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Member’s
Handbook 2021-22
Version 1.0
Revision Date: 16/02/21
61 Cherry Gardens Rd, Cherry Gardens, SA 5157 (08) 8388 2313 (Office) info@blackwoodgolf.com.au
PO Box 1015, Blackwood, SA 5051 (08) 8388 2250 (Pro Shop) www.blackwoodgolf.com.auBlackwood Golf Club – Member’s Handbook 2021-22
Contents
1 Elected Officers For 2021/22 .......................................................................... 3
1.1 General................................................................................................................3
1.2 Personnel ............................................................................................................3
1.3 Women’s Officers for 2021/22 ..........................................................................3
1.4 Life Members ......................................................................................................3
1.5 Important Notice to Members ..........................................................................4
2 Policies & Guidelines ...................................................................................... 5
2.1 Privacy Act ...........................................................................................................5
2.2 Dress Code..........................................................................................................5
2.3 Catastrophic Fire Danger Days .........................................................................6
2.4 Dangerous Weather Policy ................................................................................6
2.5 Hot Weather Guidelines ....................................................................................7
2.6 Course Etiquette.................................................................................................9
2.7 Calling Up and Going Through Procedure .................................................... 10
2.8 Course Safety Requirements.......................................................................... 10
2.9 Slow Play .......................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Handicaps ........................................................................................................ 11
2.11 Local Rules ....................................................................................................... 12
2.12 Order of Play.................................................................................................... 12
2.13 Visitors.............................................................................................................. 12
2.14 Tee Markers ..................................................................................................... 13
2.15 Score Cards ...................................................................................................... 13
2.16 Ride On Motorised Golf Carts & Bikes Policy ................................................ 13
2.17 Membership Categories and Rights .............................................................. 14
2.17.1 Membership Category Identification Disc ................................................ 14
2.17.2 Voting Rights ............................................................................................... 15
2.17.3 Category descriptions ................................................................................ 15
2.18 Practising ......................................................................................................... 18
2.19 Children............................................................................................................ 18
2.20 Animals ............................................................................................................ 18
2.21 Complaints ....................................................................................................... 18
2.22 Professional Services ...................................................................................... 19
2.23 Buggies and Storage ....................................................................................... 20
3 Men’s Golf ..................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Saturday Competitions ................................................................................... 21
3.2 Men’s Competition Countbacks ..................................................................... 21
3.3 Men's Principal Club Events ........................................................................... 21
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4 Junior Golf ..................................................................................................... 24
4.1 Junior Competition Countbacks ..................................................................... 24
4.2 Junior Principal Club Event ............................................................................. 24
5 Women’s Golf ................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Women’s Conditions for Match Play.............................................................. 25
5.2 Countbacks ...................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Summer Competition ..................................................................................... 25
5.4 Interstate Visitors ............................................................................................ 25
5.5 Women’s Weekly Competitions ..................................................................... 25
5.6 Weekend Golf .................................................................................................. 25
5.7 Women’s Principal Club Events ...................................................................... 26
5.8 Golf Australia Events ....................................................................................... 29
5.9 Interclub events............................................................................................... 29
6 Social Golf ..................................................................................................... 31
6.1 Social Committee ............................................................................................ 31
6.2 Social Calendar 2021....................................................................................... 31
6.3 Twilight Competitions ..................................................................................... 31
6.4 Golf Competition Formats .............................................................................. 31
7 Reciprocal Clubs ........................................................................................... 33
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1 Elected Officers For 2021/22
1.1 General
Patron: Mr Colin Wade
President: Mr Con Katsaros
Captain: Mr Keith Parry-Jones APM
Vice-President: Mr Chris Lemm
Vice-Captain: Mr Peter Schapel
General Committee: Mr Malcolm Andrews, Mrs Helen Aylett, Ms Wendy Turner, Ms
Nicky Govan, Mr Phil Lewis
1.2 Personnel
General Manager: Mr Daniel Loveridge
Course Superintendent: Mr Steve Pellatt
Bar and Functions: Craig Robinson
Golf and Handicap: Mrs Joanne Buchanan
Finance: Mr Mark Harris
Professional: Mr Matthew Dent
1.3 Women’s Officers for 2021/22
President: Mrs Sandy Duncan
Captain: Mrs Kaye Lewis
Vice-President: Ms Sue Johns
Co Vice-Captains: Mrs Wendy Bennett, Mrs Jane Greening
Honorary Secretary: Mrs Jan Ledo
Committee: Ms. Wendy Turner, Mrs Carolyn Bradbrook, Mrs Janet Taylor-
Hughes, Mrs Anne Pfitzner
Sunday Women’s Mrs Jude Brown
Representative:
1.4 Life Members
• Mr Martin Anconé
• Mrs Anne Hazell
• Mr Stephen Reseigh
• Mr Dale Wilson
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1.5 Important Notice to Members
Welcome to a new golfing year at Blackwood Golf Club. The 2021/22 Members’
Handbook includes events and information for the coming year. Please take the time to
familiarise yourself with all the information contained so that you and your guests can
fully enjoy our golf course and facilities.
Con Katsaros
President
Blackwood Golf Club Inc.
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2 Policies & Guidelines
2.1 Privacy Act
Blackwood Golf Club Inc (BGC) is required to conform to the National Privacy Principles
(NPP) as set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (a Commonwealth Act).
The NPP governs the way organisations collect, use, disclose and secure information
about you. The NPP allows you to access the information held by organisations about
you in order to correct or update it.
The personal information collected and maintained by BGC for every one of our
members includes your name, address, date of birth, contact details and information
specific to and required for the service that we provide to members.
Information may be held on behalf of BGC by outside organisations in order to provide
services to us (BGC), e.g. Australian Golf Union and Golf Australia.
BGC is committed to safeguarding personal information provided by members, visitors
and staff. We will never disclose any personal information unless we believe there is a
threat to life, health or safety.
