Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Philadelphia Canoe Club


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was  Keep (NAC)  Garibaldi Baconfat   19:28, 9 January 2010 (UTC)

Philadelphia Canoe Club
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Non-notable club. Only possible claim to notability is its longevity. No independent sources, just the club's website. Note: This is the first nomination (Twinkle glitch). - Realkyhick (Talk to me) 00:24, 1 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Addendum: There has been some progress along the lines of references, but there is still much info in the article that appears to be promotional (trying to attract new members), and also unsourced information that is likely known only to those involved in the club. We'll let this discussion go to its completion and see how it goes. - Realkyhick (Talk to me) 04:14, 6 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Delete This article is not significantly covered in independent, reliable sources, and, as such, does not meet Wikipedia's notability standards. Laurinavicius (talk) 00:33, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Now that reliable sources have been added, the article meets our notability standards. Laurinavicius (talk) 20:28, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

 Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Timotheus Canens (talk) 00:36, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. I added references from two different newspapers. - Eastmain (talk) 07:17, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Pennsylvania-related deletion discussions.  — Eastmain (talk) 07:22, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Sports-related deletion discussions.  — Eastmain (talk) 07:22, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
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 * Keep Reliable sources are available to make it a valid article. Has significance in canoeing in the states. Dr. Blofeld       White cat 12:36, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Significance of Philadelphia Canoe Club: Though an outdoor activity club, the organization has a prominent position within the paddling community, being either the 2nd or 3rd oldest such organization in the nation. The club is a major training ground for new canoeists and kayakers and its location in a major urban center affords it significant stature in the outdoor sports scene. Philadelphia Canoe Club has produced several Olympians over the years including participants in the 1936, 1952, 1956 and 1972 games. The club is also the repository of several excellent examples of wooden canoes and kayaks on display in the clubhouse, itself a structure of significance in the city of Philadelphia. On display is a restored 34-foot 1911 Old Town War Canoe, one of only a handful still in existence in the world. The clubhouse is open to the public during meetings held the third Monday every month at 7:00 p.m. —Preceding unsigned comment added by W3BIG (talk • contribs) 23:27, 5 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.
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