Article about the SAC published by Le Parisien

An article about the SAC "Premier champion de France de foot...", written by Christophe Lacaze-Eslous, was published by Le Parisien on Tuesday 26 November.
Subscribers can see the article online using this link.  Click here to open a PDF version.

Bridge News - 12 November Tournament Results

Click here for the Section and Nationwide results of our November tournament. There were several really good scores this time - Marie-Helene and Jenny coming 1st in NS, followed by Ghislaine & Raphael (63.39%), Josette and Remy (59.82%, Ann J. and Alain (58.63); and first in East-West Carole & Francois with 60.71%, 2nd - Claudia & Maureen (59.82%) and 3rd - Simone & Jean-Francois (56.85%).
Thanks to Maureen and Joan for their help with preparations, and to Carole Gressier and Christine Butterworth for the brilliant preparation of our cocktail!
The answers to November's Quiz are in the main article, and you will also find December's Quiz..
Our next tournament will be on Tuesday 10 December. 

Children's news: Académie des Petits Musiciens returns Sun 17 Nov

The Académie des Petits Musiciens (https://academiedespetitsmusiciens.com) will be coming to the Club on Sunday 17 Nov at 11 am to hold another musical workshop, which is already fully subscribed.

Basketball Court

The backboard/net to the basketball court has been replaced as the final update to our brand-new court.
Thanks to Caroline Lambert and David Stabat for their work on this.
See a picture here (or in the main article).

Cricket financials 2024

The SAC Cricket Section produces a financial report each year, detailing all direct Section revenues and costs. Please see the main article for details.

Junior Football

The SAC children's football coaches this year are Philippe and Eric; the coaching language is French.
On Saturdays, there are Mini football sessions for 5-8 year-olds, and from 8 upwards there is Junior Football.

Bridge News - 15 October Tournament Results

Click here for the Section and Nationwide results of the last Tuesday's tournament.
Warmest congratulations to Francis and Raphael, 1st in NS and Jean (Pal) and Max, 1st in EW; 2nd in NS - Nicole and Jean-Paul, 2nd in EW - Carole and François.
Please note the date of our next tournament - Tuesday 12 November, same time, same place.
(Read on for much information in the main article.)
Don't forget to renew your FFB Licences.

Children's news: Musical workshop for kids (1-5) 11am Sun 13 Oct

The Académie des Petits Musiciens (https://academiedespetitsmusiciens.com) will be coming to the Club on Sunday 13 Oct at 11 am to give a musical workshop to 1-5 year-olds. It is for members only and free. The session lasts 45 minutes. We can form a group of up to 10 children but, if there is enough demand, we can split the groups into 1-3 years and 3-5 years (11:00-11:45 and 11:50-12:35) which would open it up to 20 children. Please email if you would like to join. 

Children's news: Checkers (Draughts) club

Parents are launching a Checkers (Draughts) Club for kids from 6 years old who want to play or learn. It will start at 3 pm on Sunday 29. For those who want to join and have checkers/draughts games at home, bring them!

Football News: 6 October - SAC Win 6-4 vs Pascal Gastebois XI

SAC’s footballers kicked off the 2024-25 season with a well-deserved 6-4 victory against the Pascal Gastebois XI on Sunday as a good mix of youth and experience proved a winning formula. More details and photos in the main article.
Our next match is on Sunday 13 October against FC Invalides. 

Golf News: Autumn Vase 12 October 2024

This year's Autumn Vase, an individual Stableford competition, will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Villarceaux Golf Club.
For details and entry contact: John McCallum: 06 15 15 22 61
Starting times should be available on the FFG Site on Friday afternoon,

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 has joined the Taekwondo committee and is in charge of the kids' lessons held at 1:30 pm every Saturday. Feel free to contact her at 

If you or your family members would be interested, please contact Philippe Ayme-Jouve, who is managing the Section, at: .

Tennis News - All Saints' Tennis and Multisport Camps

The tennis and multisport camps for the All Saints'/Toussaint holidays for children will run from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from 21 to 25 October and from 28 to 21 October.
For Group lessons, there are still availabilities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays for both children and adults.
Looking forward to seeing you on the Standard’s  courts.
Team Ambition

Bridge News - 17 September Tournament Results

Big winners of the Section's Tournament were  - Richard and Leon in EW - with 62.5% and  Ghislaine and Raphael in NS -- with 60%. 2nd in NS: Nicole (Devaux) & Jean-Paul - with 55.83% and in EW: Jane & Hughette with 53.75%. (Click here for the full results.)
See the main article for details of other prizes that were awarded for play during the year.
Many thanks to Carole Gressier for her invaluable help with the cocktail; Maureen and Joan for their help in preparing the rooms; Anne Raynaud for duplicating the boards, and all of you who took part and lent a hand in clearing away at the end of the tournament.
For the answers to the quiz on "Strong opening bids", click here.
The October tournament will be on Tuesday 15 October.

Golf News: Autumn Weekend Results Omaha Beach September 2024

This September's weekend was held this year at Omaha Beach Golf Club, Port en Bessin in Normandy from 13^th to 15^th September and was blessed with fantastic weather for the full 3 days.
The Kiwi Cup (best net score) and the Dean trophy (best gross) were both won by Frédéric Thiriet with a magnificent 39pts and 16pts respectively.
Ian Jones and Muriel Jones won 2nd and 3rd place net respectively with 35 and 34pts.

