THE VALLEY CLUB, INC.
Revised May 2026
Table of Contents
1. GENERAL
1.1. Conduct
1.2. Members’ Club Account
1.3. Legacy Transfer
1.4. Exit Strategy
1.5. Surviving Spouse
1.6. Club Equipment
1.7. Unauthorized Entry
1.8. Alcoholic Beverages
1.9. Traffic and Parking
1.10. Solicitation
1.11. Pets
1.12. Prohibited Activities
1.13. Personal Belongings
1.14. Guest Privileges
1.15. Family Privileges
1.16. Parties/Reservations
1.17. Liability
1.18. Reservations and Cancellations
1.19. Gratuities
1.20. Attire
2. GOLF RULES
2.1. Registration
2.2. Tee Times
2.3. Bag Drop
2.4. Bag Storage
2.5. Lockers
2.6. Equipment and Attire
2.7. Cell Phone Use
2.8. Golf Cart and Push Cart Use
2.9. Tournaments and Clinics
2.10. Practice Range
2.11. Handicaps
2.12. Golf Course Play
2.13. Pace of Play
2.14. Care for the Course
2.15. Guest Playing Privileges
2.16. On Course Water
2.17. Tipping
2.18. Golf Genius
3. TENNIS AND RACQUETS RULES
3.1. Registration
3.2. Reservations
3.3. Tournaments and Clinics
3.4. Attire
3.5. Children
3.6. Tennis Etiquette
3.7. Guest Playing Privileges
4. POOL RULES
4.1. Registration
4.2. Hours of Operation
4.3. Pool Rules
4.4. Attire
4.5. Passes and Fees
5. FITNESS CENTER RULES
5.1. Registration
5.2. Liability
5.3. Guests
5.4. Children
5.5. Locker Rooms
Rules and Regulations of The Valley Club, Inc.
The Board of Directors of The Valley Club, Inc. (“Club”), in its sole discretion, may amend these Rules and Regulations to include additional rules and regulations and to modify or rescind existing rules and regulations at any time. The Club’s decisions regarding the interpretation and application of these Rules and Regulations shall be final and binding on all persons using the Club Facilities. The words used in these Rules and Regulations shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Bylaws of The Valley Club, Inc. (“Bylaws”), as they may be amended from time to time, unless the context shall require otherwise.
Article I General
1.1. Conduct.
a) All persons using the Club Facilities shall abide by the terms of the Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations.
b) Any person who conducts himself in an unbecoming, disorderly, disruptive or offensive manner or who knowingly violates any Club policy or rule while using the Club Facilities may be denied service by the Club and/or be sanctioned as provided in the Bylaws.
c) All persons using the Club Facilities shall give due consideration to the rights and comforts of others at all times while on the Club premises.
d) All food and beverages consumed on or in the Club Facilities must be furnished by the Club and may be consumed only in areas which the Club designates.
e) No Member shall use or furnish the membership roster or addresses for the purpose of solicitation.
f) No smoking shall be allowed in any of the Club buildings or dining areas.
g) Verbal abuse or harassment of employees, members or guests will not be tolerated.
h) Discrete use of cell phones is permitted on the golf course. Cell phones must be silent in the Clubhouse. Cell phone conversations are limited to the Locker Rooms and Parking Lots. Cell phones may not be used in the Exercise Room. Cell phones may be used discreetly in the Pool Area and Locker Rooms.
i) All suggestions and complaints should be directed to the General Manager or the Board of Directors. Individual members are prohibited from directing or supervising Club staff.
1.2. Member’s Club Account.
a) Food and beverage charges, purchases, equipment rentals, and other charges which a Member, Family member or guest incurs may be billed to the Member’s Club Account as the Club determines.
b) Each Member shall be responsible for all expenses, including costs and attorney’s fees, which the Club incurs for checks returned by the Member’s or his guest’s bank, and for fees incurred in the collection of amounts due.
c) Any Member desiring cancellation of any service must give written notice of cancellation. The Member shall continue to be charged and shall be obligated to pay for any service provided prior to the receipt of written notice of cancellation. No cancellation of service shall be retroactive.
d) Member must sign all charge tickets as verification of charges incurred.
e) Account statements are emailed monthly to the email address on record.
f) Statements of account are also available on the Club’s website.
g) Statements are to be paid by the end of the month in which they are received.
h) Monthly account statements may not be paid by credit card or corporate check.
i) Any membership with a past due balances of sixty (60) days or greater will be suspended from the Club following verbal, written or email notification.
j) Full Golf and Charter members with total outstanding balances in excess of 20% of the value of the membership will be automatically placed on the list of available memberships for sale. The same applies for Golf Social members with total outstanding balances in excess of 25% of the value of the membership and for Social members with total outstanding balances in excess of 40% of the value of the membership.
k) The Club will actively pursue collection of all delinquent accounts over ninety (90) days past due.
