Some dates for your diaries

01/05: Mix-in Tennis Tournament
01/05 Cricket season opens
03/05: Breakfast
12/05: Bridge Tournament
16/05: Tennis Round-robin
29/05: Exclusive Snooker Evening
30/05: Great Garden Campout
14/06: SAC AGM
16/06: Individual Bridge Tournament

Bar and Restaurant - Lunch Wed 6 May

Wednesday 6
 Lunch offer: Pineapple chicken with coconut rice, Quinoa veggie patties with Mediterranean bean salad.

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! 

Tennis: Roland Garros 2026 ticket ballot - apply before 15 May

Dear members,
We are delighted to announce this year's ticket ballot for the 2026 Roland Garros tennis tournament.
The tickets are for the day session Thursday, 28 May, on the centre court - Philippe Chatrier.
To enter the free draw to buy one of two pairs of tickets (244 euros ner pair), please follow this link to HelloAsso website (or use the QR-code below).
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/sac-roland-garros-ticket-ballot-2026
The draw closes at midnight on 15 May. We will announce the winners on Saturday, 16 May, before the May round-robin tennis tournament.
One entry per adult member.
Good luck!
The Tennis Committee

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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Golf News 2026 April, May, September

• Golf Weekend Belledune 17-19 April: 3 excellent days of golf with wonderful weather on a beautiful course. The individual Stableford was won by Ebba Dean with a score of 38 stableford points, followed by Paul O’Mahoney and best gross by John McCallum. The scramble team competition was won by Ebba, Joyce & Claude Jacques and Ian Jones.
• Golf Spring Cup at Villarceaux, Saturday, 30 May, for information contact .
• The next weekend will be at Hardelot on 26, 27 and 28 September. For details, please contact

See the main article for some photos.

Tennis News - SAC Spring Tennis Tournament 2026

It's tennis tournament time again. Players should have signed up for our annual internal tournament by Sunday, 27 April. 
Play will run from 28 April to 27 June, when we will host Finals Day -- and the White Dinner in the Rose Garden. 
We will be strict in scratching players who do not play their matches on time. 

The Tennis Committee

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes paused until 9 May

Pam is currently away and will restart classes on Saturday, 9 May. 
(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.)
Please contact Pam at  to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.to ensure your class is on.

Bridge News - 12 May 2026 Tournament

The next tournament will be on Tuesday, 12 May. Let Jenny know if you want to participate and if you are looking for a partner. As usual, we will start with a quiz (see here) at 2 pm, play will commence at 2.30 and will be followed by a little cocktail.

Please note that our traditional annual Individual tournament will be on Tuesday, 16 June.

Exclusive Snooker Evening - Friday 29 May 2026 - Book Now!

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.

Only a few places left, so book now (€80) on HelloAsso: Shaun Murphy - Black tie - Snooker Exhibition 2026!

Great Garden Campout - Saturday 30 May 2026

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.

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.
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

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

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.

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 .

Yoga Classes

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.

Help Wanted for the Front Desk at Weekends

We need help to welcome our members and their guests on Saturdays and Sundays for one or two hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Volunteers, please contact Roxane at  if you can help and we'll add you to our WhatsApp helpers group. Thank you!

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.