Club Guidelines

Dress Policy

Clubhouse

Casual dress is acceptable at all times in the Clubhouse, except in the Living Room and Main Dining Room where coat and tie for gentlemen and dress or dress slacks for ladies are required. Denim attire (jeans, skirts or jackets) is not permitted on Club premises at any time. Hats should never be worn by men inside the Clubhouse, nor when seated on the outdoor terraces.

Fitness Center

Proper attire and athletic shoes are required. Cut-off shorts are not permitted.

Golf Course

Acceptable clothing includes slacks, Bermuda shorts, golf skirts, and collared shirts (ladies may wear shirts without collars if they have sleeves). We encourage our members and guests, if in doubt, to err on the side of formality and conservatism. Unacceptable clothing includes T-shirts, tank tops, men’s short sleeve mock turtlenecks, numerical sports jerseys, jeans, cut-offs, denim garments, bicycle shorts, swimming attire, sweat suits, coaching shorts, and shorts that are higher than three inches above the knee. Members and guests are expected to keep their shirts tucked in. Headgear should be worn with the bill forward. When entering the Clubhouse, all headgear should be removed.

Paddle

We expect members and their guests to use good taste in their dress at all times. Shirts must be worn on the courts, as well as court shoes to prevent any damage to the surface.

Pool

Proper swimsuit attire must be worn while in the pool area. The following are not considered acceptable attire: cut-offs, gym shorts, denim (i.e. jeans, shorts, skirts, shirts, and jackets).
Diapers (of any kind) are not permitted in the main pool.

Summer Camp

Children must wear clothes which meet the requirements for play on the tennis courts, although they don’t have to be totally white; light pastels are acceptable. Jeans and cut-offs are not permitted at any time.

Tennis

Proper tennis attire is defined as ALL WHITE. Narrow trim (on the edge of one's shirt, blouse, vest, skirt, dress, shorts, hat or shoes) will be permitted.

• Shirts: Gentlemen’s shirts must have a collar and sleeves. T-shirts are not permitted.
• Shoes: All players, including children, are encouraged to wear white tennis shoes.
• Hats: White hats are encouraged.
• Warm ups: White warm ups are encouraged.
• Exceptions for children (under 16): Children will be allowed to wear colored hats and all-white t-shirts, as long as they do not have large logos on them.
• The following items are not appropriate: non-tennis shoes, bathing suits, cut-offs, and colored clothing.  

Cellular Phone & Wireless Device Policy

The use of cell phones and other wireless devices for any purpose is strictly prohibited on Club premises, with the following exceptions:

• Cell phones and wireless devices may be used in parked vehicles, in the Clubhouse telephone booth, and in the Men’s and Women’s Clubhouse locker rooms.

• At the Pool, tablets and wireless reading devices such as iPads, Kindles and Nooks may be used for reading only, without sound.

In the interests of safety, drivers should not use wireless devices while their cars are in motion on Club premises.

Smoking Policy

In accordance with the Maryland statewide “No Smoking” regulations, the Elkridge Club observes the following policy: Smoking at Elkridge is not permitted in any building or area under roof or with sides, including the outdoor terraces and porches.

Food and Beverages

All food and beverages consumed on Club grounds is to be purchased from the Club. The only exception is for wedding cakes. Any bottled wine brought into the Club is subject to a corkage fee per bottle.

Lost Articles

The Club is not responsible for any items placed or left in the coat closets, locker rooms or any area of the Club.

Parking

The Club has reserved a limited number of parking spaces in front of the Clubhouse for those individuals who have obtained a state permit to utilize designated handicap parking spaces. Traditionally, the remaining spaces in front of the Clubhouse have been set aside for our older members who may have difficulty walking the greater distance to the main parking lot.