1.3. Legacy Transfer.
A Member or Estate may transfer his/her membership, one time, to a family member, as defined by the Board, provided that the legacy family member is approved for membership by the Membership Committee. As a condition of the transfer, the transferring Member shall pay to the Club all Membership Fees due and payable as of the date of transfer, including the appropriate Transfer Fee. For purposes of determining any future Transfer Fees, the Family Member’s date of acquisition of his membership shall be the date the Family Member acquired the membership from the transferring Member.
1.4. Exit Strategy.
In lieu of selling a membership as provided in the Bylaws, a member may exercise the 12 Month Exit Policy as outlined below. This rule is subject to change at the Board’s discretion.
Twelve Month Exit Option:
A member may elect the “12 Month Exit Option” by submitting a signed “Membership Exit Agreement”. The member is required to pay dues for a 12 month period and retains the right and privileges of a regular member, except that such member shall no longer have the right to vote, forfeits all equity and future interest in the membership, and shall not be liable for assessments imposed after the date of the agreement. By signing the Agreement, all equity in the Club shall be forfeited and transferred to The Valley Club. The Member must exit the Club at the conclusion of the 12 month period. The decision is final and may not be undone without approval of the Board of Directors. Upon completion of the 12 month period, the Member shall no longer be liable to future monthly dues, food minimums or recurring membership fees; provided, however, that the Member shall pay any unpaid account balance, including, without limitation, previously approved, unpaid assessments together with accrued interest and collection costs. All outstanding debt must be settled by the end of the 12 month period. Upon completion of the 12 month period, the Member thereupon relinquishes all right, title, interest, use and privilege
whatsoever regarding membership in the Club, including, voting rights and any right to be reinstated as a Member of the Club.
1.5. Surviving Spouse & Estates.
A surviving spouse or Estate, to which ownership passes upon the death of a member, may resign and relinquish all equity in the membership upon notice to the Club within twelve (12) months of the member’s passing. All outstanding account balances and unpaid assessments must be paid in full prior to relinquishment.
1.6. Club Equipment.
a) No property or furniture of the Club shall be removed from the room or other area in which it is placed without the prior approval of the General Manager.
b) No Club property shall be loaned or removed from the Club premises without prior written permission of the General Manager.
c) Members shall be responsible for damage to Club property resulting from misuse by the Member, family member, or guest. All repair or replacement costs may be charged to the responsible member as a reimbursement charge.
1.7. Unauthorized Entry.
Maintenance, equipment buildings, the kitchen and other service areas are off limits to Members, their family members, and guests, unless accompanied by an authorized employee of the Club.
1.8. Alcoholic Beverages.
a) No person shall bring onto or remove alcoholic beverages from the Club premises, with the exception of bottled wine consumed at the Club and subject to a corkage fee and retail wine sold for carry out.
b) Instances of offensive intoxication on Club premises will be reported to the Board for appropriate disciplinary action.
c) It is the Club’s policy that all employees be trained in alcohol safety and refrain from overserving Members and guests. Club employees may refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any person who appears to be intoxicated. Members shall not abuse or reprimand staff where staff has exercised their judgment to stop a member from further intoxication.
d) The Club will only handle and serve alcohol in accordance with Idaho law.
1.9. Traffic and Parking.
a) Vehicles shall be parked only in appropriate parking spaces and in strict observance of any traffic regulations that the Club may establish. Vehicles which are parked in reserved, restricted or unmarked areas may be removed at the expense of the responsible Member.
b) Vehicles shall not park in the Porte Cochere. This area is reserved for drop off and pick up only.
c) Mopeds, minibikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other unlicensed motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Club Facilities without the permission of the General Manager. Motorcycles and bicycles shall be restricted to parking areas only and are subject to the same rules and regulations as other vehicles. Only golf carts and golf course maintenance vehicles shall be permitted on the golf course.
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d) The Club is not responsible for damage or loss which occurs to vehicles or their contents while parked on Club grounds.
Solicitation.
a) No advertisement, solicitation, petition, or notice shall be posted in the Club Facilities without prior approval of the General Manager.
b) No business activity or solicitation of any kind shall be conducted on the Club premises without prior approval of the General Manager.
c) The membership directory is not to be used for solicitation, unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.
1.11. Pets.
No dogs or other pets (with the exception of service dogs) are allowed on the Club premises, except under special circumstances with prior authorization of the Club. Pets may not be left unattended in parked vehicles.
Members are responsible for any damage or injury caused by an animal owned by or brought upon the Club premises by such Member, such Member’s family, or guests.
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Prohibited Activities.
The Club shall have the right and power to prohibit any games, sports or other activities which it may, in its determination, consider harmful to the interests of the general membership and/or the Club.
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13. Personal Belongings.
The Club will not be responsible for any damage to or loss of personal belongings of Members or guests, regardless of the cause. Any personal belongings left on the Club premises without payment of storage fees for six months or more may be sold, with or without notice, at a public or private sale, or may otherwise be disposed of, and the proceeds, if any, shall belong to the Club.
