Experience The Racquet Club of Philadelphia

Greetings from The Racquet Club of Philadelphia. Founded in 1889, The Racquet Club of Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most respected athletic clubs in the world. We strive to provide both members and guests with the highest standard of service each day; it has been a point of pride for over 133 years. The most successful private clubs are those built on the foundation of enduring relationships and social camaraderie between friends and associates. With that in mind, we are embarking on a campaign in which we are asking our current members to hand select individuals whom they feel will properly embrace the culture and tradition of our Club and extend an invitation to invite them to join. We are very excited about the opportunity to showcase all we have to offer to you. By receiving this personal invitation, you are invited to participate in our “Discover The Racquet Club of Philadelphia” Preview Membership Initiative, giving you the opportunity to experience one of the finest private clubs in the area. The preview opportunity allows you to experience our extraordinary Club without the payment of an upfront entrance fee, with the obligation of committing to a preview membership term for 12 consecutive months (applicable dues, fees and charges will apply). While you will have the opportunity to continue your membership beyond the preview term by paying the entrance fee payment in full, we want to give you a compelling reason to secure our membership earlier. If you secure your membership within the first 60 days of membership, you will be able to enjoy a convenient payment plan for your entrance fee payment and monthly credits to your Club account totaling up to $1,440, based on the category of membership in which you are approved. Included within this packet, you will find all the information you will need to begin the process of joining our Club family. If you would like to accept this invitation, please complete and return the Application for Membership and Preview Relationship Agreement to the Club office. If you have any questions, or would like to set up a private tour of our Club facilities, please contact David Wright, Membership & Marketing Director, at (215) 772-1555 or membership@rcop.com. We look forward to welcoming you into our Club family.

Sincerely,

Board of Governors The Racquet Club of Philadelphia

We Play Well With Others The Racquet Club is a unique athletic and social Club in the heart of Philadelphia that makes old-world pleasures new. Hailed by squash enthusiasts as the preeminent squash club of Philadelphia, the Club also offers relaxed dining, a lively social calendar, active affinity Clubs, guest rooms, an indoor pool, and more. The Club is home to several celebrated squash legends that have played on the professional circuit and many of the Club’s members consider the Club to be their home away from home. In a fast-paced world, The Racquet Club is an oasis in the city, a place where members of all backgrounds meet one another for a game, a meal, or a swim. They come to unplug and unwind, to encounter a new wine or an invitation to sail. It’s where stories are passed along and lifelong connections are made. It’s a multi-generational Club where men, women, teens, and kids can connect and family milestones are celebrated in an elegant setting.

Racquets Home to one of only seven racquets courts in the country, members at the Club have an unrivaled passion for this unique game. Originating in English prisons and initially played with rocks against the prison wall, racquets has developed into the fastest racquet sport in the world. During events and tournaments, you will find a raucous Racquet Club crowd cheering on the brave players who dare to engage in the sport. The Club has hosted several major national and international tournaments. The Racquets Singles World Championship, the Court Tennis US Open, qualifying matches for The Squash US Open, The Tompkins Cup (SDA Pro Tour), and Intercollegiate Squash Doubles National Championship. The U.S. Squash Hall of Fame was briefly located at the Club until moving to Yale University. It’s Impossible To Not Join the Fun The Clubhouse is home to all levels of racquet enthusiasts, and within its historic walls are one court tennis court, six international squash courts, the country’s first doubles squash court, and a racquets court.

Squash The Racquet Club is home to six international squash courts and one doubles squash court. The Club’s athletic professionals are committed to educating new players about the game and can set up matches with other members for those that have advanced skills. The Pro Shop schedules frequent clinics, Club tournaments, intra-Club matches, and has developed a strong junior squash program for players of all levels. The Club was the site of the invention of squash doubles in 1907 by Frederich C. Tompkins, a former court tennis and racquets professional.

Court Tennis The Club is home to one of only 11 court tennis courts in the country, and was recently renovated. Dating back to the 12th Century, the game of court tennis was widely recognized as the “sport of kings” thanks in part to Henry VIII’s fondness of the game. Not to be confused with lawn tennis, court tennis spawned the game played at Wimbledon. The Club’s athletic director, Rob Whitehouse, is a United States Court Tennis Hall of Fame inductee and is eager to teach new members the ins and outs of the game.

Indoor Swimming Pool

The indoor swimming pool’s unique design, equally as long as it is wide (35’ x 35’), provides ample space casual swimming and calisthenic exercise. Many members utilize the pool for a quick dip after a hard workout in the Fitness Center or after a steam in the connecting men’s locker room. The pool is welcome to be used by both our male and female members.

Fitness The Club has a newly renovated fitness center, open 24 hours a day, that is included with the cost of dues. Additionally, members have access to complimentary classes such as Pilates, Stretch and Sculpt, High Intensity Interval Training, and Bootcamp throughout the week during the afternoons and evenings. Personal training and massage therapy are available by appointment.

Overnight Accommodations

The Club has 13 elegantly appointed guest rooms that are exclusively designed to complement the beautifully unique architecture of this renowned and historic Club. Overnight guests have access to the Club’s fitness center, sauna and steam rooms, and complimentary “Grab-and-Go” breakfast. Members are welcome to sponsors guests to stay at the Club.

Private Social Events The Racquet Club offers ten unique and versatile spaces for private events of any scale and occasion. The Club is the perfect venue for every function including, weddings, small social gatherings, non-profit fundraisers, festive holiday parties and grand galas. Our staff is dedicated to creating and executing your event and tending to every detail. We offer an array of menus to choose from; our event planners and chefs would be delighted to tailor a custom menu selection for any event.

