DRESS CODE POLICY

PURPOSE

This policy establishes a dress code for the Member’s area of our Club, ensuring that standards of attire meet both modern expectations and the longstanding traditions of the thoroughbred industry and this Club.

POLICY STATEMENT

The Club adopts a smart casual dress standard for the members area at all times but the dress code may vary depending on the nature of the meeting, i.e. feature meetings with VIP guests and other non-feature regular or ordinary meetings.

The club will reserve the right to refuse entry or request a change of attire if deemed appropriate.

SCOPE

This policy applies to Members Reserve area and does not apply to General Admissions area and to Hospitality enclosures on major race days.

The Club may decide to impose a dress code for these areas on a meeting / location basis.

DRESS CODE FOR FEATURE RACE DAYS AND MAJOR EVENTS

Gentleman’s Dress Code:

  • Collared shirt

  • Dress trousers or chinos

  • Closed footwear – dress shores or smart loafers

Not permitted:

  • Torn, ripped or distressed denim or otherwise tattered clothing

  • Singlets or sleeveless tops

  • Activewear / Sportswear or tracksuits

  • Shorts or board shorts

  • Thongs, flip-flops, sandals or moccasins

  • Sneakers or athletic shoes

  • Offensive attire

  • T-shirts

  • Football jerseys

  • Dilapidated footwear

Ladies’ Dress Code:

  • Racewear, tailored trousers, or smart casual clothing

  • Elegant dresses or skirts

  • Dress shoes

Not permitted:

  • Denim

  • Casual shorts

  • Activewear

  • Ripped clothing

  • Thongs, sneakers, sandals or athletic shoes

  • Garments showing excessive midriff or an open back below the waist.

  • Offensive attire

DRESS CODE FOR NON-FEATURE ORDINARY RACE DAYS

The Club will adopt a relaxed casual standard

Gentleman’s Dress Code:

  • Collared shirt, polo shirt neat casual top

  • Dress jeans, chinos or neat denim

  • Dress shorts

  • Enclosed footwear, neat casual shoes or sandals

Ladies’ Dress Code:

  • Smart casual attire

  • Neat casual footwear

BANNED ITEMS

Regardless of meeting the following are not permitted:

  • Torn, ripped or distressed clothing

  • Singlets

  • Thongs, slippers or bare feet

  • Clothing displaying offensive, political or inappropriate slogans or imagery

  • Activewear or sportswear

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE

  • Cultural or religious dress is always welcome

  • Medical conditions will also be taken into account and be accommodated.