1.14. Guest Privileges.
A Member shall register his or her guests, either in person, by telephone, online/within The Valley Club app or by email, prior to using the Club Facilities. Guests must check in upon arrival at the Club. Members shall be responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times while on the Club premises. The Club may deny, withdraw or revoke guest privileges at any time for reasons considered sufficient in the Club’s sole and absolute discretion.
Except as otherwise provided herein or as permitted by the General Manager in his or her sole and absolute discretion, no guest shall use the Club Facilities unless accompanied by the Member or family member of whom he or she is a guest. Guest fees and other charges incurred by the guest shall be billed to the sponsoring Member’s Club Account. Guests will be entitled to use the Club Facilities only in accordance with the privileges of the category of membership held by the sponsoring Member. Guests are limited to a maximum of nine (9) visits per calendar year across all
Club outlets. A visit is defined as one day and any outlets of the Club may be used in that day. A registered house guest staying at the home of a Member can use their allotted nine (9) visits while staying with their host over a period of two weeks maximum. Guests at the Golf facilities are limited to playing once in July, once in August.
1.15. Family Privileges.
a) The Club reserves the right to cancel the privileges of any family member for failing to abide by the terms and conditions of the Bylaws and these Rules and Regulations.
b) Persons under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or other person (14 years of age or older) who will assume responsibility for the former’s safety and behavior while on the Club premises, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager.
c) Persons under the applicable drinking age are not allowed in any bar area unless accompanied by a parent.
d) Members shall be responsible for the conduct of their family members at all times while on the Club premises.
1.16. Private Parties.
Certain facilities of the Club may be available for private parties. Arrangements for private parties for Member or Member-sponsored groups should be made through the Clubhouse Manager’s office. If an unusual number of people are involved and/or whenever special service of any kind is desired, it is imperative that the Clubhouse Manager’s office be given adequate advance notice. The General Manager will establish guidelines regarding notice, operations, additional services and fees. No performance by entertainers or vendors will be permitted on the Club premises without the permission of the General Manager.
1.17. Liability.
All persons using the Club Facilities shall do so at their own risk and shall assume sole responsibility for their personal belongings. The Club, its partners, officers, employees, representatives and agents shall not be held liable for personal injury to any person, nor for loss or damage to personal belongings used or stored on the Club premises, whether in lockers or elsewhere. Each Member shall be legally and financially responsible for his or her acts or omissions, as well as those of the Member’s family and guests. Each Member shall indemnify and hold, the Club, the General Manager, and their respective officers, employees, representatives and agents harmless from any loss, cost, claim, injury or damage incurred by the Member, his or her Family or guests, or arising out of the conduct of the member, his or her family or guests.
In any action arising out of any event operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the Club, the prevailing party shall be entitled to be reimbursed by the non-prevailing party for all costs and expenses incurred by it, including court costs, attorneys’ fees, travel and other costs, through all trial and appellate proceedings.
1.18. Reservations and Cancellations.
The Club requests that reservations be made for use of the Club’s dining facilities, and are highly encouraged for dinner reservations. For a party of more than twelve, please call or email to request the reservation, and then confirm your reservation at least 24 hours prior to the time of the reservation. December holiday events are to be confirmed with a final guest count two weeks prior
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to the reservation. Specialty Event reservations must be cancelled or modified one week in advance to avoid a charge of $50 a person. For Specialty Events, no-shows will be charged the full cost of the event. Select events may have separate cancellations requirements. Please check event promotion for specific policies.
a) For all functions of the Club held in the dining rooms of the Club, tables will be assigned on a first-call, first-choice basis.
b) Reservations for dining will be held for only 15 minutes after the reserved time.
Gratuities.
a) Cash tipping by Members is not permitted anywhere on Club property.
b) For the convenience of the Members, a gratuity, as determined from time to time by the Club, will be added to all food and beverage sales. This amount may be adjusted by the Member at his/her own discretion.
c) It is the responsibility of the member to not willfully breach the “No Cash” tipping policy.
d) In the Club’s sole and absolute discretion, the Club may provide an opportunity for Members to contribute to a holiday fund for employees and a suggested contribution, of which payment will be voluntary. The Club shall be responsible for the distribution of these funds.
