Golf
2024 Golf registration is Closed.
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.
Please note the Annual Golf Invitational Fundraiser is
October 10, 2024.
Coordinator Robin Utz
Upcoming Events
October 10, 2024
Mark J Emery Memorial Golf Tournament
To register to play and donate for this tournament, click the link below.
Please continue to help us solicit donations and sponsors. This is our year-round sport’s primary fundraiser. The person to contact for questions about the tournament is Chuck Roney at [email protected]
Send me an email if you want to HELP with the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on October 10, 2024, at Westfield’s Golf Club
Fall Practice
(Registration Required)
All skills levels- For beginner (Level 1) golfers thru our Level 5
Date(s): 7, 14, 21, and 28, and October 5, 12, 19, and 26
Times: Practices is 2:00-3:00 or 3:00-4:00
Location: Burke Lake Golf Center
There are important safety rules and protocols for us to follow – including exhibiting golf etiquette at all times.
Stay safe and be well. And...keep practicing your golf game!
9-hole Sundays:
Athletes register to play 9 holes during our Fall 2024 session. Register your partner, if you have one.
We will play unified golf (Level 2+) on Sunday afternoons (tee times vary) at the following courses. Arrive 30 minutes before 1st tee time – this is golf course etiquette. Estimating 10-15 athletes per outing (5 tee times!).
Must have valid and current medical forms on file with SOVA to participate. Must be able to walk 9 holes and carry your own clubs.
Sessions:
2A. September 15 - Jefferson District (1:24 pm starting tee time)
2B. September 22 - Oak Mont (1:00pm starting tee time)
2C. October 13 - Pinecrest (2:10 starting tee time)
2D. October 20 – Greendale (3:00 starting tee time)
2E. October 27 - Burke Lake (11:00 am starting tee time)
TopGolf – Loudoun, VA
September 16 – November 4, 2024, in Ashburn, VA, at the Loudon Topgolf location.
Athletes must commit to 2-hour weekly practices.
Day/Time: Mondays: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration: Send me an email about your interest at [email protected] (click the button below...)
TopGolf – Oxon Hill, MD
Current session: September 4 – November 6, 2024
Athletes must commit to 2-hour weekly practices.
Date(s): Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am -12:00pm
Registration: Send me an email about your interest at [email protected]
(click the button below...)
At the Oxon Hill, MD, at the National Harbor TopGolf location.
By registering, it is expected that you would attend all practices.
Special Events
A26 Short Game Challenge! September 29th, 2:00 pm at OakMont Golf Course. Open to all levels. Scores will be collected for short putt, long putt, pitch shot, chip shot, and bunker.
A26 Golf Party and Trackman Simulator! Sunday, October 13th at Pinecrest Golf Course Pro Shop ~ 4:15 pm. Open to all levels. As the Level 2+ golfers finish their round earlier that day, the rest of the team joins us to try out the Trackman Simulator. Bring a few of your favorite clubs to use with the Trackman Simulator and snacks to share. We will use this time and space to celebrate our 2024 athletes and coaches.
TopGolf Tournament September 28: The inaugural TopGolf Invitational Competition is September 28th at 12:00pm at the Loudon Topgolf location. Registration is closed.
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
Volunteers Wanted
Coaches and Unified Partners need to be “Class A Volunteers”. The new Class A Learning Portal opens August 15th and 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]