Some dates for your diaries

20/03: Golf AGM etc
21/03: St Patrick's Party
22/03: Little Musicians & Breakfast
31/03: Bridge Tournament
11/04: Easter Crafts and Easter Egg hunt
12/04: Greek Easter Lunch Party
17/04: GolfWeekend Belle Dune
16/05: Tennis Round-robin

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 - 6:30 pm 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

Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 21/22 March

Saturdray
Mains: Creamy Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable bowl with pita bread, Honey Lime Chicken, avocado and vegetable rice bowls.
Pastries: Cherry Almond Upside Down Cake, Tangerine Cake, Lemon Crunch Cake, Gooey Apple Pie Coffee Cake, Strawberry White Chocolate Muffins, Brownies
Sunday
Breakfast with Janine & The Little Musicians (here)

Saint Patrick's Party - Saturday 21 March 2026

The 2026 Saint Patrick's Party will be held at the Club on Saturday, 21 March at 8 pm. Non-members welcome.
 (Members 40€, non-members 45€)
During the St Patrick’s Dinner this Saturday, 21 March at the Standard Athletic Club, we will have the pleasure of taking part in a céilí, a traditional Irish dance evening!
Live music will be provided by the musicians of Froggy Stew.
Much more info in the main article and sme music selections for you. (Also some advice on dancing footwear!)

See the poster in the main article and book using the QR Code in the poster or directly here.

Little Musicians and Breakfast - Sunday 22 March

The next Little Musicians/Petits Musiciens session will be on Sunday, 16 September, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, with Breakfast from 11 am to 2 pm.
Book using this Hello Asso link. Don't forget that if a child is signed up for Breakfast/Brunch together with a parent, they have free access to the 1.5-hour class. If you don’t want to sign up for breakfast/brunch, it is €25 per child for the class. It is easier and cheaper if you reserve your place before Friday evening. Prices are more expensive at the bar on the day, and you risk the class being full.

Bridge News - Tuesday 31 March Tournament

The next tournament will be on Tuesday, 31 March; click here to see the quiz or look in the main article.
The tournament will be followed by a cocktail for which we are now charging €6. 

SAC Clothes with Club crests

Once again, we are proposing clothes with the club crest:

• Polo tennis shirts (38 € for adults, 28 € for children)
• Sweatshirts (45 € for adults, 38 € for children)
• Hoodies (50 € for adults, 48 € for children )
• Softshell jackets (65 € for adults, 60 € for children)
• Quilted jackets for adults (70 €)

To order, please contact Roxane Girault at  by Tuesday, 7 April at the latest.

Children's News - Saturday 11 April Easter Crafts & Egg Hunt

On Saturday, 11 April, we celebrate Easter with the children, starting with an Arts and Crafts workshop at 2 pm, followed by an Easter Egg hunt!
Volunteers are welcome to help supervise the craft tables

Greek Easter Celebration Lunch and Party Sunday 12 April

After the incredible energy of our last celebration two years ago…you asked, and it’s back!
Join us on Sunday, 12 April at the Club on the 12th of April at 2:30 pm for a true Greek Easter experience!
What’s waiting for you? Delicious traditional Greek Easter dishes, a live Greek band bringing the vibe, a warm, buzzing atmosphere and lots (and lots) of dancing!
Book here n HelloAsso:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/greek-easter-lunch-2026

Children's News: La Maison des Maths – Proposed Weekend Sessions at the Club

We are currently in touch with La Maison des Maths, a programme launched by the association En Revanche, and we are exploring the possibility of hosting sessions at the Club on Saturdays or Sundays (exact timing to be confirmed depending on interest).
Full details in the main article
Sessions are free of charge, with voluntary donations made directly to the association.
If this is something that may interest your child, please let us know so we can gauge demand and confirm weekend scheduling.
We look forward to hearing from you via email at

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.

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes

Pam's classes are on the normal schedule.
Stay in contact with Pam at  to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.to ensure your class is on.
(Mondays: Step 10:00; Sculpt 11::00. Wednesdays: Zoom Pilates 9:30; SAC 2:30 pm Pilates Mat - Beginner/Intermediate. Saturdays: 9:45 Pilates Mat; 11:00 Pilates Mat Intermediate/Advanced. 12:30 Step.)

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.)

Taekwondo News

Taekwondo classes are almost full, but there are still a few spots left for children, so, if you’re interested, feel free to send a message to .
Hadad, the Taekwondo instructor, would like to offer a self-defence class for teens and adults at the club on Fridays from 6 PM to 7 PM.
If you're interested, feel free to send us a message via WhatsApp or email to .

Teatime at weekends from 4 to 5.30 pm

Keep the Club's traditions alive and enjoy a nice (hot) cup of tea with biscuits from the UK from 4 pm to 5.30 pm at the Club at weekends! 

Yoga Classes

Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
However, many classes are via Zoom at present so do keep in touch with Monica first.
Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp, or visit her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.

Children at the Club

We are trying to keep our favourite club members (and their parents) as happy as possible. If any parent wants to join the WhatsApp group dedicated to children at the club, wants to discuss anything child-related, or has any suggestions, please email .

Changing Room lockers available

Some lockers are available in both the Men's and Women's changing rooms.
The price depends on the size: Large: €135, Small: €95 (Women's only).
Contact  if you are interested.