Article 1 : Preamble :

On Saturday the 3rd March 2012 Square Partners Ltd is organizing the Boërl & Kroff SNOW GOLF competition. The competition is based on the traditional rules, how ever; rules can be adapted to the winter weather conditions. Considering the special features of this competition, the players acknowledge the present rules and accept them. More than any other competition, this one will be subject to the weather conditions. Therefore the organisers could cancel the whole competition, should this be required necessary. The fact that you have registered for this competition means that you are aware and accept this hazard. The site of the competition will be held on the Berghauss Wispile de Gstaad golf course which has been converted for the occasion.

If the golf event was to be cancelled, the main proceedings will be maintained (breakfast, lunch, snack, hot drinks and the closing soirée on the 3rd March). In this case the amount of 300 Euros per player and per person accompanying will be acquired to cover the cost.


Article 2 - Reception :

The date of the competition is on the Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 10.00am at the Gstaad Bergahuss Wispile Chalet. Players will be welcomed at the Chalet from 9.00am on that day.

You can register up until Friday the 28th February 2012 at 12h00, registrations can be made on the following Web site : www.snow-golf.ch (depending on availabilities)

Information :
- Departure times,
- Local rules,
- Handing over of various accessories for the game,
- Prize giving of Tee Gifts,


Article 3 - Rules of the game :

9 scramble holes by teams of 2 :
« The players make up a team. Each player has a first go; « the captain » decides which ball is the best one. From that same position each player has a second go and so on until everyone has finished the hole. »
This event is open to all amateur players, licensed in their National Federation. The 2012 Licence must inevitably be registered by the Golf Federation before Saturday the 3rd March 2012, a medical certificate for the current year stipulating your physical condition. Considering the conditions of the competition, you have to have an excellent physical condition and be completely autonomous.
The time limit for you to do the course has been set at 3 hours and 15 minutes, over that time limit penalties will be set as by the rules in effect.


Article 4 - Departure draw :

Departure times will be drawn at random

Article 5 - Equipment and Security :

Trekking boots, sunglasses, warm clothes as well as a pair of ski gloves (or 2 pairs of golf gloves) and a warm hat are highly recommended. You are limited to a choice of 6 golf clubs and a light weight bag. Considering the landscape and the snow you will have to carry your bag. Orange golf balls and tees will be given out by the organizers

Article 6 - Departure points and amount of teams :

Men and women play off from the same point

The total amount of the teams is limited to 20. If the number of candidates exceeds the maximal amount of teams, teams will be set out in order of the date of registration; however, considering the limited number of places, the organisation has a right of admission.

Article 7 - Commitment rights :

- Players fee: 490 € (608  CHF)
- Non players fee 390 € (484 CHF) taking care of the food and beverage costs (breakfast, lunch, snack and hot drinks, closing soirée of the 3rd March 2012).

Article 8 - Package contents :

Golfers:
- Green fee and game fee;
- Six orange golf ball and tees ;
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks ;
- Buffet supper.

Accompanying person :
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks throughout the day ;
- Buffet supper.

Not included in the Package:
- Golf equipment;
- Warm skiing clothes and accessories;

Article 9 - Ranking and Sorting :

Brut and net cannot be accumulated, brut takes over the net
5 brut teams - 15 net teams - Draw
Sorting: for the 1st place, sorting will be done on the: 9 – 6 – 3 last holes and then on the 12th hole.
Target contest. Draw will take place at the same time as the prize giving. (all absent players will not be able to claim their prize or take part in the draw – the prize will go back into the draw)

Article 10 - Main prize giving :

On Saturday the 3rd March 2012 at 4.30 pm (16h30) the prize giving will take place at the Wispile Chalet or during the evening gala in a grand hotel of the town of Gstaad.

Article 11- Deadline for registration: Friday the 28th February 2012 at 12h00

All teams who withdraw after the deadline are due to pay the registration fee.

Article 12 - Information

Bookings and inquiries will be done through the www.snow-golf.ch Web site, final registrations will be made by secure payment, and will be valid up until Friday the 3rd March 2012. You may also contact the French touch Travel travel agent.

Last minute registrations can be taken on site up until Friday the 2nd March 2012 at 12h00. (depending on availabilities)

You may also register by post, by sending in your registration before Friday the 2nd March 2012 to:
SQUARE PARTNERS SA
4, rue Pierre Talrich
66000 PERPIGNAN
FRANCE
Please write out the commitment cheque to SQUARE PARTNERS SA.
Please print out the registration form directly from the www.snow-golf.fr Web site, once you have filled it in don’t forget to send it.

For further information contact: Mme Sandra BERTOLINO +33 (0)4 68 34 11 77 or Mr. Stéphane Sésé GSM : +33 (0)6.15.32.53.72
Land line. : 00 33 (0)4.68.34.11.77 - Fax : 00 33 (0)4.68.34.60.68

contat@snow-golf.fr

 
Article 13 - Accommodation:

Bookings and payments are to be made directly to the concerned hotel. The Square Partners agency is not in charge of transport or accommodation.

Article 14 - Right of image :

Taking part in this competition means that each participant, player or accompanying person, agree to the free use of any pictures or films made during the event. (They could eventually be used on television, photos or videos); and could be published in a news covering or for publicity/promotion means.

Article 15 - Program reminder :

- Saturday 3rd March 2012, from 7 am pick up of the ‘SNOW GOLF PASS’ at the de Wispile (Gstaad) cable car desk
- Cable car lift up to the Wispile Chalet (golfers and accompanying adults) from 7am.
- Welcoming at the Berghaus Wispile Chalet with a buffet (coffee, tea, fruit juices, croissants and fresh fruit)
- Handing out of the « Tee Gifts ».
- Start of the competition at 8 am (departure times of each team will have been communicated the day before)
- Various little buffets along the course (Swiss specialties and the Snow bar)
- Snacks on the buffet, hot and cold drinks, Danish pastries, fruit.
- Lunch at the « Wispile » restaurant from 12h30.
- Cable car return to the Gstaad village (last return at 6.30 pm 18h30)
- 8pm 20h00 evening gala.
- 11pm Night Club of the Gstaad Palace : El Greengo

In case of bad weather conditions, golfers can spend time in the ski resort.

In case the whole competition is cancelled the prices will be given out by a draw. In either case the cocktail and the evening buffet will take place on Saturday the 3rd March 2012 at 8pm.