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Philadelphia Cricket Club founded 1854

St. Martins Clubhouse 415 W. Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-6001 Flourtown Clubhouse 6025 W. Valley Green ROAd Flourtown, PA 19031 215-247-6113 www.philacricket.com

the philadelphia cricket club 415 W. Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 www.philacricket.com

Dear Prospective Member, Thank you for your interest in membership at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. The Philadelphia Cricket Club is one of the finest private family oriented, full service clubs in the Philadelphia area. As the oldest country club in America, PCC has a rich sporting heritage of which we are proud and which we strive to preserve. The Cricket Club provides preeminent recreational and social experiences for its Members, their families and guests by maintaining exceptional standards in its facilities, programs, services and management. The Cricket Club provides the unique availability and offerings of two locations, each with its own clubhouse and flair, under one Club banner. This brochure is designed to provide you with information on membership options as well as an overview of the benefits of membership. Upon review of this brochure, please contact me at your convenience to discuss further details of the membership process. I am available to answer any questions you may have and to help you in your pursuit of a membership at the Club. Please also feel free to contact me to arrange for a tour of the Club’s facilities. Thank you again for your interest. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely,

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Jacob Smith Director of Membership Development The Philadelphia Cricket Club 215-247-6001 ext. 3012 office 215-713-8170 mobile [email protected]

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Club History

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Special Events

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Golf

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Swimming

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Squash

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Tennis

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Dining & Other Activities

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Social Events

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Membership Options

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The History of The Philadelphia Cricket Club

Founded in 1854, The Philadelphia Cricket Club is the oldest club in the country devoted to the playing of games. As

the name indicates, the Club was formed by a group of young men of English descent who had played the game while students at the University of Pennsylvania. With the wish to continue to play together after their graduation, they formed the Club under the leadership of William Roach Wistar. If long on enthusiasm for the game they were short on funds and for the first thirty years of their existence they did not own their own property. They would meet and play Cricket on any ground available and thus they "wandered" from Camden, New Jersey, to Frankford to Chestnut Hill to Nicetown playing against teams who could provide a "home pitch." The Club's colors, red, black and gold, were in fact adopted from one of the most famous English teams, Zingari, also known as "The Gypsies," because they too "wandered" from pitch to pitch in search of a game. In 1883, the Club came home to Chestnut Hill through the generosity of a benefactor, Henry H. Houston, who arranged for them to settle down at the Club's present location on West Willow Grove Avenue in the St. Martins section of Chestnut Hill.

Shortly after, other games and amusements were added. The Club was one of the founding members of the American Lawn Tennis Association in 1881. When a National Women's Tennis Championship was inaugurated in 1887, the event was conducted at the Club and held there annually until, in 1921, the championship was moved to Forest Hills, New York. Additionally, one of the highlights of the year, the Philadelphia Horse Show, was held for many years on the grounds of the Club. Today, that show is held annually at the Devon Horse Show grounds. When the Golf Association of Philadelphia was organized in 1897, the Club was one of four founding members. The nine-hole course was built in 1895 and a new eighteen-hole course in 1897. The old eighteen-hole course, known as St. Martins and now reduced to a pleasant nine-hole layout, hosted the United States Open Championships in 1907 and 1910. Because the Club did not own the grounds on which the golf course was built, a large tract of land was purchased in 1920. A new championship course, designed by Club member A.W. Tillinghast, was constructed in Flourtown, which opened for play in 1922. Over the years, it has hosted numerous city and state championships. In 2002, the Club added another championship course in Flourtown, Militia Hill, designed by renowned course architects Hurdzan and Fry. Today at St. Martins, the Club provides facilities for golf, tennis, squash, swimming and paddle tennis. At Flourtown, in addition to golf, a private shooting preserve is maintained. A comprehensive program in all sports is provided for Members. The game of Cricket was disbanded in 1924 but was revitalized in 1998 by the Club’s Director of Tennis, who grew up in New Zealand where Cricket is popular. 3

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Special Events

he Club offers superb cuisine, extraordinary service and personal attention. We take pride in planning a customized event, and we want your guests to be part of our tradition as well as enjoy all the comforts of our historic facility. Our management team assures you and your guests an exceptional experience. The Club is happy to assist you in planning an event that is exactly what you envision. We look forward to working closely with you to meet your needs and exceed your expectations for your event. At the Philadelphia Cricket Club you will enjoy style, comfort and Old World elegance. Ballroom The Ballroom is the grandest venue at The Philadelphia Cricket Club with its unmatched splendor. Its overhead balcony and charming alcove make this space ideal for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and large parties. The Ballroom accommodates 250 guests.