2.2 Dress Code
The Course & all Practice Facilities
Clothing must be appropriate for golf on the course and all practice facilities. Men are
expected to wear pants or shorts. Shorts with side pockets are permitted (cargo pants).
Women are expected to wear pants, three quarter pants, shorts or skirts. Shirts must
have a collar unless designed as golf attire, such as mock neck or round neck golf shirts.
Women are permitted to wear sleeveless golf shirts.
Denim jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, pool wear, tracksuits and football type shorts are not
permitted nor is clothing with excessive advertisings or offensive logos.
Soft spike or flat soled training shoes must be worn and socks are required.
The Clubhouse
Dress, which is acceptable for wearing on the course, is also suitable for the clubhouse.
All patrons are required to wear clean, neat and tidy attire in the clubhouse at all times.
Jeans are permitted in the clubhouse provided they are not ripped. T-shirts, tracksuits,
cut off shorts or shirts (singlets) are not permitted.
Golf shoes are permitted in the clubhouse.
Caps, visors and hats may not be worn upstairs.
The Club reserves the right to maintain and enforce proper standards of dress both on
the course, all practice facilities and in the clubhouse. It is also accepted that there will
be times when visitors to the Club do not meet the expectations of this dress code such
as corporate or novelty events. Decisions regarding the relaxing of this dress code
under these circumstances shall be at the discretion of the General Manager.
Revision Date: 21/12/20
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2.3 Catastrophic Fire Danger Days
In the event that this region (Mount Lofty Ranges) receives a forecast the evening before
of catastrophic fire danger, the course will be closed. This means that any scheduled
events will be cancelled, including any Pro Shop competitions. The clubhouse, Pro Shop,
all facilities and course are closed, and the front gate will be locked on catastrophic fire
days.
Due to the club’s location and its surrounds, the club is not a suitable place to seek
refuge in the event of a bushfire. In the event of a bushfire, the Onkaparinga Council
and Mitcham Council have listed the following 2 places as your nearest places of refuge:
• Weymouth Oval, Main Road, Coromandel Valley
• Hewett Sports Ground, Coromandel Parade, Blackwood
2.4 Dangerous Weather Policy
Electrical Storms
The Club Professional (or his delegate) will peruse the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
forecast daily prior to the first tee off time to ascertain if thunderstorms are predicted. If
a thunder warning is in place then all players shall be alerted to the possibility of
extreme weather conditions before play commences. The Club Professional or his
delegate shall display a copy of this policy and safety guidelines prominently in the Pro
Shop.
Once informed of the warning, and having been provided with the thunderstorm policy
and safety guidelines, players are able to make an informed decision with respect to
playing their round of golf on the day.
If during the round a thunderstorm occurs there will be no warning device sounded.
Players are to follow the safety guidelines provided to them prior to the round.
If any player has made his or her own decision not to complete their round if he or she
rationally believes it is not safe to do so, then their score shall be recorded as NO SCORE
APPROVED.
If a player elects to suspend his or her round due to thunderstorms, he or she shall
mark their ball and seek shelter in accordance with the safety guidelines. Once 30
minutes has elapsed between last sound of thunder and lightning sighted players may
resume their round.
Thunderstorm Safety Guide
How close is thunderstorm?
• Count flash to bang. 3 seconds = 1 kilometre. If less than 30 seconds, seek safe
location.
• Near Clubhouse?
o Mark ball. Leave golf clubs and umbrellas.
o Walk with partners at least 4 metres apart NOT in close group.
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o Walk to clubhouse and get inside.
• Too far from Clubhouse?
o Mark ball.
o Get away from water (puddles, dams).
o Do not stand together in a group. Separate at least 4 metres from partners.
o Do not stand under isolated tree.
o Do not stand near golf clubs.
o Do not stand on high point.
o Abandon umbrella.
o Do not stand near fence or anything constructed of or containing metal.
o Seek shelter in a low area under thick growth of trees.
• Lightning Striking in immediate area
o Feel hair stand on end – lightning about to strike.
o Drop to knees and bend forward and grab knees. DO NOT lie flat on the ground.
• 30 minute safety rule
o You will be safe if 30 minutes have passed since last thunder heard/lightning
seen.
o The clock starts again if thunder is heard or lightning observed.
2.5 Hot Weather Guidelines
The Blackwood Golf Club Committee has the health and well-being of Club members
and guests as a high priority.
These guidelines have been adapted from Sports Medicine Australia policies and
guidelines regarding the prevention of heat illness in sport in children and adults. It
should be noted that these are purely guidelines. They should be considered not just for
competitors, but also for caddies, officials and volunteers involved in the game.
The risks involved with heat illness from vigorous exercise are significant. While the
lower activity levels of golf compared to athletics mean that the risks are somewhat
reduced, the individual response to heat varies from person to person and therefore no
hard and fast guidelines will suit every member of a population. Those who need to be
especially vigilant include children, overweight people, those un-acclimatised (having
come from cooler climates), those who are unwell or otherwise at risk.
Factors which impair the body’s ability to dissipate heat are:
• High ambient temperature
• Solar radiation
• Humidity (which compromises the efficacy of sweating)
• Dehydration
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The recommendations set out below are intended to address each of these factors.
1. These guidelines are for generally more strenuous activities than golf.
2. Table 1 provides an approximate guide to weather conditions and appropriate
individual responses.
Hydration
The more athletes sweat, the more fluid they must consume to avoid dehydration.
Dehydration is fluid loss which occurs during exercise, mainly due to perspiration and
respiration. High levels of dehydration may increase the risk of heat stress. To diminish
the risk of heat stress, fluid should be consumed before, during and after activity.
It is recommended participants drink at least 7-8 ml of fluid per kg of body mass
(average is about 500 ml) no more than 2 hours before exercising to promote adequate
hydration and allow time for excretion of excess water.
