Bearspaw Country Club

BEARSPAW
COUNTRY CLUB
CLUB MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE 2013 2
BEARSPAW COUNTRY CLUB THE MISSION STATEMENT OF BEARSPAW COUNTRY CLUB To provide a premium, privately owned golf club, dedicated to the benefit of its shareholders and members, at a cost acceptable to the shareholders. 61 Hamilton Drive Calgary Alberta T3R 1A2 3
Bearspaw Country Club is one of Calgary’s premium private golf courses. Located just out‐
side of Calgary’s NW communities, Bearspaw recently celebrated its 25th year anniversary. Its location provides 20 minute access from downtown Calgary and with the completion of the ring road, will allow quick access from many Calgary communities. The clubhouse and golf course provide panoramic mountain views weaving through a series of streams, lakes and acreage living. The golf club has very active men’s/ladies committees and an excellent junior golf program. Bearspaw has had both ladies and men members competing at the City, Provincial, National and International level. Recent Bearspaw members champions; Alberta Provincial Champions like Ryan Yip (2002 Men’s), Meaghan Leblanc (2003 Junior), Stuart Nicholson (2007 Senior) and Scott Stiles (2008 Men’s) are only some of the success stories. On the international stage, Ryan Yip played in the quarter finals of the Men’s US Amateur in 2005 and followed up with a semifinal finish in 2006. Meaghan, Scott and Ryan all played at Bearspaw as junior members. Bearspaw has hosted the Canadian Mid‐Amateur, Alberta Men’s Seniors and hosted the 2011 ATB Financial Classic Golf Tournament. If you are interested in an equity golf membership for you and your family, come out and visit us for a tour of our clubhouse and golfing facilities. Board of Directors 4
Welcome to Bearspaw Country Club and thank you for considering our club as a place to call your home. This membership package has been designed to provide you with a taste of what your future might look like if you were to make the decision to join us. Bearspaw Country Club stretches out over 200 acres of countryside on the outer limits of the City of Calgary. The Club and golf course are ranked amongst the finest in the province of Alberta. Over 800 members make Bearspaw their summer home. We are pleased to be considered as a place where you might find the type of membership and recreational opportunities you are seeking. Whether your interest lies with a family, an individual, or a corporate focus, we believe we have the programs and amenities to suit your needs. While we hope it provides you with enough insights to give considerable thought to your decision, we are also available at anytime to meet you and discuss your questions and comments. Bearspaw Country Club is a member owned private golf club and membership of Bearspaw requires a purchase of a share. There are currently 500 shareholders of the club. The Club is currently accepting applications for our waiting list as well as full equity membership of the club. Each year, an average of 20 shares have been sold. Upon joining the waiting list a non‐
refundable deposit is paid and this deposit is included in any subsequent share purchase. An individual on the wait list is not compelled to purchase a share when it is offered unless the asking price is at the club minimum share price, currently $30,000. Typically, most shares are offered at a premium. The club currently offers a financing scheme for the share purchase. This requires an initial payment (for a share at the club minimum price of $30,000) of $10,000, a second payment of $10,000 on the following 1st March and a final payment of $10,000 on the second 1st March following the share purchase. Interest would be charged at the rate applying to the club’s line of credit charge. 5
Full details of the share purchase process at Bearspaw can be obtained upon request. Bearspaw Country Club is governed by the committee system with the direction of the Board of Directors . The supporting committees play a major role in providing input and guidance to the Board regarding policies and procedures. The Roster Book is provided as an important source of information to the membership. In addition to these publications several other forms of communication are available. These include the “Bear Facts”; an annual guide to events, policies and guidelines regarding golf and golf activities; a monthly newsletter providing information and updates regarding club activities, events and policies; the Club’s website www.golfbearspaw.com and our bulletin boards situated throughout the club. 6
