Football News - Sunday 19 April Final game of season

On Sunday, 19 April, the adult football team played its last 11-a-side game of the season (we lost 2-3 vs Kerala Tuskers, click to see photo of the team).
Looking back at the season, it was great!
The team is young, happy to play and really shows football skills.
We often had 6 to 8 subs, which means that everyone had to get out on the pitch for 30 minutes or more, but everyone accepted it without complaining.
Last but not least, we won the large majority of our games, which had not been the case for years.

OUR NEXT AGM 14 JUNE (CONVOCATION)

OUR NEXT AGM 14 JUNE 2026
(CONVOCATION)

Our Club is an Association 1901.  “Big decisions” about our “shared second home” are made in the AGM. Decisions which we make include:
  How much money we want to pay into the Club
  What investments we want the Club to make
  Who should represent us on the Management Committee
  How we wish to structure the governance of our Club

In addition to making decisions, we also take part – the AGM is one opportunity to contribute to the discussion (and meet other Members). It may also encourage some of us to take a larger role in the Club, whether it be via volunteering for an “All Hands Day” to work in the garden, or contributing to a Section, or standing for election to the Management Committee.

Our next AGM is in 2 months, on 14th June.  We have included a Draft Agenda with this note.  It includes a Motion from the MC to modify our 'Statuts'. There will be important discussions also about padel.  The Management Committee will be organising a discussion session for May to provide information on a potential padel project and to gather Member input.

If you would like to put forward a Motion for the Agenda, please submit it, with the name of the proposer and seconder, to  by 5 pm on 14/5/2026 so that it can be included in the materials and on the electronic voting platform.

We look forward to seeing you all at the AGM.

The Management Committee
  Rich Parkin (President)
  Roland Tchertoff, Dan Terrington (Vice-Presidents)
  Gigi Cothier (Treasurer)
  Georgina Marrison (Secretary)
  Roxane Girault, Sarah Whitley, David Stabat, Guillaume Darrieus (Elected Members)

Attachment
Draft Agenda

Junior Cricket 2026 Starting Sat 9 May

The new season will start on Saturday, 9 May, in 3 groups:
1: Semi-hardball from 10-11 am
2: U13 hardball transition from 11 am-12 pm
3: U16 Hardball from 12 pm-1 pm
For more information, contact our head of Junior Cricket Adhavan Manoranjan at .
Below is a QR code linked to the Junior Cricket application form. (In French for the moment)

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Tennis News - Social mix-in tennis this Sunday

Impromptu tennis social mix-in on Sunday -- all tennis players welcome

To take advantage of the fine spring weather this weekend, please come to the club this Sunday morning for an informal social tennis mix-in (doubles). Sign in at 10:00 for a 10:30 start with a 12:45 finish. 

The Tennis Committee

Tennis News - Summer is here - the clay courts are ready!

We are happy to announce that you can book and play on our magnificent clay tennis courts.
Courts 1, 2, 4 & 5 are playable, and we hope to have Court 6 ready for play next week.
Please make the most of the excellent tennis weather in the days ahead.
But remember these important rules:
- Sweep and water the courts after you play.
- If the courts are very dry, water before and after you play.
- Wear tennis shoes for clay courts (no running shoes) to avoid damaging the surface.
- When the weather is wet, do not play on the courts even if you find the doors unlocked.
- If you do play on the courts when they are soaked, you risk damaging them by leaving deep footprints in the clay, which creates an uneven surface, leading to bad bounces and the risk of twisted ankles and knees.
- The courts are expensive to repair. Please treat them - and your fellow tennis players - with respect.
- And remember, white tennis attire, please.
We look forward to seeing you all on court soon!
The Tennis Committee

Tennis News - SAC Spring Tennis Tournament 2026 - registration open

It's tennis tournament time again.
All SAC tennis players are invited to sign up for our annual internal tournament running from 28th April to 27 June when we will host Finals Day -- and the White Dinner in the Rose Garden. 
Please sign up with this HelloAsso' link or by using this QR code.

 As usual, there will be doubles for men, women and a mixed doubles draw, plus men's and women's singles. The tournament is open to adults (16+). 
Please be judicious in how many draws you enter if you think you will be away for much of May.
We will be strict in scratching players who do not play their matches on time. 

The Tennis Committee

Exclusive Snooker Evening - Friday 29 May 2026 - Limited Booking

For the first time in France, Shaun Murphy, World Champion and Triple Crown winner, will cross the Channel for a truly exceptional private exhibition at the Standard Athletic Club. (See poster in main article)
On Friday, 29 May 2026, from 7:30 pm, this black-tie evening will blend refinement with world-class sport: a cocktail reception, a seated dinner, and an intimate exhibition led by one of snooker’s greatest names, in the presence of Eurosport.
With 50 places already reserved by the French Billiard Federation, principal partner of the event, attendance will be limited to around 90 guests, ensuring a rare and exclusive atmosphere.

A decade after hosting Steve Davis, the Club once again prepares for one of its most prestigious evenings.

