Some dates for your diaries

14/04: Bridge Tournament
17/04: TGI Friday Céilí / Cèilidh
17/04: Golf Weekend Belle Dune
16/05: Tennis Round-robin
29/05: Exclusive Snooker Evening

Bar and Restaurant - Wednesday lunches

Next Wednesday's menu consists of:
Cheeseburger, frites and green salad
Courgette Rolentinu with green salad.  

Tennis News - SAC Spring Tennis Tournament 2026 - registration open

It's tennis tournament time again.
All SAC tennis players are invited to sign up for our annual internal tournament running from 28th April to 27 June when we will host Finals Day -- and the White Dinner in the Rose Garden. 
Please sign up with this HelloAsso' link or by using this QR code.

 As usual, there will be doubles for men, women and a mixed doubles draw, plus men's and women's singles. The tournament is open to adults (16+). 
Please be judicious in how many draws you enter if you think you will be away for much of May.
We will be strict in scratching players who do not play their matches on time. 

The Tennis Committee

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

TGI Friday Céilí / Cèilidh - Friday 17 April - Scottish and Irish dancing

Welcome to a traditional Scottish and Irish céilí / cèilidh ball on Friday, 17 April. All welcome, members and non-members, from experienced dancers to complete beginners.
Live music by the great musicians Caroline Mège-McCormick (fiddle) and Victor Lanvin (keyboard).
(As usual with TGI events, food will be potluck, so please bring something savoury or sweet.)
Dances will be explained and guided: all are welcome, from experienced dancers to complete beginners, “from 7 to 77”!!!
Members are free, the charge for non-members over 25 is 10€, under 25s 5€. (Sign up here) 

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

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 .

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Exclusive Snooker Evening - Friday 29 May 2026 - Limited Booking

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.

Limited booking: with only 40 members able to attend.
€80 — reserve as soon as possible on HelloAsso: Shaun Murphy - Black tie - Snooker Exhibition 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.

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes

Pam's classes are on the normal schedule.
Stay in contact with Pam at  to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.to ensure your class is on.
(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.)

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 .

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

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.

Bridge News - Tuesday 31 March Tournament results

See the main article for the results. Congratulations to Ghislaine and Raphael, but also to Jenny and her partner, Marie-Helene, who had exactly the same score of 60.83%! And also to Joan and Ann J., 2nd in NS with 60%, and to Pascale and Violaine, 2nd in EW with 57.08%. Also in the main article, there are the answers to our quiz on the "chassé croisé".
It was great to have 8 complete tables again - so thanks to everyone for their help with preparations and/or clearing away - and Carole and Theo for their valuable assistance with the cocktail.
We are scheduling the next tournament for Tuesday, 14 April - just 2 weeks away. A quiz will be sent out shortly.

Also attached is a poster advertising a "stage" with Marc Kerlero at the Trèfle Meudonnais over the weekend of 6-7 June. I'm sure it will be extremely interesting!

Taekwondo

The Club is offering this sport to our Members, both adults and children, with a highly qualified coach from the St Germain Club (black belt, 8th DAN) giving classes. The Taekwondo Club of St Germain is one of the best-known clubs in Paris. Many children (from 4 years old), men and women, young people, and seniors, including black belts, regularly participate. Several champions, including members of the National French team, have been trained there.

We are happy to announce that Alexandra Lescure is now head of the Taekwondo section. She is also in charge of the kids' lessons held at 1:30 pm every Saturday. If you or your family members would be interested, feel free to contact her at 

General Conditions and Subscription Rates for 2025/26

Please find attached below a brochure detailing the general Membership Conditions, Subscription Rates & Guest Fees for 2025/26.
Contact  if you have any questions.

ENTRANCE FEES

The following rates apply to the period from 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026:
An entrance fee is payable by each adult member prior to joining the Club (payable when the application is accepted). This is currently €1000 for Adult and Senior Members, €500 for Young Adults U35 and €150 for U30 Young Adults. 

