BCC Dress Code & Electronic Device Policy by membership-bcc1898

DRESS CODE & ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

BCC DRESS CODE

Baltimore Country Club members and guests are expected to dress in a conservative and appropriate manner at all times. For the purpose of these policies, “conservative” and “appropriate” shall be used when referring to clothing or attire a member, member’s child, or guest may wear while using any facility at either Roland Park or Five Farms.

Please advocate for your Club by wearing BCC branded attire when appropriate. Attire should:

• Respect the cherished traditions of the Club

• Be considerate of other members and guests

• Represent the conservative and tasteful social culture and ambiance of the Club and that to which it aspires

It is the responsibility of all members to ensure that they, their children, and their guests conform to the Club’s standard of dress. If in doubt as to whether or not attire complies with these guidelines, please choose a more conservative option.

CLUBHOUSE DRESS POLICY

Country Club Casual dress is acceptable at all times in both clubhouses except for the Baltimore Country Club holiday season at Roland Park*. This dress code will apply unless otherwise noted for a special or private event.

• Gentlemen’s and boys’ shirts must be tucked in at all times without exception

• The No Cover Under Cover Policy and Footwear Policy are in effect at all times

*Begins the Monday after Thanksgiving through December 31. During this time, semi-formal dress is required in the main dining rooms, excluding the 1898 Grille.

NO COVER UNDER COVER POLICY

Hats, visors, and hoods shall be removed within the interiors (including porches) of any Club facilities. The only exception would be a member sitting under an umbrella at the pool. When worn outside, hats and visors shall be worn “bill forward” at all times on Club property. Women are permitted to wear hats indoors when appropriate (See Country Club Casual).

POLITICAL AFFILIATION ATTIRE

Baltimore Country Club is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and neutral environment for its members. In order to maintain a respectful and apolitical atmosphere, we ask that members refrain from wearing clothing, accessories, or items that display or promote political slogans, symbols, candidate parties, or affiliations on Club premises.

HOODED APPAREL POLICY

Hooded apparel is permitted to be worn in certain areas at the Club as indicated in this booklet, provided said apparel meets the following standards:

• Conservative and fashionable with or without pockets; complimentary of a country club atmosphere

• Brand, company, or Club logos must be conservative and discreet

• Are not composed of typical and/or industry-standardized sweatshirt material, and/or do not meet the aforementioned standards of 'conservative and fashionable'

• Are not bulky/oversized or contain team logos; numerals; letters; characters; symbols; holes; rips; tears or frays

▶ While these hoodies are acceptable paddle tennis attire due to the athletic nature and time of year the sport is played, they are not permitted in either clubhouse except for the Roland Park Paddle Hut, Grille Porch, Maryland Room, and locker rooms

• Whether an item of clothing is considered acceptable is at the discretion of management

COUNTRY CLUB CASUAL

GENTLEMEN & BOYS

Acceptable: Collared dress shirts or collared polo-style shirts; hooded apparel; sweaters; dress slacks (includes cotton chinos and dress shorts); collared shirts are required to be worn underneath sweaters and acceptable hooded apparel; gentlemen’s and boys’ shirts must be tucked in at all times without exception; neatly tailored blue denim pants with finished hems (it is recommended for gentlemen wearing appropriate denim to wear a blazer or sport coat); please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy and Footwear Policy for the Club's head wear and footwear standards

Dress conforming to the Club’s Golf and Tennis Dress policies are permitted in the Elm Room, Trophy Bar, 1924 Grille, Adirondack Bar, and all Porches at Five Farms. Squash and Paddle Tennis attire are permitted on the Grille Porch and in the Maryland Room at Roland Park.

Unacceptable: Denim shirts, denim shorts, or denim jackets; blue denim pants with rips, frays, tears, or are worn, faded, or “acid washed”; t-shirts, collarless shirts, tank tops, gym shorts or spandex; hooded apparel that does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; athletic gear with team logos or numeric jerseys; apparel decorated with multiple letters, characters, or symbols; overalls; cargo-style pants; cut-offs of any length; bathing suits; footwear that does not conform to the Club's Footwear Policy

SHIRT TUCKED IN

CARGO PANTS

COLLARLESS SHIRT

TAILORED BLUE DENIM

COUNTRY CLUB CASUAL

LADIES & GIRLS

Acceptable: Dresses; blouses, dress tops, collarless dress shirts, and collared shirts; hooded apparel; sweaters; neatly tailored denim pants with finished hems; rompers; skirts; dress slacks; and dress shorts; all dresses, rompers, skirts, and shorts must reach a minimum of mid-thigh in length; dresses, rompers, and tops must be modest with no plunging neckline or cut-outs; please refer to the Footwear Policy for the Club's footwear standards

Unacceptable: Denim dresses, denim skirts, denim shorts, denim shirts, or denim jackets of any kind; denim pants with rips, frays, tears, or are worn, faded, or “acid washed”; t-shirts; gym shorts; spandex; hooded apparel that does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; athletic gear with team logos or numeric jerseys; apparel decorated with multiple letters, characters, or symbols; overalls; cargo-style pants; shorts, skirts, dresses, and rompers that do not meet the minimum length of mid-thigh; tops with a plunging neckline, show an inappropriate amount of the chest area, or expose the midriff (e.g. cut-outs or crop tops); cut-offs of any length; bathing suits; footwear that does not conform to the Club's Footwear Policy

