INFORMATION FILE

The European Golf Association together with the French Golf

Federation and le Golf de Chantilly have the great honour to

invite you to participate in the

2016 EUROPEAN AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

5th – 9th July 2016

GOLF DE CHANTILLY, FRANCE

CONTENT

1. VENUE INFORMATION

a. Club Details

b. The Course

c. Club facilities

2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

a. Airport

b. Accommodation

c. Transportation

d. General

e. Team Fee

3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME

4. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

5. CONTACTS

I. VENUE INFORMATION

a. The Club Details

The venue for the European Amateur Team Championship 2016 is Golf de Chantilly.

Golf de Chantilly was inaugurated in 1908.

It was designed by the British architect Tom Simpson who built many courses among the most famous ones in

France: Morfontaine, Fontainebleau, Hossegor …

S.A. Prince Louis Murat, first President and founder of Golf de Chantilly, was an eminent sportsman. The second

President was Baron Edouard de Rothschild.

Golf de Chantilly comprises two 18-holes courses: “Vineuil” and “Longères”.

The 2016 European Amateur Team Championship will be played on the Vineuil course.

European Amateur Team Championship’s players should enjoy this very interesting old course which is also

adapted to modern golf. The Vineuil course record was set by Mr Peter Mc Evoy at the 1983 European Team

Championship, with a score of 63.

Numerous International matches, as well as amateur and professional championships have been organized at

Golf de Chantilly since 1913. The most famous are:

The Open de France, several times between 1913 and 1990

The St Andrews Trophy in 1994

The Jacques Léglise Trophy in 2001

The Vagliano Trophy in 2005 and 2013

European Team Championships (Boys, Youth, Ladies, Men) between 1933 and 1987

European Young Masters in 2008

England vs France match in 1982 and 2002

India vs France match in 1984

Scotland vs France match in 1987

European Amateur Championship in 2009

b. The Course

Information about the Vineuil Course

http://www.golfdechantilly.com/fr/les-parcours/parcours-de-vineuil

c. Club facilities

Catering

Breakfast will be served in Le Centre des Fontaines from 5:30 daily.

Lunch: buffet lunch will be served at Golf de Chantilly Teams are asked to settle their account prior to their departure.

Club house

The clubhouse facilities are available for all players and officials during the practice and championship days.

A players’ lounge will be located in the restaurant.

Dress code

Players are asked to wear long trousers (no “Bermuda shorts”) on the course and to remove headwear when

indoors. Casual golf attire is permitted except for jeans, denim trousers, shorts, sleeveless and collarless shirts.

Training shoes are prohibited.

Golf shoes are permitted in the dining room.

National attire must be worn when playing.

Team members are required to wear their national uniform during all official ceremonies.

Golf bags storage

Golf bag storage will not be available at the golf club.

Internet

Wireless Internet connection will be available in the club house.

Lockers

16 lockers, one per team, for personal belongings will be available and will be marked with the nations’ name.

Parking

Parking facilities are available at the golf club.

Practice Areas

The putting green is located beside the club house.

The driving range is located beside the car park.

All these areas are reserved for players from Sunday, July 3rd to Saturday, July 9th.

During practice rounds, only one ball shall be in play with the following exception: if a player misses the green

with his shot to the green, he may play one additional shot. (see EGA Generic Conditions and Regulations)

Practice Areas

Practice times will be announced on the official website on Friday July, 1st and sent by email to the participating

nations

According to the European Golf Association Rules, a player who is competing in the European Amateur Team

Championship will not be allowed to practice on the championship course for a period of thirty days before the

first practice round, unless he is a member of the club where the championship is played.

Pro shop The pro shop is located next to the club house and is well stocked with equipment and clothes. It will be open

daily, from one hour prior to the first tee time and until the end of play.

Trolleys

Trolleys will be available for all players. There is no need for prebooking.

Trolleys must be collected and returned to the appointed area.

2. CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

a. Airport

- Roissy Charles de Gaulle

The designated airport to fly to is Roissy- Charles de Gaulle, located 28 kms from Chantilly.

- Orly

If you choose to fly to Orly airport, you will be responsible for arranging your own transfers.

b. Accommodation

The official hotel is “Le Centre des Fontaines” located 7 minutes driving distance from the golf course.

Address : 67 route de Chantilly

BP 60111 60501 Chantilly Cedex Tél : 33 / 3 44 62 91 00 - Fax : 33 / 3 44 62 94 94 - contact@les-fontaines.com

You have already received a full package for your accommodation.

Accommodation arrangements have been booked according to your requests with a maximum of 9 single rooms per team.

Single room on a bed, breakfast and dinner basis price: 125 € per person and per night.

The hotel restaurant will offer a buffet dinner.

Note: Each country is responsible for its hotel account which must be paid before departure on the 9th of July.

