2026 Cadet Application Form - The Royal Sydney Golf ClubThe Royal Sydney Golf Club

Cadet Applicant Details

Nominee Name*

First Last

Date of Birth*

Parent/Grandparent Member Name*

First Last

Parent/Grandparent Member Number*

Relationship to Prospective Cadet*

Member Email*

Cadet Program

The essential criteria required for selection as a golf or tennis Cadet are:

Must be Year 7 at high school and above;
Must be on the membership waiting list (early entry onto the waiting list can enable a smoother transition into Junior Membership);
Must have attended Royal Sydney junior programs or if new to the Club met with the Head Golf Professional/Head Tennis Professional;
Must display suitable playing standards.

Is this section of the form being filled out by the cadet applicant?*

Yes

If no, please specify the name of the person completing the form.*

First Last

Cadet Application*

Please specify which of the following best matches of your request.

I am applying to join the Cadet Program in 2026

I am an existing Cadet wishing to reapply for a position in the Cadet Program in 2026

I am an existing Cadet wishing to apply to become a Senior Cadet in 2026

I am an existing Senior Cadet wishing to reapply for a position as a Senior Cadet in 2026

I am an existing Cadet/Senior Cadet and do not wish to apply for the Cadet Program in 2026

Please explain the reason you wish to resign your cadet membership

Please specify which Cadet Program you are applying for*

Golf

Tennis

Please specify which Senior Cadet Program you are applying for*

Golf

Tennis

Please select the programs you will be able to attend regularly if selected as a Tennis Cadet.

Friday Cadet Squad

Cadet Socials (one per term on a Friday evening)

Tennis Cadet Club Championships

Hardcourt Championships and Lawn Court Club Championships

Private Tennis Lessons

Practice/Social Tennis bookings with other Cadets

Development/Performance Squads

Please select the programs you will be able to attend regularly if selected as a Senior Tennis Cadet.

Hardcourt Championships and Lawn Court Club Championships

Private Tennis Lessons

Practice/Social Tennis bookings

Club Events including Younger Member Events

Please select the programs you will be able to attend regularly if selected as a Golf Cadet.

Sunday Golf Cadet Squad

Cadet Socials (one per term on a Friday evening)

Golf Cadet Club Championships

Club Championships

Private Lessons

Practice/Social Rounds

Additional Squads / Teams

Please select the programs you will be able to attend regularly if selected as a Senior Golf Cadet.

Club Championships

Private Lessons

Practice/Social Rounds

Additional Squads/Teams

Children under 18 years of age as of 1st January 2025 wishing to join the Cadet Program will have their application assessed based on commitment to, and satisfactory participation in, Club programs (including private tuition). The following requirements must be met by applicants if they wish to be considered for the Cadet program:

Obtain a playing handicap within the first three (3) months of Cadet Membership
Enter and play in the Cadet Centenary Match Play (non-Trophy event)
Play one (1) Interclub Match per year (out of a possible 8)
Attend six (6) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or 6 (6) individual golf lessons per year
Play six (6) recognized (social play) rounds and participate in six (6) practice sessions per year
Attend the annual welcome BBQ and year-end presentation event
Attend two (2) Cadet Social events in the year
Register using the Cadet QR code check in when participating in any activity at the Club

Cadets under 18 years of age as at 1st January 2025 wishing to renew their Cadet membership will have their application assessed based on commitment to, and satisfactory participation in, the Cadet Program during the previous year. For the Golf Cadet Program, renewal applications will be considered under the following criteria:

Obtain a playing handicap within the first three (3) months of Cadet Membership
Enter and play in the Cadet Centenary Match Play (non-Trophy event)
Play one (1) Interclub Match per year (out of a possible 8)
Attend six (6) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or 6 (6) individual golf lessons per year
Play six (6) recognized (social play) rounds and participate in six (6) practice sessions per year
Attend the annual welcome BBQ and year-end presentation event
Attend two (2) Cadet Social events in the year
Register using the Cadet QR code check in when participating in any activity at the Club

Enter and play in the Cadet Tennis Club Championships
Attend fifteen (15) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or Ten (10) individual tennis lessons per year
Actively make use of the Clubs tennis facilities by organised play outside of lesson time – minimum 10 bookings
Participate in one (1) school holiday Cadet tennis program per year
Attend annual welcome BBQ and year end presentation event
Attend two (2) Cadet Social events in the year
Participate in at least one (1) of the Club Championships
Register using the Cadet QR code check in when participating in any activity at the Club

Cadets under 18 years of age as at 1st January 2025 wishing to renew their Cadet membership will have their application assessed based on commitment to, and satisfactory participation in, the Cadet Program during the previous year. For the Tennis Cadet Program, renewal applications will be considered under the following criteria:

Enter and play in the Cadet Tennis Club Championships
Attend fifteen (15) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or Ten (10) individual tennis lessons per year
Actively make use of the Clubs tennis facilities by organised play outside of lesson time – minimum 10 bookings
Participate in one (1) school holiday Cadet tennis program per year
Attend annual welcome BBQ and year end presentation event
Attend two (2) Cadet Social events in the year
Participate in at least one (1) of the Club Championships
Register using the Cadet QR code check in when participating in any activity at the Club

Cadets wishing to apply to become a Senior Golf Cadet will have their application assessed based on commitment to, and satisfactory participation in, the Cadet Program during the previous year. Applications for the Senior Golf Cadet Program will be considered under the following criteria:

Attend six (6) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or 6 (6) individual golf lessons per year
Participate in one (1) Younger Members event
Actively use the Club and register using the Cadet QR code check-in when participating in any activity at the Club

Attend six (6) Cadet Squad clinics (held weekly during school terms) or 6 (6) individual golf lessons per year
Participate in one (1) Younger Members event
Actively use the Club and register using the Cadet QR code check-in when participating in any activity at the Club

Cadets wishing to apply to become a Senior Tennis Cadet will have their application assessed based on commitment to, and satisfactory participation in, the Cadet Program during the previous year. Applications for the Senior Tennis Cadet Program will be considered under the following criteria:

Participate in one (1) Younger Members event
Participate in one (1) Club Championship event
Actively use the Club and register using the Cadet QR code check-in when participating in any activity at the Club

Cadets wishing to apply to become a Senior Tennis Cadet will have their application assessed based on whether they fulfilled the requirements of a Senior Tennis Cadet, and their engagement with the Club during the previous year. Applications for the Senior Tennis Cadet Program will be considered under the following criteria:

Participate in one (1) Younger Members event
Participate in one (1) Club Championship event
Actively use the Club and register using the Cadet QR code check-in when participating in any activity at the Club

What year will you be in at High School in 2026?*

Please note that children must be at High School to be eligible for Royal Sydney’s Cadet Program and on the Membership waitlist.

Please explain in the box below why you wish to participate in the 2026 Cadet Program.*

Please explain in the box below why you wish to become a Senior Cadet in 2026.*

Will there be anything to preclude you from being involved in the program for an extended period of time (i.e. Glengarry)?*

Click here to view the Club's current Cadet Membership By-Laws.

Cadet By-Laws*

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Club's By-Laws in section A6.12 relating to Cadet Membership.