Global InformationWissahickon Skating Club information
 The Entrance sign to Wissahickon Skating Club | |
| Wissahickon Skating Club | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The Wissahickon Skating Club (abbreviated as WSC) is a non-profit skating club that is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.[1]
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]
- ^ "Metropolitan Area News in Brief." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 12, 2001, p. 16 (subscription required).
- ^ "Honorary Chairman: Princess Grace." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 18, 1973, p. 114 (subscription required).
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Frank. "Richter has had look of a winner for many years." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 16, 1997, p. D9 (subscription required).
- ^ Miles, Gary. "Richter has an Olympian ambition for 1988." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer," May 7, 1987, p. 50-H (subscription required).
- ^ Stoiber, Julie. "Cherished rink still on its feet." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 21, 2006, pp. B1 and B4 (subscription required).
- ^ Dunkel, Ellen. "He's a triple-jump threat: Olympic medalist and 'Dancing' champ is now author Adam Rippon." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 16, 2019, p. C1 (subscription required).
- ^ Dunkel, Ellen. "The best spots for ice-skating." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 26, 2021, p. D12 (subscription required).