Golf
2026 Spring Golf registration is Open - see below.
Golf Athletes and Coaches/Volunteers:
While golf is noted as a fall sport for VA State Games, avid golfers practice and play all year. Registration is now open for 2024 and I am confident our golf team/program is eager to play the greatest game ever – GOLF.
Please know that we are adding more events to our golf program, but wanted to announce practice dates and our summer league registrations.
Coordinator Robin Utz
Spring Golf Registration is OPEN
Spring 2026 Golf Training Registration is OPEN! Please complete the form at the button below to register for our practices, our Level 2+ league, TopGolf, and more.
Because we are a year-round sport, we use Spring for training and Fall for competitions. Please know that we may continue to add events to our golf program once you are registered.
There are ~5 numbered items for you to review and take action. Please respond by 4/1/2025.
Volunteers Wanted
Coaches and Unified Partners need to be “Class A Volunteers”. Class A Learning Portal is open for all coaches/ partners need to register in the learning portal and complete some trainings.
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New Orientation Training Required for All Volunteers: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/get-involved/general-volunteer-orientation?locale=en
Please send forms to the following emails... –Volunteer forms (Class A, BC receipt, PBT and Concussion certifications, Communicable Disease Waiver)...
[email protected]
Equipment and Competition
EQUIPMENT: Athletes are to bring their own clubs; however, if you need clubs, contact [email protected] to acquire a set.
WEAR: For practice and play, athletes should wear golf attire. That includes the basic rules of
1. A shirt with sleeves.
2. No denim – this applies to jeans and jean shorts.
3. No clothing with holes in it. It doesn't matter if the attire got the holes due to wear or if it was purchased that way.
4. Beachwear such as swim trunks or surf tees should stay at the beach. This includes footwear- no flip flops, no sandals, no Crocs.
LEVELS OF PLAY:
Level 1 – Individual Skills Competition
Level 2 – Alt. Shot Team Play Competition [9 hole]
Level 3 – Unified Sports Team Play [18 hole]
Level 4 – Individual Stroke Play Competition [9 hole] Level 5 – Individual Stroke Play Competition [18 holes]
Rules, Protocols and Other information
There are important safety rules and protocols for us to follow – including exhibiting golf etiquette at all times. *
**Very Important - All Athlete medical and forms - registration, physical signed by a medical provider, COVID waiver - must be emailed to: [email protected] (Feel free to cc [email protected])
The paperwork must be current and on file before you can participate.
Athlete families, please verify that your paperwork has been approved before arriving for practice or events. The coaching and volunteer staff cannot accept the forms in person and grant immediate access, as SOVA has the approval authorization.
NOTE: When you submit the athlete paperwork via the [email protected] email address (and volunteer packages to the [email protected] address) they go both to the Area AND to SOVA for processing. (Feel free to cc [email protected])
Stay safe and be well. And, keep practicing your golf game!
-Robin Utz
Area 26 Golf Coordinator