Revised Dress Code – Rivermead Golf Club Introduction

Like most private facilities, Rivermead has a Dress Code. It reflects Club traditions but also considers current trends in golf wear, tasteful and appropriate clothing, and the practices of other private clubs. The way in which we dress reflects directly on the image of Rivermead.

Members and guests who do not comply with the Dress Code will be refused access to the golf course and designated dining areas. It is the responsibility of a member introducing guests to ensure they wear appropriate attire. Details of the Club’s Dress Code can be found on the club’s web site and a summary is in the Green Book. It is also posted in the locker rooms. Members are encouraged to share this information with guests before their visit to Rivermead.

The Board of Directors has asked the Golf Shop staff, Starters and Clubhouse Management to enforce respectfully the Club’s Dress Code.

General Guidelines

Denim clothing is permitted :

Denim clothing must be in good repair and without any rips or tears, frayed ends or holes, and not be overly faded tattered or dirty and must fit appropriately. Acceptable denim does not include overalls, painter pants or those that are extremely low cut.

This privilege does not apply to the golf course or practice facility, and it is sincerely hoped that members will exercise good taste in wearing garments that respect the spirit of our long-standing traditions.

Attire prohibited at all times on all club property: • T-shirts, spandex, exercise pants or shorts, cut-offs, cargo shorts and pants with large exterior pockets (side or front) that have not been specifically designed as golf wear; • Rubber or plastic footwear, including flip-flops and Crocs; and • Clothing that conforms to the Club Dress Standard but is dirty, frayed, tattered or otherwise in poor condition.

Members may arrive or depart directly to or from the locker room in clothing that is unacceptable elsewhere on club property.

Cell phones: Cellular phones must be off or in “vibrate” mode at all times on Club property. In the Dining Room, Salon, Salon, Veranda, Café or Terrace, cellular phones must not be used to make or receive calls, except in emergency situations. They may be used in the locker rooms or outside the clubhouse. They must be used only with discretion on the golf course.

Golf Course Dress Code Men Women Sport shirts or golf shirts with sleeves and attached collar or Sleeveless golf shirts with collar or collarless golf shirts turtleneck /mock turtleneck are acceptable. They must be with sleeves; turtleneck/mock turtleneck sweaters and tucked in at the waist. other similar tops must be tucked in at the waist. Golf tops designed to be worn over slacks/shorts/skirts are permitted providing they have a finished bottom and fall 2” to 4” below the waist. Bare midriffs, tank tops, and long shirts that are not tucked in are not permitted.

Golf slacks or capris must be tailored. Golf shorts must Golf slacks must be tailored. Plus fours (knickers) are be designed and tailored by the clothing industry for wear permitted. Golf shorts must be designed and tailored by the on the golf course and in the Clubhouse (except in the clothing industry for wear on the golf course and in the dining room). Slacks or Capris are acceptable; skirts and Clubhouse (except in the dining room); shorts must be no more shorts must be no more than five inches above the knee than five inches above the knee and must be worn with knee- and must be worn with knee-length or ankle socks. 1 length or ankle socks. Pants, shorts, skirts and capris must be worn at waist height or just below waist height. Wearing pants Pants and shorts must be worn at waist height or just below noticeably below waist height is not permitted. waist height. Wearing pants noticeably below waist height is not permitted. Pants cut noticeably above the shoe are not Cargo-style shorts and pants are not allowed. Pants and permitted. shorts designed as golf wear that have subtle outside pockets or zippers are acceptable. Cargo-style shorts and pants are not allowed. Pants and shorts designed as golf wear that have subtle outside pockets or Short shorts, very short skirts, cut-offs, tank tops, t- zippers are acceptable. shirts, denim (all denim clothing), rugby pants, sweat pants, jobbing pants, pants with drawstrings and calf Short shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, t-shirts, denim (all denim length sport socks with shorts are not acceptable attire. clothing), rugby pants, sweat pants, jobbing pants, pants with drawstrings and calf length sport socks with shorts are not Socks: Shorts must be worn with knee-length socks or acceptable attire. sockettes. All sports and athletic socks, mid-calf length socks or socks rolled down are prohibited. Turned down Socks: Shorts must be worn with knee-length socks or sport socks do not qualify as sockettes. sockettes. All sports and athletic socks, mid-calf length socks or socks rolled down are prohibited. Turned down sport socks do Visors, hats and caps must be worn with the peak face not qualify as sockettes. forward.