1.20. Attire.
a) It is expected that Members will choose to dress in a fashion befitting the surroundings and atmosphere provided in the setting of the Club. It is also expected that Members will advise their guests of the dress requirements. From time to time, the Club may publish exceptions to the dress rules.
b) Men and Women: Blue jeans are never permitted on the golf course or practice facilities. Blue jeans, “in good repair” should not have holes, or tattered or frayed edges are allowed in the Dining Room.
c) Informal, basic, open toed shoes (sandals or flip flops) are not allowed in the Dining Room, Bar or on the Terraces after 6:00 p.m.
d) Golf hats/caps are permitted only on the Terrace (not in the Clubhouse), and the bill must be facing forward.
e) Special Events may have special dress code requirements.
f) Shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks and golf shorts are acceptable.
g) Golf attire is acceptable at all times in the Locker Room, the Dining Room, Bar, and the adjacent Terraces.
h) Ladies:
i. Women’s shirts and blouses must be worn inside slacks or skirts, unless designed to be worn outside.
ii. Skirts or shorts must be no more than six inches above the knee.
iii. Dresses, skirts, slacks, golf shorts (3 inch inseam or longer) and blouses are considered appropriate attire. Sleeveless shirts must have a collar.
iv. T-shirts, midriff-bearing attire and plunging necklines are not permitted.
v. Women may wear brimmed hats, coordinating with their outfits throughout the Clubhouse.
vi. Bare feet are not permitted at the Moose Grill.
i) Men:
i. Men’s shirts must have sleeves and collars and must be worn inside one’s trousers unless they are styled to be worn untucked.
ii. Bare feet are not permitted at the Moose Grill. Shirts are required for dining.
j) Management and the Board of Directors have complete discretion in judging the appropriateness of any and all attire.
k) Attire for boys and girls seven and above is the same as noted above for Men and Women.
l) Children under the age of seven must maintain conservative and modest attire.
Article II
Golf Rules
2.1. Registration.
All Members with golf playing privileges and their guests must register in the Golf Shop or at the front podium before beginning play. Members are responsible for the payment for fees incurred on account of their guests.
2.2. Tee Times.
a) The hours of golf course play, practice range hours and Golf Shop hours will be posted in the Golf Shop and online and are subject to change depending on golf course and weather conditions. In consultation with the Golf Course Superintendent, the Golf Professional shall determine when the golf course is playable and such decision shall be final and binding on all persons using the golf course. No golf course play shall be permitted during any period that the course is closed.
b) Tee times may be reserved online, starting at 6:30 a.m., or by calling the Golf Shop during regular business hours. All names, including the names of guests, are required for a tee time reservation. Charter, Full Golf, Golf Social, Junior and Founder Members may reserve one tee time per day. All tee times shall be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
i. Charter Members may reserve tee times 14 days in advance.
ii. Founders and Full Golf Members may reserve tee times seven days in advance.
iii. Golf Social Members may reserve tee times five days in advance, and between July 1st and Labor Day Golf Social Members may play the golf course only after 3:00 p.m.
iv. Dependents under the age of 27 listed on the Member’s account may reserve tee times in accordance with the privileges of their respective membership category.
v. Dependents ages 27-34 must be accompanied by the parent listed on the account and all reservations must be made by the parent.
c) Players shall check-in and register at the Golf Shop or at the podium at least 10 minutes prior to their scheduled tee time and are on the tee five minutes before their start time or shall be subject to forfeiting their tee time.
d) The Golf Shop shall be notified of all cancellations. Tee times must be canceled eight hours before the planned tee time. Failure to notify the Golf Shop will result in a cancellation fee being charged to the Club account of the responsible Member for a fee of $25 per person.
e) Fivesomes will not be permitted to play between June 1 and October 1. Outside of that period, fivesomes may be allowed with permission from the Golf Professional. Twosomes and singles may be grouped with other players, if available, and, if necessary, at tee times determined by the golf staff.
f) The Club may designate certain playing times for players 18 years old or younger.
g) Unsanctioned events must begin at least one hour and thirty minutes after the first tee time of the day.
2.3. Bag Drop.
Members and guests that wish to have Member Services assist with bags in and out of vehicles are encouraged to use the Bag Drop. At drop off, please inform the Member Services attendant the preferred mode of transportation (e.g. cart, push cart or walking.)
2.4. Bag Storage.
Bag Storage is available upon request. Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. When the bag storage is full, a waiting list will be started and maintained by the Member Services Manager. Members and guests may leave their bags in daily guest storage for a fee (see Fees), which will be assessed for every night of storage. Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
2.5. Lockers.
Lockers are available for Members to rent for the year (see Fees). Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Locker list is maintained by the Locker Room attendant.
2.6. Equipment and Attire.
a) Every player must have a set of golf clubs. No sharing of golf clubs shall be permitted.
b) Proper attire is required for all players. Shirts or blouses with collars, golf or walking shorts (mid-thigh length), slacks, and skirts (for women – no tennis skirts) are considered proper attire. Shirts and blouses must be tucked in unless they are styled to be worn untucked. (Tee shirts,
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tank tops, denim shorts or jeans, cargo pants, cutoffs, sweatpants, tennis or other athletic shorts, yoga pants, leggings and bathing suits are not permitted.) Only spikeless golf shoes or other approved shoes (no flip flops) shall be worn on the golf course and practice areas. Any shoes other than spikeless golf shoes must be approved by the Golf Shop. Golf hats/caps may only be worn with the bill facing forward.
Cell Phone Use.
Cell phone use is discouraged on the course. However, if you must use a phone, please use discretion and be aware of others around you.
