The loss of one of our members

Today I am the bearer of some very sad news, Brian Rowan, one of our long time members passed away last Thursday from the dreaded cancer. Brian`s smiling face will be missed at all future Vets games and members still talk about the time he hit 54 stableford points which not many players have or will ever achieve.

Brian`s funeral will be held at St Monicas Cathedral next Monday 29 June at 10am for those able to attend. From the Committee and all members, our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

Robin
President
FNQVGA

Atherton 14 July

Hi Members,

Now that we are nearing the return to Vets golf, I wish to update you all with the current guidelines.

For the 1st game back at Atherton GC on Tuesday 14 July the following should apply;

registration 0700-0800,
2 tee start,
4 per gaggle,
2 per motorised cart,
lunch orders available,
no NTPs (may change on the day) & bunkers preferred lies (no rakes)
Presentations should be permitted in clubhouse by then as we will be in stage 3 of the Gov policy  with social distancing still required.
Game of the day will be single stableford and sponsor is Stratford Painting Contractors.

Hope to see you all there and please spread the word to those unable to read the blog.

Regards

Robin

Vets return 14 July Atherton GC

Hi Members,

The FNQVGA Committee have now decided to return to our 2020 program on Tuesday 14 July 20 as all clubs should be open by then, utilising 2 tees, 4 to a gaggle, perhaps 2 per cart, hopefully NTPs and we should be able to conduct our weekly presentations on the day.

This makes complete sense and brings us into line with Stage 3 of the Qld Gov`s Roadmap to Easing Restrictions. Unless there has been a major turnaround with the status of the COVID-19 within communities throughout Australia, in particular Qld we will return on Tuesday 14 July at Atherton GC.

I know everyone is looking forward to the Vets return but we have to think of everyone`s health & safety whilst still abiding by all of the authorities guidelines and it is therefore our intention to get the timing right so we can resume as per the 2020 Program.

Regards

Robin
President

Planning return of 2020 Program on 02 June 20

Hi Members,

I have had many queries regarding the FNQVGA returning to play again and I wish to advise that the Committee have pencilled in a return date of Tuesday 02 Jun 20 all being equal.

We have written to all golf clubs in our district with the proposed date and are awaiting their responses for confirmation of our scheduled return to once again get out of the house on Tuesdays.

 As everyone is aware the coronavirus pandemic has been easing day by day and the authorities are even talking about relaxing some of their social distancing rules in the near future so by the time we return some sort of normality may exist.

 Either way our plan is to return on the 2nd June at Cairns GC as per the 2020 Program. The Blog will be updated as soon as all clubs have responded with their confirmation.

Regards

Robin
President

2020 Program postponed

Members,

Due to the current restrictions imposed on all Australians by the PM that gatherings of no more than 2 persons are permitted and that everyone over 70 should self isolate the FNQVGA Committee have decided to postpone all games until further advised starting immediately.

This decision has not been taken lightly and it is our responsibility to protect the health & safety of all of our members. It is our intention to return to playing at the first opportunity so please monitor the blog and when Australia returns to some sort of normality the FNQVGA will follow.

Stay safe and take care.

Robin
President

Next game Cairns GC Tuesday 31 Mar 20

Hi Members,

Final approval has been given to Cairns GC to open this weekend so our game will be on Tuesday with registration 0630-0800. The clubhouse will not be open (toilets will be open) and we will set up under the verandah maintaining social distancing to conduct the normal registration of players.

The following rules apply for the weekend and these rules will be reviewed Monday and may change for our game on Tuesday in particular motorised carts may be permitted Tuesday, if required please call the club after 4pm on Monday to enquire;

Competition & Social Play:
· One Tee Start only, groups of 4 at 10 minute intervals
· No Motorised Carts in use (due to sanitary requirements & large player numbers)
· Walking Golf only (limited pull buggies available for hire)
· No Alcohol for Sale for on course Consumption
· Absolutely No BYO Alcohol (Instant ejection and potential Disciplinary action)
· Social distancing, min 1.5m with no congregating of players.
· Driving Range is open with all above rules in place.
· Clubhouse Closed (Locker Room open for Access to Clubs)
· Cups are placed in centre of all Greens (No Pins/flags, No NTP’s)
· Bunkers GUR (no rakes on course)
· No congregating post game, players must leave facility directly after game
· Self Scoring of own card, no need for Marker Signature.

It is in our best interests to abide by all of these limitations as we are the targeted group that this virus is attacking so please do your part and enjoy the game. It would be very much appreciated if you could bring the exact amount of $17 per player to save extra handling of money.

There will not be a formal presentation and results will be placed on our blog as per normal after the game.

Stay safe & enjoy.

Robin
Pres