Blue Room The Blue Room is a delightful space opening to the porch overlooking our world famous grass tennis courts. This charming room is perfect for bridal luncheons, showers, small cocktail parties, formal dinners, birthdays and cookouts. The Blue Room accommodates 60 guests.

Main Dining Room The Main Dining Room is located up the grand stairs past the baby grand piano. This room has glass double doors opening onto the deck overlooking our historic Cricket field. The Main Dining Room accommodates 80 guests.

Cricket Room The Cricket Room provides a congenial atmosphere in which to drink and dine. Two French doors lead out onto the porch. Cocktails can be served in the foyer surrounding the fireplace or on the porch; it is perfect for an elegant seated dinner. The Cricket Room accommodates 40 guests.

Philadelphia Room The Philadelphia Room is private, elegant and intimate, an ideal space for meetings, small luncheons or dinners. The Philadelphia Room accommodates 20 guests. 4

Golf

Philadelphia is one of the great golf centers in the United States and

at its heart is the Philadelphia Cricket Club, the only club in the United States with a different golf course constructed in each of the last three centuries. St. Martins

The original nine-hole course was built in 1895 by famed architect Willie Tucker and was quickly replaced by a new eighteen-hole course in 1897. The eighteen-hole course hosted the US Open Championships in 1907 and 1910. Today it is a nine-hole course particularly well suited to juniors, to adults who are learning the game, and to those who only wish to play nine holes. Wissahickon

In 1920 the Club commissioned one of its Members, the renowned A.W. Tillinghast, to create a second course in nearby Flourtown. Now known as Wissahickon, this Tillinghast course shows the work of a design genius at the height of his abilities. The 9th and 18th holes are routinely included in Golf Magazine’s list of the best 100 holes in the country. The course opened for play in 1922. Militia Hill

The Club was proud to open a second championship eighteen-hole course in 2002 designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. Adjacent to the Wissahickon course, it is named Militia Hill as it overlooks an area steeped in Revolutionary War history. Both the Wissahickon and Militia Hill courses have been recognized for their outstanding layouts and course conditions. Wissahickon has been named a top-100 classic course multiple times and Militia Hill a top-25 course in Pennsylvania. Golf at Flourtown is traditional. There is a strong caddie program. Flourtown features excellent practice facilities including a large putting green, practice bunkers, and a short game area. Club tournaments include member-guest, mixed, men’s and ladies’ championships. Both men and women are active in Interclub team matches under the auspices of the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) and the Women’s Golf Association of Philadelphia (WGAP). The Philadelphia Cricket Club was one of the four founding members of GAP over 100 years ago. 5

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he Club’s beautiful 8-lane pool is used by Members in a variety of ways. There is lap swim for adults every morning starting bright and early. Private swim lessons are available throughout the summer. The pool is also the site of many of the Club’s most popular events during the summer, such as Carnival Night and the Adult Pool Party. Families with children under the age of 4 can enjoy use of the baby pool and attend the Club’s popular baby pool play-date events. The Cricket Club is home to one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive Swimming and Diving teams. With experienced and dedicated coaches, a community that fosters learning and sportsmanship, and a modern, Olympic-size facility, the PCC Swimming and Diving team will provide children and parents with memories to last a lifetime.

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Squash 3 International Courts 2 Hardball Single Courts 2 Doubles Courts

PCC has one of the best junior squash programs in the country. Many of the Club’s young players learn the

game from PCC’s excellent instructors. They start in clinics and summer camps, play competitively in Interclub matches and tournaments, and go on to attain national rankings. PCC regularly sends squash players to prestigious colleges and universities, and our squash staff has long-standing relationships with college coaches. Adults of all skill levels can find a squash program that meets their needs. Tournaments are held throughout the year, including mixed events. There are also the men’s and women’s Interclub leagues, which are competitive in nature with pre-established matches under the auspices of the Philadelphia Squash Racquets Association.

