What to do during the winter?
We are currently looking at holding a winter golf program. Classes will take place, beginning in January at our SOZO location. Classes would consist of indoor bookwork, putting and chipping practice, and outdoor putting, chipping and driving practice as weather permits. Please watch is site for additional information.
The program fee for Target Player, and Par Level participants is $75 for the entire session. The fee for Birdie and Eagle level players is $150 for the first session in the calendar year, $75 for every additional session, and the fee includes a Junior Season Pass for Suntides Golf Course. All equipment is provided, and children participating in our summer program will receive a First Tee golf polo as well.
Please note:
Scholarships are available! We want to ensure every child who wants to participate in the First Tee program has the opportunity to do so. For more information about our scholarship program, please contact the First Tee of Central Washington office at 509-949-6349.
To view the dates and times for our 2022 Program Sessions, please click here.
Instructions for Registration
New Participants
If you are new to First Tee - Central Washington, you will need to CREATE AN ACCOUNT. To do so, simply click the registration link below, then enter the required information to set up your account. Once your account is set up, you will be able to log in and continue the registration of your child.Returning Participants
If your child has participated in First Tee previously, you will need click the registration link below, and log in using your previously designated email and password. Please Note: Do not register a child who has participated in the First Tee Program previously as a “New Child”, as it may cause the loss of all previous program progression history. If you have and questions, or experience any problems during registration, please contact our Program Director, Mollie Thola, at 509-731-2722 or email her at [email protected]. A Youth Program Unlike Any Other First Tee emphasizes our Nine Core Values: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment. Through golf, and our Core Values, participants learn a variety of life skills, such as:- Making proper introductions
- Managing emotions
- Resolving conflicts
- Setting up step-by-step goals
- Planning for the future
- Appreciating diversity
Advancing through the Program
From age 5 through 18, youth progress through different levels by demonstrating the First Tee Nine Core Values, life and golf skills as well as passing an assessment of their golf and life skills. All participants, regardless of age, start at the PLAYer level. The pinnacle of The First Tee is completing Ace.- Target (5 and 6 year olds) – Introduces the game in a low stress, high fun atmosphere using over-sized equipment and Velcro targets.
- PLAYer (required minimum age 7) – Tee up for the first time, learn the game of golf and First Tee’s Code of Conduct.
- Par (recommended minimum age 9) – Focus on interpersonal and self-management skills, both on and off the course.
- Birdie (recommended minimum age 11) – Emphasis on setting goals and making them a reality.
- Eagle (recommended minimum age 13) – Learn resilience, conflict resolution, and planning for the future.
- Ace (required minimum age 14 or entering 9th grade) – Put it all together and hone in on goal setting, career education, and giving back to the community.