© 2015 OPAL (Out Philly Athletic League)
OPAL is a nonprofit sport and social group for the sports leagues in the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan area that focus their activities within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Special emphasis is placed on assisting leagues with operations, assisting players in attending all national and international sporting events, including but not limited to the Gay Games, and assisting in furthering the development of cross sport social interaction. OPAL is a program of the William Way Community Center
SPARTAN WRESTLING CLUB
Spartan Wrestling Club
C/O Gus Scheerbaum
2241 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
President/Coach: Gus Scheebaum
Vice President/Treasurer/Coach: Mike LoFurno
Website Manager: Mike Thompson
Member at Large: Thom Duffy
Since 1991 the Spartan Wrestling Club has been a leading organization in the Philadelphia GLBT sports community. Spartans have sent medal- winning wrestlers to Gay Games Competitions in the US and abroad. The Spartans practice Freestyle wrestling which is a style of amateur wrestling that is practiced throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. We are open to all levels of experience from beginning to experienced and all weight classes.
Time & Location:
Mondays 7 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
2125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA