Wissahickon Skating Club
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The Wissahickon Skating Club (abbreviated as WSC) is a non-profit skating club that is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.[1]
Quick Facts Location, Founded ...
Wissahickon Skating Club | |
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Location | 550 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Founded | 1956 |
Type | Private |
Club Colors | Red, White, Blue |
Executive Committee | |
President | Kevin R. Hamel |
Vice President-Ice Committee | Kathryn Larkin |
Vice President-Membership | Mike Budd |
Vice President-House Committee | Richard J. Podulka |
Secretary | Shawn Connaghan |
Treasurer | Jeffrey Rexford |
Website | http://www.wissskating.com |
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It officially opened on October 28, 1956 with a skating exhibition that was attended by Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and his wife, Princess Grace (formerly the actress, Grace Kelly), whose niece, Meg Davis, participated in the exhibition.[2]
Two-time Olympian and New York Rangers Stanley Cup Champion goaltender Mike Richter is an alumnus of the club,[3][4] and Scott Cramer, a two-time silver medalist in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and Olympic bronze medalist Adam Rippon have both trained here.[5][6]
The original building, which was renovated in 2019, still stands today.[7]