New York Athletic Club
New York Athletic Club logo | |
| Abbreviation | NYAC |
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| Formation | September 8, 1868 |
| Founder | John C. Babcock Harry Buermeyer William Buckingham Curtis |
| Type | Private social club |
| Headquarters | 180 Central Park South Manhattan, New York |
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| Coordinates | 40°45′59″N 73°58′44″W / 40.76639°N 73.97889°W |
Region | Metropolitan New York |
| Website | www |
The New York Athletic Club is a private social club and athletic club in New York state. Founded in 1868, the club has approximately 8,600 members and two facilities: the City House, located at 180 Central Park South in Manhattan, and Travers Island, located in Westchester County. Membership in the club is by invitation only.
The club offers many sports, including rowing, wrestling, boxing, judo, fencing, swimming, basketball, rugby union, soccer, tennis, handball, squash, snooker, lacrosse and water polo.