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Golf Cart and Push Cart Use.
a) Golf carts and push carts shall be provided by the Club and assigned at the Golf Shop or podium at the time of registration.
b) No vehicles other than golf course maintenance vehicles, golf carts provided by the Club, and approved private golf carts shall be permitted on the golf course.
c) Golf carts are restricted to use on the golf course and practice areas. No golf carts provided by the Club shall be removed from the Club Facilities at any time.
d) Golf carts shall be operated only by persons 16 years of age or older with a valid automobile driver’s license.
e) No more than two persons are permitted on golf carts.
f) Golf carts shall remain on cart paths where available. Golf carts shall not be driven or parked within 30 feet of any tee, bunker, green, or hazard, except on cart paths and must remain out of the native areas. When driving golf carts on fairways, care should be taken to avoid soft areas. Golf cart traffic and directional signs must be obeyed at all times. Golf Carts entering a restricted zone or a native area will warn the driver with both an audio and visual cue. The cart will automatically start to slow, and if the driver proceeds, the cart will stop, and the driver must back out of the restricted area.
g) Golf carts are operated at the risk of the operator. The cost of repairing any damage to golf carts or the golf course resulting from improper operation will be charged to the Member in whose name the operator is playing at the time the damage occurs. An accident involving a cart or a player must be reported and recorded with the Golf Shop as soon as possible.
h) Violation of these golf cart rules may result in immediate suspension of playing privileges and ejection from the golf course.
i) Valley Club homeowners may be permitted to use private carts subject to an inspection by the Director of Golf, as determined by the Board. The make, model, and color of private cart allowed will be determined by the Board. Private carts are subject to the above rules.
j) Private Cart Policies:
These guidelines will be used by the Director of Golf to determine if a private cart is suitable for use on the golf course. Any carts found not meeting these requirements may be denied access to the course.
i. Electric batteries: All private carts must be powered by electric batteries. Gasolinepowered carts are not permitted.
ii. Color: The color of the cart should be similar to the current fleet of golf carts at The Valley Club.
iii. Lift kits: Lifts kits are not allowed on private carts. Carts must maintain a standard height to ensure safe and proper usage on the course.
iv. Rim and Tires: Private carts must have generic rims and tires. Flashy or oversized rims are not permitted to maintain the aesthetic and integrity of the course.
v. Model Resemblance: The model of the cart should resemble the current fleet of carts used at The Valley Club. This is to ensure consistency in performance and appearance across the course.
vi. Speaker Volume: Speakers on private carts must not play loud enough to be heard from 20 feet. This is to maintain a peaceful and uninterrupted atmosphere for all golfers on the course.
vii. Inspections: Private Carts will be approved every year after inspection from The Valley Club. Inspections will include: Brake check, governor check, and battery condition.
2.9. Tournaments, Lessons and Clinics.
a) The Club reserves the right to make the golf course and practice range available for Member tournaments and clinics, at which time use by non-participants may be restricted.
b) Caddies are prohibited for any Club sanctioned event.
c) Except during special events, only members of the Golf Professional Staff are permitted to provide golf instruction at the Club. Lessons must be scheduled through the Golf Professional. Lessons not canceled at least 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge equal to the Golf Professional’s posted hourly rate.
d) All Members, other than Social Members, may play in tournaments including Ladies’ and Men’s day, which are subject to fees as determined by the Board, except that:
i. Charter, Full Golf and Founder members shall have first priority in filling tournament fields between July 1 and Labor Day, and
ii. between July 1 and Labor Day, Golf Social Members may not play in Events except as a guest of a Charter, Full Golf or Founder member, paying applicable guest fees and subject to the limitations of guest play. Primary Members and their spouses/significant others have priority in signing up for events. If there is availability, then spots may be filled with dependents.
e) Guests and dependents (age 27-34) are permitted to play as a guest in the following events: Men’s and ladies’ Guest days, Wildflower, Stoney Brown Day, Moose Madness, and Parent & Child Tournament. Golf Socials may use their one allowance to play in recurring events once in July and August.
f) The Summer Match Play entry fee for Golf Socials is $150 or the rate set by the Pro Shop.
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Practice Range.
a) Range balls are available at the practice range.
b) Range balls are for use on the practice range only and are not permitted to be used on the golf course. Penalty for using a practice range ball on the golf course will be a $50 charge to the Member’s account.
c) Range balls must be hit from designated areas only. No hitting is permitted from the rough or sides of the range.
d) Proper golf attire is required at all times on the driving range.
2.11. Handicaps.
Handicaps are computed under the supervision of the Golf Professional in accordance with current United States Golf Association recommendations. Members of the Golf Committee, a handicap chairman, or the Golf Professional will keep and record accurate records of scores turned in for full rounds played. Members must have a Valley Club GHIN account with a consistent posting record compared to rounds played to participate in Club events, and guests must also have a USGA index or GHIN number to participate in Club events. If a round is not played in accordance with the rules of golf, it is the Member’s responsibility to inform the Golf Shop that the round is a no post round. The Handicap Committee may adjust handicaps based on the report and recommendation of the USGA.
