The Charles River CC Dress Code is designed to
promote a comfortable and tasteful environment for recreation, dining and
socializing.
All Members, family and guests of Members, and
visitors to the Club are expected to adhere to the Dress Code. Members are
responsible for informing their family and guests of the applicable provisions
of the Dress Code and ensuring their family and guests’ attire complies with
the Dress Code.
Management and staff have been directed to
politely inform persons who are not in compliance with the Dress Code.
Those who are not in compliance may be asked to either move to a venue in the
Club where their attire is acceptable or change their attire or leave the Club
premises.
With regard to specific provisions of the Dress
Code, Members and their family, guests, and visitors should err on the side of
conservatism when in doubt.
Specific Dress for Club events and functions
will be noted in separate communications to Members.
GENERAL CRCC
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
“Acceptable Denim”
means:
For men and ladies, well-kept solid colored denim (including blue denim) attire
that is not faded, torn, frayed, or patched. Denim jackets and shorts of any
kind are not permitted.
“Acceptable
Footwear” means:
For men, shoes and for ladies, shoes including smart looking open-toed sandals,
all subject to limitations in certain venues at certain times;
Spikeless Golf shoes may be worn in the Clubhouse, Pavilion and Pool area.
For both men and ladies, bare feet are not permitted anywhere inside the
Clubhouse (except in the locker rooms) or in any of the outdoor dining areas
except the pool.
“Flip flops” are
acceptable for outdoor dining areas, travelling between the locker rooms and
pool, or the locker rooms and the parking lot, but are not acceptable in the
clubhouse. They may be worn in the clubhouse while transitioning to another
location.
“Pool Attire”
means:
Bathing suits,
cutoff shorts, tank tops, tee shirts and bare feet are acceptable in this area.
Individuals who wish to come to the main locker room from the pool to change
clothing may do so as long as they use the rear entrance of the club. For
traveling between the pool area and the clubhouse, women should wear a wrap and
men must be wearing a shirt.
“Golf Attire” means:
For men, shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh) or slacks, and collared shirts,
turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks with sleeves. Shirttails must be tucked-in at
all times. Cargo shorts or pants with multiple pockets are not acceptable
at any time.
For ladies, skirts, smart shorts and skorts (no shorter than mid-thigh) or
slacks, and appropriate golf tops/shirts (with or without sleeves). Logo tee
shirts are not appropriate. Golf attire that is purchased in the CRCC golf shop
may be assumed to be in compliance.
Spikeless golf shoes of the style and variety, that are generally acceptable
for play on private golf courses, are required for men and ladies.
Denim jeans or shorts are not acceptable attire for men or ladies on the golf
course. Bathing suits or swimwear may not be worn on the golf course. Playing
golf in open-toed sandals, flip-flops or bare feet is not permitted.
“Smart Casual” means:
For men, shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh), slacks, and collared shirts with
sleeves tucked-in, except for men’s shirts that are specifically designed not
to be tucked-in.
For ladies, skirts, dresses, pants, tailored shorts with smart blouses or
tailored tops.
“Tennis Attire” means:
For all players, conventional tennis clothing, with white as the predominant
color and tennis footwear with a flat sole that will not damage a clay court
surface.
“Unacceptable Dresswear” means and applies to all of the Club’s
dining and bar venues, the golf course and the tennis courts:
For men and ladies, ripped or stained tee shirts, tank tops or sleeveless
shirts for men, tube tops for ladies, cut-off or torn shorts or pants, cargo
shorts or pants, workout clothing, sweatpants.
“Unacceptable Headwear” means:
For men and ladies (i) hats worn inside the Clubhouse at all times, with the
exception of ladies’ dress hats which are permitted in all dining venues at all
times, and (ii) billed hats or peaked caps worn sideways or backwards and
applies to anywhere on Club property.
DINING VENUES, GOLF COURSE, TENNIS COURTS – SPECIFIC
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
CLUBHOUSE
(Pub, Pub Porch & Deck, River Rooms & Front Patio)
For men and ladies:
Smart Casual, Acceptable Denim, Acceptable Footwear. Golf Attire is also
acceptable.
Pavillion
and Front Patio
For
men and ladies: Smart Casual; Golf Attire and Tennis Attire; Acceptable Denim
and Acceptable Footwear or flip flops
GOLF
COURSE
For men and ladies:
Golf Attire
Members and guests are asked to be mindful to clean their golf shoes before
entering the Clubhouse or to use the locker rooms for changing out of their
golf shoes into Acceptable Footwear.
TENNIS
COURTS
For
men and ladies: Tennis Attire.
Pool Area
For
men and ladies: Pool Attire.
Individuals in Unacceptable Dresswear or who are otherwise not in
compliance with the above dress requirements may be asked to either move to a
venue in the Club where their attire is acceptable, change their attire or
leave the Club premises. Please make sure you inform your guests of our
dress code prior to their arrival. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us
maintain a tasteful and comfortable environment for all.