Teams or officials who are not staying in the official hotel are responsible for their own transportation between the hotel and Golf de Chantilly.

c. Transportation

Transfers

Bus transfers will be provided for all team members and officials between Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport / train station

and the official hotel, on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July as well as Sunday 10th July.

Please provide your team’s travelling details by filling in the form and returning it not later than 2nd June 2016.

Officials may also take taxis (fees payable by the nation) if bus shuttle times do not correspond to their flight schedule.

Assistance on arrival

The Tournament staff will be waiting for the teams outside the baggage claim area of the airport with an information

panel FFGOLF.

Banking facilities

Monetary Exchange facilities are available in the city of Chantilly.

Car Rental

Link to car rental booking site:

Hertz: https://www.hertz.fr/rentacar/reservation/ (-20% with the code: CDP 770136)

Shuttle Service

Official transportation will be provided for teams staying in “Le Centre des Fontaines” throughout the championship,

from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th, according to time slots.

The distance between the hotel and the golf club is 2,7 kilometers and the drive takes less than 10 minutes by car.

d. General

Captains’ Pigeon Holes

Pigeon holes will be located in front of the tournament office and will provide team captains with information, team

sheets and results.

Championship website

The official website for the championship will be: http://www.ega-golf.ch/content/european-amateur-team-

championship

You will find the tournament information, draws, results, live scoring, pictures and videos.

Closing Ceremony and Farewell Dinner

The Closing Ceremony will be held at Golf de Chantilly on Saturday 9th July, one hour after the end of play.

The Farewell Dinner will be held at Golf de Chantilly at 8pm for all players, officials and registered guests.

Anti-Doping

All competitors are subject to the provisions of the International Golf Federation’s Anti-Doping Policy. Any competitors

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.

Forms and deadlines

Please find attached the following forms which must be returned by the dates mentioned below:

Form 1 Travelling arrangements by June, 2nd

Form 2 Team members by June, 22nd

Form 3 Press requirements by June, 2nd

Liability

Players, officials and guests are reminded that Golf de Chantilly, The French Golf Federation, the European Golf

Association and the official hotel cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to equipment or personal belongings.

Medical care and Medical certificate

Medical service will be provided throughout the championship.

Each player is kindly asked to return to the FFGolf office, by fax or email, before June 27th, the attached “Medical Certificate”

duly completed and stamped by a Doctor.

Notice boards

The Official Notice Board will be located in the club house hall. Information boards will be located at the hotel. Players

and officials are kindly asked to check these boards on a regular basis.

Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Monday 4th July at 7:30pm and will be followed by a cocktail reception.

All teams, officials and guests are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony and cocktail thereafter, which will both be

held at Golf de Chantilly.

Transportation back to the official hotel after the cocktail will be organised.

Registration on site

All team captains are requested to register in the tournament office prior to their first practice round on Saturday 2nd July

from 7:00 am and on Sunday 3rd July from 8:00 pm.

Practice Rounds

Official practice days are Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th July.

Practice times will be published on the championship website, at the golf club and the Hotel.

Press office

An area reserved for press and media representatives will be located in an office in the club house’s first floor.

Wireless internet connection and access to live scoring will be provided. A copy machine will be available as well. All

requests regarding press will be handled by the press department of the French Golf Federation on site.

Interested Federations / Unions must fill in the Press requirements form and return it before June 2nd 2016.

Team Photographs

The official team photographs are scheduled to be taken prior to the Opening Ceremony on Monday 4th July.

Tournament Office

The tournament office is located in the Club House and is open from Saturday 2nd July 7:00 pm.

Opening hours will be posted on the Official Notice Board.

Recording will be organised next to the tournament office in a separated area.

e. Team Fee

There is a Team Fee (= 6 players and a captain) of 1500 €uros to cover tournament costs. The team fee is to include

gratuities, maintenance of the club house, locker rooms, practice balls for the week, trolleys, airport transfers, hotel/ golf

club transfers, social events, Closing Dinner, greenkeeping team and a yardage book.

The Team Fee should be paid by bank transfer before 30th May 2016 to the following account:

Account name: FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF

Bank name: Société Générale

Iban: FR76 3000 3039 0000 0372 6490 650

Bic: SOGEFRPP

Subject: EATC – Name of the country

Please reference the country name in the payment details and state “European Amateur Team Championship”.

For additional officials and accompanying people, an additional fee of 250 €uro will be charged to cover transportation

and the Farewell Dinner.

Note: These additional payments should be settled together with the team fee and names should be provided for those

concerned.

3. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME

Saturday 2nd July Teams Arrival

Hotel Check-in

Sunday 3rd July Teams Arrival

Times 08:00 am - 03:00 pm First Practice Day

Tournament office opens at 7:00 am

Registration from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at the golf club

Monday 4th July Second Practice Day

Times 08:00 am - 01:10 pm Team Captains’ Meeting

17:30/17:45 Team Photographs

18:30 Opening Ceremony - followed by a Cocktail

Tuesday 5th July Stroke Play - Round 1

Wednesday 6th July Stroke Play - Round 2

Thursday 7th July Match Play - Round 1

Friday 8th July Match Play - Round 2

Saturday 9th July Match Play - Round 3 Closing Ceremony Farewell Dinner at Golf de Chantilly Sunday 10th July Teams Departure

4. PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

1 Austria

2 Belgium

3 Denmark

4 England

5 Finland

6 France

7 Germany

8 Ireland

9 Italy

10 Netherlands

11 Norway

12 Portugal

13 Scotland

14 Spain

15 Sweden

16 Switzerland

5. CONTACTS

FRENCH GOLF FEDERATION 68 rue Anatole France F- 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX France Email : Arnaud CUSSET : arnaud.cusset@ffgolf.org Magdalena FABIANCZYK : magdalena.fabianczyk@ffgolf.org Charlotte MARLIER : charlotte.marlier@ffgolf.org Alexandre HENNEQUIN : alexandre.hennequin@ffgolf.org

: + 33 (0) 1 41 49 77 00 : + 33 (0) 1 41 49 77 22 Website : www.ffgolf.org

GOLF CONTACT

GOLF DE CHANTILLY Allée de la Ménagerie 60500 VINEUIL SAINT FIRMIN France Email : contact@golfdechantilly.com EUROPEAN GOLF ASSOCIATION CONTACT European Golf Association Place de la Croix-Blanche 19 CP 110 CH-1066 Epalinges Email : info@ega-golf.ch

: + 33 (0) 3 44 57 04 43 : + 33 (0) 3 44 57 26 54 Website : www.golfdechantilly.com : +41 21 785 70 60

: +41 21 785 70 69

Website : www.ega-golf.ch

TEAM MEMBERS FORM 1

Name of Federation

Players Handicap

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Team Captain (Amateur golfer) .............................................................................................................

Team Advisor ...............................................................................................................................................................

Officials Function

1.

2.

3.

4.

DATE AND SIGNATURE: ________________________ Title: __________________________________

Please complete and return this form by fax or mail by 22nd June 2016 at the latest Return to : FEDERATION FRANCAISE DE GOLF Fax : + 33 / 1 41 49 77 22 68 rue Anatole France E-mail : sportif@ffgolf.org 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX

TRAVELLING ARRANGEMENTS FORM 2

Federation’s Name

Number of persons arriving

ARRIVAL 1 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT

Date Time of Arrival

Carrier Flight Number / Terminal

Number of persons Coming from

ARRIVAL 2 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT

Date Time of Arrival

Carrier Flight Number / Terminal

Number of persons Coming from

DEPARTURE 1 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT

Date Time of Arrival

Carrier Flight Number / Terminal

Number of persons Departing to

DEPARTURE 2 AT ROISSY CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT

Date Time of Arrival

Carrier Flight Number / Terminal

Number of persons Departing to

DATE AND SIGNATURE: ____________________________ Title: _________________________

Please complete and return this form by fax or e-mail by 2nd June 2016 at the latest

PRESS REQUIREMENTS FORM 3

Federation’s Name

Will your country be represented by the Press?

YES NO

Name of paper / Magazine …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name of journalist (s) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

DATE AND SIGNATURE: ________________________ Title: _____________________

Please complete and return this form by fax or mail by 2nd June 2016 at the latest

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (please fill in with capital letters)

According to French law, a Medical Certificate is required for all players competing an International Championship or a

National Competition in France, including Club competitions.

We draw your attention on this important rule which is part of the conditions of play. This regulation is applicable to all sports

and by all competition organizers, who could be held liable in the absence of such certificate.

Therefore, the French Golf Federation must receive the medical certificates duly filled by a doctor even if your players are well

insured when they travel abroad and if a medical assistance covers all expenses.

We know that some countries don’t have such regulation and do not require such certificates. Therefore, you will find

hereunder a standard form-sheet “medical certificate” in order for you to know what exactly needs to be on it.

All players must send this medical certificate to: French Golf Federation - Sport Department –

68 rue Anatole France - 92309 LEVALLOIS PERRET CEDEX - FRANCE

All players must return this form, before June 27th.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF NO CONTRAINDICATION TO THE PRACTICE OF GOLF

PLAYER’S NATION:

____________________________

European Amateur Team Championship 2016

I, the undersigned, Doctor of Medicine, certify that the examination of :

Mr: …….………………………………….………………..…

…….……………………………………………………………..…

…..……. years’ old Reveals no contraindications for practicing golf in competitions. Issued on the: ………..……………..….……………..…….… Signature of Doctor : …………………..…………..…..……………

Advice: we recommend you to keep a copy of your medical certificate with you.

Stamp of doctor’s office