Thank you to all the players who participated in our Junior Tour this year and to the parents who enabled them to do so, as well as in our Junior Championship.

The second day of the Junior Championship went well despite some periodic showers.  The players proved they could do it by virtually every group playing within the expected time of 4 hours 33 minutes, nearly 45 minutes faster than the day previous.  I suppose additional timing stations, warnings and the potential for penalties may have something to do with that.  Note that these are exactly the conditions the players would play if they attend a BC Championship.

The prize presentation following included some special presentations including a plaque to Peter Hopley and Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club in Appreciation of serving as the home of the Junior Championship for several years, also recognizing that Peter has been a best friend of the Junior Tour, assisting in numerous ways and helping to elevate the experience of the players.  The plaque was presented by Laurie Vest who also expressed thanks to the Junior Tour for enabling the players to compete in a well organized environment.  

Pat Horner was also presented with a bottle of wine for her significant contribution as a volunteer anchoring the registration desk for many events for several years.  Peter Hopley presented Lucas Badger with a certificate and a dozen balls, recognizing the Hole In One he scored on Hole 3, described in detail by Marcus Hopley!   Joel also presented a certificate to The Junior Tour and Junior Championship doesn't take place without a significant volunteer effort.  My thanks to our Rules Officials:  Brian Schreiner, Rules Chair; Ron and Lynne Tait,  Barb Silvester, Rosie Lawrence, Darrell Diaradchuk, John & Heather Nymeyer.  As well to our Treasurer, Ron Tate, who looks after our finances.  Starters and Scorers, George Horner and Erich Breitkreuz.  This year we brought on board, Joel Aitken as our Junior Coordinator, executing all of our events at each of venues.  Joel did a great job and exceeded our expectations for the position.  We hope that he will once again be able to assist us next year.

Kirsten McLean, Zane's mom, was busy all weekend taking pictures, and we will work with her to see how we can share those pictures with all of you in the next few days.

Attached please find the prize list for the Junior Championship.  Those players who have qualified for the BC Junior should register on the British Columbia Golf website (britishcolumbiagolf.org, click on the championships icon).  The Tournament Manager of the BC Junior is also encouraging alternates to register (they won't have to pay), as it is likely (but not guaranteed) that Zone 2 will get some additional spots.

Ken Oleschuk, Chair

Zone 2 Men, British Columbia Golf