Use of cell phones and other electronic devices (including: ipods/MP3 players, IPad/tablets, laptops, game devices, etc) are only allowed in the informal areas of the Club and only in silent mode (i.e. No voice or sound device usage). Any usage of cell phones or electronic devices must be done with full consideration of other members as to not infringe on others enjoyment of the Club. Texting and non-disruptive laptop use are acceptable, however talking on your phone is discouraged unless it is done in permissible areas of the Club. Camera usage is not allowed in the locker rooms. Cellular phones may be used in the parking lots and the phone booth located near the locker rooms.

PARKING

Parking is complimentary to all guests, and you may park your car in any spot for your convenience. You may then proceed to the locker room area to change. Please ask the member for the access code into the locker room. At the locker room you may ask the locker room assistant for a guest locker and may use all the amenities at your convenience.

GOLF

Once through the main gate, please turn right and into the main parking lot to proceed to the bag drop at the bottom of the lot. You can use the call box at bag drop to notify the Pro Shop that you are dropping off your clubs and our services staff will retrieve them and bring them to the club & cart staging area. Please check in with the golf shop if your host member has not arrived yet and we will set you up with a guest locker if needed. Practice balls and range usage are complimentary. All players in the group are expected to arrive at the first tee ten minutes prior to your tee time. Late arrivals may cause a delay or forfeiture of the reserved time.

DINING

Guests who are not accompanied by members are asked to enter the North entrance of the Clubhouse and announce themselves to the receptionist. At that time, the receptionist will direct you to the appropriate area.

CURLING

Individuals who are curling may use the south entrance of the club to access the Curling rink.

A dress code for members and their guests has been in place at the Donalda Club since its inception in 1960. The dress code is enforced as a sign of respect for members and the club’s beautiful surroundings.

DINING AREAS DRESS CODE

FORMAL AREAS

The formal areas of the Clubhouse consist of the Fireside Lounge, Patio Lounge, Dunlap Room, Donalda Room, Log Room and Formal Gardens. When using these areas, the following formal dress is required unless otherwise specified for an event:

Formal attire is defined as appropriate dresses, skirts, pants, jackets, shirts, blouses, turtlenecks, and sweaters.

Children/Juniors under the age of 10: Appropriate dress is neat, clean clothing suitable for their age.

Attire that is not appropriate for the formal areas of the Clubhouse includes (but is not restricted to): Athletic wear, jeans, shorts, tank tops, golf shirts, men’s shirts without a collar or sleeves, miniskirts, men’s sandals and running shoes.

INFORMAL AREAS

The informal areas of the Clubhouse consist of the Sun Room, the Junior Lounge, the Sports Bar, the Willow Room – Breakfast and Lunch, the Garden Patio, the Sundial Room, the Terrace, the indoor golf simulators, and the President’s Room. The dress code in all of these areas is “Club Casual.”

“Club Casual” – includes neat and clean casual wear, with minimal logos and/or graphics and appropriate footwear. No rubber flip flops allowed. Appropriate sports apparel as defined by the various sports sections.

The Willow Room – The dress code for dinner (after 5:00 p.m.) in the Willow Room is “smart casual.” Jeans with no rips or tears, together with collared shirts, are acceptable. Golf attire is appropriate.

“Smart Casual” – includes collared shirts, pants, and optional jacket. This also includes dresses, blouses, and sweaters. Jeans with no tears, holes, rips, distress, or fraying, together with collared shirts and appropriate footwear are acceptable, as is golf attire.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

GOLF

General Stipulation – Logos:
Corporate, school logos or names on apparel that are not golf related are considered unacceptable attire. Clothing with the Donalda Club logo or name, or clothing with the logo or name of any other golf club is permissible. Designer clothing logos or names are also permitted.

Men/Junior boy golfers

• Golf shirts must have collars, mock necks are acceptable
• Shirts must be tucked in
• Tailored golf shorts or pants. Pants or shorts must be worn at waist height.
• Golf hats and visors must be worn with the bill facing forwards, not backwards. Hats must be removed before entering the Clubhouse.
• Socks must be knee length or sockettes

Women/Junior girl golfers

• Tailored golf shorts, pants, skirts/skorts, golf dresses are acceptable
• Golf shirts must have a collar or sleeves
• No tank tops or bare midriffs
• Socks must be knee length or sockettes

Unacceptable golf attire includes
• Denim, track and sweat pants, cargo pants and cargo shorts
• Corporate and school logos non golf related.
• Donalda Club is a spikeless facility. Metal and ceramic spikes are prohibited. Golf open toed sandals are not permitted unless the golfer has a medical certificate.

TENNIS AND SQUASH

All white attired with some coloured trim allowed, i.e. clothing must be at least 90% white. This includes approved hats, sun visors and warm up suits. The only exception to this rule is coloured tennis shoes are permitted.

CURLING

Warm flexible sports attire with proper curling shoes which may include a slider on one shoe and a gripper on the other. Running shoes or other rubber soled shoes are acceptable provided they have not been worn on the street or are otherwise suitably cleaned before they go on the ice.

SWIMMING POOL

Bathing suits are only permitted in the Pool Area. Pool attire is not appropriate on the Patio or in the dining/bar areas. Please change into regular, Club appropriate clothes before dining at the Patio or Casual Dining Areas.

FITNESS CENTRE

Appropriate dress consists of suitable workout attire including sweat suits, shorts and t-shirts, lycra leotards and athletic shoes with rubber soles that are not worn on the street or tennis courts. Cut-off jeans and bare tops are not permitted. Tank tops have been approved for men, but are not permitted in any areas of the Clubhouse outside of the Fitness Centre and locker rooms.