Junior Golf Program in Port Saint Lucie of Saint Lucie County called Junior GAP

Description of the program

    The Junior GAP is a non-profit 501(C) 3 organization serving a community called Newport Isles in Port Saint Lucie and its souroundins ares within Saint Lucie County. We hold golf training sessions every two weeks in order to teach children the sport of golf, generally ranging from ages 3 through 18 (“Juniors”). Our program is family-focused, so we strive to integrate at least one parent into all activities with participating Juniors.

    Our sessions take place in at the Newport Isles Club House. We use ropes to cordon off the grounds to create a small golf course in an open field. We use tennis ball to practice for the safety of our Juniors. We have different levels: Pee Wee, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. We have 3 curriculums for Juniors like: SNAG for Pee Wee, The PGA First Swing Program for Beginners and the Medalist Program for the Intermediate and Advanced.

    We meet at 9:00 am and end at 12:00 pm, We first discuss the 10 safety rules at every session. We then discuss a character topic: like Honesty, Perseverance, Humility etc., and then give a specific lesson on the game of Golf; session topics include posture, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, sandplay, dirving, etc. We then take a break and meet with participating parents. We resume and do stretching exercises and run around the field. We have a Certified Children’s Fitness Specialist to assist us with our program. We then practice the golf lesson just learned and finish the session with a small competition.    

    Every three months we take trips to the PGA  of America 6 Holes short course and we also do driving range access. There are several clinics  that we partake in two at the PGA of America and two at The Saints Golf Course, at these clinics the Juniors use real golf ball and practice the  golf swings, etiquttes and saftety rules we teach at the meets.

   We are partnering with the PGA of America, and work closely with Mr. Jamie Fordyce, a golf Professional on our Board of Directors. We are also interested in working with Julie Peluso, the Assistant Golf Professional at Jupiter Club who also is on our Board.

Specific objectives

   The purpose of our program is to introduce beginners (primarily youth) to the fun and challenge of the game while, encouraging them to integrate golf’s positive life values into all segments of their lives. Our primary goal is to expand into a community-orientated golf program.

   We want to introduce Juniors to the game of golf in an environment that is smaller-scale and family friend, while allowing them to discover how much fun the game is. We then target preparing them to, and teaching them how, to play in a real golf course. After preliminary work on our open field, we take them to a small six-hole course at the PGA of America in St Lucie West. Again, please note that our program is a Parent and Child interactional sport, and we work hard to encourage the parents get involved.

Ultimately, we strive to introduce Juniors to golf at an early age, exposing them to the skills, challenges, values and pleasures of the game so by the time they reach high school they will be skilled players with experience on the course, and continue to pursue the game as adults.  

How many people will this project serve?

   100, comprised Goal of 50 Junior and 50 parents

Project timeline for 1st half of 2009: (Specific dates, times)

 

Date & Time

Activities

Levels Engaged

Location

Comment

January 10th
9:00 AM to
12:00  PM
Room I

 · Launch of the  
   new First Swing
   for Juniors
 ·  Lesson one
 · SNAG GOLF


Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


 

· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Cheerful

January 10th
9:00 AM to
12:00  PM
Room II

 · Launch Medalist  
   Program, using
   the    Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Putting lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

January 24th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 ·  Lesson two
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Dependable

January 24th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Pitching lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

February 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson three
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

  

· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Faithful

February 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Chipping lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

February 21th
10:00 AM to
1:00 PM

 · Visit PGA of America’s
 Museum· Practice @ the
 past three lessons


All Juniors & parents

 PGA Village, Saint Lucie West; will use the six holes and pitch and putt area


 · Maximum # of participants
 = 25 Juniors + 25  Parents

March 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson four
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Fairness

March 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
· Sportsmanship lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

March 21st
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson five
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Joy

March 21st
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Sand lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

 April 4th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson six
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Responsibility

April 4th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Fairway lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr
 April 18th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

  · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson seven
 · SNAG GOLF

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr



· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Wisdom

 April 18th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Driving lesson

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr
 May 2th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · Registration
 · Safety  Certification
 · Make up classes
 · Visit PGA of America  
   6 mini hole course
 · Practice @ the past  
   three lessons


Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents
All Juniors & Parents

Meet at Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs and then go to PGA Village, Saint Lucie West; will use the six holes and pitch and putt area for 1 hr

 · Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Concern for others
 May 9th
10:00 AM to
1:00 PM

 · Youth Day at PGA of  
  America & the 23rd   
 PGA Minority Collegiate
  Championship Clinic

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

At PGA Golf Club, PGA
of America in PGA Village

· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
 

 May 30th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson eight
 · Skills Test

Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr 

· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Excellence
 May 30th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Juniors will be given
   a test on the session
   they have learned to
   complete their
   Medalist Plaque and
   Skills test

Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents

Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

June 6th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
(time may change)

· Clinic at the Saint
  Golf Course off Port
  Saint Lucie Blvd. Ran
  by the Park and Re-creation of City of PSL.


