Golf
Fall (July through September)
Email Contact:
db5515585@msn.com
Overview:
Practices are held on Thursdays at Wicomico Shores Golf Course from July through September. Skills practices are held at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course at the same time. Athletes and partners play in a series of competitions throughout Maryland (on weekends). State competition toward the end of September.
Athlete and a partner play on the golf course together,– alternate shot, unless they are level 5 and capable to play the full 18 by themselves. Skills athletes (Level 1) learn to Short and long putt, chip, pitch, bunker shot, iron shot and a wood shot on the range.
Equipment:
SOMD-SMC provides the location along with the other training equipment required to practice/perform the sport. SOMD-SMC has some sets of clubs available for use during the season by the athletes, however, most athletes bring their own clubs. Having the proper golf attire, shoes, gloves, balls, tees, etc. are the responsibility of the level 2-5 athletes. Skill athletes (level 1) will have golf balls and tees provided, with the above mention items optionally obtained by the athlete. Check with the head coach prior to purchasing equipment to ensure that it is suitable for the athlete.
Uniform Requirements:
SOMD-SMC will provide athletes with team golf shirts and hats for qualifiers and the state competition. The remaining qualifier/state, as well as the practice outfit(s) is the responsibility of the athlete. Current SOMD-SMC golf team shirts are orange with black print, hats are black with orange print. Shorts, Pants, Skirts, etc that are black or Khaki work well with this combo. Check with the head coach prior to purchasing golf attire to ensure that it is suitable for play.
Practice Overview:
Practices are held on Thursdays at Wicomico Shores Golf Course from July through September. Skills practices are held at the Wicomico Shores Golf Course at the same time. Athletes and partners play in a series of competitions throughout Maryland (on weekends). State competition toward the end of September.
Athlete and a partner play on the golf course together,– alternate shot, unless they are level 5 and capable to play the full 18 by themselves. Skills athletes (Level 1) learn to Short and long putt, chip, pitch, bunker shot, iron shot and a wood shot on the range.
Training:
N/A
Location:
Wicomico Shores Golf Course at 35794 Aviation Yacht Club Rd #2962, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Timing:
Thursdays from 5:00PM to 8:00PM, starting the second Thursday in August and each week through the Thursday prior to the State Golf Championship the last Sunday in September.
Activities:
Practice will begin with warm up excersises.
Eligibility for State Competition:
There are a required number of qualifiers needed to attend the state competition. Some of those can be the required qualifiers announced throughout the season. Each athlete must also attend at least 8 practice sessions to be qualified to compete at the State competition. The athletes and families will receive notification of all qualifiers.
State Competition:
The State Golf Championship is the state competition for the Golf Program. It is held at Queenstown Harbor Golf, 310 Links Ln, Queenstown, MD 21658, USA. The athletes and families will receive notification of when the State Golf Championship will occur.
Participation in Other SOMD-SMC Sports:
Golf athletes can participate in other SOMD-SMC sports as long as the athlete can maintain full practice participation in each participating sport. Golf athletes can participate in other SOMD-SMC sports as long as the athlete can maintain full practice participation in each participating sport.
Athlete Participation Contract:
Not Requireed.
Housing Requirements for State Competition:
Athletes participating in Summer Games will be housed for up to two nights in dormitories at Towson University along with chaperones and the coaching staff, at a ratio of 3 athletes per chaperone/coach.
Other Considerations:
None.
Volunteers:
We always need help for a successful season. We are a 100% volunteer coaching and management staff. Parents who wish to help, please register as volunteers. (See information at the bottom of this page).
Only registered SOMD-SMC athletes and registered volunteers are allowed in the training area. Parents and spectators who are not registered as volunteers MUST watch from outside the training area.
Anyone with an intellectual disability age 7 and older are invited to become a Special Olympics athlete. ATHETES MUST BE AGE 8 PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO COMPLETE. Athletes age 7 are allowed to train with the other athletes but just cannot compete.
All athletes/volunteers must sign up for sport training prior to attending practice. Please sign up online as soon as possible so that we can make plans for coaching needs.