GOLF IN SCHOOLS

2. GOLF IN SCHOOLS Betsy Clark

3. GOLF 2020: Vision for the Future Golf in Schools • Dr. Betsy Clark, LPGA VP Professional Development • Kris Reuland, The First Tee Corning,New York & Sindelar Golf • Pat Faire, Curriculum Team Leader - Physical Development and Health Department of Curriculum - Chicago Public Schools using SNAG School Program & Hook a Kid on Golf

4. GOLF IN SCHOOLS Kris Reuland The First Tee, Corning and Sindelar Golf

5. Sinelar Golf-DVD

6. Why Golf in Schools Now? • The Golf Community is Interested • Untapped potential--access to 51 million kids • Will create a feeder system for structured community programs • Will create a need for more structured programs • Kids will influence their parents • The School Community is Interested • Learning Standards include lifetime sports • Want to get in on the opportunities • Kids are responding to the game

7. JUNIOR GOLF PARTICIPATION

8. Getting into the Schools—How • Understand school culture – the potential and the limitations • Start with the pioneers • Need to assist schools with initial equipment purchase • Minimal ongoing costs • One teacher with average class size of 24 students • Teachers do not necessarily know golf • Incorporate golf learning aids • Equipment sets up and stores away easily • All kids must be engaged in activity at all times

9. School Program Components • Safety first – minimal equipment – short game instruction • A scoring system for games, competitions and to track progress • Always respect the integrity of the game • Golf scoring • Golf vocabulary • Golf etiquette • Golf rules • Incorporate a golf course field trip experience (trial) • Kids have FUN and experience success!

10. An Example of Success • Started Small • Interested teachers (pioneers) • Supportive principals • Provided lots of encouragement • Responded to interest by other teachers and schools • Partnered with the golf community • Locally • Nationally Number of Schools

11. Upgrade Funded by USGA Foundation In 2000, we were challenged by the USGA to meet the requirements for teacher-facilitated school programs— the birth of:

14. Partnerships, Beautiful Partnerships • 36 Schools, 4 School Districts • The LPGA Corning Classic • The USGA Foundation • Foundation Grants • Corporate Donations • In-kind Contribution • AND

16. Steps to New Golfer Development Commitment The barriers to reachingthis level are significantly reduced Trial Golf Course visit is first experience; Community Programs kick in Interest Interest in golf will build annually Awareness Schools create awareness for ALL kids

17. Partnership with Schools for Junior Golf Programs • Partners Provide • Financial support to purchase equipment • Teacher training • Golf course access • Schools Provide • Student access • Program delivery • Communications with families

18. Recommendations • Provide financial and program support for schools • Help communities create programs for kids who are interested • Ensure that there is golf course access • Support the creation of girl-only golf programs • Chart progress over time • Enjoy the results of seeing kids play golf • BE PREPARED! KIDS WILL WANT TO PLAY THIS GREAT GAME CALLED GOLF!!!

19. CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Golf Program Pat Faire Chicago Public Schools

20. Hook a Kid on Golf and Chicago Public Schools-VHS

21. HOOK A KID ON GOLF PROGRAM TRAINING CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM Pilot Program Using SNAG School Golf Program GOLF COORDINATOR CPS SCHOOL COORDINATOR SCHOOL & PHYSICAL EDUCATORS’ SELECTION SNAG TRAINING HOOK A KID ON GOLF CLINICS, CPS AFTER SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM, & OTHER JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS (THE FIRST TEE, CPS SUMMER CAMPS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES (DOME) SNAG SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION TRANSITION

22. Pilot Program Components Utilizing SNAG School Golf Program • Based on national physical education standards for motor skill development and motor learning. • Curriculum written for physical educators with or without golf background. • Curriculum manual + complete equipment package = teaching 48 students at one time, safe and effectively.

23. School Coordinator Pat Faire ~ Chicago Public Schools Physical Education Support • Golf Coordinator Holly Alcala ~ Hook A Kid On Golf Foundation of Illinois • Selection of schools/physical educators Chicago Public Schools • Selection of junior golf programs

24. SNAG training : Coordinators and physical education teachers • Physical education teachers implement SNAG Program into curriculum

32. Transition to traditional golf through existing junior programs in the community…

33. 2001-2002 Pilot Results • 20 schools selected = 12,000 students introduced to golf @ $4 per child • 20-25 students per school = 350 students selected to transition into traditional golf programs through Hook A Kid On Golf @ $130 per student • SNAG and Hook A Kid On Golf in schools highly successful. Course access and available golf teaching professionals created problems in transitional steps in traditional junior golf.

34. 2002-2003 HIGHLIGHTS • Funding provided for building of dedicated junior facility on CPS site (in collaboration with the State of Illinois [Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.] and The First Tee) • 12 additional schools = 30 total(2 schools dropped out due toteacher transfers)

35. ADDITIONAL NECESSARY STEPS • Golf professionals visit schools to observe/assist with SNAG curriculum implementation and “Adopt A School” • Golf professionals attend SNAG training • Higher percentages of students transition into local jr. golf programs • Challenges: Transition into play • Support from the golf community • Golf professionals and teachers • Junior programs and access to facilities for play

36. JR. GOLF PROGRAMS/ GOLF TEACHING PROS SELECTION CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM Using SNAG School Golf Program Standards-Based Physical Education Program SCHOOL COORDINATOR GOLF COORDINATOR SCHOOL & PHYSICAL EDUCATORS’ SELECTION SNAG TRAINING NEW AND EXISTINGJR. GOLF PROGRAMS SNAG SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION TRANSITION

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