Standard Athletic Club

Thursday 16 July 2026

Welcome to the SAC

The Standard Athletic Club is hidden in the forest of Meudon and easily accessible from Paris.

We are an international English-speaking sports and social Club set in exceptional surroundings.

This Club is the perfect place for all the family to play sports or just relax and enjoy the social life.

If you would like to find out more, send an email to the Club at or call us on 01 46 26 16 09.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Club and Bar Opening Times

Club hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 10 pm; Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 11 pm; Sunday: 9 am to 10 pm
Bar hours
(Bar closes 15 minutes before the Club closes)
Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 9:45 pm; Friday: 11 am to 10:45 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 10:45 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 9:45 pm.
(NB: Bar opens at noon in August)

Temporary Suspension of Barbecues at the Club

Dear Members,

In light of the current extreme weather conditions and the ongoing wildfires affecting the Île-de-France region, we kindly remind all members that, with immediate effect, the use of barbecues at the Club is not permitted until further notice.

This precautionary measure has been taken in the interests of everyone’s safety due to the exceptionally dry conditions in the Meudon Forest and the significantly increased risk of fire.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping to protect our Club, its surroundings, and the wider community.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Management Committee

RIP Jean PAL-FRAIN 26 Feb 1946 - 3 July 2026

Jean Pal-Frain died last Friday, 3 July, following an illness. Jean was the widow of Ramon Pal, and a long-time member of the Club, and particularly an active member of the Bridge Section.
She will be cremated at the Crematorium du Parc (104 Rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92140, CLAMART) at 12:15 on Friday, July 17th. This will be followed by some drinks nearby.

Entering the Club - Members and Guests

Every person who enters the Club must be checked in at the front desk.

Even if you have been a member for 50 years, you still must give your name
and potential identification.

Members are asked to come to the desk to greet their friends or family.
A guest may not sign in alone.

Bar and Restaurant - Lunches this this weekend and next Wednesday

Weekend mains
Italian Gnocchi with summer vegetables, Honey Lime Chicken Wonton Tacos with Mango black bean salad

Pastries
Raspberry cake, Black Forest cheesecake, Blueberry loaf, Blackberry pistachio bars, Brownies

Bar and Restaurant - Late opening for Sunday's Football Final

‍Please note that the Club will be open until the end of the Spain/Argentina Football Final match this Sunday, and pizzas and nuggets & fries will be served!‍

Tennis News - Clay tennis courts - hot, dry weather

Dear members,

The hot, dry weather this year is taking its toll on our clay tennis courts.

Given the conditions, it is essential that members playing on the clay courts take the extra time to water them thoroughly before and after play. If you are playing a long match, think of watering them between sets.

Thank you,

The Tennis Committee

Bar and Restaurant - Weekday lunches

Please note that there will be a lunch offer every day until the end of July.

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes Summer 2026

The last Zoom class was on 15 July, and the last classes at the SAC are on 20 July. Then classes will be off until September.
Contact Pam at and stay tuned to your emails for updates.
(Normally 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.)

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

A teacher from La Maison des Maths, a programme launched by the association En Revanche, hosts sessions at the Club every Saturday.
Full details in the main article.
The commitment is for one year, and a donation directly to the association is compulsory.
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

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

Very few over the summer, restarting in September. Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings, 9:30-10:45 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Drop-in price is €20, and the per-semester price is €17.
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.