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LIST OF REMINDERS TO PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
Please meet the following deadlines no later than the indicated date.
16 April
Last day to enter (17:00 CET) on http://www.ega-golf.ch/entry-forms (password required).
11 May
Last day to make Hotel reservations, see accommodation.
1 June
Last day to pay the Team Fee, see additional information – Team Fee.
13 June
Last day to send details about arrival and departure, see transportation.
28 June
Last day to submit the Team Form. Please use this link: Team Form
TRANSPORTATION
Players and national coaches flying to Sweden are advised to book their flights to Göteborg (Gothenburg) Landvetter Airport as it will be the only airport from/to where transportation will be provided (included in the team fee). Teams travelling to any other airport must organize their own transportation.
To be able to provide the best possible service to players, captains and other officials regarding pick-up and drop-off at Göteborg Landvetter Airport please use the link below. Submit your arrival- and departure information no later than 13 June
Arrival and departure information
If you have any questions regarding transportation, please call Forsgården GC at
+46 300 566 350 or send an email to egtc2018@forsgarden.se
Shuttle service:
The organisers will provide transportation free of charge between the official hotel and the golf course.
ACCOMMODATION
The official hotel Säröhus is situated 20 minutes by car/shuttle from Forsgården Golf Club.
Single rooms will be SEK 900/night and double rooms will be SEK 1390/night (1 EUR = approximately 9,5 SEK).
Säröhus is a wonderful hotel situated just by the sea with a great view.
Enjoy walking trails, sandy beaches and rocks in the sea air and lovely woods. Please visit the links below to find out more about Säröhus.
Reservations
Rooms have been prebooked at Säröhus for all participating teams. Please make your reservation as soon as possible but no later than 11 May to make sure there are rooms available. All rooms include a full breakfast and prices include VAT.
Reservations online
Please use this link to make your reservation: Reservations
When using the link please follow these steps:
- Change language if needed from Swedish to English by clicking the arrow to the right of the Swedish flag at the top.
- Click the arrow just right of “Promo Code” at the top.
- Enter girlsteam2018 in the box and click “Verify Code”
- Use the calendar on the left to select your check-in and check-out dates, number of rooms and persons and number of nights you wish to stay and click “Search”
- Make your choice and click “Select”
You will be asked to state your credit card number when you make your online-reservation but that will only be to secure you booking and your credit card will not be charged until you arrive at Säröhus.
Contact Säröhus by email
mail@sarohus.se
Contact Säröhus byphone:
+46 31 936185
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Anti-Doping:
All players are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation´s Anti-Doping policy www.internationalgolffederation.org. Any players who are taking medication and in doubt as to their clinical status should seek advice from the EGA Office not later than 30 days before the start of the championship.
Caddies:
No caddies are permitted except for fellow team members (Conditions of Competition).
Course Guide:
The course guide of Forsgården will be included in your tournament package.
Electrical adaptors:
Please note that you may need electrical plug adaptors during your stay in Sweden.
Entries:
Entries and Entry-fee payment (1500.-CHF) must be made via the EGA website:
http://www.ega-golf.ch/entry-forms (password required)
Closing date for entries: Monday 16 April at 17.00 hrs.
Golf Bags:
Storage room for golf bags is not provided
Golf Shop:
A well-stocked golf shop with clothing and other golf equipment is available.
Helpdesk:
Will be located in the Club house.
Local Rules and Conditions off Competition
At registration, each team will receive the Local Rules and Conditions of Competition. Any additional Local Rule or Condition of Competition will be provided to players at the latest by the starter before any stipulated round.
Lockers:
Each team will be allocated three lockers in the locker room.
Medical Service:
Medical service will be provided during the whole championship
Metal spikes:
Please note that shoes with metal spikes are not allowed at Forsgården.
Official Notice Board:
Will be situated next to the helpdesk and will be used for official information to teams and others. Information will also be available at the official hotel.
Players´ Lounge:
There will be a players´ lounge with internet access in the Clubhouses’ first floor.
Practice round:
Practice rounds will be 8 and 9 July. The starting times will be based on the EGA official draw for practice rounds and will be communicated well in advance on the website.
Press Office:
There will be a press office in the clubhouse with necessary equipment.
Registration:
Teams are requested to register on 7 July at Säröhus upon arrival or at Forsgården Golf Club on 8 July (for teams not staying at Säröhus). All details concerning the championship will be provided upon registration.
Restaurants:
Restaurant facilities are available at the Club House. For players who have special requests, food allergies, are vegetarians etc., please notify the staff at the helpdesk upon registration.
Wi-Fi:
Free Wifi is available in the club house and at the hotel.
Trolleys:
There will be push trolleys available.
Team Fee
Each participating team is required to pay a team fee of EUR 1500 (not to be confused with the EGA entry fee). The team fee will help covering the following costs: maintenance of the club house locker rooms, practice balls for the week, trolleys, transportation of teams between airport and hotel, transportation of teams between hotel and golf club, social events, Farewell Dinner, greenkeeping team and more. The team fee of EUR 1500 is for seven persons (six players and a captain). The cost for additional persons is EUR 250 per person.
For payment please make a deposit to Forsgården no later than 1 June. Nominal deposit with the team name.
Forsgården bank details:
Swift: ESSESESS
IBAN Nr SE0250000000051501042491
Bank: SEB
Adress: SEB, 106 40 Stockholm
Team Photo
A Team photo session is scheduled on Monday 9 July at the golf club. The timetable will be received upon registration. Dress code is the official Team dress.
Website and Live Scoring:
Official website http://www.ega-golf.ch/event/2018-european-girls-team-championship
There will be live scoring every third hole during the championship. Photos and news about the championship will also be published on the website.
Leaderboard
Programme
Upon arrival at Säröhus Hotel.
Registered Teams
Hosting Course
Forsgårdens Golfklubb
Forsgårdens Golf Club is a course that has hosted several major championships. The course is in Kungsbacka, only a 15-minute walk from the town centre. Kungsbacka is a small picturesque town and is located only 20 km south of Gothenburg.
The Club provides a scenic moor course that provides a challenge to all types of golfers. The course has rough growing high at specific places, that gives swaying grass around the track, providing a great experience for the player. The course is a par 72.
History
The European Girls’ Team Championship is an annual event for U18 girls, involving EGA member countries. It has been held annually since 1999, featuring around 20 teams competing over five days.
The format includes two days of stroke play followed by three days of match play to compete for medals or final positions. Spain is the most successful team with 9 wins, followed by Sweden (8) and France (4).
Notable former participants include Suzann Pettersen, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Masson, Carlota Ciganda, Charley Hull, Pernilla Lindberg, Georgia Hall, Céline Boutier, Madalene Sagström, Sophia Popov, Mel Reid, Matila Castren, Leona Maguire, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Maja Stark, Linn Grant, and Jessica Korda.