Imagine the traditions of a great country club only twenty minutes from the heart of downtown, where deer, coyotes, hawks and owls still call home. Opened in 1987, Bearspaw Country Club is a true testament of how the environment and development can co‐exist in peaceful harmony. Bearspaw is a member owned, equity share club which prides itself in its golf course, host for the 2009 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship. The golf course winds itself through the coulees and plateaus of northwest Calgary and presents the player with a wide diversity of terrain and elevation changes. A comprehensive practice area, including a driving range, putting and chipping greens, are located adjacent to the first tee and Clubhouse. Utilizing five sets of tee boxes (including combo tees) allows our golfers a challenging game from 5190 yds to 6777 yds. The course, which was designed by Bill Nevis in 1983, has a topographical layout that has golfers playing through tree‐lined fairways with water features on 14 of our holes. The Pro shop will provide all your golfing needs from tee times to lessons along with the latest in merchandise and teaching requirements. Unlike other clubs, our focus is on the Golf and providing the best possible conditions for your game. The club boasts manicured bent grass greens, which are arguably the best in Alberta. A golf course is truly a reflection of its membership. Bearspaw has a very active club member‐
ship with 500 members, 200 spouses, and some 100 juniors. The Club prides itself on its Ladies Day, Men’s Night, Junior programs and Club tournaments. 7
There is something for everyone on the menu in the bright and open lounge. Enjoy a full‐
course meal in the dining area with spectacular views of the Rockies. Snack bar service is available on the lower level next to the patio area. One of Calgary’s finest golf courses, great food with spectacular views, service dedicated to making every member and guest feel special, all in a picturesque setting only minutes from downtown Calgary. Come in and see why you should become an equity member at Bearspaw Country Club. 8
For further information on becoming a member at Bearspaw Country Club, please contact Malcolm Thompson, Financial Controller at 403 705‐4312, [email protected]. 9
RCGA RATINGS MEN WOMEN Course 72.0 Slope 131 Course Slope COMBO 71.6 130 WHITE 70.3 124 75.5 141 GOLD 68.2 118 73.1 136 COMBO 66.4 110 71.1 133 RED 65.5 108 70.0 131 BLUE LOCAL RULES 1. RCGA Rules govern all play. 2. Stone yardage markers, ribboned, staked or wired trees, tiered seating areas by # 7 and # 18 greens, railway ties & curbs forming part of foot or cart paths are to be treated as Immovable Obstructions, (Rule 24‐2 applies) 3. All railway ties and sandstone rocks surrounding, lying in or forming part of water hazards, bunkers and tees are an integral part of the course. (Relief WITHOUT penalty is NOT an option) 4. Out of Bounds is denoted by boundary fences or white stakes. A shot coming to rest left of the boundary fences on holes # 1 and # 2 is out of bounds. 5. Relief MUST be taken from all flower beds WITHOUT penalty. * For Women: ‐ # 3 is a par 5 from the white, gold or combo tees ‐ # 11 is a par 5 from the white tees ‐ #12 is a par 4 from the white tees 10
HOLE BLUE COMBO WHITE GOLD COMBO RED Men's Par Men's HDCP Max Playing Time (Hours : Minutes) Womens' HDCP Womens' PAR 1 320 320 310 290 290 275 4 11 2 200 200 190 180 160 160 3 15 3 455 440 440 415 415 350 4 1 4 355 355 332 308 276 276 4 7 5 160 140 140 120 120 105 3 17 6 400 380 380 370 335 335 4 5 7 510 510 495 465 465 390 5 3 8 520 520 505 475 420 420 5 9 9 400 400 390 355 355 330 4 13 Out 3320 3265 3182 2978 2836 2641 36 0:10 0:20 0:35 0:50 1:01 1:15 1:34 1:51 2:04 15 17 3 7 11 5 1 9 13 4 3 4 * 4 3 4 5 5 4 2:10 36 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Out Total MEN WOMEN 360 425 235 577 405 175 635 182 460 3454 3320 6774 72.0 ‐ 131 360 425 215 525 405 160 565 182 390 3227 3265 6492 71.6 ‐ 130 75.5 ‐ 350 415 215 525 334 160 565 165 390 3119 3182 6301 70.3 ‐ 124 141 73.1 ‐ 335 340 190 505 316 140 550 127 365 2868 2978 5846 68.2 ‐ 118 136 71.0 ‐ 315 340 130 430 316 140 550 127 305 2653 2836 5489 66.4 ‐ 110 133 70.0 ‐ 315 300 130 430 285 130 485 105 305 2485 2641 5126 65.5 ‐ 108 131 4 4 3 5 4 3 5 3 4 35 36 71 RCGA RATINGS GROSS HDCP 6 2 16 10 12 14 4 18 8 NET 2:24 2:39 2:49 3:07 3:20 3:30 3:48 3:59 4:14 4:15 4 12 16 10 6 14 2 18 8 4 4 * 3 * 5 4 3 5 3 4 35 36 71 11
2013 Membership Fees 2013 GST GROSS Principal Member Designate Fees Spousal Dues Intermediate Dues Student Intermediate Dues First Junior (8‐18 yrs @ April 1/13) Additional Junior Dues (each) Inactive Shareholder Junior Locker Junior Club Storage Cart Fee Guest Fee 3,892 5,138 2,387 1,931 1,296 194.60 256.90 119.35 96.55 64.80 4,086.60 5,394.90 2,506.35 2,027.55 1,360.80 454 387 1,606 125 105 37.62 108.58 22.70 19.35 80.30 6.25 5.25 1.88 5.42 476.70 406.35 1,686.30 131.25 110.25 39.50 114.00 12
2013 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES Principal Member—The playing principal named on the share. Spousal – The spouse or common‐law spouse of a principal member. Intermediate – Son or daughter, between the ages of 19 and 25 as of April 1, 2013, who resides with the principal member. Student Intermediate – Son or daughter, between the ages of 19 and 25 as of April 1, 2013 and who is in full time education. Evidence of education status will be required. Junior – Son or daughter of the principal member, who is between the ages of 12 and 18 as of April 1, 2013, and who resides with the principal member . Plus One—Direct family member (father/mother/brother/sister/grandson/grand daughter/
grandfather/grandmother) of the Principal Member. Designate—Annual playing member with Principal member playing rights but with out the equity ownership. 13
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