2.12. Golf Course Play.
a) Jogging, bicycling, and walking of dogs are not permitted on the golf course or cart paths at any time, while the golf course is open for play.
b) No fishing is permitted except as provided by written notice.
c) All play shall start at the tee designated by the Golf Shop. All players must check-in at the podium or the Golf Shop.
d) Practice is restricted to designated practice areas. Practice on the golf course is not allowed.
e) Ball hawking (searching for abandoned balls) is not permitted on the course at any time.
f) No wading into water hazards shall be permitted. Balls may be retrieved only from banks of water hazards.
g) No player shall have more than one ball in play at any time unless allowed by the Rules of Golf.
h) “Course closed” and “hole closed” signs are to be adhered to without exception.
i) The rules of golf adopted by the United States Golf Association shall govern all play, except as modified by any local rules which uniquely apply to The Valley Club golf course.
j) Players shall observe the rules of golf etiquette as adopted by the United States Golf Association at all times.
k) If lightning is in the area, all play shall cease and players shall return to the Clubhouse as soon as possible. All players are responsible for their own safety during hazardous weather conditions. While the Club may, from time to time, attempt to warn players and/or require play to cease, under no circumstances shall the Club or the General Manager be held liable for failing to warn players of hazardous weather conditions or the need to cease play and return to the Clubhouse. One long blast indicates that there is lightning in the area, and three short blasts indicates all clear.
Pace of Play.
a) All players shall maintain a reasonable pace of play. The Club encourages a pace of play by its Members so that, under normal circumstances, a foursome is expected to complete an 18-hole round in four hours or less, including any time stopping between nines. The Club may monitor pace of play through the efforts of a marshal or an electronic system. To help maintain pace and maximize tee time availability for everyone, please use the tee time reservation system that allows you to invite other Members to join your tee time. Simply click “Yes” when asked if you would like others to join your reservation. We highly encourage all Members to use this feature so we can open up tee times and make the tee sheet more accessible for everyone.
b) Singles, twosomes, and threesomes do not have priority over foursomes with regard to pace of play. A foursome playing under two hours for nine holes and under four hours for eighteen holes is considered on pace and is not required to allow smaller groups to play through. If any group falls behind, they must either allow the group behind them to play through or skip holes as necessary to catch up with the group ahead. If a slower group fails to do this, the group being held up should contact the Golf Shop for assistance in resolving the situation.
2.14. Care for the Course.
a) All players shall repair ball marks on greens, replace divots and smooth bunkers before moving to the next tee.
b) Divots must be sanded or replaced.
c) Carts must use the entry and exit stakes when provided.
d) Carts should stay on cart paths when near tees and greens.
e) Rakes should be placed outside the bunker area.
2.15. Guest Playing Privileges.
a) Guest play is subject to approval of the Golf Professional and payment of guest fees. No person who has been expelled from membership in the Club, and no Member or family member whose playing privileges have been suspended shall be permitted to play as the guest of a Member.
b) All guests must register in the Golf Shop prior to play. Except as otherwise provided, a Member must be present in each group.
c) The Club limits the number of times that a particular guest may visit the Club during the calendar year (see 1.14. Guest Privileges). Guests are limited to playing once in July, once in August. A registered house guest staying at the home of a Member can use their allotted nine playing slots while staying with their host over a period of two weeks maximum. This includes simulator visits.
d) Grandchildren of Members (under age 27) may play golf 18 times per year (9 or 18 holes) and must be accompanied by the grandparent Member. Guest fees apply. Use of the driving range and practice facilities is limited to warm up before a round.
e) From time to time, the Club may limit guest play and the hours of guest play.
f) All “no shows” or cancellations not received within eight hours prior to play will be subject to a $25 per person charge on the sponsoring Member’s Club account.
g) For tee times booked at 12:00 PM or earlier, a 50% premium will be added to the applicable guest fee.
2.16.
On Course Water.
The Club has committed to making sound environmental choices. Members and Guests will need to bring their own water bottles, which can be filled on property. If needed, members and guests can purchase reusable water bottles in the Golf Shop.
2.17. Tipping.
Cash tipping is not permitted.
2.18 Golf Genius Policy
a) A single designated Member group coordinator must handle all event communication.
b) Communication via text and email is acceptable; however, Golf Professionals will respond to inquiries during Pro Shop operating hours.
c) The Golf Shop will provide Golf Genius setup for the event.
d) The Golf Shop will prepare and print scorecards.
e) The Golf Shop will post scores following the event.
f) The Golf Shop will collect all cash and return it to the designated group coordinator at the conclusion of play for distribution with a payout sheet from Golf Genius.
g) Event details, including the player list, game format, and buy-in amount, must be submitted by noon the day prior to the event.
h) A minimum of two tee times is required to host an event.
i) The Member event organizer is responsible for any missing cash.
j) Requests submitted earlier will have a greater likelihood of being accommodated by the Golf Shop.
k) All Members are responsible for booking their own tee times in advance.
l) Pre-existing tee times will not be displaced to accommodate a member-organized event.
m) If tee times are not secured in advance, the Golf Shop will not adjust other Members’ reservations to accommodate preferred times.
n) Standard Guest Policy Applies.
