Standard Athletic Club

Some dates for your diaries

25/01: Tennis Committee EGM 3pm
25/01: Burns Night supper
26/01: Music Workshop for kids
26/01: Brunch
26/01: Oysters & Black Velvet
01/02: Junior Football vs British School
09/02: Music Workshop for kids
09/02: Breakfast
09/02: Paint Meditation Workshop
11/02: Bridge Tournament
15/03: St Patrick's night

Tennis News: Committee EGM 3pm 25 January

The Tennis Committee will hold an EGM at the Club at 3 pm on Saturday 25 January.

Burns Night Dinner - Saturday 25 January 2025

The SAC's Burns Night 2025 celebration is at 8 pm on Saturday 25 January. Open to members and non-members.
Please book on the HelloAsso website as soon as possible.

Children's news: Musical workshops for kids (26 Jan)

One exciting announcement for 2025 is that l’Académie des Petits Musiciens (https://academiedespetitsmusiciens.com) will be coming to the club regularly: two Sundays a month for a 1.5hr workshop for 3-7 year-olds (as they have previously) during the school year. It will be tied with the English Breakfast and Sunday Brunch so if there is a breakfast or brunch, there will be a music class (but not during the school holidays).
The arrangement is that if a child is signed up for the breakfast or brunch (costing €9 in advance) together with a parent (costing €18 in advance) they have free access to the 1.5 hr class. If you don’t want to sign up for the breakfast/brunch, it is €25 per child for the class and payment will be via HelloAsso.
The first class for 2025 will be on Sunday 26 January in the Bridge Room and then on 9 Feb. (We were too slow to arrange for this Sunday.) Basically, there will be a workshop if there is a brunch or breakfast during the school calendar.

The next Brunch by Janine will be on Sunday 26 January

Janine's next fabulous Brunch will be on Sunday 26 January from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Book as soon as possible via this HelloAsso link for details of early-bird and non-member prices.
On the menu: Vegetable quiche, Quiche Lorraine, Sausages
Sides: Scrambled Eggs, American Pancakes, Roast Vegetables & Potatoes, Simple Green Salad, Toast
Drinks: Juice and Tea

Oysters & Black Velvet January 2025

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.

Junior Football News - Match vs British School 1 February

There will be a match between the SAC juniors and the British School on the afternoon of Saturday 1 February.

Paint Meditation Sunday 9 February 3 pm - 5 pm

Paint meditation is a mindful and creative practice that helps you relax, express, and connect with your inner self through colours and strokes.No need to bring anything, just turn up! Please register for the session on Sunday, 9 February from 3 pm to 5 pm using this Link or the QR Code in the poster in the main article. Write to with questions or for more information.

Children's News - New February Holiday Camp options

We are pleased to open registrations for a new Holiday Camp option, joining Tennis Ambition's offer of quality tennis lessons and multisport activities in French, alongside Discovery Club's English immersion activities for children of all language levels, including native English speakers. The Holiday Camp will run during both weeks of the upcoming February school holidays (17-21 and 24-28), and is open to children ages 3 to 14, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with an option to stay until 5:30 pm.
The base price for a full 5-day week of 7 hours per day is €350, tax included. (€50 per half-day)
We invite you to contact Genevieve, the camp director, by email at with any questions, or you may register directly using this Link.
Non-members of the Standard Athletic Club are invited to participate in this holiday camp as well, so please feel free to spread the word to other parents you know who might be interested.
(See posters and QRCodes in the main article.)

Bridge News - Jan 14 Tournament results

Here are the SAC Section results (see main article). Brilliant scores by Marie-Claire and Pascale with 62.42% in East-West, and Anne and Joyce in North-South with 59.58%. The best seconds are Dougie and Claude in EW with 58.33%.
Thanks to Christine and Carole for their help in preparing our cocktail, to Monica for cooking such delicious finger food and to Joan and Maureen and everyone else for your help in preparing the rooms and putting everything away so rapidly!
The next tournament is planned for Tuesday 11 February.

Changing Room lockers available

Two large lockers available in the Men's changing room.
One large locker and one small locker available in the Women's changing room.
From February 1st to the end of August the pro rata rate is: Large locker: €88; Small locker: €62.
Contact if you are interested.

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 .

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes have resumed

Normal classes resumed on January 11, but do check in with her at .
(Normal schedule: 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.)

Yoga Classes

Note that Monica communicates with regular users via a WhatsApp group, so ask her to add you if you're interested.
Thursday mornings 9-10:15 am Vinyasa followed by Gentle yoga 11-midday. Saturdays from 3-4:15 pm.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp or look at her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.