Bear Valley Country Club Customs and Traditions
We are pleased to welcome you to the Bear Valley Country Club. We are so sure you will love everything about our wonderful club you will want to become a part of it! We offer a variety of membership plans to meet your needs including Golf, Family Golf, Athletics, & Social!
When you are a guest of one of our members, in order to best enjoy your experience, we ask that you please observe the following Club policies and dress code:
Dress Code
The Dress Code is intended to preserve the culture and traditions of Bear Valley Country Club while addressing modern standards of golf attire and style. It is binding on all members, their families, and guests.
Golf Course and Practice Areas
Apparel that is specifically designed as golf attire is acceptable.
MEN: Collared shirts, rain wear, sweaters, turtlenecks, slacks, golf shorts, etc., which are designed for golf and consistent with current golf fashion seen in popular golf publications and sold in golf shops, are permissible. Shirt tails must be worn ‘tucked in’ unless designed to be ‘worn out’. Hats, caps, and visors may be worn outdoors only, and bills must face forward.
WOMEN: Collared shirts with or without sleeves, sweaters, golf tops, rain wear, slacks, skirts, shorts, and ‘skorts’ etc., which are designed for golf and consistent with current golf fashion seen in popular golf publications, sold in golf shops, etc., are permissible.
UNACCEPTABLE GOLF ATTIRE:
Athletic, gym, and cycling apparel, tennis shorts or running shorts, camouflage cargo pants or shorts, swim wear, sports jerseys, blue denim, cut-offs, halter tops, bare midriffs, etc.
Shoes with metal spikes are not permitted at BVCC. Only shoes with soft spikes or no spikes may be worn. NOTE: Changing clothes or shoes is not permitted anywhere other than the BVCC locker rooms.
Clubhouse Attire
(Includes all rooms and areas of the Main Clubhouse)
At a minimum, casual attire meeting the above standards for golf attire, well-appointed tennis and fitness apparel, etc. is permitted at all times unless “*Dressy Attire” or other specific attire is recommended for a special occasion or event. Men’s shirts must be tucked in unless designed to be ‘worn out’. Caps, hats, etc., may not be worm be men in the clubhouse unless there is a medical reason to do so. Tasteful denim and jeans of any color (not torn, frayed, etc.) may be worn in the Clubhouse, except when “*Dressy Attire” or special apparel is requested.
*DRESSY ATTIRE:
For men: suits or slacks and sports coats with ties, turtlenecks, sweaters, etc.
For women: skirts or slacks, coordinated ensembles, dresses, jackets, etc.
NOTE: Open toe sandals/shoes are permitted in the Clubhouse. Rubber flip-flops are only permitted in the pool area.
Fitness and Tennis/Racquetball/Pickleball Attire
MEN: Shirts with sleeves or identified tennis shirts without sleeves, tennis and athletic shorts of a similar style and appearance, warm-ups, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. may be worn.
WOMEN: Collared and crew shirts, with or without sleeves, tennis and athletic shorts, skirts, slacks, warm-ups, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. may be worn.
NOTE: Only footwear appropriate to tennis may be worn.
It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that his/her family members and guests observe the Club’s dress code. Club Management and Golf Shop staff are expected to enforce the above policy.