Kings Creek Country Club is a resort club emphasizing a casual, comfortable setting.  It is expected that members will dress in attire appropriate to the occasion and to a Country Club setting.  Members shall advise their guests of the dress code requirements.  Proper attire contributes to the overall enjoyment for our members and reputation of the Club.  Exceptions to the dress rules will be published in advance. 
 
All persons using the Club facilities must refrain from wearing nametags, identification cards, etc., unless otherwise authorized by the Club.  Shirts and shoes are required at all times except in the pool area and locker rooms.  Sandals are acceptable; beach flip flops (rubber with flat soles) are not.  Athletic shoes (sneakers) are appropriate footwear if they are clean, neat in appearance and are not ripped or torn.  Metal spiked shoes are prohibited in the Clubhouse and on the golf course.
 
When dining before or after the use of the fitness center, racquet courts or swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, fitness and pool apparel will be permitted at the pool bar/dining area only.  Tennis/pickleball attire that meets the criteria for the golf course, i.e., shirts with a collar and sleeves and tucked in for men, shirts with either a collar or sleeves for women, non-athletic wear, etc., and which is comparable to golf apparel, is acceptable at the Clubhouse outdoor bar and patio.  (See Golf Dress Code below.)
 

Denim Policy

Neatly tailored denim (shirt, skirt, dress, jacket or pants) of any color or style are permitted in the Eagles Nest, casual dining room and patio areas. Denim clothing is not permitted in the main (formal) dining room unless authorized by the General Manager, typically for special events. Denim clothing must be in good repair and of a consistent color. There shall be no holes, rips, tears, tatters, frays, acid wash, handwritten messages, pictures or inappropriate messages. Denim is not permitted on the golf course, driving range, practice facilities, racquet courts or in the fitness center at any time.

Clubhouse

Men

• Shirts with collars and sleeves.
• Shirts must be tucked in unless designed to be worn untucked such as a camp shirt with a straight hem. A shirt with an uneven hem (tails in the front and back, meeting on the sides by your hip) is meant to be tucked. The exception would be shirts with uneven tails made specifically to be worn untucked as the tails are shorter.
• Slacks or shorts (mid-thigh or longer).
• Hats are not permitted in the dining rooms or lobby area. All hats, visors and caps must be worn with bills to the front. Hats, visors and caps may always be worn at the outside bar and patio and in the the Eagles Nest until 5:00 pm.
• Inappropriate attire: Tank tops; crew neck or vee neck shirts; tee shirts, with or without print; cut-offs; sweatpants; sweatshirts; bathing trunks; athletic apparel and denim shorts are not permitted in the Clubhouse, outdoor bar and patio or on the golf course at any time.

Women

• Dresses, slacks, skirts and shorts (mid-thigh or longer), blouses and shirts.
• Hats are not permitted in the dining rooms or lobby area. All hats, visors and caps must be worn with bills to the front. Hats, visors and caps must be worn with bills to the front. Hats, visors and caps may always be worn at the outside bar and patio and in the Eagles Nest until 5:00 pm.
• Inappropriate attire: Halter-tops; clothing that exposes the midriff; tee shirts, with or without print; bathing suits; sweatpants; sweatshirts; athletic apparel; short shorts and denim shorts are not permitted in the Clubhouse, outdoor bar and patio or on the golf course at any time.

Children

• Children over age 6 shall dress in keeping with the standards for adults.
• Parents are responsible for ensuring all children, any age, are appropriately and neatly dressed while on Club property.
   

Golf Course – General

• Denim is not permitted on the golf course, driving range or practice facilities.
• Metal spiked shoes are prohibited on the golf course.
• No tank tops, tee shirts, cutoffs, sweatpants, athletic shorts or bathing suits are allowed on the golf course, driving range or practice facilities.

Men

• Shirts with collars and sleeves. Blade and mock turtleneck collars are considered acceptable.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Slacks or Bermuda length golf shorts.
• Cargo shorts/pants with outside protruding pockets are not permitted unless specifically designed as golf attire.

Women

• Shirts with either a collar or sleeves. Sleeveless shirts with no collar are not permitted.
• Slacks, capris, shorts, dresses, skirts and skorts are acceptable and should be of an appropriate length.
• Clothing that conforms with current fashion and LPGA standards is acceptable.

Children

• Children over the age of 6 are expected to comply with the adult dress code policies for the golf course.
   

