What We Do
Provide a safe, clean, and friendly environment
Encourage families to relax and enjoy themselves
Offer recreational and competitive swimming opportunities
Hire caring, qualified
lifeguards to keep us all safe
History
The Tenakill Swim Club was established as a non-profit organization on February 6, 1963. The founding President was Jerome Lucker, who oversaw the first Board of Trustees, which included James Bayley, Edward Deeb, Arther Foshay, Edward Gillen, Donald Legg, Stephen Capkovitz, Samuel Elster, Victor Frankel, Robert E. Kanski, Frank Silber, and John Tagliani. James Logan served as the first legal counsel. An official ribbon cutting was held on July 7, 1963. The Tenakill Swim Club is proud to have served as a key summer venue for more than sixty years.
Tenakill Swim Club Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, July 7, 1963. Speaker: Councilman Robert E. Shull. Seated (from Left): unknown, Jack Tagliani, unknown, unknown, Jerry Lucker, Edward Deeb, Calvin MacCracken, Don Legg, Jim Logan, unknown. (Photo from John Lucker)
Tenakill Swim Club Ribbon Cutting, July 7, 1963. Seated in front are Councilman Robert E. Shull and first TSC President, Jerry Lucker. Standing behind are board members and town dignitaries. (Photo from John Lucker)