World Handicap System (WHS) Implementation

Last Updated: 24 January 2020

 

 

Our handicap executive Daryl Dagneault has provided us with a Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
It is 15 pages long so easier to view in the pdf file posted below.

Download FAQ Sheet HERE

Also a webinar is available HERE

 

PROPER ETIQUETTE AND BEHAVIOUR

Last Updated: 11 April 2019

There has been some recent behaviour from our members towards the executive and to the PSP staff that has to cease immediately.

* To start the PSP staff are not part of the CFB Golf Association. They provide a service for our association. Verbally abusing them and swearing at them is totally unacceptable and completely damages the reputation of the association. As well the executives have better things to do than interview people and staff and come up with a decision up to and including losing your membership temporarily or permenantly.

* Emails and comments towards the executives. The executives spend countless numbers of hours making this association run. Receiving rude remarks and emails from associates about being on hold until the regular membership is up is part of the constitution so please don't call or email lecture them on how they should do their job. In fact the executive have to look at reducing associate memberships to better serve the regular and ordinary members that actually belong to the DND community and some are also on hold while associates are in. If this behaviour is being shown to PSP staff and our executive we can't imagine what is happening at our golf courses. It has to stop now.

* Bringing your old membership card into the Kiosk and ranting to the PSP staff how you just need it renewed and bypassing the screening process as well of checking the acceptance of the code of conduct is another poor decision.

* As well calling into PSP to reserve 4 spots for the tournament and I'll get in when I can does not follow anything we have written for the tournament sign up process. It is all very clearly written under tournaments.

Please keep our association to the highest standard and always be respectful to the staff and volunteers.

GOLF'S MODERNIZED RULES NOW IN EFFECT

Last Updated: 22 February 2019

As a Golf Canada member, Rules of Golf education is one of the many benefits included with your membership. For the first time, a new Player’s Edition of the Rules of Golf is being introduced to provide a shorter, more user-friendly version of the Rules for golfers at all levels of the game. This version, which will serve as the primary publication for all golfers, features:

A more intuitive organization with 10 simplified topical groupings
A “Purpose of the Rule” description at the top of each Rule, to better define why the Rule exists
Easy-to-follow, full-colour diagrams and charts to aid in understanding
A simpler, more direct writing style

The Player’s Edition is being launched alongside the modernized full Rules of Golf book, which includes some of the most significant changes made to the Rules in more than 60 years.
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To utilize your member discount to purchase a copy of the 2019 Rules publications, please visit our online store by clicking here.

To see the full list of all benefits included with your Golf Canada membership, log in at golfcanada.ca and visit the Member Benefits tab.

MEMBERSHIPS 2024-25

Last Updated: 22 February 2024

Registration will open for REGULAR and ORDINARY members on March 7th, ASSOCIATE members registration will open on March 21st. Registration and payment will be avalable at Colwood Pacific Activity Centre AND Naden Activity Center this year.

The Associate member's sponsor must be registered and paid up before the application will be approved.  Any Associate applications that are received before March 21st will be deleted and not processed.   For the regular and ordinary members once your membership has been approved do not delay in getting into finalizing and paying for your membership.  With new procedures, the registration procedure could be lengthened due to the new location of registration.  You must be a paid member to register for any CFBEGA event and we don't want you to miss out on one due to members not following through and completing the membership process.

READ BELOW TO MAKE SURE YOU APPLY FOR THE CORRECT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY

CFBEGA memberships are valid from April 1 until the end of March the following year. You must re-apply every year, or your membership will not remain valid. Previous membership does not guarantee future membership, and a valid sponsor must be listed for dependants and associate members.  Junior dependants (16 Years and under) will be offered FREE membership as long as their parent/legal guardian is a regular or ordinary member.

CFBEGA members may join Golf Canada and BCGA and maintain a handicap online through the Golf Canada handicap system. This can be added for an extra fee of $30 with membership application.

To apply for a CFBEGA membership you must:

  1. Fill out the online application (Selectable from the main menu under the memberships tab)
  2. Membership Directors will vet the application for accuracy and email you the approved application form in a timely manner. Usually within 5-10 business days.
  3. Print the approved application form, print and sign the waiver form. Take the 2 forms to the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre OR Naden Athletic Centre where you can register and pay (They accept cash/debit/major CC's). 
  4. You will receive a sticker for your card for the new year. You must register in person, ie, you cannot sign up another member unless previously arranged with the membership director.

That’s it! If you are a new member when you register they will take your photo for your CFBEGA identification card.

CFBEGA has three membership categories:

       * Families to include the member’s spouse, common-law partner, or child (up to the age of 18, or 26 if attending full time university or school – can reside at the university or home) normally residing with the member at the member’s place of duty or who, if living separately, is doing so for work related or military reasons. 

Please note: during the registration process you'll be requested to have proof of your relationship to the Canadian military community. 

1. Regular Members: 

The following are eligible for regular membership: CAF members and their families; former CAF members and their families; and foreign military members serving with the CAF and their families. A special communication effort is required to effectively include reserve units CAF members and their families.

2. Ordinary Members:

The following persons are eligible for Ordinary Membership: Current DND Public Servants, NPF Staff, MFRC Staff, staff of DRDC and DCC, currently serving Honorary Colonel/Captains (N), Honorary Lieutenant Colonel/Commanders. Former DND Public Servant, former NPF/MFRC staff in receipt of an annuity. Families of the aforementioned personnel are also eligible to apply for Ordinary memberships.

3. Associate membership:

Subject to the approval of the Base Commander, any person not specified in subparagraphs 1 or 2, or who has some form of business or professional association with DND may be invited to become an associate member. Associate membership shall be for one year with no guarantee of renewal for a further one-year term.

The following conditions apply:

Membership applications will be vetted by the CFBEGA executive for eligibility prior to the prospective associate member attending CPAC to pay their membership fee and having their photo taken for the ID card i.e. the executive will vet/authorize, CPAC issues ID card and takes membership fee.

Membership fees for 2024/25 are as follows:

  • Regular Members (military)        - $40.00
  • Ordinary Members (civilian)       - $60.00
  • Associate Members                  -$145.00

Golf Canada/BCGA Membership (optional) $30.00 (includes membership, and access to Golf Canada's online handicap system). You must be a member of CFBEGA in order to be eligible. 

When you are signing up please consider supporting Golf Canada by adding a membership to Golf Canada for $30, this is half price for CFBEGA members only.  There are so many more benefits than just maintaining an official handicap (used in our Club Championship) such as:

  • Up to $2,500 reimbursement for damaged, lost, or stolen equipment
  • Up to $1,000 for any travel-related incidents
  • Up to $2,500 for golf cart-related accidents
  • Up to $1,000 towards the cost of repairing or replacing a window
  • Personalized equipment ID labels so you never lose a club again
  • Get an Official Handicap Index through the new World Handicap System
  • Access the Golf Canada Score Centre to post your scores and track your stats
  • Follow other golfers, achieve badges for bragging rights, and more
  • Free access to online Rules of Golf education that explains procedures for commonly encountered situations on the course

Most importantly

  • Membership dues are reinvested into Grow the Game programs
  • Support Canadian youth as they learn life skills that are acquired through golf