Limited booking: with only 40 members able to attend.
€80 — reserve as soon as possible on HelloAsso: Shaun Murphy - Black tie - Snooker Exhibition 2026

English Breakfast - Sunday 3 May

On Sunday, 3 May,  Janine will be cooking up a wonderful breakfast. Please book using this HelloAsso link.
(https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/english-breakfast-3-may-2026)
(No Little Musicians)

Board Games

As requested by members, we have acquired some board games, which will be available to all to play. But may we ask people to please take care of the little pieces and put them back as they found them? The games will be stored in the cupboard by the microwave in the clubhouse.

Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 25/26 & Wed 29 April

Weekend Mains
Arancini balls with marinara sauce and green salad
Chicken satay with peanut sauce over rice and a crunchy Asian salad
Pastries
Tangerine cake, Raspberry lime poppyseed loaf, Strawberry chocolate cheesecake, Chocolate almond ricotta cake

29 April
Please note that on Wednesday, 29 April, there will not be a special lunch menu, just the usual Vrai Bons Pots.

Golf News 2026

Please read the main article for full details.
Key points:
* Annual Section Subscription Rates remain unchanged for 2026
  Please pay asap by transfer or cheque
* AGM/Prizegiving/Dinner was on Friday 20 March
* Golf Weekends Spring Weekend at Belle Dune 17-19 April, Autumn at  Le Touquet on 25-27 September
* Spring Cup on 30 May and the Autumn Vase on 10 October.
* See a full calendar of Section and Villarceaux events in the main article

SAC Squash News - season not over yet!

The season isn’t quite over, but we’re delighted to share that the SAC team has finished 4th in its pool in the 2nd Île-de-France division — a fantastic achievement! A big congratulations to all the players for their commitment, team spirit, and the excellent level of squash displayed throughout the season. SAC Squash continues to strengthen its reputation as a respected club in Île-de-France.
We are also very grateful for the support we receive, particularly from staff members who kindly stay late on Tuesday evenings to make our matches possible. It’s always a pleasure to witness competitive play combined with excellent sportsmanship and friendly hosting, with access to food and drinks afterwards.
(Please see more in the main article.)

Bridge News - 24 February Tournament Results

See the main article for the handicap results of our tournament, the quiz, and more detailed comments.
Next month, the tournament will be on Tuesday, 31 March; click here to see the quiz.
Anne and Nicolas were the big winners in NS with 66.81% and - again! - Marie-Claire and Jane in EW with 65.63%. Tied for 2nd place in EW: Jerome/Patrick and Claudie/Albert with 62.69%, and in NS Dougie/Claude with 61.27%.

Bridge News - 24 February Tournament

The next tournament is planned for Tuesday, 24 February; the quiz will be reviewed at 2 pm, followed by play at 2:30 pm. See the main article for the quiz (or click here) - "Defence after opponent's Weak Two opening".

Bridge News - 20 January Tournament results

In the main article, you'll find the results of Tuesday's tournament (and the answers to the quiz). A huge score was made by Marie-Claire and Jane - 66.26% in NS, and an excellent score was made by Bernadette and Patrick in EW - 59.61%;  another brilliant score in NS - Joan and Ian with 57.05%. Well done to all of you!
Thank you all so much for participating! and also for helping with the clearing away. And my thanks to Carole and Tristan for their help in the kitchen and behind the bar.
The next tournament is planned for Tuesday, 24 February; the quiz (click here) will take place at 2 pm, followed by play at 2:30 pm.

Bridge News - 16 December Tournament & Quiz Results

Please read the main article for the Handicap and FFB results of the December tournament, featuring a huge score for Anne (R.) and Naomi (who very kindly joined us at the last minute to make up the numbers) in North-South with 67.5% and another big score for Christine and Marie-Claire in East-West with 63.83%! Also in the 60s, Patrick and Luc, 2nd in EW with 60.67% and 2nd in NS, Nicole and Jean-Paul with 55.83%. The nationwide results will be sent out in due course by the FFB. The answers to the quiz are also in the main article.

Many thanks to Maureen, Joan and Anne for their help in organising the tournament, and to Christine and Carole for their invaluable assistance with the cocktail, and to all of the players for participating and helping with the clearing away!

Football News - Sunday 21 December, Christmas Tournament

Intercom

The Intercom is back, thanks to the perseverance of Emmanuel Torregano!

Bridge News - 18 November Tournament Results

See the main article for copies of the "Handicap" and the "Nationwide" results, and the answers to the Quiz.
Warm congratulations to Jane and Françoise, 1st in East-West with 63.15%, and to Joyce and Claude, 1st in North-South with 62.05%; 2nd in NS - Joan and Ian with 60.42%, and 2nd in EW - Christiane and Claudia with 58.37%.
The final tournament of the year will take place on Tuesday, 16 December. (See the quiz here!)

Golf News: November 2025

Following the 4 Club and Putter Stableford competition held at Villarceaux on Saturday, 15 November,  please go to the main article to see the results of that competition and the current state of play in the Sue Hall Trophy for the 3 best average Stableford scores over the season.