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
14/06: SAC AGM
16/06: Individual Bridge Tournament

Calling all tennis players.

Please join us for a social doubles tennis mix-in on what promises to be a fine May Day at the SAC.

The tennis starts at 14:00. This is a great opportunity to dust off your tennis rackets, meet fellow tennis players, and get in some practice for the club's Spring Tournament (the draws for which are coming up soon) and our 17 May one-day round-robin tournament.

The Tennis Committee

The new cricket season starts on 1 May, with 3 games over the weekend.

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On Sunday, 3 May,  Janine will be cooking up a wonderful breakfast. Please book using this HelloAsso link.
(https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/english-breakfast-3-may-2026)
(No Little Musicians)

Friday 1 May:
 Vrai Bons Pots.

Saturday 2 May
 Mains: Cherry balsamic pork tenderloin with Parmesan roasted leeks and celery root purée, Vegetable empanadas with a black bean, avocado and corn salad.
 Pastries: Strawberry cream cheese muffins, Brownies, Bakewell tart, Streusel coffee cake, M & M cookies

Sunday 3 May
 Breakfast by Janine - book here.

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

• 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.

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

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.

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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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.

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!

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 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 .

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.

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!