunity to walk the course on Saturday from 4:30 pm but must prior check with the organisation and will have to respect the hole number order and must leave the golf club at 7:30 pm. The driving range, chipping and putting green will be exclusively reserved for club members on Saturday 6.
Captains’ Pigeon Holes
Pigeon holes will be located inside of the tournament office and will provide team captains with information, team sheets and results. Championship website
The official website for the championship will be: http://www.ega-golf.ch/event/2019-european-boys-team-championship You will find the tournament information, draws, results, live scoring, pictures and videos. Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday 8 July at 6:30 pm and will be followed by a cocktail reception. All teams, officials and guests are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony and cocktail thereafter, which will both be held at Golf de Chantilly. Transportation back to the official hotel after the cocktail will be organised. Closing Ceremony and Farewell Dinner
The Closing Ceremony will be held at Golf de Chantilly on Saturday 13 July, one hour after the end of play. The Farewell Dinner will be held at Golf de Chantilly at 8 pm for all players, officials and registered guests.
Anti-Doping
All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation’s Anti-Doping Policy. Any competitors who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the EGA Office no later than 30 days before the start of the championship.
Liability
Players, officials and guests are reminded that Golf de Chantilly, The French Golf Federation, the European Golf Association and the official hotel cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to equipment or personal belongings.
Medical care and Medical certificate
Medical service will be provided throughout the championship. Each player is kindly asked to return to the FFGolf office, by email, before 1 July, the attached “Medical Certificate” duly completed and stamped by a Doctor.
Notice boards
The Official Notice Board will be located in the club house hall. Information boards will be located at the hotel. Players and officials are kindly asked to check these boards on a regular basis. The information will also be sent by email on a daily basis.
Press office
An area reserved for press and media representatives will be located in an office in the club house’s first floor. Wireless internet connection and access to live scoring will be provided. A copy machine will be available as well. All requests regarding press will be handled by the press department of the French Golf Federation on site. Interested Federations / Unions must fill in the Press requirements form and return it before 7 June 2019. Team Photographs
The official team photographs are scheduled to be taken prior to the Opening Ceremony on Monday, 8 July.
Tournament Office
The tournament office is located in the Club House and is open from Saturday, 6 July at 12:00 pm. Opening hours will be posted on the Official Notice Board. Recording will be organised next to the tournament office in a separated area.
e. Team Fee There is a Team Fee (= 6 players and a captain) of 1500 €uros to cover tournament costs. The team fee is to include gratuities, maintenance of the club house, locker rooms, practice balls for the week, trolleys, social events, Closing Dinner, greenkeeping team and a yardage book.
The Team Fee should be paid by bank transfer before 3 June 2019 to the following account:
Account name: FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF Bank name: Société Générale Iban: FR76 3000 3039 0000 0372 6490 650 Bic: SOGEFRPP Subject: EBTC – Name of the country Please reference the country name in the payment details and state “European Boys’ Team Championship”.
