Standard Athletic Club

Tennis News: SAC's Spring Social Tournament Sunday 27 April photos

See the main article for some pictures taken during the tournament.

Tennis News: 25 January Annual Meeting results

The Tennis Section held its annual meeting last Saturday to review the past year and elect a new Tennis Committee.
For the 2025 season, the new Tennis Committee is: Matthew Curtin (chairman), Victoria Migliore (tournaments), Christine Butterworth, Philippe Ayme-Jouve (master of ceremonies, tennis courts), Michael Golub, Aymerick Chastenet, with observers Georgina Marrison (Friday night social tennis) and Sarah Whitley (liaison with Children’s Section, holiday camps).
Please see the main article for a fuller report.

Cricket News - AGM Sunday 2 February at 2 pm

The SAC Cricket Section Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday 2 February at 2 pm. It will be held both at the club and online.

Cricket News: Off to Andalucia on 15 Feb for T20 tournamant

Our cricketers are once again heading south to the Desert Springs resort in Andalucia from 15-18 Feb for a T20 competition against Granada, the University of Bristol and another.

Cricket AGM - 2 pm, Sunday, 2 February

The Cricket AGM is planned for Sunday 2 February 2024 at 2 pm at the club and also remotely.

Tennis Coaching News: Festival, 2025/26, Summer Camps, Group Classes

Hot News from Tennis Academy Ambition
* There will be a Tennis Festival from 2 to 5 pm this Saturday, 14 June
* Registration for the 2025/6 coaching season will begin next week
* Summer Camps: Registration is still open, a few places available, and there's an extra week from 21 to 25 July. (But oOnly 6 places left from 7 to 11 July)
* Group classes will end on the weekend of 28/29 June and resume at the beginning of September. Group lessons will not be available on this Saturday between 1 and 5 pm due to the Tennis Festival.
Full details in the main article.

Tennis News - 2025 perspective

Your new Tennis Committee (see photo in the main article) is making early progress preparing for an absolutely smashing season ahead.
Full details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead, but prepare yourselves for our annual clay-court opening social tournament, the annual club knock-out tournament, and news on Team and other competitive and social tennis.
We will soon be sending round our second SAC Tennis Survey to canvas members' views on tennis at the club. So stay tuned.

Adult Tennis coaching during February holidays (17-28 Feb)

Shake off the winter blues and get ready for spring with some tennis coaching!
On behalf of Team Ambition, which provides tennis lessons at SAC, we would like to announce a special offer of tennis lessons for adults during the upcoming February school holidays.
Gregory and Heissen propose two evenings of coaching a week for groups of up to five at a rate of 75 euros a group.
As for when, we are talking about the weeks of 17 Feb and 24 Feb; Tennis Ambition suggest either Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday, with 90-minute sessions starting at either 18:00 or 19:30.
Please sign up with Tennis Ambition here: (phone: 0624208027)

Squash News - 4 SAC Squash facts

4 facts about the Squash Section to shine in society (and at the bar).
1. An epic end to the 2024/2025.
2. “The opera ain't over till the [...] lady sings” Whilst it may be the end of the season, the SAC will still have some friendly matches to play on Tuesdays.
3. “We need you for the SAC Squash Army!” Someone to take a team picture.
4. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse” The SAC section will continue the conversations on the states of the squash courts with the MC.
Full details in the main article.

Squash News - 2024/5 summary

What a great year 2024 has been for the Squash Section.
We have been very happy to compete in Division 2 Ile-de-France and have done quite well so far. We also have had the chance to recruit new players and are actively scouting for more players to join our roster and the overall SAC environment. We also have organised a Christmas Internal tournament. Played in a round-robin format it gave a chance for those who participated to get a taste for competitive matches. We aim to produce at least 2 internal tournaments a year (winter & summer) along with the return of the Queen's Cup in 2024 which shall now be the King's Cup from 2025 onwards. It is a possibility that in 2025 we might see a return of a squash team 2, which would bring even more games played at the SAC. There are some ongoing discussions about the squash courts and their maintenance. Finally, the Squash Section has discussed taking some space in the silverware cabinet by the snooker table to exhibit the accomplishments and trophies of the Section through the years. We wish all the members a Merry Christmas and a great 2025 year at the SAC. Cheers!

Squash News - November/December

Another week, another victory for the SAC Squash Team #1. That has meant that the SAC is now in 2nd position in the league thus far this year, with a 3/4 victory. All victories happened while playing at home, and we hope to make this a lasting performance making the SAC a fortress that can't be taken!

We are also keen to invite all SAC members to participate in our internal squash tournament, which will take place on Saturday the 7th of December—3 games minimum guaranteed per player (adults only). The format will be announced after the closing of registrations on 1 December. (See poster in main article.)

Contact Steven Jones () to register for the tournament and more information about squash. Cheers!

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.

Golf Autumn Vase 12 October 2024 Report

Despite the terrible weather leading up to this weekend, the course was in good condition and the rain just about held off on the day.
The Autumn Vase is for Best Net Score and this year was won by Gil Anceaux from Villarceaux with 38 points.
Notable SAC member performances:
  • For the Ladies Sue Hall was a triple winner with best Gross, longest drive on the 4th, and closest to the pin on the 9th.
  • Muriel Jones won best Ladies' Net on 35 pts. Tied with Sue, but with a better back 9.
  • Emile Freiha was second in the Men’s 2nd Series Net with 35 points, while David Colson was 3rd on 34
  • Ian Jones was 2nd in the Men’s 3rd Series Net.
See the full scores on the FFG website:
https://pages.ffgolf.org/resultats/resultats-details/e72c369c55c27a3a89c56cf861f3b0ac/2401278846

Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes

Classes are back on schedule. But keep tuned to your emails for news...
Contact Pam at to sign up and stay tuned to your emails for class confirmations and updates.
(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.)

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

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.

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!

Taekwondo News - 2024/2025 Season

Two courses have now been set up: :
* For children born between 2017 and 2020: classes on Saturdays from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
* For children born between 2006 and 2016: classes on Saturdays from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Please use this link to register your children for the 2024/2025 season and pay the fees:
https://www.helloasso.com/associations/taekwondo-club-saint-germain-paris/adhesions/inscription-tkd-csg-2024-25
A reduction code is available for SAC members - see the Taekwondo WhatsApp group.
A paper registration form is also available here.

Taekwondo News - Belts ceremony 7 December

We attended the “Belts Grading” (Belts promotion) ceremony of our Taekwondo students at the Lavoisier gymnasium in Paris on Saturday 7 December.
Congratulations to everyone for your success and your new belt.
Click here for a picture of the event.

Squash News: King's Cup tournament Saturday 21 June

Who will be crowned King of the Squash Court? On Saturday, 21 June, the King's Squash Cup is back. Our annual tournament will see the 16 top Ile-de-France players battling it out on the courts, hoping to become the new "King of the Court". Come and show your support for 4 our own SAC knights who are up to defend the SAC colours and the crown!