Caps, hats or visors may not be worn in the Clubhouse, other than in the locker rooms and in the Pro Shop. Visors, hats and caps must be worn with the peak face forward.

Shoes: Only soft spike shoes may be worn on the golf course. Shoes: Only soft spike shoes may be worn on the golf Golf sandals are not permitted, nor are metal-spiked golf shoes course. Golf sandals are not permitted, nor are metal- of any kind. Golf shoes of any kind are not permitted in the spiked golf shoes of any kind. Golf shoes of any kind are dining room or in the Salon. not permitted in the dining room or in the Salon.

Logos: Clothing and golf bags bearing the logo of an Logos: Clothing and golf bags bearing the logo of an organization closely related to golf, such as clothing designers organization closely related to golf, such as clothing and golf equipment manufacturers, are acceptable. Small, designers and golf equipment manufacturers, are discreet logos are permitted on clothing. All logos on attire acceptable. Small, discreet logos are permitted on must be unobtrusive. clothing. All logos on attire must be unobtrusive.

Juniors and Intermediates (members and guests) are expected Juniors and Intermediates (members and guests) are to follow the dress standards of the Club for men and women; expected to follow the dress standards of the Club for however, Rivermead recognizes that clothing for children can men and women; however, Rivermead recognizes that vary and some tolerance will be permitted, provided their dress clothing for children can vary and some tolerance will be is in good taste and in keeping with general dress guidelines, permitted, provided their dress is in good taste and in including the restriction against denim apparel. keeping with general dress guidelines, including the restriction against denim apparel. It is the responsibility of the respective parent or sponsor to ensure children in their company respect the provisions of It is the responsibility of the respective parent or sponsor Rivermead’s Dress Code. to ensure children in their company respect the provisions of Rivermead’s Dress Code.

Clubhouse Dress Code Men Women Men are encouraged to wear a jacket in the Dining Room, but Appropriate afternoon or evening attire is required in the a tie is optional. Long pants are required in the Dining Room. Dining Room. Proper golf attire may be worn anywhere Proper golf attire may be worn anywhere else on the premises, else on the premises, including the Café, the Terrace and 2

including the Café, the Terrace and the Veranda. (See N.B. the Veranda. (See N.B. below regarding special events.) below regarding special events.) Women may wear shoes with closed toes or sandals. Men must wear shoes with closed toes in the clubhouse; Plastic or rubber sandals, shoes and flip-flops are not however, they may wear sandals in the Café, on the Terrace and acceptable at any time. on the Veranda. Plastic or rubber sandals, shoes and flip-flops are not acceptable at any time.

Caps, hats or visors may not be worn in the Clubhouse, other than in the locker rooms and in the Pro Shop. N.B. Committees organizing special Club events may, at N.B. Committees organizing special Club events may, at their their discretion and with the General Manager’s discretion and with the General Manager’s permission, require a permission, require a special dress code for some events. special dress code for some events. Such circumstances will be Such circumstances will be announced in advance of the announced in advance of the event. Such events include Men’s event. Such events include Men’s Night, Women’s Night, Women’s League and special thematic events. League and special thematic events.

Juniors and Intermediates (members and guests) are expected to follow the dress standards of the Club for men and women.

Rivermead recognizes that clothing for children can vary and some tolerance will be permitted, provided their dress is in good taste and in keeping with general dress guidelines, including the restriction against denim apparel and apparel made of material designed to look like denim.

It is the responsibility of the respective parent or sponsor to ensure children in their company are aware of and abide by the provisions of Rivermead’s Dress Code.

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