COUNTRY CLUB CASUAL

FOOTWEAR POLICY

GENTLEMEN & BOYS

Acceptable: Athletic inspired sneakers (e.g. Peter Millar, Cole Haan, Allbirds, and golf shoes); conservative style loafers, oxfords/brogues, boat shoes, or boots

Unacceptable:

Open-toed shoes; ripped, stained, distressed tennis shoes; Crocs® or Crocs®-like shoe/sandals; casual/street-style sneakers; running shoes; Vans® style shoes; flip-flops; bare feet

LADIES & GIRLS

Acceptable: Open-toed shoes; athletic inspired sneakers (e.g. Peter Millar, Cole Haan, Allbirds, and golf shoes); conservative style heels, dress sandals, flats, or boots

Unacceptable: Ripped, stained, or distressed tennis shoes; Crocs® or Crocs®-like shoes/sandals; casual/street-style sneakers; running shoes; Vans® style shoes; rubber flip-flops; bare feet

BCC HOLIDAY ATTIRE

Begins the Monday after Thanksgiving through December 31. During this time, semi-formal dress (BCC Holiday Attire) is required, except when dining in À la Carte. Any clothing or footwear not permitted in other guidelines is assumed to be unacceptable for BCC Holiday Attire.

GENTLEMEN & BOYS (Ages 8 & Up)

Acceptable: Jacket and tie required; shirts must remain tucked in at all times

Unacceptable: Hooded apparel; denim (includes jeans, shirts, jackets of any color)

LADIES & GIRLS

Acceptable: Pants; jacket suits; Dresses, skirts, and rompers that reach a minimum of mid-thigh in length; tops and sweaters; all dresses, tops, and sweaters must be modest with no plunging neckline or cut-outs

Unacceptable: Denim dresses, denim shirts, denim skirts, or denim jackets of any color; denim pants with rips, frays, tears, or are worn, faded, or “acid washed”; rompers or dresses that do not meet the minimum length of mid-thigh; dresses, blouses, and shirts with a plunging neckline, show an inappropriate amount of the chest area, or expose the midriff (e.g. cut-outs or crop tops); hooded apparel

GOLF

GENTLEMEN & BOYS

Acceptable: Pants; conservative-length shorts; tucked in collared shirts; hooded apparel; foul weather suits; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Unacceptable: Short-sleeved mock turtlenecks; bladed collar style shirts; crew neck shirts; athletic attire; hooded apparel that does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; cargo slacks or shorts; open-toed shoes; golf sandals

LADIES & GIRLS

Acceptable: Sleeved or sleeveless collared or performance crew neck shirts; collared racerback or tapered back tops (must have collars and undergarments that do not show); hooded apparel; pants, pull-on pants with back pockets; skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must reach a minimum of mid-thigh in length

Unacceptable: Non-hemmed shirts of any type; shirts that expose the midriff; athletic attire; hooded apparel that does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; open-toed shoes; golf sandals

It is strongly recommended that golf shoes be changed in either the gentlemen’s or ladies' locker room—not the Club parking lot.

ATHLETIC WEAR & CLUBHOUSE

ACCESS

FIVE FARMS

Athletic shoes are only permitted when directly entering and exiting the locker rooms in the main clubhouse and Tennis/Fitness facilities. Tennis whites are permitted in the Elm Room, Trophy Bar, 1924 Grille, Adirondack Bar, and all Porches at Five Farms. All racquets players must remove Har-Tru material from shoes prior to entering the building.

ROLAND PARK

In order to maintain a pleasant dining experience for all members, it is requested that members intending to use our Squash, Fitness, or Paddle facilities access these facilities through the Athletic Entrance. The Athletic Entrance can be accessed outdoors from the Patio (between the 1898 Grille and the fitness hallway.

Roland Park clubhouse aerial view

FITNESS

FIVE FARMS

Acceptable: Appropriate shorts, shirts, or workout clothing; hooded apparel; athletic shoes; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Unacceptable: Distressed, torn, or threadbare attire; shorts, skirts, dresses, and rompers that do not reach a minimum of mid-thigh in length. Shirts with a plunging neckline, show an inappropriate amount of the chest area, or expose the midriff (e.g. cut-outs or crop tops)

ROLAND PARK

Acceptable: Appropriate shorts, shirts, or workout clothing; hooded apparel; athletic shoes may be worn in the fitness areas; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Fitness users dressed in fitness attire must use the Athletic Entrance only. Fitness attire may be worn in the fitness areas, on the Grille Porch, and in the Maryland Room only.

