Meet “Golfito”, the Mattawa Area Youth
Golf Association’s logo and mascot. “Golfito”
represents positive attitude, fun and sportsmanship.
“Golfito” is on par for another great
summer on the greens and along with the Mattawa
Area Youth Golf Association (MAYGA) is ready to
accept registrations. MAYGA is based on the belief
that golf is fun, healthy, and has “a unique
ability to instill and nurture essential values,
such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, and a
solid work ethic in young people who are introduced
to the game.
This year’s MAYGA format has changed to better
suit different age groups. There will be three separate
sessions to allow the program to be more specific
in the area of golf introduction and golf coaching
depending on the age and experience of the participants.
Starting this year, registration for the Mattawa
Area Youth Golf Association will be done online
via the internet. MAYGA volunteers will be available
at the John Dixon Public Library to show parents
and our young golfers how to register on line and
how to access golf information, quizzes, newsletters
and statistics on line. Anyone without internet
access is invited to use the library’s many
computers with free internet use. Ask the librarians
how to book your computer time. Computer help is
available to everyone at the library. Applications
will be taken on a first come first served basis
and should the limit be exceeded, your child/youth
will be placed on a waiting list. We are committed
to ensuring your child/youth has an excellent summer
program. On behalf of Mattawa area children and
youth, the MAYGA looks forward to an exciting and
fun-filled golfing summer in partnership with the
Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort, Golf Pro Glen Cundari
and sponsoring partners.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 21st, 6 –
8 pm; Thursday, May 22nd, 6 – 8 pm; and Registration
Saturday, May 24th, 1 – 3 p.m. at the John
Dixon Public Library. Please remember that only
completed registration forms will be accepted accompanied
with full payment. Only 90 juniors will be accepted,
however a waiting list will be kept. The payment
required at registration is $25.00. The weekly fee
is $3.00 for 8 weeks. It includes transportation,
equipment, lessons, healthy snacks and fun. There
will be a “Meet & Greet Information Session”
at the Golf Course on Sunday, June 1st from 12:30
pm for parents and registered junior golfers. MAYGA
golf shirts will be handed out at the open house.
Glenn Cundari, CGPA, will provide a program overview,
with timetable and structures, the expectations
of the junior, the parents, the coaches and the
volunteers. Refreshments will be provided. For clarification
please call Vala Belter, 744-2665; or Dillon McGee
at 744-2482 or Mike Boulanger at 744-2908 or Hazel
Swindle at 744-5403. The summer program begins Tuesday,
July 8th.