During exercise it is recommended that participants should drink fluid at regular
intervals to replace water lost through sweating. Participants should aim to drink at least
3 ml per kg of body mass (about 250 ml for the average athlete of around 70 kilograms
every 15 to 20 minutes or 500-750 ml every hour). However, this may vary dependent on
the rate of sweating. Fluid taken should be cooler than the ambient temperature.
Water is considered an adequate fluid option for activities lasting up to one hour.
Participants in events or activities exceeding one hour are recommended to use
carbohydrate-based sports drinks as a means of replacing fluids, carbohydrates and
electrolytes lost during prolonged activity. In high risk conditions, players should be
encouraged to drink fluids at scheduled drinks breaks and should be provided
convenient access to fluids during activity without unnecessary interruption to the game
or event.
In regard to post-event re-hydration, it needs to be remembered that this can take 24
hours or more.
Guidelines for post-event re-hydration include replacing 150% of fluid lost through
activity.
A loss of weight of 1 kg equates to 1 litre of fluid. The athlete should therefore aim to
replace this with 1.5 litres of water, sports drink or a combination of the two.
Clothing
Light coloured, loose fitting clothes, of natural fibres or composite fabrics, with high
wicking (absorption) properties that provide for adequate ventilation are recommended
as the most appropriate clothing in the heat.
Age and gender of participant
• Female participants may suffer more during exercise in the heat because of their
greater percentage of body fat.
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• Young children are especially at risk in the heat. Prior to puberty, the sweating
mechanism, essential for effective cooling, is poorly developed. The ratio between
weight and surface area in the child is also such that the body absorbs heat rapidly in
hot conditions.
• Although children can acclimatise to exercise in the heat, they take longer to do so
than adults.
• Veteran participants may also cope less well with exercise in the heat. Reduced
cardiac function is thought to be responsible for this effect.
Predisposed medical conditions
• It is important that players who have a medical condition or are taking medication are
aware that this may predispose them to heat illness.
• Examples of illnesses that will put the participant or official at a high risk of heat
illness include asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, heart conditions and epilepsy. Some
medications and conditions may need special allowances.
• Participants and officials who present with an illness such as a virus, flu or gastro or
who are feeling unwell are at an extreme risk of heat illness if exercising in moderate
to hot weather.
Table 1
Ambient Relative Risk of Thermal Possible Action
Temp oC Humidity injury
21 – 25 > 60% Low – mod • Increase vigilance
26 – 30 > 50% Moderate • Moderate intensity
• Take more breaks
31 – 35 > 30% High – very high • Limit intensity
• Limit duration of activity
36 & above > 25% Extreme • Consider postponement
2.6 Course Etiquette
No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball when a player is
addressing the ball or making a stroke.
All players are required to report to the Pro Shop before teeing off. Players are to
be at the tee 10 minutes before hitting-off time in competitions.
If unable to take your place in the field, where practicable please remove yourself from
the booking sheet or notify the Club at least three hours before tee off. Non-notification
causes disruption to other members' games of golf and will not be tolerated by the Club.
The player with the lowest handicap is responsible for the observance of the Rules of
Golf, Local Rules and Course Etiquette e.g. keeping up the pace of play, filling divots,
raking bunkers.
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Players are to carry a bucket of sand to fill all divot holes including players with carry
bags. In winter, divots are to be replaced and lightly sanded. At all other times, sand
only should be used in divot holes.
Ball marks in greens are to be repaired before leaving to play the next hole.
Foot and club marks are to be raked out before leaving a bunker. Players should
refrain from walking up the faces of bunkers, except when playing the ball. The
rake is to be left in line of play near as practical to the middle of the bunker.
Care should be taken not to damage the edge of the hole or the green surface when
removing and replacing the flagstick or with shoe sprigs. The putter head MUST NOT be
used to remove the ball from the hole.
Mobile phones should be on silent and are not to be used in a manner that is
distracting to other members.
Push buggies are prohibited on any green on the course.
2.7 Calling Up and Going Through Procedure
When a group is looking for a ball that may be lost or has not yet been spotted, they
shall immediately call the following group up. The called up group will then play their
shots without delay. If the front group are still not ready to play when the called up
group reaches them, the called up group shall proceed to go through. However, if the
front group are ready to play before the called up group reaches them, they shall
proceed without delay and the going through procedure will lapse. (NOTE: The only
purpose of calling up and going through is to save time and keep the field moving. It
must never be used as a penalty against the group that may be lost or a bonus for the
group called up. Common sense shall prevail in the interpretation of this rule.)
Please pick up the ball when strokes are exhausted in Par and Stableford
competitions.
2.8 Course Safety Requirements
Blackwood Golf Club is committed to provide a safe working environment for its Staff
and Members following the guidelines of The Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare
Act.
Procedures to prevent injury to staff from golf balls are as follows:
1. Green Maintenance. When the flag has been removed, the green is out of play
and golfers are not to hit to the green until the flag is replaced.
2. Fairway and Rough Maintenance. Golfers must wait for an approaching vehicle
or mower to pass behind or out of range before playing their shots. Alternatively,
golfers may be called on to play their shots by the operator.
3. Other Situations. In all other situations, golfers must receive acknowledgment
from course staff that are in range before playing a shot.
Players who fail to comply with the above procedures could result in disciplinary actions
under the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act.
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2.9 Slow Play
YOUR POSITION IN THE FIELD IS JUST BEHIND THE GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU, NOT
JUST IN FRONT OF THE GROUP BEHIND YOU.
With the large number of players to be accommodated on the course, it is imperative
that slow play does not impede the field. The Match Committee is concerned at the
effect slow play can have on the comfort of members' games.
The following time saving measures will be taken:
• Walk immediately to your ball and play if there is no danger of personal injury.
• Always play your own ball where practical before looking for any fellow competitor's
ball thus minimising slow play.
