Classic Car Day - Sunday 2 October 2022 - CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the change of date for this event has meant that many of the car owners could no longer come to the event, so we have had to cancel it.
The 43rd edition of the annual Paris/Versailles race will take place on Sunday 25th September so the main road to the club (Route Royale) will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 2 pm.
(The Meudon section of the race uses the Côte des Gardes, Avenue du Château and Route Royale.)
Park by the Tour Herzienne or the Urban Soccer and walk.
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 a mail 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 am- 9 pm; Friday: 8 am-10 pm. Saturday & Sunday: 8.45 am-10 pm
Bar hours
(Bar closes 15 minutes before the Club closes)
Monday & Tuesday: 10 am-8:45 pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 12 pm-8:45 pm; Friday & Weekends: 10 am-9:45 pm.
Unfortunately, the change of date for this event has meant that many of the car owners could no longer come to the event, so we have had to cancel it.
This weekend the menu will include Marinated chicken legs with mashed potato (cuisses de poulet marinées avec purée de pommes de Terre) and a Mixed Salad (salade composée).
For dessert/tea, there will be Tangerine cake, Brownies, Cheesecake and Strawberry cake.
Golfers went off to Omaha Beach Golf Club for their Autumn Weekend from Friday the 16th to Sunday the 18th of September.
The two main prizes for Saturday's Stableford competition are the Kiwi Cup (donated by Alan Kerr) for the best Net score and the Irish Trophy for the best Gross.
This edition of the Kiwi cup was won by Jean-Charles Saden with 37 points and the Irish Trophy went to John McCallum with 16 points.
Read on for more complete details or visit the FFG site for Omaha Beach's "MOORE" competition.
The opposition made the not inconsiderable trip arriving well before the home team, who had a much shorter trip. Subsequently, Captain Andrew lost the toss and the opposition chose to bat against our 9 men. However, the skipper set a field and the bowlers by and large bowled to it, so when the missing two players arrived Valenciennes were 48-1 off twelve overs. Then wickets fell at a steady rate with the visitors finishing on 200 all out off 40 overs.
Surely a target with our batting lineup we could easily chase down? Well, the captain's advice to build slowly meant we were 45-1 off 5 overs, then the wheels fell off; the pick of the batsmen being Trevin, Jyoty and Sachin. SAC finished with a disappointing 167 all out with 6 overs left.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Standard Athletic CC hosted The Embassy (BECC). After having won the toss and deciding to bat, BECC scored a total of 267 runs for 7 wickets. Needing to score at 7 runs an over, SAC chased down the total with aplomb for the loss of 2 wickets with 10 overs to spare! (Full details in the main article.)
This weekend will see the final fixtures of the season against Thoiry and Chantilly.
It's time to start playing tournament bridge again at the SAC, and we're proposing to hold a first traditional Individual Tournament on Tuesday 27 September, beginning at 2.30 pm.
The easy part of this tournament is that you do not need to find a partner, but, of course, you are welcome to bring along as many friends as you like, so please do let Jenny () know (with a copy to Anne () if you can take part. Currently, there are enough players for 5 tables, but it's still possible to sign up as there is no limit to the number of tables we can cater for, provided we are a multiple of 4; and again, you do not need a partner!
At the end of the tournament, Raymond Natanson will be presenting the Oliver Langhorne Fair Play Trophy, the Henri Natanson Cup as well as the Freddie Chakour Trophy to the winner of our afternoon tournament. And this will be followed by a buffet campagnard, offered by the Section.
It is also time to renew your licences - the price being the same as previously, i.e. €57 (cheque made out to the SAC Bridge Section). A renewal form is attached to the main article, but only needs filling out if your personal details have changed.
Please let Jenny know if you'd like to participate this coming season in the Interclub competition!
Also attached to the main article are the provisional minutes of the 2021 AGM.
On Saturday, 24 September, Caroline NAIRAC stood in for Monica. Monica will be back on October the 1st.
Monica Shaka runs Yoga Classes on Saturday afternoons (3-4:15) and Thursday mornings (9-10:15) at the Club. Since classes need a minimum of 6 participants, please check with Monica or her Whatsapp Yoga group beforehand
For Saturdays in particular please let Monica know which Saturdays you are available by filling in this form https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/b2vJBLvb.