Tennis and Racquets Rules
3.1. Registration.
All Members with tennis and racquets playing privileges and their guests must register before playing any racquet sport. Members are responsible for the payment of any guest fees before play.
3.2. Reservations.
a) Members may reserve courts up to seven days in advance. Names of all players are required for court reservations. Play during unreserved times shall be on a first-come, first-served basis. Regardless of the type of reservation made, court time is restricted to two hours: however, a limit of one and one-half hours may be imposed for all play when other members are waiting to play. The Club reserves the right to designate other times when play may be limited to one hour or not at all.
b) All players must register at the Fitness Center desk no later than 15 minutes after the scheduled court time. If the party who has reserved a court fails to show or register, the reserved court will be considered open to any Members waiting to play. If able, Members should make every effort to cancel courts 24 hours before scheduled playing time but no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Players who do not notify the staff of a cancellation may be charged a $15 no-show fee as determined by the sole and absolute discretion of the Club.
c) Members’ children under the age of 18 may make reservations for a court in the same manner as adults except during adult prime time play (9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, after 6:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and until 1:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), when persons age 19 or older will have court priority. At the discretion of the General Manager, certain hours may be reserved for adults only.
d) Members may make reservations only in their own name.
3.3. Tournaments and Clinics.
a) The Club reserves the right to make the racquets courts available for Member tournament play and clinics, at which time it may restrict use by non-participants.
b) Except during special events, only members of the professional staff are permitted to render instruction at the Club. Lessons should be scheduled through the Club and payment must be billed prior to the lesson. Lessons and clinics not canceled 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge in the monetary value of the lesson or clinic.
3.4. Attire.
Proper tennis attire and regulation equipment are required at all times on the courts. No cutoffs, jeans, bathing attire, sleeveless shirts for men, bare feet, or shoes other than smooth-sole, regulation tennis shoes will be allowed on the courts. Shirts must be worn at all times. Cover ups are required in the Clubhouse for tennis attire that does not meet the Clubhouse dress code.
3.5. Children.
Persons under 18 years of age who are not playing tennis are not permitted in the court enclosures or in the area of the tennis courts.
3.6. Tennis Etiquette.
a) Members and guests are urged to familiarize themselves with the rules of tennis etiquette.
b) No person shall enter or cross another court while a point is in play.
c) All persons requesting the return of the tennis ball from another court should ask only when play on the court has halted. Players should not retrieve a tennis ball from another court themselves.
d) Loud or quarrelsome conduct or profanity is prohibited on the tennis courts. No obnoxious behavior will be permitted. The Tennis Professional, any staff member and the General Manager have the authority to enforce all rules and regulations, to supervise the general conduct of all persons at the tennis courts, to maintain order, and to reprimand, restrict, discipline and evict any individual not complying with the rules and regulations.
3.7.
Guest Playing Privileges.
a) Guest play is subject to approval, and requires payment of guest fees. No person who has been expelled from membership in the Club, and no Member, family member whose playing privileges have been suspended shall be permitted to play as the guest of a Member.
b) All Members and guests must register at the Fitness Center desk prior to play. Except as otherwise provided in the Bylaws, Members must accompany their guests.
c) The Club limits the number of times that a particular guest may visit the West Campus during the calendar year (see 1.14. Guest Privileges). A house guest staying at the home of a Member can use their allotted playing slots while staying with their host over a period of two weeks maximum. Grandchildren of members under age 27 are excluded from the above limitation but must be accompanied by the Member (grandparent). Guest fees apply.
d) A Member may bring up to five guests per day to the Fitness Center. Additional guests must be approved by the General Manager or the Clubhouse Manager. Parties of ten (10) or more must give the Club 24 hours notice.
4.1. Registration.
All persons must register at the pool desk before entering the pool area. Members shall register their guests and shall be responsible for the payment of all appropriate charges.
4.2. Hours of Operation.
a) The pool hours shall be established and published by the Club, and shall be subject to change depending on utilization of the pool facilities by the Membership. Absolutely no admission to the pool area is allowed when the pool is closed.
4.3.
b) The pool and surrounding pool areas will be closed during inclement weather. All users are responsible for their own safety in the pool and pool area during hazardous weather conditions. While the Club will attempt to warn users and close the pool when conditions dictate, under no circumstances shall the Club or the General Manager be held liable for failing to warn users of hazardous weather conditions or the need to vacate the pool area.
c) The Club reserves the right to set aside designated time during normal pool operation hours for special member events or programs, during which use by non-participants may be restricted.