• If held up in front, use this time to make club selection and practice swings.
• When reaching the green, leave your bag handily placed for immediate movement to
the next tee.
• If you have putted out on the green and the next tee is free, then move to the tee and
hit off if safe to do so.
• Always play ready golf.
Players habitually offending by slow play will be placed at the end of the field by the
Match Committee on competition days and on such other occasions as the
circumstances may require.
2.10 Handicaps
The system of handicapping in the Club is as per the guidelines of Golf Australia.
Players must have an official GA Handicap to enter any competition.
Cards must be returned from all competition rounds. This includes incomplete rounds.
Please mark your card if you leave the course due to illness / injury / inclement weather
or an emergency.
All scores in 18-hole and stipulated 9-hole single rounds (as defined by the Club), Golf
Australia (GA) and State authorised competitions played at an affiliated Club from GA
tees under the Rules of Golf must be used for handicapping purposes.
Handicaps will be calculated by GOLF Link from a rolling sample of the player’s previous
20 scores. Handicaps will no longer lapse.
Current information is available on the Golf Australia website.
Players are responsible for playing off their correct handicap.
Concerns regarding any handicap issues please refer to the Blackwood Golf Club Match
Committee.
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The following handicap ranges are used by the Club:
Men’s Handicap Grades Women’s Handicap Grades
Grade Range Grade Range
A 0 - 12 A 0 - 18
B 13 - 19 B 19 - 26
C 20 - 54 C1 27 - 35
C2 36 - 54
2.11 Local Rules
Local Rules are printed on the Scorecard. Temporary and local rules are displayed on
the notice board located under the balcony.
2.12 Order of Play
1. All competitors in Club competitions have equal rights regardless of the number of
players in the group. Groups of FOUR are the maximum number.
2. When a booking sheet is not in operation, order of play will be in the order in
which groups arrive on the tee ready for play after first reporting to the Pro Shop.
2.13 Visitors
1. A visitor shall be accompanied by a member or have permission from the General
Manager or be part of an approved corporate day.
2. No person shall be introduced as a visitor on more than six (6) occasions
(excluding other special offers) in any calendar year and excluding competitions
open to visitors.
3. A Member introducing visitors MUST sign their visitor into the green fee book. The
Visitor must pay the appropriate green fee prior to playing.
4. A Member may introduce only one (1) playing visitor to the Club on Sunday (before
12:30pm) and Wednesday (before 1:30pm).
5. A Member may introduce up to three (3) playing visitors at any time on Mondays,
Tuesdays (after 12:30pm), Wednesday (after 1:30pm), Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
(after 12:30pm).
6. A Member may introduce one (1) visitor on any given Saturday for a green fee as
determined by the General Committee, on no more than 3 occasions in any
membership year.**
7. Any Playing member may play on any given Saturday for a green fee as
determined by the General Committee, on no more than 3 occasions in any
membership year. Players must have an official GA Handicap.**
8. The Member introducing a visitor is responsible for the dress and conduct of that
visitor.
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9. Visitors are to display the correct visitor bag tag when playing the course.
10. Hire buggies and clubs are available from the Professional.
** Can only be booked by contacting the office or Pro Shop on the Thursday
immediately before the Saturday.
2.14 Tee Markers
Men – Male golfers are to hit off blue tee markers on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
and white tee markers on all other days unless specified otherwise. Gold tee markers
are available each day and members electing to play off the gold tees will be playing in a
separate competition to the rest of the field. Please refer to local rules.
Women – Female golfers generally hit off the red tee markers, but can opt to play off the
white makers on Saturdays or Sundays.
For a shorter course ideal for juniors and any new golfers, the orange tees provide a
great option.
2.15 Score Cards
As soon as practicable after the completion of a round, each player should scan his/her
scorecard through the scanner located in the Pro Shop. If after hours, cards must be left
under the Pro Shop door. Twilight cards to be entered on the kiosk located in the main
bar after your round. The cards are to then be placed in the box at the end of the bar.
It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their name, date, grade and correct
handicap are clearly shown on the card and that the correct score is recorded for each
hole and the card is signed.
2.16 Ride On Motorised Golf Carts & Bikes Policy
(Both referred hereunder as "Carts").
Rules and restrictions for use of carts are necessary to protect areas of the course,
which are liable to damage. These areas comprise of the greens, tees, bunkers and all
unmown areas. Accordingly, to avoid damage to the course, drivers of carts are asked to
observe the following rules:
1. Unless on a constructed path, carts are not to be driven within five metres of:
a. a green
b. a closely mown area of a tee
c. any bunker.
2. Carts must be kept off all soft areas of the course where tyre marks may be left or
damage done.
3. Carts are to be driven directly to the player’s ball. In the event of a lost ball, the cart
is to be stopped and the driver should look for the ball on foot.
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4. A driver may carry one member of his group with his clubs as a passenger, upon
payment of the appropriate fee, but shall not tow the clubs of any other player.
5. The permitted driver is responsible for all damage to Club property caused by the
cart.
6. For any day with a forecast temperature in Mount Barker of 40 degrees or greater,
carts & bikes will be prohibited.
7. The Committee reserves the right to restrict the use of carts at any time. It is the
member's responsibility, if in doubt about the use of the cart, to contact the Pro
Shop to determine if any restriction/s apply.
8. To hire a cart, the hirer must hold a current driver’s license.
Note: Etiquette prescribes that drivers of carts should not take advantage of the speed
of their carts to harass groups ahead of them into letting them play through.
2.17 Membership Categories and Rights
Playing rights of all categories are subject to the following general restrictions:
Men’s Competitions
• Wednesday until 12:45pm.
• Women are not permitted to play until after 12:30pm.
• Saturday and Wednesday competition: All players in the field MUST enter the
competition of the day.
• Sunday competition: All players in the field before 8:40am MUST enter the
competition of the day.
