Guests

Clubhouse

Casual dress is acceptable at all times in the Clubhouse, except in the Living Room and Main Dining Room where coat for gentlemen and dress or dress slacks for ladies are required.  Hats should never be worn by men inside the  Clubhouse, nor when seated on the outdoor porches (terraces are acceptable). Members and their guests may wear dress denim pants/slacks in all areas of the Clubhouse except the Living Room and Main Dining Room, where coats are required for gentlemen.  Dress denim is defined as solid color denim that has no rips, tears, or holes. No acid washed denim is permitted. In keeping with the Club’s dress policy, gentlemen must have their shirts tucked in and wear belts at all times.

Golf

Appropriate golfing attire is required for all members and their guests, whether at the Clubhouse, practice range, or Seth Raynor Designed 18-hole golf course. Men should wear collared shirts, tucked in. Women can wear either a sleeveless shirt with collar, or a collarless shirt with sleeves. Headgear should be worn with the bill forward and removed when entering the Clubhouse.

Tennis & PICKLEBALL

Proper tennis and pickleball attire are defined as all white. Narrow trim (on the edge of one's shirt, blouse, vest, skirt, dress, shorts, hat or shoes) will be permitted. Gentlemen’s shirts must have a collar and sleeves. T-shirts are not permitted. 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.

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.

Fitness

Proper attire and athletic shoes are required.

Pool

Proper swimsuit attire must be worn while in the pool area. The following are not considered acceptable attire: cut-offs/frayed shorts and/or gym shorts,. Diapers (of any kind) are not permitted in the main pool.

It is the policy of the Elkridge Club that members limit the usage of electronic devices while on Club grounds. Members are responsible for family members’ and guests’ adherence to all electronic device policies.

The Club’s electronic device policy is as follows:
1.    Electronic devices shall be kept on silent or vibrate mode.
2.   Electronic devices shall not be visible when not in use.
3.   Electronic devices shall not be used to make/receive calls or check voicemails unless the member is in:
a.      Their vehicle with the doors closed
b.      Any Men’s or Ladies’ locker rooms
4.   No photograph(s) or video(s) may be taken in any locker rooms.
5.   Electronic devices may be used for all non-verbal communication at the Club, but shall be brief, discreet, respectful, and not impede the enjoyment of the Club by other members
6.   Laptops may be used only by:
a.      Student aged persons for the sole use of doing homework in the Trophy room
b.      Adults in the upstairs meeting rooms

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. Smoking is not permitted on outdoor terraces, porches, or any outside areas except for:

1.    The golf course;
2.   The front lower terrace area on the south side of the Club;
3.   The covered porch on the south side of the Golf Pro-Shop
4.   The ramp on the north side of the pool building; and  
5.   The second floor porch of the Clubhouse

Anyone smoking on permitted areas of Club property shall be mindful of other members, and dispose any litter appropriately. As always, any member is responsible for the actions of their guests.