Philadelphia Swim Club

Philadelphia Swim Club The Philadelphia Swimming Club is the oldest swimming organization in America. The club was founded in 1890 and incorporated in 1909. Asher Cup Race.

It was founded when the Philadelphia Swimming Association split into two groups when swimming was prohibited in the Schuylkill River within city limits and they no longer could swim at the mouth of Wissahickon Creek where they were located. The Swimming Association moved into center city where they built an indoor pool and the
other group moved to Lafayette, Pa, which is now Miquon, just over the

city boundary. We sponsor the world's oldest perpetual swimming trophy race. This is the William Post
Sackett Cup race named for the first president of the club. It is a 100 meter free style swim which has been won by more Olympic and American national champions than any similar trophy. It has been in continuous competition since July 4, 1895. We also sponsor the Sidney S. This is for 400 meters, free style, and is the second oldest swimming trophy in the world. This has been in continuous competition since 1907. Both cups are on exhibit at the International Swimming Hall of Fame at Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida

Recently polished and cleaned trophies and medals
11/27/2018

Recently polished and cleaned trophies and medals

06/01/2018
PSC Sporting News 2018 Philadelphia Swimming Club 3rd Annual OlympiadThis year’s Olympiad was not damped by the we...
06/01/2018

PSC Sporting News

2018 Philadelphia Swimming Club 3rd Annual Olympiad

This year’s Olympiad was not damped by the weather although several changes had to be made. Darts was moved indoors, and ping pong had to be replaced with Wii Bowling (much to the surprise and appreciation of the athletes). The 2018 contest saw 10 competitors (and one alternate) compete in the following games: Darts, 3 ball billiards, foosball, co****le, target shooting and Wii bowling.

A great time was had by all of the athletes, but honestly the most fun of the day seemed to be shooting at debris floating by the dock, from the upper deck. To my count, we shot at least 6 basket balls, two coolers, one channel marker and countless plastic bottles, cans and large logs floating by.

This year’s winners were:
Gold Medal: Mike Fink & Leo Kelly
Silver medal: Ryan Kelly & Nick Loeffler
Broze Medal: Wilhelm Rebmann, Matt Fink and Alexander “Bubbs” Sabia
Also competing were the teams of Tom Picchola & Andrew “Budha” Sabia, and Jeff Beck & Dave Harrington

We caught up with two-time Gold medalist Leo Kelly after the event and asked him about this year’s Olympiad. “There were a lot of great competitors here today, even without Gresham Cooney ( ½ of last year’s gold medal team) and Don Sabia (absent for personal reasons) competing. I was lucky enough to ride the coattails of my partner Mike Fink, his target shooting was near perfection.” said Kelly “This year, the young guns really brought their A game, I mean did you see that kid Budha Sabia bowl, his technique was amazing, he bowled like a 215 or something, unreal” Leo went on to say “Nick Loeffler and Ryan Kelly defeated us in overtime in 3 ball, and at that point we knew we had to step up our game if we wanted to be on the podium at the day’s end.”

A big thank you to all the athletes and spectators that showed up to make the day such a big success!

2nd Annual PSC Olympiad is in the books! Congrats to our gold medal winners: Gresham Cooney Sr and Matt FinkIt was a gr...
05/30/2017

2nd Annual PSC Olympiad is in the books! Congrats to our gold medal winners: Gresham Cooney Sr and Matt Fink
It was a great day of fierce competition with Don Sabia and a cast of thousands! Thanks to everyone who came out to compete and support this awesome day!!! Only 363 more days to practice until next year!!

The 5th Annual PSC Derby Day is in the books - and it was a good one!Thanks to all who attended - see you all next year!...
05/09/2017

The 5th Annual PSC Derby Day is in the books - and it was a good one!

Thanks to all who attended - see you all next year!!

Just got a great photo from Bruce Clark.. this medal was won by his grandfather Andrew Clark back in 1910!
01/15/2017

Just got a great photo from Bruce Clark.. this medal was won by his grandfather Andrew Clark back in 1910!

Island Green at TPC Miquon ... Just part of the PSC Olympiad!
05/30/2016

Island Green at TPC Miquon ... Just part of the PSC Olympiad!

Tables are set!
12/05/2015

Tables are set!

Santa looking over the waffle station... He'll have to wait until tomorrow morning at 11a!
12/05/2015

Santa looking over the waffle station... He'll have to wait until tomorrow morning at 11a!

08/25/2015

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