Pool Rules.
a) Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in the swimming pool area unless accompanied by a parent or other person, 16 years of age or older, who agrees to assume responsibility for the child’s safety and behavior, unless otherwise approved by the General Manager.
b) Non-swimmers are prohibited from using inflatable toys, which can lose air rapidly. This situation could lead to possible drowning by the user.
c) Pool attendants shall have the authority to enforce all rules and regulations and to supervise the general conduct of all persons in the pool area. Pool attendants shall have full authority to maintain order, reprimand, and discipline, restrict and evict any individual not complying with the rules and regulations.
d) All persons will shower before using the pool.
e) Radios, televisions and similar electronic devices may not be used in the pool area.
f) Cell phones may only be used at the Fitness Center in designated areas including the Fitness Center Parking Lots, Fitness Center Locker Rooms and in the Family Pool area, provided such use does not interfere with the enjoyment of other members and guests.
g) No food, drink or glass containers allowed in the pool or spa, dressing rooms or showers.
h) Animals, bicycles and skateboards are prohibited in the pool area.
i) Running, ball playing, noisy or hazardous activities are prohibited in the pool area. Pushing, dunking and dangerous games are prohibited.
j) Lifesaving and pool cleaning equipment should be used only for the purposes intended.
k) All persons using the pool or pool area shall be responsible for their own safety and shall be deemed to have assumed the risk of using the pool and pool area and agree, by their presence in the pool area, that neither the Club, the General Manager, or their agents or employees, shall be held liable for any loss, injury or death arising out of use of the pool or pool area.
l) It is mandatory to use swim diapers if your child is still in diapers.
m) No person with open sores or an infectious disease is allowed in pool or spa.
n) No spitting, spouting or blowing of nose permitted in the pool or spa.
o) Pregnant women, elderly persons, those suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure, and those using prescription medications should consult their physician before using the spa.
p) Individuals under the influence of alcohol should not use the pool or spa.
q) Persons should spend no more than 15 minutes in the spa in any one session.
4.4. Attire.
All persons must wear suitable bathing attire while swimming; no cutoffs, jeans or bermuda shorts will be permitted.
4.5. Passes and Fees.
a) Guest must be accompanied by the sponsoring member. Applicable Guest Fees and other charges will be billed to the sponsoring Member’s account. The Club limits the number of times that a particular guest may visit the West Campus during the calendar year (see 1.14. Guest Privileges).. A house guest staying at the home of a Member can use their allotted playing slots while staying with their host over a period of two weeks maximum. Grandchildren of members under age 27 are excluded from the above limitation, but must be accompanied by the Member.
b) No person who has been expelled from membership in the Club, and no Member, or family member whose playing privileges have been suspended shall be permitted to use Club facilities as the guest of a Member.
c) Members may not sponsor more than five guests for admission to the pool area per day. Founder members may sponsor up to five unaccompanied guests to the pool per day. Guest privileges may be further limited during peak periods at the discretion of the General Manager.
d) Children of members under 13 years of age may be accompanied by a non-member who has been specifically designated by the Member for the purpose of supervision. Supervising caregivers and nannies of members’ children are not charged a guest fee.
e) Guests under the age of three are free of charge.
Article V
Fitness
Center Rules
5.1 Registration.
All persons must register at the Fitness Center desk before entering the exercise area. Members shall register their guests and shall be responsible for the payment of all appropriate charges.
5.2 Liability.
All Members and Guests must complete a liability waiver form and agree to indemnify the Club from all liability for any injury that may occur as a result of a Member’s or guests’ use of exercise equipment, participation in personal training or fitness classes. Use of equipment is at the user’s own risk.
First time users are encouraged to have a fitness evaluation by a physician prior to beginning an exercise program and to sign up for an orientation by the Club’s personal trainer or Fitness Director.
5.3 Guests
a) Guests must be accompanied by the sponsoring member. Applicable Guest Fees and other charges will be billed to the sponsoring Member’s account. The Club limits the number of times that a particular guest may visit the West Campus during the calendar year (see 1.14. Guest Privileges).. A house guest staying at the home of a Member can use their allotted playing slots while staying with their host over a period of two weeks maximum. Grandchildren of members under age 27 are excluded from the above limitation, but must be accompanied by the Member.
b) No person who has been expelled from membership in the Club, and no Member, or family member whose playing privileges have been suspended shall be permitted to use Club facilities as the guest of a Member.
5.4 Children
Children between the ages of 14 and 17 must be accompanied by a supervising adult over the age of 18 unless otherwise approved by the Fitness Center Director. Children under the age of 14 shall not be permitted in the exercise room.
5.5 Locker Rooms
Adult Locker Rooms are reserved for adults over the age of 18. Any person under the age of 18 must have adult supervision in the Adult Locker Rooms. Members, guests and children using the pool are encouraged to use the Pool Locker Rooms.
5.6
Attire
Closed toed shoes are required in the Fitness Room. Apparel containing offensive slogans is prohibited. Refer to acceptable attire information, available at the Fitness Center.