2020 Summer Certification Program

Mission Statement:

To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that buildcharacter, instill life-enhancing values, andpromote healthy choices through the gameof golf.

Objectives

• Create a fun and inviting, safe environment where

children can learn life skills, healthy habits, and play the

game of golf.

• Expand young people’s horizons through the

introduction of new physical and mental skills learned

through golf.

• Promote the game of golf as a sport with its values

which positively affect all aspects of a person’s life.

Our Coaches

Our coaches are equipped to create positive relationships that inspire

young people to look to their future, set goals and discover their individual

potential.

Through the First Tee Life Skills Experience, young people build confidence,

develop responsibility and respect, and appreciate the value of giving back

to their community, all while learning the lifelong sport of golf.

YOUNG PEOPLE WILL EXPERIENCE:

• A fun learning environment

• A sense of empowerment to make decisions

by exploring the implications of their actions.

• Progressive golf and life skills development

First Tee of Central Iowa

Life Skills:

• Interpersonal Communication

• Self-Management

• Goal Setting

• Resilience Skills

Golf Skills:

• Putt-Chip-Pitch-Full Swing

• Distance control

• Target Awareness

• Get Ready to Swing

• Body Balance

• Clubface

• Ball Contact

• Swing Rhythm

• Pre-shot and Post-shot Routines

• Ball Flight

• Playing On-course

In every experience with the First Tee, youth are introduced to our Nine Core Values:

• Honesty

• Integrity

• Sportsmanship

• Respect

• Confidence

• Responsibility

• Perseverance

• Courtesy

• Judgment

We don’t just build better golfers. We build character.

First Tee of Central Iowa

Healthy Habits:

1. Energy

2. Play

3. Safety

4. Vision

5. Mind

6. Family

7. Friends

8. School

9. Community

Physical

Emotional

Social

PLAYer PAR BIRDIEPlaying

RequirementsOne 9-Hole Round-Fast/safe/courteous-Recorded score accurately-No required score or yardage

One 9-Hole Round-Fast/safe/courteous-Score = 72 and under-Required distance = 1,500 to 1,900 yards

One 9-Hole Round-Fast/safe/courteous-Score = 63 and under-Required distance = 1,900 to 2,500 yards

Putting No required score 9-Holes-Maximum of 27 putts

9-Holes-Maximum of 23 putts

Short Game 3-Holes-Maximum of 12 shots

6-Holes-Maximum of 21 shots

Full-swing(greens)

3 out of 6-Required distance = 55 to 75 yards to middle of the green

Written Test Pass Learn test Pass Life Skill Knowledge test Pass Life Skill Knowledge test

Written Test Pass Appreciate test Pass Golf Knowledge test Pass Golf Knowledge test

• 7:15 am - Sign-In

• 7:30 am - Warm-Ups, Safety Review

• 7:45 am - PLAYer - Life Skills Activity

PAR - Life Skills Activity

BIRDIE - Life Skills Activity

• 8:45 am - Healthy Snack

• 9:00 am - Stations (Full Swing, Chipping and Putting)

• 10:20 am - Life Skills Review

• 10:30 am - Sign-Out and Youth Picked Up

Range Day Schedule* Times may vary slightly due to different program locations

• 7:15 am - Sign-In

• 7:30 am - Warm-Ups, Safety Review

• 7:45 am - Tee-off with Group (Golf Course)

• 9:50 am - Healthy Snack

• 10:00 am - Golf Skills and Life Skills Review

• 10:30 am - Sign-Out andYouth Picked Up

Golf CourseTimeline* Times may vary slightly due to different program locations

Respect for Myself

• I will dress neatly and wear golf or athletic shoes.• I will keep a positive attitude and catch myself doing something right

regardless of the outcome.• I will always try my best when I play or practice.• I will be physically active, eat well, get enough sleep, and be safe so I can

stay healthy.• I will be honest with myself, including when I keep score and if I break a

rule.• I will use proper etiquette and maintain my composure even when others

may not be watching.

Code of Conduct

Respect for Others

• I will follow all instructions and safety rules.

• I will keep up with the pace of play on the golf course.

• I will be friendly, courteous and helpful.

• I will remain still and quiet while others are playing and have fun without being loud and rowdy.

• I will be a good sport toward others whether I win or lose.

• I will encourage others to be safe and physically active.

Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Respect for my Surroundings

• I will keep the golf course and practice areas clean and in as good orbetter shape than I found them.

• I will clean and take care of my and others' golf equipment.

• I will be careful not to damage anything that belongs to others.

• The safety of the participants, coaches and volunteersis the number one priority.

• If an unsafe action is witnessed, we will stop the actionand notify the parent. If it continues they will be asked to leave the program.

Golf Course Safety

Certification Programs - Life Skills

Additional Opportunities

• Principal Charity Classic - Honorary Observer, Standard Bearer

• Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy

• Coca-Cola America's Future

• Pure Insurance Championship

• Joe Louis Barrow Jr. Leadership Academy

• Perfect Sense Unified Challenge

• First Tee National Championship

• Wells Fargo Succeeding Together

• John Deere Drive Your Future Academy

In case of bad weather, we will notify parents through email and post cancellations on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Questions or Concerns:

• Philip Conover - Program Director

P: (515) 480-4209

E: philip.conover@firstteecentraliowa.org

• Jamie Alt - Executive Director

P: (515) 745-0080

E: jamie.alt@firstteecentraliowa.org

Good Golfers, Better People!

First Tee of Central Iowa is…

“MORE THAN A GAME.”Golf is far more than reducing your handicap or improving your swing.The First Tee of Central Iowa goes Beyond the Fairways with lessons that teachlife skills and healthy habits to youth.