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Performance
Based Entry
Step
2: Building a Status
Players will fall
into one of three status categories:
(1) FULLY
EXEMPT: Players with a top finish at a top-tier national
junior tournament (including non-AJGA tournaments).
• Fully Exempt players have first priority into all
AJGA Open tournaments. In 2007, on average, 20-30 percent
of tournament fields were filled with Fully Exempt players.
(2) TOURNAMENT
EXEMPTIONS: Players earn a Tournament Exemption with
a top finish at the state, regional or national level.
• Players with multiple Tournament Exemptions have higher
priority than a player with one Tournament Exemption. In
2007, on average, 40-60 percent of tournament fields were
filled with players at the Tournament Exemption level.
(3) PERFORMANCE
STARS: Players earn Performance Stars to assist them
in gaining entry into an AJGA Open tournament.
• All players receive one Performance Star for membership
with the AJGA. Rising seniors (2009 graduates) receive two
Performance Stars. Players who earn four Performance Stars
(three for girls) earn a Tournament Exemption and move up
to the next status level. In 2007, on average, 20-30 percent
of tournament fields were filled at the Performance Star
level. However, some of the stronger fields may only be filled
with Fully Exempt players and those with Tournament Exemptions.
Important
Note: All AJGA members are encouraged to apply for
AJGA Open tournaments, regardless of status. Players who do
not earn entry into a tournament can apply to the qualifier.
To apply for a tournament, a player must submit proof-of-age
documentation.
Table of Contents for Performance Based Entry
Introduction
and Overview
Step 1: Getting Started with
Performance Based Entry
Step 2: Building a Status
Step 3: Gaining Entry into
AJGA Open Tournaments
Step 4: Determining Tournament Fields
Step 5: Breaking Ties
Step 6: How Entry Into a Tournament Effects
Your Status
Important
Notes and Tips
2008 Complete Tournament List and Contact Information (.pdf file)
Printable Boys Exemption Table
(Adobe Acrobat Reader required)
Printable Girls Exemption Table (Adobe
Acrobat Reader required)
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