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| Profane or abusive language | Cheating |
| Gambling | Falsification of score |
| Unsportsmanlike behavior | Abuse of the Golf Course |
| Helping another player | Use of tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs |
| Leaving the course without permission of an Official | Use of cell phone, pager, MP3 player or any type of data device |
| Accepting or receiving spectator assistance of any kind |
Promptness for Tee Times: All players will report to the golf course no later than 60 minutes prior to their assigned tee-time. Late or missed tee-times will be dealt with according to RCGA Rule Time and Order of Starting.
Scoring and Format: Another player in the group will record scores on an official scorecard. Golfers will also keep their own scores and should verify their score after completing each hole. Players and markers must sign the scorecard before leaving the course. The player is responsible for the correctness of the scorecard. If a player signs a scorecard with a score higher than actual on any hole, the higher score stands. If a player signs a scorecard with a score lower than actual, the player will be disqualified. All cards must be turned into the Score Desk.
Second Ball: If a rules official is not present when a question arises, golfers should declare that they are playing a second ball and scores should be recorded for both balls. A rules official, at the end of the round, will resolve questions.
Attire and Equipment: Proper golf attire is required at all times during tournament play and in the practice areas. The dress code prohibits short shorts, tank tops, T-shirts, denim shorts and jeans. Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in, Hats must be properly worn. Failure to comply with the Canadian Optimist Junior Golf dress code may result in stroke penalties. All equipment (including golf balls) must conform to RCGA standards. Before starting ensure that you have placed an identifying mark on your golf ball.
Ties: In the event of a tie for first place in the Boys (13-under), (14-15), (16-18) and Girls (12-under), (13-14), (15-18) categories, a playoff will be held beginning on the hole designated by a tournament official whenever possible. Retrogression will be used if course conditions or scheduling do not allow for a playoff also player who is not present for a playoff, forfeits the position to the other player or players with whom they are tied. All other ties will be determined by a playoff or retrogression as determined by the tournament officials.
Spectators: Spectators walking with a group must remain 50 yards behind the play and in the rough. Spectators that venture onto the golf course or closer than 50 yards to the play will be asked to return to the club house. Any contact with the competitors by the spectators could result in the players receiving penalty strokes or being disqualified.
GPS Units or Range finders: Are allowed during the Manitoba Optimist Junior Open.
Official District Tournament: A District qualifier will not be considered official unless all golfers in an age division complete a minimum of nine holes, in which case the tournament would revert back to the last hole completed by the entire age division. In the case of a District qualifier that is cancelled with no make-up date, golfers in said District will be eligible to submit an “at large” application directly to Optimist International. In this situation, the number of accepted “at large” applicants in each division will be equal to the number of qualifying spots granted for the District.