For additional officials and accompanying people, an additional fee of 250 €uro will be charged to cover transportation and the Farewell Dinner. Note: these additional payments should be settled together with the team fee and names should be provided for those concerned. 3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME
Saturday 6 July Teams Arrival Hotel Check-in Registration from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the golf club Course, driving range and putting green closed
Sunday 7 July Teams Arrival First Practice Day: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Tournament office opens at 7:00 am Registration: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at the golf club
Monday 8 July Second Practice Day: 8:00 am to 1:20 pm Team’s Meeting (time TBC) Team Photographs: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Opening Ceremony - followed by a Cocktail: 6:30 pm
Tuesday 9 July Stroke Play - Round 1
Wednesday 10 July Stroke Play - Round 2
Thursday 11 July Match Play - Round 1
Friday 12 July Match Play - Round 2
Saturday 13 July Match Play - Round 3 Closing Ceremony Farewell Dinner at Golf de Chantilly
Sunday 14 July Teams Departure 2. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
1 Austria 2 Czech Republic 3 Denmark 4 England 5 Finland 6 France 7 Germany 8 Iceland 9 Ireland 10 Italy 11 Netherlands 12 Norway 13 Portugal 14 Spain 15 Sweden 16 Switzerland 2. CONTACTS
FRENCH GOLF FEDERATION CONTACT : + 33 (0) 1 41 49 77 40 FRENCH GOLF FEDERATION 68 rue Anatole France Website: www.ffgolf.org 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX France
Email :
Clément SAINT GEALME [email protected] Alexandre HENNEQUIN [email protected] Florence BERLY [email protected] Ludivine KREUTZ [email protected]
GOLF CONTACT
GOLF DE CHANTILLY : + 33 (0) 3 44 57 04 43 Allée de la Ménagerie 60500 VINEUIL SAINT FIRMIN Website: www.golfdechantilly.com France
Email : [email protected]
EUROPEAN GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACT : +41 21 785 70 60 European Golf Association Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 Website: www.ega-golf.ch CP 110 CH-1066 Epalinges
Email: [email protected] TRAVELLING ARRANGEMENTS FORM 1
Federation’s Name
Number of persons arriving
ARRIVAL 1 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
Date Time of Arrival
Carrier Flight Number / Terminal
Number of persons Coming from
ARRIVAL 2 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
Date Time of Arrival
Carrier Flight Number / Terminal
Number of persons Departing to
DEPARTURE 1 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
Date Time of Arrival
Carrier Flight Number / Terminal
Number of persons Coming from
DEPARTURE 2 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
Date Time of Arrival
Carrier Flight Number / Terminal
Number of persons Departing to
DATE AND SIGNATURE: ______Title: ______
Please complete and return this form by e-mail by 7 June 2019 at the latest TEAM MEMBERS FORM 2
Name of Federation
Players Handicap Date of birth
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Team Captain (Amateur golfer):...... Email: ...... Mobile Phone: ......
Advice Giver: ...... Email: ...... Mobile Phone: ......
Officials Function
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DATE AND SIGNATURE: ______Title: ______
Please complete and return this form by e- mail by 26 June 2019 at the latest Return to: FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF 68 rue Anatole France E-mail: [email protected] 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX PRESS REQUIREMENTS FORM 3
Federation’s Name
Will your country be represented by the Press?
YES NO
Name of paper / Magazine …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Name of journalist (s) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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DATE AND SIGNATURE: ______Title: ______
Please complete and return this form by e-mail by 7 June 2019 at the latest MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (please fill in with capital letters) According to French law, a Medical Certificate is required for all players competing in an International Championship or a National Competition in France, including Club competitions. We draw your attention on this important rule which is part of the conditions of play. This regulation is applicable to all sports and by all competition organizers, who could be held liable in the absence of such certificate. Therefore, the French Golf Federation must receive the medical certificates dating back from less than one year prior to the event and duly filled by a doctor even if your players are well insured when they travel abroad and if a medical assistance covers all expenses. We know that some countries don’t have such regulation and do not require such certificates. Therefore, you will find hereunder a standard form-sheet “medical certificate” in order for you to know what exactly needs to be on it.
All players must send this medical certificate by e-mail or to: French Golf Federation - Sport Department – 68 rue Anatole France - 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX - FRANCE All players must return this form, before the beginning of the championship, to be able to play.
I, the undersigned, Doctor of Medicine, certify that the examination of:
Mr: …….………………………………….………………………………………………………………..…
…..……. years’ old MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF NO CONTRAINDICATION TO THE PRACTICE OF GOLF Reveals no contraindications for practicing golf in competitions.
Issued on the: ………..……………..….……………..…….…
PLAYER’S NATION : Signature of Doctor : Stamp of doctor’s office
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2019 European Boys’ Team Championship, Jean- Advice: we recommend you to keep a copy of your medical certificate with you. Louis Dupont Trophy