Racquet Club of Philadelphia

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The Racquet Club of Philadelphia (RCOP) is the city's premiere squash, real tennis, and racquets facility.

The Racquet Club's athletic facilities include 3 international squash singles courts, 1 squash doubles court, a real tennis court, a racquets court, and a fitness facility. Located on 16th Street between Walnut and Locust, it is in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Rittenhouse Square area.

The club has hosted several international real tennis and racquets championships. It was once home to multiple national amateur U.S. champion Morris Clothier and national and world champion Jay Gould II.

1 History
2 Award
3 Trivia
4 External links

[edit] History

Incorporated in 1889 by 22 prominent Philadelphians
The current facility was constructed in 1907

[edit] Award

On August 1, 1979 it was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]

[edit] Trivia

The clubhouse was designed by legendary architect Horace Trumbauer
RCOP had one of the world's first above ground-level swimming pool
Squash doubles was invented here by a professional seeking a use for a large open space in the club.