Women’s Competitions
• Tuesday – any time throughout the day.
• Men are not permitted to play in the morning field.
• Women playing in the morning field MUST enter the competition of the day.
• Saturday and Wednesday competition: All players in the field MUST enter the
competition of the day. Non 7 day members are able to play providing they pay green
fees.
• Sunday Competition: All players in the field before 8:40am MUST enter the
competition of the day.
• Sunday Women – the group has several tee times booked around 8:30am, but can
book and play at any time throughout the day.
Further restrictions are listed in each category.
2.17.1 Membership Category Identification Disc
All members are required to display (on their golf bag) the appropriate disc obtainable
from the office.
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The financial year tag provided when fees are paid must also be displayed.
2.17.2 Voting Rights
A person who is in any one of the following membership categories, and who has a
minimum of two (2) years membership of the Club, is entitled to vote and attend at
every annual general meeting:
• 7 Day Member (full)
• 6 Day Member (full)
• 5 Day Member (full)
• Life Member (Honorary and Purchased)
• Country Member
2.17.3 Category descriptions
Membership Description
Category
Full Member A person over 21 years of age with full playing rights.
6 Day Member A person over the age of 18 years of age subject to the following
restrictions: No playing rights on Saturday.
5 Day Member Weekdays only - no exceptions.
Casual Member • May play in all recognised social events both 9 and 18 holes.
• May play after 1:00pm on Thursdays and 12.30pm on Sundays.
• No voting rights apply.
• May hold a Golf Australia handicap.
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Membership Description
Category
Country Member • Any person residing beyond 100km by road from the Adelaide
General Post Office.
• The address given must be a residential address not a Post Office
Box, holiday house or business address.
• A Country Member who for two consecutive months fails to fulfil
the prescribed qualifications shall cease to be a Country Member.
• A 7 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the
clubhouse and course as a Full Member and includes 20 rounds
per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost
of $25.00 per round.
• A 6 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the
clubhouse and course as a 6 Day Member and includes 20 rounds
per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost
of $25.00 per round.
• A 5 Day Country Member has the same rights to use the
clubhouse and course as a 5 Day Member and includes 20 rounds
per membership year plus unlimited additional rounds at a cost
of $25.00 per round.
• Voting rights as that Category of membership from which he/she
transferred or joined directly as a Country Member;
• Subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Committee may
from time to time impose.
Reciprocal Member A Reciprocal Member is a member of any other Golf Club with whom
reciprocal arrangements are currently in force. Transfer of
membership shall be in accordance with the reciprocal arrangement
with the Club concerned.
Special Member The Committee shall have the power, notwithstanding any waiting
list, to elect no more than ten Special Members in any calendar year
as Members on payment of the prescribed fees, and on any
conditions as may be deemed desirable by the Committee. There
shall not be more than fifteen (15) Special Members at any one time.
No voting rights.
Corporate Member The Committee shall have the power, notwithstanding any waiting
list, to admit Corporate Members. This membership shall be one
year’s duration under such conditions as the Committee shall from
time to time define. There shall not be more than ten (10) Corporate
Members at any one time. No voting rights.
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Membership Description
Category
Deferred Member • The playing rights are to be that of a visitor (play up to 6 times per
year) at the member introduced fee;
• Must remain such for a minimum period of 12 months;
• Upon returning to play, the 7 Day Deferred Member will be placed
at the top of the A Provisional List, the order of which will be
decided by years of playing membership. Standard Deferred
members will return to the same position in their relevant
categories prior to deferring having not advanced on the waiting
list during their absence;
• Any entrance fees previously paid (applies to members who
joined prior to February 2003) will not be forfeited upon transfer
to Deferred Membership;
• No voting rights.
Medical Absentee Guidelines
• No member in any category shall be transferred to Medical
Absentee other than for health reasons.
• Upon production of a certificate from a qualified Medical
Practitioner, a member shall be transferred to the Medical
Absentee category for no less than twelve (12) months from
the date of application. Each application will be at the General
Committee's discretion.
• A Medical Absentee will pay the same subscription and have the
same rights as a Deferred Member except that his/her voting
rights will be maintained at the equivalent level to the Category of
Membership held before transferring.
• A Member who applied for and was granted twelve (12) months
Medical Absentee leave and is able to commence playing again
before the twelve months has elapsed, may apply to the
Committee to return, under conditions set by the Committee, to
his/her original Membership Category. Any period of leave less
than twelve (12) months will incur a full twelve (12) months loss of
Club service. Future requests to transfer to the category of
Medical Absentee cannot be made for at least twelve (12) months
from the date of reinstatement as a playing member.
• While listed as Medical Absentee, the Member’s years of service
will not continue until the Member is reinstated as a playing
Member.
• Members are reminded that a transfer to Medical Absentee
cannot be back dated but will be effective on the 1st day of the
month the request is received, if approved by the General
Committee.
Social Member A person who joins the Club to use the clubhouse facilities. No voting
rights. Cannot hold a Golf Australia handicap.
Junior (7-Day) Full 7-Day playing rights
Member (18-21)
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Membership Description
Category
Junior (7-Day) Same as 6-Day members
Member (under 16- Saturday after 3:00pm
17)
Saturday before 3:00pm with a GA handicap
Junior (7-Day) Same as 6-Day members
Member (15 and Saturday after 3:00pm
under)
Saturday before 3:00pm with a GA handicap
Student (Full Time) 7 A person of any age whom is a full time student, must hold a current
Day Member student identification card. Has the same rights to use the clubhouse
and course as a Full Member. No voting rights apply.
Resignation
Any Member intending to resign from the Club shall signify in writing his/her intention to
do so to the General Manager on or before the 31 March, or shall remain liable for the
subscription for the ensuing year.