Golf News: Summer Eclectic - July/August 2024 - Winners

The Section's Summer Open Eclectic Competition is open and running from 1 July to 30 August at the Villarceaux Golf Club.
Participants submitted 6 scorecards during this period from which a best composite score was calculated. The winners were:
1^st prize – Emile Freiha
2^nd prize - Frederic Thiriet
3^rd prize – David Colson

Tennis Coaching - Signing up for the 2024/25 Season

Here's a new message from our coaching team about the start of the new coaching season.

To introduce ourselves and to start the season 2024/2025 in the best possible way, we would like to offer you a presentation of our Team’s coaches,  our structure, our teaching method and the various activities, tournaments and actions implemented.
We can't wait to start this new adventure with you, and we hope to see many of you on Saturday, September 7^th at 7 p.m. at the club.
You have the possibility of coming for a test on Wednesday, September 3^rd and Saturday, September 7^th between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the coaches, to determine your tennis level and to be able to find a group.
Team Tennis Ambition
Please go to the main article to download a description of the tests, the details of the tariffs and a registration form.

Club and Bar Opening Times from Sunday 1 September

General Conditions and Subscription Rates for 2024/25

Please find attached below a brochure detailing the general Membership Conditions, Subscription Rates & Guest Fees for 2024/25.
Contact  if you have any questions.

ENTRANCE FEES

The following rates apply to the period from 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025. 

An entrance fee is payable by each adult member when joining the Club and must be paid as soon as membership has been accepted. This currently stands at €1500 for Adult and Senior members (post-covid offer stands at €750) and €500 for Young Adults. U30 Young Adults pay €150 which goes straight to their bar account. Students, Juniors, Children, Infants and Institutionals do not pay the entrance fee. An ex-member who wishes to rejoin pays €100 for every year of absence. 

SUBSCRIPTION RATES

The following rates apply to the period from 01/09/2024 to 31/08/2025, 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 the joining date. Members are encouraged to pay for the full year in September, though may pay by 10 direct debit instalments over the year, but only after one full year of membership. 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, 2024) up to the age of retirement.

SENIOR

Applies to members who have both retired and have reached the age of 65 on September 1, 2024. 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, 2024.

STUDENT (18-25)

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

JUNIOR (11-17)

Applies to Club Members aged 11 to 17 inclusive on January 1, 2024.

CHILD

Applies to Club Members aged 5 to 10 inclusive on January 1, 2024.

INFANT

Applies to Club Members aged under the age of 5 on January 1, 2024. 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_SEPT_2024_2025.pdf (475kB)
Mandat_SEPA.pdf (156kB) 
RIB_SAC_pour_virement.pdf (31kB)

Tennis Doubles Tournament Results - 28/29 June

The Finals were played over two days:
- Mixed Doubles Final on Friday at 7 pm: Clotilde & Arnaud Paquier defeated Maximilien & Georgina Marrisson. 
- Men's Doubles Final on Saturday at 4.30 pm: Philippe Vignal & Melvin Cooke defeated Raphael Imbert & Paul Rebaud
Read on for a picture of the winners!

Bridge News - 21 May 2024 Tournament Results

Here are the "Section" results of our tournament: RESULTATS_20240521.pdf. In due course, the FFB will send the nationwide results of this Simultané Ronde de France. Well done to Anne (Raynaud) and Luc, 1st in NS with 59.58%! Judy and Jenny came 1st in EW with 62.08% and there was a tie for 2nd place in EW between Jane & Lucie and Dougie & Ian, both pairs scoring 57.92%; Ghislaine and Nicole (Doyle) coming 2nd in NS with 56.67%.
Many thanks to Maureen, Christine Butterworth, and Anne (R) for their different contributions.
We are proposing Tuesday 18 June for the next tournament.. However, since there would appear to be many absentees, please let Jenny know as soon as possible how many of you can or cannot attend.

Bar and Restaurant - New Aperitif Platters

Delicious terrines (Salmon 10€, Rillettes de canard 12€), served with pickles, capers, olives, artisanal pita bread, tomatoes, cherries & crackers
Click here to see the choices.

Taekwondo News - Alexandra Lescure

We are happy to announce that Alexandra Lescure has joined the Taekwondo committee and is in charge of the kids' lessons held at 1:30 pm every Saturday. Feel free to contact her at
Taekwondo is much more than just a sport. It is a way of life. It instils confidence, motivation, goal setting, focus, Self-discipline, respect for others and confidence in your abilities. Do not hesitate to join us. The first lesson is free for anyone who wishes to try it.
(See this article for more information about Taekwondo.)

Bridge News - 23 April 2024 Tournament Results

The winners of Tuesday's tournament (23/4) in East/West were Nicole (Devaux) and Jean-Paul (Ruzé) with a massive score of 66.25% and in North/South with an excellent score of 58.75% Jane (Brooks) and Yves (Delserieys). Second in NS were Jean (Pal) and Nicole (Doyle) with 53.33% and in EW - Richard and Leon with 50.42% and, on their heels, Claude and Dougie and also Marie-Claire and Catherine (Boyer) with exactly 50%. The full results are here: RESULTATS_20240423.rtf.
And here is some additional information about the bidding convention (Convention 2012) for the quiz Quiz 20240423 (How to show the fit after a Stayman ): Une_Convention_moderne_et_très_pratique.docx.
Sincere thanks go to Joan for all her help in getting everything ready for the tournament, and to Carole and Arthur for their help with the cocktail, and to all of you for such rapid clearing away afterwards!
For the next tournament we are proposing Tuesday 21 May at 2.30 pm, preceded by a quiz at 2 pm and ending with a little cocktail, so do let us if you can attend and if you would like us to find you a partner.

SAC Cricket Website

SAC CC now has its own website: https://standardathletic.play-cricket.com/home