Students, Juniors, Children, Infants and Institutional Members do not pay the entrance fee. An ex-Adult member who wishes to rejoin pays €150 for every year of absence up to a maximum of €600.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

The following rates apply to the period from 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026, with ages as of January 1 prior to the subscription year.
A yearly subscription rate gives the member access to the club and its facilities. Members who are accepted mid-year
will pay a fee based on joining date. These pro rata fees are not available to members rejoining within a year of leaving
the Club. No changes of membership category may be made during the year except due to illness/injury and subject
to a request in writing and MC approval, or resignation from the Club due to professional reasons.
You will find a SEPA mandate in the attachments and also the SAC's RIB for payments.

Changing room lockers

Large: €135, Small: €95

Membership categories

No changes of membership category may be made during the year except due to illness/injury or resignation from the Club due to professional reasons. The payment over 10 months is a commitment for the whole year.

FULL MEMBERSHIP

Applies to all Members using the main sports facilities (squash, tennis, cricket, etc.)

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP

A social member may only use the facilities of the Clubhouse, the gym and the swimming pool.

ADULT

Applies to all Members over the age of 35 (inclusive on January 1, 2025 up to the age of retirement.

SENIOR

Applies to members who have both retired and have reached the age of 65 on September 1, 2025. Working seniors still pay the full Adult or Social membership rate.

YOUNG ADULTS (30-35 and 18-29)

Applies to Club members aged 30-35 or 18-29 inclusive on January 1, 2025.

STUDENT (18-25)

This applies to Club members, with a valid student card for 2024/25, aged 18-25 inclusive on January 1, 2025.

JUNIOR (11-17)

Applies to Club Members aged 11 to 17 inclusive on January 1, 2025.

CHILD

Applies to Club Members aged 5 to 10 inclusive on January 1, 2025.

INFANT

Applies to Club Members aged under the age of 5 on January 1, 2025. Subscriptions are payable in the first calendar year after the child’s first birthday.

ONE SPORT: CRICKET, FOOTBALL, SQUASH

This gives limited access to the Club. It is available for cricket, football, and squash. Use of the Club is restricted to the sport chosen, with access to the Clubhouse on that day only.

GYM, PILATES, STEP, YOGA

This gives limited access to the Club. Use of the Club is restricted to the activity chosen, with access to the Clubhouse on that day only, one session per week.

COUNTRY

This is reserved for Club Members residing outside the Île de France. Proof of residence must be provided. Country Members are entitled to 6 visits per year without fees. Use of the tennis courts is permitted.

PAUSE FOR ONE YEAR

Pause membership for a maximum of one year, readmission without entrance fee. Access to the Club is not permitted while on Pause (neither as a Guest nor via reciprocal arrangements such as that with the Swedish Club).

AU PAIR

One childcare provider accompanying children, in the parents' absence. The childcare provider to be nominated by Member: free access when with children. For childcare purposes only.

CHILD CARER

One childcare provider accompanying children, with parents present. For childcare purposes only.

INSTITUTIONAL

Shall have access to this class of membership via their affiliation with an international English-speaking institution (e.g., an Embassy or school), where this affiliation represents the primary source of household income. This class of membership is also open to their immediate family (spouse, children).

GUEST FEES
An invited guest may visit the Club 6 times over a Season. Put name into guest book and pay fee. After 6 visits they are obliged to take up membership of the Club. House guests are at the discretion of the Management Committee. Inviting a guest from 6pm - 8pm is free in the winter.

Temporary Daily Guest Memberships

See also "Temporary Daily Guest Memberships".