Category Transfer
Any member intending to transfer to a lesser membership category shall signify in
writing his/her intention to do so to the General Manager on or before the 31 March, or
shall remain in his/her current category for the ensuring year. Mid-year downgrades will
only be considered by the Match Committee upon written request and receipt of
Medical evidence or a demonstration of acceptable extenuating circumstances.
2.18 Practising
Players shall not play chip shots to any green other than the practice green at the
western end of the clubhouse.
2.19 Children
Children are welcome in the Clubhouse under supervision at all times.
2.20 Animals
No animals are permitted on the course or in the Clubhouse.
Exception - Guide and Hearing dogs.
2.21 Complaints
Complaints regarding members or employees must be made in writing to the General
Manager.
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2.22 Professional Services
Club Professional: Matthew Dent
The following services are available from your Club Professional:
• Expert repairs
• Tuition by appointment
• Full range of equipment and wearing apparel
• Golf clubs and buggies available for hire by visitors
• Visa & Mastercard accepted.
Give Matthew the opportunity to quote and compare his prices.
Pro Shop Hours
Day Hours
Monday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday Twilight 7:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 6:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday 6:30am – 6:00pm
Clubhouse Hours
Day Bar Kitchen
Monday 11:00am – 5:30pm 11:00am – 1:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am – 3:30pm 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am – 7:00pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday 11:00am – 5:30pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday (excluding 10:30am – 6:00pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
Social Events)
Sunday Social Events 12:00pm – 9:00pm 11:00am – 2:00pm
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Clubhouse and Locker Rooms
Day Bar
Monday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 7:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday Twilight 7:00am – 9:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday 7:00am – 6:30pm
Sunday (excluding 10:30am – 6:00pm
Social Events)
Sunday Social Events 7:00am – 9:00pm
The above times are subject to change.
2.23 Buggies and Storage
Application for the use of privately owned four wheel, two seater motorised carts
including two and three wheel ride on bikes must be made in writing to the Committee.
Applicants will be placed on the waiting list as is applicable at the time. Permission will
be given at the discretion of the Committee. No other person will be permitted to drive
the cart at any time. Approval for storage on the Club’s premises when available may be
given by the Committee after paying the appropriate annual fee.
No part-share of a cart stored on Club premises may be sold to another person without
the written permission of the General Committee.
Note: Any equipment stored is at owner’s risk. Golf club and buggy storage is available
and administered by the Club through the office.
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3 Men’s Golf
3.1 Saturday Competitions
Any member playing on a Saturday during competition times (6:53am – 1:00pm)
must hold a handicap and must enter the competition of the day.
3.2 Men’s Competition Countbacks
Championship Events:
1. Club Championship. Qualification is leading 8 (ties decided on play off).
2. A Grade Cup, B & C Grade Championships. Qualification is leading 8 (ties decided
on play off).
3. Club Foursomes Championship and Club Mixed Foursomes Championship –
winner decided on play off.
4. McTaggart Cup tie decided on count back.
Monthly Medal: Winner decided on countback when tie occurs.
Weekly Club Competitions: Winner decided on countback when tie occurs.
Countback Holes:
• 1st Countback last 9 holes
• 2nd Countback last 6 holes
• 3rd Countback last 3 holes
• Further Countback hole by hole from 18 backwards
• 36 Hole events last 18 holes
A separate competition fee is payable for the individual event on those days of team
competition.
3.3 Men's Principal Club Events
These events are restricted to male Members with full playing rights unless stated
otherwise.
Nominations open 28 days before events commence and close up to 14 days later for
events 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 21 & 22.
Post entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Match Committee.
Motorised ride on buggies are allowed at the discretion of the Match Committee in
events 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for medical reasons.
Entry fee may be applicable for all listed events.
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No Event Description Dates
1. Club Open to all amateur male • 13/03/21 - Qualifying Round
Championship members with full playing rights, 1 (18 Holes)
as well as a member from any • 14/03/21 - Qualifying Round
other playing category who has 2 (18 Holes)
played a minimum of 9
• 20/03/21 - Quarter Finals
competitive rounds at
Blackwood (handicap rounds) in • 27/03/21 - Semi-Finals
the 12 months preceding the • 28/03/21 - Final
qualifying round. Subject to
paying the appropriate fee to
play if no playing rights for this
day. Ineligible players maybe
granted entry into Club
Championships upon
consideration by the Match
Committee.
Qualifying - 36 Holes Stroke Play
- Leading 8 qualify
Quarter and Semi-Finals - 18
Holes Match Play
Final - 36 Holes Match Play (tie
decided by sudden death
playoff from 1st, 8th and 9th
holes)
2. A Grade Cup (7 - Qualifying - 18 Holes Stroke Play • 13/03/21 - Qualifying Round
12), - Leading 8 qualify on count • 20/03/21 - Quarter-Final
B Grade (13 – 19) back.
• 27/03/21 - Semi-Final
& Quarter and Semi-Finals - 18
• 28/03/21 - Final
C Grade (20 - 54) Holes Match Play.
Championship Final - 18 Holes Match Play (tie
decided by sudden death
playoff from 1st, 8th and 9th
holes)
3. Senior Club Open to amateur male • 31/01/21 - Qualifying Round
Championship members with full playing rights, • 06/02/21 - Quarter-Final
as well as a member from any
• 13/02/21 - Semi-Finals
other playing category (subject
to paying the appropriate fee to • 14/02/21 - Final
play if no playing rights for this
day) aged over 55 years of age
as of 30/01/21.
4. Club Foursomes Open to amateur male • 16/10/21
Championship members with playing rights.
Gross and Nett Trophies
36 Holes Stroke Play
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No Event Description Dates
5. Club Mixed Open to all amateur Club • 26/09/21
Foursomes Members, including 5 Day, 6 Day
Championship and Provisional Members.
Gross and Nett Trophies
36 Holes Stroke Play
6. McTaggart Cup Leading qualifier in Club • 13/03/21
Championship qualifying rounds • 14/03/21
36 Holes Stroke Play
7. President's 36 Holes Stableford - A Grade • 13/11/21
Trophy • 20/11/21
8. Vice-Captain's 36 Holes Stableford - B Grade • 13/11/21
Trophy • 20/11/21
9. Vice-President's 36 Holes Stableford - C Grade • 13/11/21
Trophy • 20/11/21
10. Haddrick Putter 36 Holes Handicap Stroke - A • 05/06/21
Grade • 03/07/21
11. Dr A W Campbell 36 Holes Handicap Stroke - B • 05/06/21
Trophy Grade • 03/07/21
12. Patron's Cup 36 Holes Gross - All Grades • 01/05/21
• 05/06/21
13. Wilf Nicolle 36 Holes Handicap Stroke - C • 05/06/21
Trophy Grade • 03/07/21
14. Captain’s Eclectic Best eclectic score over all • From 01/04/21 to 31/03/22
Trophy stroke rounds as programmed
(Open to all A Grade players
including Provisionals)
15. Sunday Best eclectic score on the 1st • From 01/04/21 to 31/03/22
Stableford Stableford rounds of each
Eclectic month (Sundays only)
16. G R Wood Trophy Gross Medal Total over 36 Holes • 06/11/21
• 04/12/21
17. Dr F C Archibald 36 Holes Par - All Grades • 18/09/21
Trophy • 09/10/21
18. Doug Wade 36 Holes Stableford - All Grades • 09/01/21
Trophy • 20/02/21
19. Infitech Summer All Male Members may enter - • Round 1 - 17/10/21
Cup Handicap Match Play • Other rounds to be played
Sponsored by David & Colleen on or before: 21/11/21,
Tonkin 26/01/22 & 16/02/22
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No Event Description Dates
20. Trevor Bray 36 Holes Stroke - All Grades • 31/01/21
Memorial Trophy • 14/03/21
21. Rod Kirkby 18 Holes Stableford – Open to • 23/10/21
Veterans’ Cup Members aged 55 and over
22. Doug Richardson 18 Holes Stableford - Open to • 11/09/21
Super Veterans’ Members aged 70 and over
Trophy
4 Junior Golf
Junior competitions involve both boys and girls.
4.1 Junior Competition Countbacks
• Club Junior Championship. Winner decided on play off, then sudden death.
4.2 Junior Principal Club Event
No Event Description Dates
1. Club Junior Entrants shall be amateur • 13/03/21
Championship members under the age of 18 as • 14/03/21
of 13/03/21.
36 Holes Stroke Play
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5 Women’s Golf
5.1 Women’s Conditions for Match Play
1. All rounds to be played on or within dates specified by the Committee.
2. The player on top of the draw shall be responsible for arranging matches. If
agreement cannot be reached a decision shall be made by toss of a coin, by the
due date - all queries to be referred to Match Committee.
3. The winner of each match shall be responsible for entering result on the draw
sheet by due date.
4. Match shall be played to a finish on current handicaps.
5. All matches to be played from the 1st tee.
6. Handicaps: Full handicap for each 18 holes. Half a stroke or over to count as one.
5.2 Countbacks
All ties in Club competitions will be decided on countback unless otherwise specified.
All countbacks to be taken on last 18-9-6-3-1 holes.
5.3 Summer Competition
Women’s Competition Day (Tuesday) - On this day competition players take precedence.
Women from other Clubs may be invited to play in Tuesday Competitions. Full green
fees apply.
5.4 Interstate Visitors
With the permission of the General Manager, visiting women may be invited to play in
the field on Tuesdays.
5.5 Women’s Weekly Competitions
All weekly competitions - Entry fee: Tuesday $5.00 for 18-holes and $2.50 for 9-holes
including Nearest the Pin, Saturday $7.00 all other days $5.00. Players not making
Special Competition entries are reminded to enter their names for available individual
competitions on appropriate sheets.
5.6 Weekend Golf
Women who are 7 day members are welcome to book tee times at any time on
Saturdays. 6 day members can book tee times at any time on Sundays or join our
Sunday Women’s group (generally women who work or students). A small block of tee
times is allocated to this group on Sundays around 8:30am. The players meet on the
first tee before hitting off, mixing the groups up so everyone gets to know each other.
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The Sunday Women’s golf programme includes both Blackwood and Golf Australia
events and is drawn up in consultation with the Women’s Captain.
5.7 Women’s Principal Club Events
All events, unless otherwise specified, will be 18-hole events. Late entries may be
accepted at the discretion of the Match Committee.
No Event Description Dates
1. Club Open for 6 or 7 day amateur • Qualifying rounds – 2 days
Championship women members, as well as a from 4 options:
member from any other playing o Saturday 13/03/21
category (subject to paying the o Sunday 14/03/21
appropriate fee for entry into
o Monday 15/03/21
this event).
o Tuesday 16/03/21
Two qualifying rounds of stroke
play from 4 nominated dates. • Saturday 20/03/21 - Quarter-
Eight to qualify in each grade for Finals
Match Play if entries exceed 12 • Sunday 21/03/21 - Semi-
in each grade. Finals
A Grade 0-18 36 Hole Final • Sunday 28/03/21 - Final
B Grade 19-26 18 Hole Final
C Grade 27-45 18 Hole Final
Ties for last qualifying position
to be decided by play-off over
three holes (1st, 8th & 9th holes)
2. McTaggart Best nett score over two • Qualifying rounds – 2 days
Perpetual Trophy nominated qualifying rounds of from 4 options:
Club Championships – All o Saturday 13/03/21
Grades o Sunday 14/03/21
o Monday 15/03/21
o Tuesday 16/03/21
3. Sportswomen’s For 36 and over handicap • 16/03/21
Trophy players. Best aggregate score • 23/03/21
for two stableford rounds
4. Grandmothers’ Best nett aggregate in • Qualifying rounds – 2 days
Trophy Championship qualifying rounds from 4 options:
– All Grades o Saturday 13/03/21
o Sunday 14/03/21
o Monday 15/03/21
o Tuesday 16/03/21
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No Event Description Dates
5. Club Foursomes Open for 6 or 7 day amateur • Qualifying rounds – 2 days
Championships women members, as well as a from 4 options:
member from any other playing o Saturday 9/10/21
category (subject to paying the o Sunday 10/10/21
appropriate fee for entry into
o Monday 11/10/21
this event.
o Tuesday 12/10/21
Ties for last qualifying position
will be decided by countback. • 14/10/21 – Semi-Final
• 15/10/21 – Final
6. Joan Leek Best nett aggregate in • Saturday 09/10/21
Memorial Trophy Foursome’s Championship • Sunday 10/10/21
qualifying rounds – All Grades.