Beginners (Level 1) Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents


Newport Isles Club 
House 2 hrs Community
field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

 · Maximum # of
   participants = 25 
   Juniors + 25  Parents
 · We don’t charge for 
    this event at this time.

June 20th   
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM

· Junior will be taken 
  to a golf course for an
  orientation of a 18 
  holes golf course·  Mini
  tournament


Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents


PGA of America at Saint Lucie West

 · PGA of America six holes
 · 50 to 60 yards. Junior
   will keep their own 
   scores and follow golf
   rules

Note: Please check website continuously for schedule may change at any time without notice.


Project timeline for 2nd half of 2009 (Specific dates, times)

Date & Time

Activities

Levels Engaged

Location

Comment

July 18th
9:00 AM to
12:00  PM
Room I

 · Launch of the  
   new First Swing
   for Juniors
 ·  Lesson one
 · SNAG GOLF
Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents		Newport Isles Club House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


 · Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Courageous

July 18th
9:00 AM to
12:00  PM
Room II

 · Launch Medalist  
   Program, using
   the    Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Putting lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

August 1st
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM

 · The Saints Golf
   Course on Pitching
   Putting and Driving		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parentsThe Saints Golf Course through the Parks and Recreations of Saint Lucie County.· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents

August 15st 9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
    for Juniors
 ·  Lesson two
 · SNAG GOLF		All Juniors & parents Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr
  · Maximum # of
   participants = 25
   Juniors + 25  Parents
  · Character Discussion
    on Dependable

August 15th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Pitching lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

August 29th
6:00 AM to
6:00 PM

 · Visit World Golf Hall
   of Fame Museum
 · Practice the past 
  lessons Putting 		Juniors will have pizza party for our one year anniversaryThe yearly Field trip is to St. Augustine Florida. They will enjoy a I-Max Movie
 · Maximum # of
  participants = 18
  Juniors + 5 chaperon  

September 12th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson three
 · SNAG GOLF		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr  


· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Thankful

September 12th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Chipping lesson		 Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

September 26th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson four
 · SNAG GOLF		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Sportsmanship

September 26th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Sportsmanship lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr


October 10th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM


 · Registration
 · Safety  Certification
 · Make up classes
 Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents		Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr · Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Graciousness

October 24th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson five
 · SNAG GOLF		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Understanding

October 24th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Sand lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

November 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson six
 · SNAG GOLF		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents  Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Life Goals

November 7th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Fairway lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

November 21st
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room I

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson seven
 · SNAG GOLF		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parents  Newport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr· Maximum # of
  participants = 25
  Juniors + 25  Parents
· Character Discussion
  on Wisdom

November 21st
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Medalist Program,
   using the Medalist
   plaque kit
 · Driving lesson		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsPGA Village, Saint Lucie West; will use the six holes and pitch and putt area

 December 5th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · The new First Swing 
   for Juniors
 · Lesson eight
 · Skills Test		Pee Wee and Beginners (Level 1) + parentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr  · Maximum # of
    participants = 25
    Juniors + 25  Parents
  · Character Discussion
    on Zealous

 December 5th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM
Room II

 · Juniors will be given a  test on the session they  have learned to
 complete their Medalist Plaque and Skills test		Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + ParentsNewport Isles Club  House 2 hrs Community field @ Newport Isles 1 hr

December 19th
9:00 AM to
12:00 PM

  · Junior will be taken 
 to a golf course for an
 orientation of a 18 
 holes golf course·  Mini
 tournament		Beginners (Level 1) Intermediate and Advanced (level 2 & 3) Juniors + Parents
PGA of America at Saint Lucie West		 · PGA of America six holes
 · 50 to 60 yards. Junior
   will keep their own 
   scores and follow golf
   rules

Note: Please check website continuously for schedule may change at any time without notice.

    On January 10, 2009 we will repeat this planned program cycle. All Juniors who have completed the first cycle will be advanced 1 level, so we will be adding a Level 3 to our program. Level 3 will cover the rules and etiquettes of golf. The remaining dates and timing playing 18 holes golf course TBA, the 2009 program elements are yet to be determined.

What is the expected outcome of the program and how can you measure the results?

·         We have high expectations for the Juinors in the program. In addition to gaining skills and experience on the course, we expect to see the core values and the principles of golf exhibited in their academic and personal lives. Periodically we will check their academic report cards.        We will use the results of our December skills test (to be given on December 13, 2008 this year) as an additional measure of results.

·       We will also track their grasp of the fundamentals of the game and track their skills with the Quarterly Golf Skills Assessment. Our aspirations are that our juniors will go on to play at the high school and collegiate level. Wanting to see the Junior's love of golf grow as they go through the curriculum to achieve academically to their fullest potential. 

·         We expect Juniors to contribute in a positive manner to our program. The following is a list of rules for JrGAP:

1.   Show respect
2.   Make good decisions
3.   Show good Sportsmanship

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