Why Golf

First Tee uses golf to teach youth life lessons and leadership skills. Sessions include a fun, group setting for youth ages 7 to 18 regardless of background or previous experience. Teaming up with experts in positive youth development, First Tee helps youth become good golfers and even better people.

Youth Safety Policy

First Tee – Canada and its chapters are committed to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and individuals affiliated with the organization. As part of our commitment, all employees, coaches, volunteers and board members will complete a background check before working with our youth. In addition, all employees, coaches, volunteers, and board members will be required to complete the Respect Group training program.

Safe Sport Compliance

First Tee – Canada and Golf Canada are fully aligned with the important work of Sport Canada in this critical issue and encourage all those connected with our sport – athletes, club representatives – to maintain an open dialogue to ensure a safe and supportive environment, without exception, across the Canadian golf landscape. Click the link below for more information regarding our Safe Sport policies.

Golf Canada Safe Sport Policies

Accident and Incident Report

First Tee – Canada and Golf Canada are focused on creating a safe and inclusive program for participants. In the event of an accident or incident at one of our First Tee program locations, please complete the following Accident and Incident Report and return it to First Tee – Canada at: [email protected]

Accident and Incident Report