As a Five Star Platinum Club, the Athletic Club of Columbus is much more than a place to workout, it is a place to belong.
03/07/2025
Join us for High Tea at Tiffany’s, hosted by the Women's Committee! Led by Ella Williams, esteemed master teatime curator and owner of , indulge in an exquisite tea experience at the ACC.
Register now on the ACC app—see you on March 15 at 2:00 PM! 🍰
03/04/2025
Beef & Boxing offered a perfect blend of elegance, exceptional flavors, and thrilling bouts in the collegiate boxing ring! 🥊🍽️
Reliving the excitement through these photos by ✨
02/28/2025
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, members celebrated the addition of Stefanie Altman to the Board of Directors and welcomed Will Dokko as our 2025-2026 Board President. Thank you to outgoing Board Member Bob Roach as well as Past Board President Josh Harrison. Here's to another great year at the ACC!
02/21/2025
A collection of adorable moments from this year's Father Daughter Disco! Thank you to all who attended, and to for capturing these memories✨ 💃
02/14/2025
Thank you to everyone who attended Galentine's Day Trivia in The Booth! Yesterday, the Women's Committee tested members' knowledge on categories surrounding Valentine's Day, historic women, and movies. Congrats to our winning team, The Pink Pony Club!
02/12/2025
Several of our members have landed in Mexico to showcase their skills at the Squash Inn! 🏆We love seeing our talented members take their skills around the globe🎉🎾
02/06/2025
Experience Beef & Boxing like never before in Carmichael's! 🥊🍽️ Enjoy an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres while watching the livestream from upstairs. Register now in the ACC app.
01/27/2025
Celebrating the timeless spirit of Robert Burns! 🥃✨ Our second annual Burns Night at the Club was a true Scottish Highland Experience, filled with delicious meals, scotch tastings, and heartfelt tributes to the great Bard.
01/23/2025
Escape the cold and cozy up in the Café! Enjoy a hand crafted coffee in an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing and recharging. Come enjoy the warmth! ☕ ❄️
07/22/2024
Associate Members, don’t miss this ✨golden✨ opportunity to connect with other members and test your knowledge in Olympic-themed trivia!🏅Attendees are encouraged to sport gear from their favorite country. Event is complimentary to attend and will be held on Wednesday, July 31 from 6pm - 7:30pm. Associate Members only, ages 35 and under. Please RSVP online!
07/18/2024
The Member Appreciation Party is ONE WEEK from today! 🏝️🍹 We look forward to celebrating together as we wrap up Member Appreciation Month at this luau-themed evening. You’ll enjoy live music, exciting raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvres, & cocktails at this complimentary event. Tropical attire is encouraged! 🌺 Please register on the Club Calendar.
📸: Picture the Love
07/08/2024
Member Appreciation Month starts TODAY! 🎉 From July 8 - July 31, the ACC is offering specials as an extra way to say “thank you” to our membership.
Today, we’re excited to start the month by REOPENING Carmichael’s Monday dinner service! To celebrate, enjoy a Burger & Beer special every Monday night in Carmichael’s from now through July 29. 🍔🍺
View the full list of Member Appreciation Month offerings in this month’s Blue Wings Magazine or online on the Club Calendar.
05/24/2024
Lots of sweetness at our annual Mother’s Day Brunch! 💗💐 Thank you to Flowers On Orchard Lane for the beautiful bouquets and Picture the Love for the photos!
05/06/2024
The Athletic Club of Columbus aspires to build community through common interests that empower our membership. The ACC's Women's Committee exemplies this vision by organizing thought-provoking panel presentations semi-annually! These panel presentations aim to inspire women by exploring personal journeys and professional insights.
Join us for the upcoming event "Breaking Barriers: Women of Impact in Sports" on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 PM. Moderated by NBC 4 Sports Reporter, Whitney Harding, this panel discussion will center on the diverse experiences of women navigating the dynamic sports industry. Panelists include:
Linda Logan – CEO & President, Greater Columbus Sports Commission
Kathryn Dobbs – Sr. VP, Chief Marketing Officer, Columbus Blue Jackets
Jennifer Dean – Chief Operations Officer & Co-Founder, Five Star Fans
Jaime McMillan – VP, Soccer Administration and Operations, Columbus Crew
Networking begins at 6 PM. Complimentary to attend. Guests are welcome!
04/17/2024
Spring Fling is next Friday, April 26! Last year, we celebrated La Féria de Sevilla and this year we’re escaping to the west coast with Spring Fling: California Dreaming. ☀️🌊 Immerse yourself in decades past while savoring retro-inspired cocktails, refined wine, coastal delights, and live music. Limited spots remain! Please register on the Club Calendar.
03/24/2024
The ACC community bonded through warm cups of tea, laughter, and an enchanting Mad Hatter themed experience courtesy of Ella Williams' Posh Teatime Co.
Members were treated to a lavish tea service, delectable food pairings, while learning the art of etiquette (no pinkies up, please! 😂 ). The opulant decor swept us to the realms of Jane Austen or Bridgerton - making the afternoon unforgettable. 🌹
02/23/2024
ACC Board of Directors 2024-2025 • This past Tuesday, membership voted to officially appoint Randy Arndt (First Term), Will Dokko (Second Term), and Josh Harrison (Second Term) to the Board of Directors. Thank you to Veronica Bradley for her leadership as President this past year and thank you to departing Board Member, Rob Ferguson. We are grateful for our Board of Directors and look forward to the year ahead under the leadership of our new Board President, Josh Harrison.
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In 1912, The Athletic Club of Columbus was founded by a group of business professionals interested in promoting both social and athletic endeavors.
The Club’s first President was Henry J. Booth. In early 1913, the already prominent Ohio Club merged with the ACC and the first clubhouse was headquartered in The Columbus Saving & Trust Building (now known as The Atlas Building.) Plans were immediately launched for the new home of the ACC on Broad Street.
Our current six-story brick clubhouse, an example of Spanish Renaissance Revival with Italian influence, was designed by Richards, McCarty & Bulford with Frank L. Packard as Advisory Architect. The building was dedicated in 1915, to much fanfare and the facade has seen very little change since its opening. In early October 2011, just in time for the Club's Centennial celebrations in 2012, the Club was officially named to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Club has been, and always will be, an integral part of the Columbus business and political communities. Throughout its history, the ACC has proved a haven for individuals, families, and business professionals.
Notable Members:
Warren G. Harding, 29th President of the United States
John W. Bricker, Ohio Governor and U.S. Senator; Vice-Presidential Nominee 1944
William Saxbe, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General 1974-1975
James Rhodes, Four-Term Ohio Governor
Dave Thomas, Founder of Wendy’s
U.S. District Judge George Smith
Herbert Brown, Fmr. Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Dan Carmichael, Naval Aviator Captain, SCCA President's Cup Champion, District Amateur Golf Champion
Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr.
Notable Visitors:
President Richard M. Nixon
President George H. W. Bush
U.S. Senator John McCain and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin