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SAC Newsletter Friday 13 June 2025

SAC Newsletter Friday 13 June 2025

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Some dates for your diaries
Children's News: Rugbytots free class Saturday 14 June
Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 14/15 June
Pool opening 3pm Saturday 14 June
Tennis Coaching News: Festival, 2025/26, Summer Camps, Group Classes
Little Musicians and Brunch - Sunday 15 June
Tennis News - Tennis Mix-In this Sunday 15 June at 10:30 am to 1 pm
SAC AGM - Sunday 15 June 2025 3 PM
Bridge News - Next Tournament Tuesday 17 Jiune
TGI Friday - Friday 20 June with live musicians
Squash News: King's Cup tournament Saturday 21 June
Restaurant News - come for a Greek Summer Dinner on Sunday 22 June
Tennis White Dinner - Saturday 28 June 2025
Junior Cricket: Results vs Boulogne Rising Stars and SAC Footballers
SAC Junior Cricket: the new season
Golf News: Partnership with the Villarceaux Golf Club
Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes
Tennis News: SAC men’s team wins promotion
Yoga Classes
Children at the Club
It's BBQ time again
Teatime is here again at weekends from 4 to 5.30 pm

Some dates for your diaries

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14/06: Rugbytots rugby for children
14/06: Pool opening
15/06: Little Musicians and Brunch 
15/06: AGM 3 PM
17/06: Bridge Tournament and prizegiving
20/06: TGIF
21/06: King's Cup Squash tournament
21/06: Great Garden Campout
22/06: Greek Summer Dinner
28/06: SAC White Dinner
29/06: Little Musicians and Brunch
16/07: Dîner de Papas de Saint Jo


Children's News: Rugbytots free class Saturday 14 June

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Rugbytots will be coming to the Club on Saturday June 14th to give FREE trial classes and speak to any interested parents.
During sessions run by Rugbytots, children will develop their motor skills through fun games designed to develop their agility, dexterity and self-confidence.
Children will learn how to pass and kick balls through fun games that appeal to their imagination. They will storm pirate ships, escape quicksand, explore the jungle, put out fires together and enjoy many sporting adventures. Our priority is for children to have fun and develop their self-confidence, while instilling a team spirit.
See the main article for more information and pictures.


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Bar and Restaurant - Weekend of 14/15 June

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Saturday
Mains by Rym from The Néflier: Taboulé Turc feta &menthe / Turkish Tabouleh, Panini Tomate Mozzarella & Pesto de basilic/Panini Tomato Mozzarella & Basil pesto, Boulettes de Viande & Riz Pilaf / Meatballs & Pilaf Rice
Pastries by Janine: Brownies, Tangerine cake, Raspberry cream cheese coffee cake, Tiramisu cheesecake, Lemon Blueberry muffins
Sunday
Brunch and the little Musicians: Book here on Hello Asso


Pool opening 3pm Saturday 14 June

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Come and help us celebrate the opening of the pool with a glass of champagne at 3 pm this Saturday in the presence of the Management Committee.

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Please read on for more information, particularly about the safety of our children.


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

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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.


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Little Musicians and Brunch - Sunday 15 June

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The next Little Musicians/Petits Musiciens session will be on Sunday, 15 June, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, with Brunch from 11am to 2 pm.
Aigerim (music teacher) will be with her Crafting and English teacher. At the end of the session, the children will leave with something creative for their mothers.
Book using this Hello Asso link. Don't forget that if a child is signed up for Breakfast/Brunch together with a parent, they have free access to the 1.5-hour class. If you don’t want to sign up for breakfast/brunch, it is €25 per child for the class.


Tennis News - Tennis Mix-In this Sunday 15 June at 10:30 am to 1 pm

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To avoid a clash with the AGM, the Tennis Mix-In this Sunday.will start earlier at 10:30 am.
Just register by court #1 at 10:15 for a 10:30 am start (first come, first served). We'll assign partners so everyone gets a good game during the afternoon as well as a chance to meet other tennis players with some friendly women's, men's and/or mixed doubles.
The Tennis Committee


SAC AGM - Sunday 15 June 2025 3 PM

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This year's Club AGM will be held in around 5 weeks on Sunday, the 15th of June at 3 pm. The meeting will be "in-person", at the Club. Voting will be conducted electronically.
For new (and less new) Members of the Club, many elements around the AGM are defined in Article 10 of the Club Statutes, and Section 8 of the Club Rules, which are available at www.saclub.org in the “Members” section. 
The draft agenda is available for download here as a docx file.