Monica will find replacements for the Saturdays when she's not available - if there are enough people!
For more information about these and other activities see Monica’s website at monicashaka.com or email her at . 
We are now in touch with a chess coach to set up two sessions for children on a Saturday afternoon:
We need to know how many families would be interested to see if we can have enough kids to fund the coach. Please email David Père at if you have children who would be interested in either of these sessions.
Zoom Pilates at 9:30 on Wednesday mornings resumes on 7 September. Pilates Mat and Step & Sculpt classes are set to resume on 10 September. Pam would also like to offer a Beginner Pilates class this year date and time to be determined. Contact Pam at to register and for additional information.🧜♀️
Provisional schedule
Mondays (from 12/9): Step 10:00; Sculpt 11::00. (Confirmed). Wednesdays: Zoom Pilates 9:30; SAC 2 pm Pilates Mat (Confirmed - Almost Full). Saturdays: 9:45 Pilates Mat (Openings - to be confirmed); 11:00 Pilates Mat Intermediate-Advanced; (FULL) 12:30 Step.
The new coaching season will start on Saturday, 17 September. The lessons will be coordinated by Hervé Antchandie, chief coach and René, a teacher whom some of you have already met last year.
See the main article for the full programmes for adults and children and their groups and coaching times and payment options.
If you haven't yet signed up for lessons, follow this link (https://forms.gle/4mg9TMU2uVEvPmmm8) for the registration form.
For more information contact Hervé at <>.
We will celebrate Oktoberfest for members and friends on Saturday 8 October starting at 5 pm on the cricket pitch and in the marquee (Wiesn), weather permitting. There will be German beer, sausages, brezels and music. Dress code: dirndl, lederhosen, or just an Oktoberfest touch. (Non-member entrance fee 5 €)
Please register via Helloassao at 'https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/oktoberfest' before the 4th of October.
Registration for the 2022/2023 Junior Sports season is now open. We are offering:
This year we have had very successful Junior Football sessions on Saturdays and we would like to start up Junior Football again on Wednesday afternoons too, starting in September 2022.
For all kids between 5 and 12 yrs old, we could create a great new soccer activity at the SAC, so please show your interest by emailing .
After the summer hiatus, players should urgently consult the draws (which can be viewed on the website) and play their first rounds as a priority.
We should all try to regain momentum and finish the tournament during the fall.
Herewith are the links to the 2021/2022 draws:
Open Singles, Open Doubles, Ladies Singles, Veteran Singles, Junior Singles, Ladies Doubles.
A match planning calendar is again available at the bar and you can reserve on the spot or by phone. Please keep us informed of your planned matches and results on: .
There is a snooker WhatsApp group to facilitate communication between players. If you haven’t already sent them please send contact details (mail+mobile) to:
We have a small number of lockers available: one in the ladies' and three in the men's changing rooms if members are interested (135€ per year)
Please also note that you can have a space to leave your bike at the club (30 € per year).
Please write to if you're interested.
Thanks to the members who volunteered for the front desk duties! More volunteers would be appreciated to help look after the front desk on Saturdays and Sundays!
Hours are between 10 am and 5 pm, for at least one hour, please. The duties are principally checking in members and guests.
Please contact if you can possibly help and we'll add you to our WhatsApp helpers group. Thank you!
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Indeed, in 1957 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the present Clubhouse. Later, in 1972, Her Majesty and Prince Philip, while on an official visit to France again came to the SAC to inaugurate an extension to the Clubhouse on the 16th of May.
There is a slide show of the 1957 event as a preface to the article on the History of the Club, which also has a photo of Her Majesty and the Prince touring the grounds in a car in 1972.
| 25 Sep 2022 09:00AM - 02:00PM Paris- Versailles Run |
| 25 Sep 2022 12:00PM - Cricket vs TBD (Chantilly?) 40 Overs |
| 27 Sep 2022 02:30PM - Bridge Tournament |
| 08 Oct 2022 Golf: Autumn Vase |
| 08 Oct 2022 Oktoberfest |
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