NAOAGA Membership
Eligibility
Any person, regardless of age, gender, nationality or race with an upper extremity disability who, based solely on their upper extremity disability, qualifies as a disabled athlete recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
Classification
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Only one intentional point of contact on the club, from the beginning of the movement to the moment the ball is struck, and there should be no intentional contact with the arm holding the club
- Using an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with any part of the impaired arm is not permitted as a second point of contact
- Those with limb deficiencies, limited range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm
- Individuals who play using a mobility cart, walker, or cane for stability while swinging with one arm.
- Golfers have impairments affecting at least one arm
- Two points of intentional contact with the club or with the arm holding the club, from the initiation of the stroke until the ball is struck
- Allows for any intentional aid from an artificial appliance, prosthetic device, or anchoring the club with part of the impaired arm as the second point of contact
- Individuals with limb deficiencies, limited passive range of motion, and reduced muscle power in the arm.
Membership Options
Regular Membership
$
25
Yearly
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Eligible for all member benefits
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May play in NAOAGA sanctioned events including the annual Championship
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Will receive email updates and updates in the adaptive communities
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May serve on Board of Directors or as an Officer to the association.
Associate Membership
$
25
Yearly
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Available to any person, organization or company that chooses to financially support the association regardless of disability or lack thereof, and the manner in which the game of golf is played by said individual, if at all.
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Associate members are not eligible to participate in Championship play, but do receive other benefits including Emails and updates.