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

GENTLEMEN & BOYS

Acceptable: Tennis whites are required and must be at least 85% white (some colored trim is acceptable); collared shirts; performance crew neck shirts; flatsoled tennis shoes are required; appropriate non-white jackets, pullovers, and hooded apparel are acceptable for warming up; hooded apparel that is acceptable to wear outdoors is not permitted to be worn in the clubhouse if it does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy

LADIES & GIRLS

Acceptable: Tennis whites are required and must be at least 85% white (some colored trim is acceptable); sleeved or sleeveless collared or crew neck shirts; racerback or tapered back tops (undergarments must not show); flat-soled tennis shoes are required; tennis skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must reach a minimum of mid-thigh in length; appropriate non-white jackets, pullovers, and hooded apparel are acceptable for warming up; hooded apparel that is acceptable to wear outdoors, is not permitted to be worn in the clubhouse if it does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy

TENNIS/FITNESS FACILITY

In addition to tennis whites, the following attire is permitted in the Tennis/ Fitness facility (Pro Shop): Fitness attire; athletic shoes and flip-flops; hooded apparel must conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

BOWLING, PADDLE, & SQUASH

Guidelines apply to ladies and gentlemen of all ages

BOWLING

Acceptable: See Country Club Casual

PADDLE TENNIS

Acceptable: Warm athletic attire (jackets, pullovers, and hooded apparel) with conservative logos or branding; hooded apparel that is acceptable to wear outdoors is not permitted to be worn in the clubhouse if it does not conform to the Club's Hooded Apparel Policy ; tennis-specific shoes are preferred; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Paddle attire may be worn in the Paddle tennis areas, on the Grille Porch, and in the Maryland Room only. Paddle tennis players must adhere to the Club’s dress code when entering or using the Club’s other facilities. Paddle tennis players dressed in paddle attire must use the Athletic Entrance only.

SQUASH

Acceptable: Attire must be at least 85% white (some colored trim is acceptable); gym shorts and lacrosse shorts; collared or performance crew neck shirts; nonmarking or gum rubber-soled shoes; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Squash players must adhere to the Club’s posted dress code when entering the clubhouse or using the Club’s other facilities. Squash attire may be worn in the squash areas, on the Grille Porch, and in the Maryland Room only. Squash players dressed in squash attire must use the Athletic Entrance only

POOL

Guidelines apply to ladies and gentlemen of all ages

Acceptable: Swimsuits with proper body coverage are required; children’s school and club team uniforms; neatly tailored blue denim pants with finished hems; hooded apparel; please refer to the No Cover Under Cover Policy for head wear guidelines

Shoes, sandals, or flip-flops must be worn when walking outside of the Pool Complex and in the parking lot. A shirt or coverup is required for dining on the patio or inside the screened porch (Pool Café).

Unacceptable: Bathing suits are not permitted to be worn outside of the Pool Complex area; cheeky, Brazil/French-cut, thong style and/or revealing swimwear; cut-offs; gym shorts; denim dresses, denim skirts, denim shorts, denim shirts, or denim jackets of any kind; denim pants with rips, frays, tears, or are worn, faded, or “acid washed”; overalls; cargo-style pants; athletic gear with team logos or numeric jerseys (except for children’s school and club team uniforms); apparel decorated with multiple letters, characters; or symbols; gentlemen are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts

CHEEKY, BRAZIL/FRENCH-CUT, THONG STYLE, AND/OR REVEALING SWIMWEAR

SCHOOL/CLUB TEAM UNIFORM

SLEEVELESS SHIRTS (MEN)

TAILORED BLUE DENIM

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY

All electronic device usage must be brief, discreet, and respectful and not impede the enjoyment of the Club by other members.

Electronic devices are defined as cell phones, smart phones, tablets, earbuds, watches, laptops and similar devices.

• Phone calls or video conferences of any kind are prohibited on Club property except in private meeting rooms, locker rooms (excluding video conferences), restrooms, and inside personal vehicles

• Electronic devices, while discouraged, may be used for non-verbal activity (includes texting) throughout the Club, golf courses, and Practice Facilities on silent or vibrate mode only

• Laptop use is only permitted in the Board Room, the Magnolia Room, and the Tilly Room at Five Farms or the Maryland Room at Roland Park if the rooms are unoccupied and is not required to be brief. Tablet use is only permitted inside the Pool Complex, the Board Room, Magnolia Room, and Tilly Room at Five Farms and the Maryland Room at Roland Park if the rooms are unoccupied and is not required to be brief

• When devices are not in use, they must be kept out of view

• No pictures or videos of any kind are permitted to be taken in any restroom, changing area or locker room at any time. Photos or videos in the Fitness Center for use as part of a routine or work out are permitted only when the individual(s) being filmed or photographed have provided their permission. Any violation of this portion of the Electronic Device Policy will result in a formal disciplinary action, including the possibility of suspension or expulsion from membership

It is the member’s responsibility to monitor and regulate their guest’s and child/ children’s electronic device usage in accordance with this policy. For your convenience, courtesy phones are located throughout the Club on both campuses and the Pool Complex.

A member or guest in violation of the Electronic Device Policy will be asked to comply immediately. A violation of the Electronic Device Policy above may result in a meeting with the Traditions and Membership Experience Committee and could result in a suspension or a fine up to $500.

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Baltimore Country Club Dress Code & Electronic Device Policy As of May 2024