• Monday 11/10/21
• Tuesday 12/10/21
7. Celia Halstead Eclectic - daily handicap at • From 02/03/21 to 05/10/21
Tuesday Eclectic commencement of play on last
Competition, day.
Saturday Eclectic,
Sunday Eclectic
8. President’s Prize Olympic competition – three • 01/06/21
rounds (Stroke, Par, Stableford) • 29/06/21
• 10/08/21
9. Myra St John- Awarded to the most improved • From 23/02/21 to 05/10/21
Sweeting C Grade Player
Memorial Trophy
10. Vice President’s Best aggregate of two PAR • 13/04/21
Prize rounds • 24/08/21
11. Captain’s Prize 18 Holes Stroke • 06/07/21
Top 8 to qualify for Handicap
Match Play
12. Vice Captain’s Best aggregate of two • 08/06/21
Prize Stableford rounds • 27/07/21
13. Gwenda Wade Best 3 of 5 stroke rounds. 55 • 02/03/21
Trophy years and over. • 06/04/21
• 04/05/21
• 01/06/21
• 06/07/21
14. Senior Women’s Best two of three stableford • 15/06/21
Trophy rounds. 60 years and over. • 13/07/21
• 17/08/21
15. Tasman Bowl 18 holes Stroke. • 04/05/21
Top 8 to qualify for Handicap
Match Play
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No Event Description Dates
16. Ivy Dennis Match Play (drawn) • 20/04/21
Handicap Handicap is difference between • 27/04/21
Foursomes half of the combined handicap
17. Marjorie Jolly Best nett aggregate of 5 out of 7 • 02/03/21
Blackwood Medal stroke rounds • 06/04/21
• 04/05/21
• 01/06/21
• 06/07/21
• 03/08/21
• 31/08/21
18. Joy Ding Putting Average of 5 out of 7 best scores • 02/03/21
Trophy on monthly medal rounds • 06/04/21
• 04/05/21
• 01/06/21
• 06/07/21
• 03/08/21
• 31/08/21
19. Joan Tregenza Best 5 of all 18 hole stableford • 01/11/21 to 11/02/22 (TBC)
Summer Bowl rounds during summer season
on Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday
20. Senior Veteran’s 65 years and over • 04/05/21 to 05/10/21
Prize Best three 9-hole scores
21. Summer Eclectic • 01/11/21 to 11/02/22 (TBC)
22. Saturday Best 3 of 5 stroke rounds on • 13/03/21
Women’s Trophy Saturdays. • 10/04/21
• 01/05/21
• 04/09/21
• 02/10/21
23. Sunday Women’s Best nett aggregate of 2 out of 3 • 11/04/21
Avondale Trophy Stroke rounds • 02/05/21
• 18/07/21
24. Sunday Women’s Three rounds (Par, Stroke, • 25/04/21
Deverson Cup Stableford) • 02/05/21
• 01/08/21
25. Sunday Women’s Handicap Match Play (drawn) • 30/05/21
Margaret Hollis • 25/07/21
Cup
• 22/08/21
• 12/09/21
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No Event Description Dates
26. Sunday Women’s Handicap Match Play (draw) for • 25/07/21
Wattle Wreath players eliminated in first match • 22/08/21
of Margaret Hollis Cup
• 12/09/21
27. Sunday Women’s Best 4 out of 5 Stableford • 18/04/21
Puss Campbell rounds • 27/06/21
Trophy
• 01/08/21
• 15/08/21
• 29/08/21
5.8 Golf Australia Events
No Event Description Dates
1. Laurel Wreath Handicap Match Play (drawn) • 09/03/21
• 30/03/21
• Final by 31/07/21
2. International Silver and Bronze divisions. Best • Tuesday 06/04/21
Bowl of 3 18 hole stroke rounds. • Tuesday 01/06/21
Play between 1 April & 31 July • Tuesday 06/07/21
2021
• Sunday Women –11/04/21
• Sunday Women – 02/05/21
• Sunday Women – 18/07/21
3. Shylie Rymill One round Handicap Foursomes • Tuesday 18/05/21
Handicap • Sunday Women – 16/05/21
Foursomes
5.9 Interclub events
No Event Description Dates
1. Blackwood / Blackwood v The • Thursday, 29 April at Blackwood, 9:00am
Grange Grange • Thursday, 12 August at The Grange
Challenge
2. Metropolitan Blackwood, • Monday 1 November 2021 at Thaxted, 8:30am
Southern Zone Flagstaff Hill, shotgun
Tournament Thaxted Park & • Monday 8 November 2021 at The Vines, 8:30am
The Vines 36 shotgun
holes
3. Nomads vs Blackwood vs • Thursday 24 June at Royal Adelaide
Royal Adelaide RAGC. Handicap • Thursday 7 October at Blackwood, 9:00am
match play
4. Nomads vs Blackwood vs • Thursday 5 August at Blackwood, 9:00am
The Vines RAGC. Handicap • Thursday 26 August at The Vines, 9:00am
match play
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