Dress Standards

Southport Sharks requires that all members and guests attending the Club abide by the following dress code, and have a clean, neat and tidy appearance at all times whilst on Club premises. Appropriate upper body clothing must be worn at all times.  NOT PERMITTED AT...

Southport Sharks requires that all members and guests attending the Club abide by the following dress code, and have a clean, neat and tidy appearance at all times whilst on Club premises. Appropriate upper body clothing must be worn at all times. 

NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME: 

  • Bare feet; 
  • Clothing or footwear that is unduly soiled; 
  • Clothing that is untidy or unsightly; 
  • Revealing clothing such as bikini tops, swimwear, etc.; 
  • Clothing displaying offensive, rude or illegal motifs and pictures; 
  • Clothing displaying group or gang patches or insignia; and 
  • Football or studded boot. 

NOT PERMITTED AFTER 6:00 PM: 

  • Workwear and steal capped boots; and 
  • Singlets (note: sleeveless shirts that are well presented are permitted).  

CHILDREN: 

  • The dress code as above applies to all persons over 15 years of age. 
  • Children under the age of 15 years must be neatly and tidily attired. 
  • For safety purposes, children of all ages must wear footwear at all times, in all areas of the Club, with the exception of Wobbygongs. 
  • For safety purposes, football or studded boots are not deemed proper footwear for children within the Club. 

Management reserves the right to interpret and enforce this Dress Code Policy and may refuse entry or request any person to leave if the dress standards are not met. 

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