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia has one of the most extensive reciprocal lists of any Club in the country, having relationships with more than 240 Clubs worldwide. Members of the Club enjoy the extraordinary benefit of choos ing from a plethora of 5-star accommodations and facilities in nearly every major city across the globe during business and personal travels. Reciprocal Private Clubs

“Discover The Racquet Club of Philadelphia ” Preview Membership Initiative (September 29, 2022 through October 31, 2023)

Preview The Racquet Club of Philadelphia We would like you to experience, first-hand, everything we have to offer at The Racquet Club. Our goal is to prove you belong here and we will do everything we can to make you feel right at home. You will have the privilege of previewing the Club for 12 consecutive months, without the payment of an up-front entrance fee. During your Preview Relationship Term, the only responsibility you have will be the dues and charges applicable to the category of membership in which you are approved. If you decide to purchase your membership within 60 days of application, you will enjoy a generous staged payment schedule for your applicable entrance fee and monthly credits for 24 months.

Entrance Fee Schedule

Current Entrance Fee

Membership Classification

Resident Playing Member (ages 40 & above) Resident Playing Member (ages 30-39)

$4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,500 $1,500 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $2,500 $1,500 $750

Junior Playing Member (ages 21-29)

Suburban Playing Member (5-40 miles from club) Non-Resident Playing Member (40+ miles from club)

Military or Student Playing Member

Resident House Member (ages 40 & above) Resident House Member (ages 30-39)

Junior House Member (ages 21-29)

Suburban House Member (5-40 miles from club) Non-Resident House Member (40+ miles from club)

Military or Student House Member

$750

Staged Payment Opportunity By purchasing your membership within the first 60 days of your preview term, you may pay your entrance fee payment according to the following schedule:

50% due within 60 days of application 50% due on 1 st anniversary of joining

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Welcome to the Club As a way to welcome you into the Club, you will have the opportunity to enjoy monthly credits to your Club account for 24 months. The monthly credits may be utilized throughout the Club for all amenities and services, including reducing your monthly dues obligation!

Credits to New Members (Credits will begin upon the payment of the entrance fee)

You will receive a monthly credit for up to 24 months of:

If you purchase your membership within the first 60 days of membership as a:

Resident Playing Member (ages 30 & above)

$60

Junior Playing Member (ages 21-29)

$40

Suburban Playing Member (5-40 miles from club)

$40

Non-Resident Playing Member (40+ miles from club)

$30

Military or Student Playing Member

$40

Resident House Member (ages 30 & above)

$40

Junior House Member (ages 21-29)

$30

Suburban House Member (5-40 miles from club)

$30

Non-Resident House Member (40+ miles from club)

$20

Military or Student House Member

$30

Additional Information A potential new Member receiving this exclusive invitation from a referring Member must follow the normal procedures of joining The Racquet Club of Philadelphia; i.e., submitting all required admission documents and approval by the Club.

All Good Things Must Come To An End On October 31, 2023, the “Discover The Racquet Club of Philadelphia ” Preview Membership Initiative and all associated benefits will conclude.

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Membership Opportunities

Playing Memberships

Playing Memberships include all court and usage fees.

Resident

Junior (Ages 21 - 29) Entrance Fee: $2,000 Monthly Dues: $285 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Suburban (5 to 40 Miles of City Hall) Entrance Fee: $2,500 Monthly Dues: $305 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Non-Resident (41 or More Miles of City Hall) Entrance Fee: $1,500 Monthly Dues: $180 Enjoy a $30 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Military / Student Entrance Fee: $750 Monthly Dues: $285 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months

Ages 70 & Over Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $350 Enjoy a $60 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 65 - 69 Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $410 Enjoy a $60 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 40 - 64 Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $465 Enjoy a $60 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 35 - 39 Entrance Fee: $3,000 Monthly Dues: $410 Enjoy a $60 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 30 - 34 Entrance Fee: $3,000 Monthly Dues: $350 Enjoy a $60 Monthly Credit for 24 Months

Membership Opportunities

House Memberships

Resident

Entrance Fee: $2,000 Monthly Dues: $180 Enjoy a $30 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Junior (Ages 21 - 29) Entrance Fee: $2,500 Monthly Dues: $195 Enjoy a $30 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Suburban (5 to 40 Miles of City Hall) Entrance Fee: $1,500 Monthly Dues: $115 Enjoy a $20 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Non-Resident (41 or More Miles of City Hall) Monthly Dues: $180 Enjoy a $30 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Military / Student Entrance Fee: $750

Ages 70 & Over Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $225 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 65 - 69 Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $260 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 40 - 64 Entrance Fee: $4,000 Monthly Dues: $295 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 35 - 39 Entrance Fee: $3,000 Monthly Dues: $260 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months Ages 30 - 34 Entrance Fee: $3,000 Monthly Dues: $225 Enjoy a $40 Monthly Credit for 24 Months

• Prices listed are current as of 10/2022. Initiation fees, dues and fees are subject to change. The Racquet Club makes Cost of Living Adjustments (CoLA) to the dues and other services annually. • Entrance fees include the initiation fee and applicable assessment. • House Member court privileges are limited to one time per month in any combination of squash, court tennis or racquets (which includes lessons, tournaments and weekend play). • House Members are subject to all usage fees as required. • House Members who surpass six court uses within the calendar year will have the appropriate Player Dues Supplement charged automatically. • Spousal privileges are NOT included with the Junior, Student or Military membership categories.

215 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102