Our Story
Proud to be 55+ years of boston's
way to play.
The original, largest and longest running ski, sport, travel and social organization in Boston tells its tale.
Boston Ski + Sports Club
The Start of
something Big
Boston Ski & Sports Club has seen many fads come and go over the past fifty years… bell bottoms, tie dyed tees, fluorescent ski parkas; long skis, short skis, fat skis; motown, disco, hip-hop; VW bugs, SUV’s, hybrids; plus dodgeball and kickball for adults. One constant remains – BSSC continues to encourage the kid in all of us as we play sports, ski, make connections, and live a life full of fun!
In 2017 BSSC, one of the nation’s largest and longest running social sports clubs for adults, celebrates five decades of skiing, travel, and playing sports. Since 1967, BSSC has grown from entertaining a few thousand Bostonians with parties and skiing, to organizing a massive range of recreational activities for over 50,000 active adults in and around Greater Boston.
The visual journey
Evolution of
The Logo
Logo Timeline
1967
Our original name and our first logo. Used on all literature as popularity of organized ski trips and social parties grew in Boston.
1971
The United States Sports Clubs logo was designed as additional chapters were introduced in New England.
1977
With the emergence of our ski and sports programming, Boston Ski & Spoets Club developed its own unique logo.
1984
Emphasizing the diverse aspects of our organization, silhouettes of members were incorporated in this logo.
1991
This is the original design of our most recognizable logo. It received many tweaks and developments over the years.
2017
This remains our current design, a representation of our important roots and commitment to moving forward.
Through The Years
Our Rich
History
Boston Ski & Sports Club has seen many fads come and go over the past fifty years… bell bottoms, tie dyed tees, fluorescent ski parkas; long skis, short skis, fat skis; motown, disco, hip-hop; VW bugs, SUV’s, hybrids; plus dodgeball and kickball for adults. One constant remains – BSSC continues to encourage the kid in all of us as we play sports, ski, make connections, and live a life full of fun!
In 2017 BSSC, one of the nation’s largest and longest running social sports clubs for adults, celebrates five decades of skiing, travel, and playing sports. Since 1967, BSSC has grown from entertaining a few thousand Bostonians with parties and skiing, to organizing a massive range of recreational activities for over 50,000 active adults in and around Greater Boston.
Through The Years
Our Rich
History
Boston Ski & Sports Club has seen many fads come and go over the past fifty years… bell bottoms, tie dyed tees, fluorescent ski parkas; long skis, short skis, fat skis; motown, disco, hip-hop; VW bugs, SUV’s, hybrids; plus dodgeball and kickball for adults. One constant remains – BSSC continues to encourage the kid in all of us as we play sports, ski, make connections, and live a life full of fun!
In 2017 BSSC, one of the nation’s largest and longest running social sports clubs for adults, celebrates five decades of skiing, travel, and playing sports. Since 1967, BSSC has grown from entertaining a few thousand Bostonians with parties and skiing, to organizing a massive range of recreational activities for over 50,000 active adults in and around Greater Boston.
60's & 70's
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1967
Boston Ski Club is launched by Gerry Milden, organizing ski vacations and parties. Members fly to ski the Alps and the first Ski Weekend heads to Killington, VT
2020-01-01
1968
An annual BSSC membership is $10. Discounted lift tickets range from $5 to $10 each. Members meet at Blue Hills for "Graduated Length Method" lessons and learn to ski.
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1973
Members play Volleyball every Wednesday at the West Newton Armory. Volleyball now includes over 18 leagues, tournaments and pick-up games.
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1974
Gene Brezniak (1927-2016)
A native Bostonian and volleyball, ski and party
enthusiast, Gene takes the helm at Boston Ski & Sports Club.
While we mourn his passing, we celebrate a long, vibrant life dedicated to connecting people through the love of skiing, sports and fun.
2021-01-01
1977
BSSC hosts its first annual "Rock the Boat" Cruise on
Boston Harbor
80's & 90's
2019-01-01
1980
Ten teams make up the first Coed Softball League and
Basketball soon follows.
Now Softball and Basketball
are two of our largest sports, with over 300 teams
competing every year
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1981
BSSC organizes a trip to raft the Penobscot River, Maine for the first time.
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1987
Members meet in Boston for billiards, bowling, "Table Hops" and more. The BSSC social calendar now consists of pub crawls, Red Sox, Halloween and BrewSKI parties, and the annual Blizzard event.
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1991
The Ski Department expands to offer a complete calendar of Day Trips, Ski & Stay Weekends, and Ski Vacations
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1993
Soccer takes Boston by storm with the first BSSC Coed League. It has grown into our largest sport, with as many as 25 different leagues being offered at once.
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1996
BSSC Travel brings mountain bikers to Bryce Canyon for the first time.
Today active and exotic destinations include hiking the Inca Trail and trekking to Mt. Everest Base Camp
2000's
2019-01-01
2000 - 2004
Coed Flag Football, Kickball and Indoor Softball are added to our sports line-up. Men's Softball and Soccer are also added.
2021-01-01
2003
Our first Patriots Road Trip heads out to Buffalo. This is now an annual event and has included visits to Cleveland and Miami.
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2005
BSSC is voted "Boston's Best Social and Sports & Recreation Club" by CBS editors. Today between 600 and 850 teams are playing in any given week.
2021-01-01
2010
Women's Field Hockey starts with 6 outdoor teams. Today, 150 teams play annually. Lacrosse and Soccer for women also continue to grow.
2021-01-01
2014
BSSC scores a segment with the NBC Today Show, whose brave host Erica Hill, joins a BSSC kickball league for a night of fun on and off the field. BSSC's most popular "playground sport," now hosts nearly 2,000 players annually.
2019-01-01
2017
BSSC's favorite annual soccer tournament takes over the hallowed field of Gillette Stadium. The champions of the 28-team round robin hoist the BSSC Boston Cup Trophy at a half-time appearance at a Revolution game later that night.
2019-01-01
2020
Thanks to our large and loyal following of passionate ski and sports customers and some help from federal and state aid, BSSC is able to weather the COVID-19 crisis. It offers E-sports while waiting for Governor Baker to ease playing restrictions.
2019-01-01
2022
After a year without air travel due to the pandemic, BSSC is thrilled to offer an incredible lineup of ski vacations to Big Sky, Lake Tahoe, Banff, Grindelwald, Morzine and St. Anton. 222 travelers get back to normal in adventurous style to enjoy the incredible mountains, food and fun of 5 countries.
2019-01-01
2023 - Present
BSSC has new digs in Waltham but its same dedication to providing its 50K customers with the competition, camaraderie, friends and fun that you want and deserve. Thank you for your amazing support over 5 decades!
"We're not the best because we're the oldest, we're the oldest because we're the best!"