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Tennis 22 Grass Courts 9 Clay Courts 2 Hard Courts 2 Indoor Courts 4 Paddle Tennis Courts

The Philadelphia Cricket Club offers tremendous tennis facilities and extensive tennis programming for both juniors

and adults of all ages and abilities. Both adult and junior Members enjoy taking advantage of private lessons, clinics, cardio tennis, round robins, Interclub teams, socials and much more. The Junior Tennis Program is designed to offer a combination of instruction, competition and fun. Our staff of tennis professionals provides exceptional instruction based upon sound fundamentals to help the continued development of all our junior players. In the Club Championships each summer, advanced players have the opportunity to compete on both clay courts and grass courts. In the winter, PCC offers a comprehensive paddle tennis program complete with Interclub competition and instruction for both adults and juniors. Our four state-of-the-art paddle tennis courts provide Members with the opportunity to exercise and enjoy competition throughout the cold-weather months.

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Dining Enjoy delicious filet with friends at

the Tillinghast Grill, a romantic dinner overlooking one of the country’s oldest golf courses, or a family meal in the Main Dining Room or on one of our patios. With two clubhouses, each with its own distinct flair and unique lunch and dinner menus, the Cricket Club provides the perfect dining atmosphere for all occasions.

Other Club Activities Bridge Bridge is one of the most popular activities at the Club. Men and women of all ages and skill levels play regularly and compete in various tournaments held at the Club throughout the year. PCC is home to some of the best Bridge players in Philadelphia.

Cricket The Philadelphia Cricket Club was founded by a traveling Cricket team, and we continue the tradition today with an active, competitive team. Our Cricket team competes in over a dozen matches per year, and the Club regularly hosts the Annual Philadelphia International Cricket Festival.

Trapshooting Trapshooting gives Members a fun and unique activity in which to participate during the winter, and offers a great opportunity to meet fellow Members.

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Social Events We host a variety of member events for families and adults that make great use of our extensive golf, pool, tennis and clubhouse facilities.

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Canine Classic

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Kids Rule Event

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Valentine’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Easter Egg Brunch & Hunt

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Mother’s Day

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Mayhem at the Hill!

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Memorial Day Picnic

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Father’s Day

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4th of July BBQ

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Lobster & Clam Bake

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Labor Day Picnic

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Pumpkin Patch & Carving

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Thanksgiving Day Dinner

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Brunch with Santa

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Gingerbread House Making

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Caroling Night

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Holiday Champagne Brunch

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Annual Holiday Ball

And many other adult and family sporting events throughout the year!

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Membership Options Membership at the Philadelphia Cricket Club combines a family status with a membership level that defines your athletic privileges at the Club. The Club assigns family status based on the following: Family Member shall be either a married person living in the same household as his or her spouse or the parent of a child under 21 years of age. A Family Membership shall include the spouse and either spouse’s unmarried children who are under 21 years of age, regardless of where the children reside. Individual Member shall be a single person, at least 21 years old, or a married person, at least 21 years old, not living in the same household as his or her spouse. The Club offers the following classifications of Membership: House – Social membership, carries no athletic privileges Intermediate – Access to St. Martins Golf, Tennis, Squash, Paddle Tennis, Pool, Cricket and Trapshooting. Includes four rounds of golf per year at Flourtown Full Privileges – Includes access to all activities in Intermediate plus Flourtown Golf National Golf Member shall be an individual with full golf privileges who lives more than 75 miles from the Club, is only an occasional visitor to Philadelphia and does not own, lease or rent a residence within 75 miles of the Club. Fees and Dues Initiation Fees and Annual Dues are contingent upon the membership type and age of the primary Member. Initiation Fees and/or Dues are staggered by the following age brackets: 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-59 60+ For more pricing information, please contact Jacob Smith Director of Membership Development 215-247-6001 ext. 3012 or [email protected]

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