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Talent Identification Programme

The "TIP" or Talent Identification Programme is part of the Bedfordshire County Golf Union's 5 year development plan. The plan was created in October 2008, and is entitled "GOING FOR GOLD IN 2012 OLYMPIC YEAR"

OUR MISSION GOALS & OBJECTIVES WHERE WE ARE NOW
"To develop the younger talent in Golf Bedfordshire to a level where we will be capable of winning the league by Olympic year 2012, and to form a structure that allows a continuous flow of new talent using the Talent Identification Programme"
  • League Champions by 2012
  • Win Skegness by 2010
  • Regular top 5 finishes in six a side
  • Individual National Honours
  • Promotion of Bedfordshire County Golf Union
  • Strong Management Team
  • Excellent Secretary
  • Small County, Big Team Spirit
  • Website
  • Some excellent individual peformances
  • Some potentially good young players

Bedfordshire has a long way to go before it meets these objectives, and so an action plan was established which included input and commitment from players, the intriduction of a code of conduct and the implementation of the TIP. Implementation included the appointment of a Golf Development Manager and a dedicated elite squad TIP PGA Professional.
WHO IS TIP AIMED AT? WHAT DOES IT DO? WHAT DOES THE FUNDING COVER?

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Talent identification programme for Under 12's to Under 21's

GOING FOR GOLD IN 2012 OLYMPIC YEAR
  •  To identify, support & develop talented individual players
  • Potential to play at County, Regional and National Level
  • Introduce to all age groups U12, U14, U16, U18 and U21
  • Show signs of having qualities to perform ant a higher level.
  • Playing ability, good technique, performs well under pressure and a high level of motivation
  • Players can remain in the TIP program throughout all the age categories
  • Minimises the number of talented players lost to other sports
  • Retains players that are talented
  • Predication of performance over various periods of time
  • Prepares and equips players to perform at higher levels of golf.
  • Monitors and evaluates players on a regular basis
  • Administered by TIP Officer answerable to the BCGU Management team.
  • 2-3 players on the TIP programme per age category.
  • Coaching: technical and course management
  • Tournaments: attendance and entry fees
  • Psychological/ Mental Coaching
  • Lifestyle Management
  • Fitness Development

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