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Bridge News - Next Tournament Tuesday 17 Jiune

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The traditional individual tournament will take place on Tuesday, 17 June at 2.30 pm. As you know, you do not need to find a partner for this tournament; everyone will use a very simple bidding system and will change partners and opponents after every hand. The tournament will be followed by a cocktail and a prize-giving ceremony for the winners of our 3 different Cups.


TGI Friday - Friday 20 June with live musicians

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Lucie and Cyril and members from Le Glee Club de Ville d’Avray will sing a variety of popular English and French songs. Bring your friends and some food, and come dance and sing!
Sign up here on HelloAsso.

 


Squash News: King's Cup tournament Saturday 21 June

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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! 
 

Restaurant News - come for a Greek Summer Dinner on Sunday 22 June

On Sunday, 22 June, the SAC will host a Greek dinner, with great food from a Greek caterer and a guaranteed Mediterranean atmosphere with the live group Parfum de Grèce! Come and enjoy the Club, the food and its gardens, which are beautiful at this time of year!
Book here at HellolAsso - members and non-members welcome!


Tennis White Dinner - Saturday 28 June 2025

The annual Tennis White Dinner with DJ and live music will take place on Saturday, 28 June, as a traditional celebration of summer and tennis finals day.
Open to all, including non-members and children.  Book here on HelloAsso.
Details and prices in the main article.


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Junior Cricket: Results vs Boulogne Rising Stars and SAC Footballers

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While the senior cricketers were on their weekend away in Kent, the junior cricketers took on the Boulogne Rising Stars on Sunday 25 May and won fairly comfortably. On Friday 30 May, wth the football season winding down, a joint session gave all the kids a chance to try each other's sports. The young cricketers emerged victorious in both sports!
Read the main article for (much) more information and some photos.


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SAC Junior Cricket: the new season

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If you haven't already enrolled, please fill out the SAC Junior Cricket  Registration Form.
The head of Junior Cricket is Adhavan MANORANJAN, contactable via .
Communication within the section is via a WhatsApp group, so if you're not already there, contact Adhavan to join.
Players urgently needed to form a team to play in the La Rochelle Summer Cricket Tournament on 16 & 17 August (See the poster here.) 
See the main article for this season's schedule.


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Golf News: Partnership with the Villarceaux Golf Club

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The Golf Section's partnership with the Villarceaux Golf Club continues to bear fruit.
* This summer, we are holding Open Days to enable people to discover Villareceaux.
* Children are encouraged to try the Villarceaux Golf School
* The SAC Spring Cup will be on Saturday 24 May
For information and reservations, please contact John McCallum, or +33 6 15 15 22 61.
More details are in the main article.


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Pilates and Step & Sculpt classes

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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.) 


Tennis News: SAC men’s team wins promotion

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The Standard tennis team secured promotion to Division 2 on Sunday, 1 June, capping off an almost flawless campaign with four wins and a draw.
The team — made up of Benjamin Sharp, Melvyn Cooke, Thimothée Sharp, Alban Vicarini, and Romain Vicarini — sealed qualification by defeating Rueil this weekend. Benjamin Sharp and Tim Sharp won their singles matches, and two doubles victories — a special mention for doubles specialist Melvyn — rounded off a great team performance!
Motivated players are welcome to join and strengthen our squad next season. Please get in touch at


Yoga Classes

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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.
Contact Monica by email at , WhatsApp or look at her website monicashaka.com for the latest information.


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Children at the Club

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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 .


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It's BBQ time again

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Yes, time for BBQing! Please make your reservation well in advance at the bar or over the phone so the staff can prepare it.
Pricing: BBQ: 28€ - includes charcoal and tools; Charge per person (plates, glasses, cutlery): 1€; Corkage:  wine 4.50€; soft drinks 1€.
The Club's closing times in May are 9 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. (A couple of hours later in summer.)


Teatime is here again at weekends from 4 to 5.30 pm

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Our traditional Club teatime is back again from 4 pm to 5.30 pm on weekends. Come and join us for a nice hot cup of tea with biscuits and cakes in the Clubhouse.

 

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