Attachments

CONDITIONS_leaflet_2025_2026.pdf (493kB)
Mandat_SEPA.pdf (156kB) 
RIB_SAC_pour_virement.pdf (31kB)

Bridge News - 24 February Tournament Results

See the main article for the handicap results of our tournament, the quiz, and more detailed comments.
Next month, the tournament will be on Tuesday, 31 March; click here to see the quiz.
Anne and Nicolas were the big winners in NS with 66.81% and - again! - Marie-Claire and Jane in EW with 65.63%. Tied for 2nd place in EW: Jerome/Patrick and Claudie/Albert with 62.69%, and in NS Dougie/Claude with 61.27%.

New Member Tea Time Saturday 14 March

New members are invited to join us for a meet and greet at 4 pm on Saturday, 14 March at the bar and tea time area. All members are encouraged to join and meet our newest members. If you have joined the SAC in the last 6 months, please let Christine Butterworth () know so we can treat you to a cup of tea.

In Loving Memory of Martin Saulnier-Arrighi, RIP

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Martin on 31 January, aged 41, after an eleven-year battle with a brain tumour. Martin was diagnosed with a glioma in 2014 and faced years of treatment with great courage and resilience
When the tumour returned in 2024, he met it with the same strength and dignity. He passed away surrounded by love.
In keeping with his generous spirit, he chose to donate his brain to science to support research into neurological diseases. There is a fund raiser to support research at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital and the Institut du Cerveau, in Martin’s memory. https://don.institutducerveau.org/enmemoiredeMartinSA/~mon-don?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife Christelle, children (Jeanne, Côme and Arthur) and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

Burns Day Eve Dinner (24 January) photos

The SAC celebrated Burns Day with a Burns Supper on Burns Day eve, Saturday 24 January.

See the main article for some pictures and a couple of videos.

Bridge News - 20 January Tournament results

In the main article, you'll find the results of Tuesday's tournament (and the answers to the quiz). A huge score was made by Marie-Claire and Jane - 66.26% in NS, and an excellent score was made by Bernadette and Patrick in EW - 59.61%;  another brilliant score in NS - Joan and Ian with 57.05%. Well done to all of you!
Thank you all so much for participating! and also for helping with the clearing away. And my thanks to Carole and Tristan for their help in the kitchen and behind the bar.
The next tournament is planned for Tuesday, 24 February; the quiz (click here) will take place at 2 pm, followed by play at 2:30 pm.

Bridge News - 24 February Tournament

The next tournament is planned for Tuesday, 24 February; the quiz will be reviewed at 2 pm, followed by play at 2:30 pm. See the main article for the quiz (or click here) - "Defence after opponent's Weak Two opening".

Update on Insurance and Investment plans

Dear Members,

First of all, a very Happy (belated) New Year to you all from the Management team.
It seems such a long time since the AGM, with so many "moving parts", given the major storm in July.  We therefore thought it timely to update you on where we stand on the continued investments in the Club.
Bottom line: we expect that we will be able to invest a further €200K in the Club this year, repairing storm damage and opening up a cost-effective option for padel, if (and only if) Members wish to see this new sport at SAC.
The July storm caused well over €150K in damage, which has made the insurance process particularly demanding in terms of documentation requirements, process complexity and length. 
Please see the details of our plans in the main article.

The Management Committee

Swimming News - the pool was covered on Thursday 22 January

A protective winter cover was put on the pool today. Click here for a photo.

Bridge News - 16 December Tournament & Quiz Results

Please read the main article for the Handicap and FFB results of the December tournament, featuring a huge score for Anne (R.) and Naomi (who very kindly joined us at the last minute to make up the numbers) in North-South with 67.5% and another big score for Christine and Marie-Claire in East-West with 63.83%! Also in the 60s, Patrick and Luc, 2nd in EW with 60.67% and 2nd in NS, Nicole and Jean-Paul with 55.83%. The nationwide results will be sent out in due course by the FFB. The answers to the quiz are also in the main article.

Many thanks to Maureen, Joan and Anne for their help in organising the tournament, and to Christine and Carole for their invaluable assistance with the cocktail, and to all of the players for participating and helping with the clearing away!

Football News - Sunday 21 December, Christmas Tournament