Squash News - Matches this week Monday (20/1) and Thursday (23/1)

This week Team 1 had two important matches. On Monday evening at home, they played against Squash 95 4, a match that had been rescheduled due to the December strikes. SAC 1 won 4-1. On Thursday they played Altiplano St Cloud (the only team to beat us in the first part of the season) also at home. This time, we mercilessly took our "revanche" 5-0. It definitely felt like Division 2 is getting closer for Team 1... Team 2 did not play this week. 

Snooker - Last Call for Individual Coaching by former French Champion Yannick Poulain

Thanks to our close relationship with the Académie de Billard d’Argenteuil, the SAC has been offered the possibility to get some snooker coaching this winter from a former French national snooker champion, Yannick Poulain - 6 titles as Champion of France (1996,1997,2002,2003,2006,2008).
These special Master Classes will take place between the end of January and March 2020. Players will be coached individually for 2h at a fee of 50 €/h (100€). Yannick is willing to come to the SAC on a few dates.
Anyone interested please contact Roland Tchertoff at or before the 26th January.

Snooker 2019/2020 Tournament News

Open Singles: Didier Perrin and Jean-Paul Ruzé finally played their match on Sunday morning as planned; Didier won in two straight frames, he will be meeting Thomas Lavigne in the next round. Also, this is the last call for coaching with Yannick Poulain - anyone interested please contact Roland Tchertoff at or by the 26th January. (See this note.)

Football News - Sunday 19 January vs the Kerala Tuskers

Golf News - AGM Friday 17 January 2020

After a review of the year's activities and the perspectives for 2020 Sue Hall, outgoing Section Head, announced that, after some 20 years of service to the Section, including several years as Chair, she would be standing down from the committee and not seeking reelection.
The remaining members of the committee, John Greenwood (Treasurer), Joan Cosgrove (Hon Sec), Claude Jacques (Competitions), James Moore, and Frédéric Thiriet all stood for re-election and were duly voted in. John McCallum was voted in as a new member of the committee.
Frédéric Thiriet was nominated Chairman to replace Sue and promises to carry on her good work in the future. Most weeks he's up at the Club for Sunday Brunch and would be delighted to talk to anyone who is interested in finding out more about Villarceaux or the Golf Section.

Burns Night Dinner - Saturday 25 January 2020

The SAC's Burns Night celebration is on Saturday 25th January. All welcome, open to non-members. 

Centenary Oak Food for weekend of 25 & 26 January

Saturday: Croissants etc followed by Lunch: Entrecote steak, fries, salad; Salmon steak, green beans. Sunday Brunch: Chicken & vegetable risotto. Evening (6.30): Oysters and Black Velvet (order by 8 o'clock Saturday evening) 

Oysters & Black Velvet January 2020

On Sundays 12, 19 and 26 we will be offering the usual Oysters & Black Velvet at 6.30 pm; orders by 8 o'clock the Saturday night before either at the bar or by email to . No reservation, no oysters! Read on for menu and prices. 

Step and Pilates News

Please note that Pam will be away from Saturday 1 February to Saturday 8 February. However, after next Wednesday's class, there is a possibility of a class or classes next Friday 31 January, depending on numbers - so please let Pam () know asap. Normal classes will start again on Monday 10 February. There is still space on the new Wednesday 1-2 pm class for beginners, “faux debutants” and "start agains" for those who want more personalised lessons. Details and news as always from Pam at .

Yoga News

Don't forget the Gentle Yoga Class on Thursday mornings at 11:30. More info as always from Monica at . 

The International Players present "Season's Greetings" by Alan Ayckbourn

The International Players Theatre group are putting on Alan Ayckbourn's festive comedy "Season's Greetings" for 4 performances over the weekend of Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February at the Quai 3 theatre in Le Pecq. Reservations at www.internationalplayers.org or 07 81 02 78 14.

Children's "Carnaval" - Saturday 1 February 3 pm

Enjoy the Carnaval atmosphere! Starting at 3 pm - fun activities: face-painting, creating masks and balloons. Followed at 6 pm by the film "Rio".
(Bring and share crêpes and drinks)

Bridge News - Next Dinner/tournament Tuesday 4 Feb

The date of the next dinner and tournament is confirmed for Tuesday 4 February. We have had to choose this date as the school holidays will begin the following week, so please note it down and sign up as soon as possible (). Do let us know if you would like to play but do not have a partner.

Ladies Tennis News - ALT's Start in February

The ALT’s team will be starting their matches in February and their first match will be against Vanves on Tuesday 4th.

Meet the Management Committee - 7 pm Thursday 6 February

The SAC Management Committee is delighted to announce that the next Meet the Members' Evening will be on Thursday, 6 February at 7 pm. Again, this will be an occasion for mutual exchange on any issues/matters of concern and inform you of any actions/ideas we have managed to implement as a result of previous meetings.

Junior football on 12 January against VSCI

The U14 boys' team produced an epic 2-1 win, whilst the U11 boys' team managed a well-merited draw (1-1). Our girls' team, playing only their second match, fought valiantly against a much taller Vesinet team but ended up losing 1-6. Next matches are away against the British School on Sat 8 February.

February Junior Tennis Camps

We will be organising Junior Tennis Camps during the weeks of 10-14 February and 17-21 February from 9 am to 6 pm for children aged from 4 to 17. Read on for registration and pricing.

Activity Camp in English for Children - 17 & 18 Feb - Yoga and Vegetable cookery

Organised by the Association Meudon Bien-Être the Camp offers activities in English focused on Yoga and Vegetable cookery on 17 and 18 February for children aged 5-13.

Need more books for teens!

We are on the lookout for books, preferably in English, for the Teenagers' Corner. Just bring them along or contact Romain Boudot ().

Cricket News - AGM, Sunday 09 February, 2020

The Cricket Section's AGM is on Sunday 09 February 2020 at 2:30 pm.

Snooker 2019/2020 Tournament Draws

All the draws for the 2019-20208/9 Tournament (Singles, Doubles, Veterans, Juniors) are available for viewing and download in the main article. They are updated periodically as the results are communicated. 

SAC AGM Sunday 17 May 2020

The MC has decided on Sunday 17 May for holding the 2020 SAC Annual General Meeting. This date is outside the school holiday period and largely avoids the ponts of May. Please mark this date into your diaries and come in numbers to ensure a comfortable quorum. You will be receiving official notification in due course.