PNW District will host two qualifying tournaments for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships

The qualifying tournaments have been set for the PNW District Optimist Junior Golf Championships.  The PNW District consist of British Columbia, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.  Players from British Columbia will qualify through the Canada Qualifier on May 22-23.  US players will qualify through the US Qualifier on June 21. 

CANADA QUALIFIER
Date: MAY 22-23, 2010

Tournament Information
Golf Course: SWAN-E-SET RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB
Location: PITT MEADOWS, BC

Age Divisions Offered: BOYS & GIRLS 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18
Registration Fee: $125
Registration Deadline: MAY 17, 2010
To download a tournament entry form, please click here.

Notes
- For more information, go to http://www.jrlinkster.com/

Contact Information
Harry White
604-261-4390
jrlinkster@shaw.ca



U.S. QUALIFIER
Date: JUNE 21, 2010

Tournament Information
Golf Course: MERIWETHER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
Location: HILLSBORO, OR

Age Divisions Offered: BOYS & GIRLS 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18
Registration Fee: $75
Registration Deadline: JUNE 16, 2010
To download a tournament entry form, please click here.

Notes
- Local pre-qualifying tournaments will be held in Meridian, ID and Auburn, WA. Stay tuned for details.

Contact Information
Bill French
503-936-8311
frenchw503@aol.com

For more information abou the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships, please visit the Optimist International website.

Each year Optimist International is questioned about eligibility and amateur status for players who receive financial support for participating in the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament series.  To answer this question, Optimist International has reviewed the rules in accordance with the NCAA and published the following, "... Optimist Districts are not violating the rules of amateurism as defined by the NCAA by providing financial support to golfers who advance to the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships."

Persons with specific questions or concerns may refer to this article or visit the NCAA website at http://www.ncaa.org/.