175th Anniversary Gala and Exhibition
Scott Hamilton as our Master of Ceremonies
and exhibition performances by Olympic, World, and National competitors
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 5:00pm
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Hors d'oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and open bar for ticket levels Young Professionals and above
220 Holland Ave, Ardmore PA 19003
Come celebrate with us!
PSCHS is a gem not only in our local community but also in the historic landscape of figure skating in the United States.
As America’s First Skating Club, we’ve been in operation since 1849 and in our current building since 1938. PSCHS is home to Dick Button, Scott Hamilton, and many other elite skaters, and we’ve hosted multiple National and World level competitions.
Our club isn’t just a place where champions train, it’s also a vibrant part of the local community.
Every year, we welcome hundreds of people of all ages and skill levels who come to skate or take lessons.
We’re a safe space for teens to spend a Friday night or weekend day skating with friends, for kids to have their birthday party, and for people to discover the joy of skating.
Unfortunately, our facility is showing signs of its age and is in dire need of upgrades and repairs.
This past year we launched a $6 million capital campaign, “Protect our Future, Preserve our Heritage” to raise all funds necessary to ensure that we stay in operation for future generations to enjoy our rink and keep the love of figure skating going strong.
$25,000 Gold Level
Cocktail Reception | Upper Lounge reserved table for (8)
Meet & Greet Reception with Scott Hamilton and skaters
Special VIP rinkside seating for the exhibition
(4) VIP parking spaces
$10,000 Silver Level
Cocktail Reception | Upper Lounge reserved table for (4)
Meet & Greet Reception with Scott Hamilton and skaters
VIP rinkside seating for the exhibition
(2) VIP parking spaces
$5,000 Bronze Level
Cocktail Reception | Upper Lounge reserved table for (2)
Meet & Greet Reception with Scott Hamilton and skaters
VIP rinkside seating for the exhibition
(1) VIP parking space
SOLD OUT!
$500 Individual Ticket
Cocktail Reception | Upper Lounge
Special rinkside seating for the exhibition
$250 Young Professional Ticket
Cocktail Reception | Upper Lounge
Special rinkside seating for the exhibition
(This rate is intended for college age to young professionals. Please call the office with any questions.)
$30 Adult / $15 Child
Exhibition Ticket
Exhibition featuring performances by
Olympians, World & National competitors
and local skaters.
Catering Sponsorship - $20,000
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Bar Sponsorship - $10,000
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Skating Exhibition Lighting - $10,000
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Décor Sponsorship - $10,000
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Exhibition of Champions
Scott Hamilton as our Master of Ceremonies
Performances by:
Brooke Tufts – National Solo Dance Champion
Beth Delano – Adult National Champion
Michael Solonoski – Adult National Champion
Julia Epps & Blake Gilman – Junior Dance National Competitors
Caroline and Brendan Mullen – Junior Dance National &International Competitors
Emmanuel Savary – National & International Competitor
Nick Bausenwein – U of Penn Collegiate Team
Amy Lee – U of Penn Collegiate Team
Edward Zhou – Novice Men National Competitor
More skaters will be announced soon! Stay tuned for updates.
Learn More About Our Capital Campaign
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Scott Hamilton’s Support
Make a Donation
Support our future
Why Support Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society?
Our club holds a special place in the hearts of our community, and we have a decades-long and storied history among the Main Line and suburban families who have passed through our doors and grown with us. Our mission is to preserve and promote the sport, art, and history of figure skating for recreation and competition.
Our club traces its roots to the joining of two organizations: The Humane Society of Philadelphia and the Skater’s Club of the City and County of Philadelphia. Here are some highlights from our history: The Humane Society of Philadelphia, patterned after the Royal Humane Society of London (a “Society for the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned”), was organized in 1770 to rescue people from drowning.
Founded in 1849, The Skater’s Club of the City and county of Philadelphia was the first skating club in North America. Its members skated on frozen rivers and lakes in the Philadelphia area. The club’s objectives were “instruction and improvement” in the art of skating, cultivation of friendship among the skaters and the rescue of people who fell through the ice.
Years later, when the Humane Society ceased to function, its organization and responsibilities were acquired by the Skaters Club of the City and County of Philadelphia. On February 28, 1861, The Skaters Club of Philadelphia became The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society (PSC&HS). In the subsequent decades, club members skated on the Schuylkill River and enjoyed their clubhouse in Fairmount Park. In 1910, the club moved its activities to the Philadelphia Ice Palace, located at 45th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. There we hosted the United States Figure Skating Association National Championships in 1924 and 1934.
In 1937, the PSC&HS bought land from Haverford College to build our present club-owned facility in Ardmore. This facility, which opened in 1938, has since been expanded and upgraded for year-round-skating and energy efficient cooling and heating. In 1941 and 1949, we hosted the North American Figure Skating Championships. Between 1923 and 1945, PSC&HS members held 16 national titles. Since then, we have had four national title holders and numerous national medalists and competitors.