Racquet Courts

• Shirts with sleeves are preferred; however, sleeveless shirts that are meant to be worn as outer garments are acceptable.
• Shorts, dresses, skirts and skorts should be of an appropriate length.
• Smooth-soled athletic shoes are required. Any shoes with black soles or waffle treaded shoes, i.e., cross training or running shoes, are prohibited.
• Denim, cutoffs, sleeveless undershirts for men, tee shirts, halter tops and bathing suits are not permitted on the courts.
   

Fitness Center

• Appropriate exercise attire.
• Closed toe, rubber soled shoes.
• Denim, cutoffs, sleeveless undershirts for men and bathing suits are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
   

Pool

• All swimmers must wear appropriate swim attire. Cutoffs, denim, underwear used as outerwear and Bermuda style shorts are not acceptable swimwear.

• Bathing suits or cover ups are permitted in the pool bar/dining facilities only.

• Bathing suits or cover ups are not permitted in the Clubhouse, golf locker rooms, fitness center or on the golf course, tennis/pickleball courts, Clubhouse patio/bar or in any dining room under any circumstances.

Conduct

Members and Guests
Members and their guests shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to a Country Club setting. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.

If a member or guest's conduct is considered offensive by another member or employee of Kings Creek Country Club, a complaint should be made to the General Manager, a member of management, or a written complaint can be directed to the Grievance Committee (as outlined in the Bylaws).

Children
Members are responsible for the conduct and safety of their children and guests’ children.  Children under 12 must be always supervised by an adult while at the Club. Supervision means the adult must be in the children’s immediate presence and under their control.

Children are not allowed to run, loiter, romp, or play in the Clubhouse areas. Members are asked to keep their children seated and well behaved at all times. This will allow servers to perform their job freely and safely, and other members’ enjoyment is not compromised.

Children under 16 years of age and of appropriate gender are permitted in the locker rooms to use the bathroom or to change clothes.

As required by Delaware alcohol laws, no one under 21 is allowed to sit, stand, or remain at the bar or service counter. If alcohol is served across it, it is considered a bar or service counter. Minors may not pay a bill, get change, or obtain a soda, water, snacks or food across the bar or service counter.

Be considerate to others behind you on the golf course and practice good etiquette such as:

• Rake your bunkers.

• Fix all ball marks that you see on the green.

• Replace your divot or fill in with sand/seed.

• Please use the restrooms facilities provided on the golf course.

• Play each 9-holes in 2 hours or less.

• Be considerate when interacting with other members.

• Tee off on the first tee no later than scheduled tee time.

Practicing good golf course etiquette should not be considered optional, as it is integral to your experience as a member at Kings Creek. By adhering to the above points, you help to ensure that everyone’s experience is a positive one each time they visit the Club.

 

Automobiles must be parked in designated parking areas on Club property.  

Please observe “no parking” and “handicap parking” signs. Anyone parking in handicap spots should display the proper permit or license tag. Vehicles parked in those areas without proper permits or tags may be removed at the discretion of Club Management. Any costs associated with the removal of a vehicle will be charged to the Member. 

The Club is not responsible for damage or loss to vehicles or contents while parked on Club grounds.  

Boats, trailers, any unlicensed vehicle, etc., are not permitted on Club property.

The Club has reserved a limited number of parking spaces in front of the Clubhouse for those individuals who have obtained a state permit to utilize designated handicap parking spaces. If you would like to drop off or pick-up an individual at our front entrance to the club, you may park for a few minutes to do so. We have a handicap ramp for wheelchairs. Please do not park under the covered entrance for more than a few minutes. We also have a wheelchair available at the Club for use by our members and guests.

There is no smoking of any tobacco or vaporized product, including e-cigarettes, permitted in any area of the Clubhouse or Wellness Center. This includes all vestibules and access areas as well as the pool deck, racquet courts, and any outdoor patio or terrace where Members or guests gather. Smoke receptacles are located in designated areas in the front and rear of the Clubhouse and outside the fence by the pool.   

Personal property left without storage payment for six months or more may be sold or disposed of by the Club with or without notice to the owner.  Any proceeds will belong to the Club.

If you wish to check to see if a lost item has been found, please telephone the main number of the Clubhouse (302-227-7172).

 

Members and guests speaking on a cell phone should be sensitive to those around them and should seek the most private area possible to conduct a phone conversation, preferably not inside the Clubhouse, Wellness Center, on the pool deck, or racquet courts. 

Electronic devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets may be used in silent mode for text messaging, emailing or other internet access.

Wi-Fi is available for use both in the Clubhouse and Wellness Center buildings, and the Wi-Fi password may be acquired from a club employee.