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.

Bridge News - Tuesday 11 February Tournament

The next tournament will be at 2:30 pm on Tuesday 11 February. Jenny hasn't received many replies so far, so is looking forward to hearing from you - if you haven't already signed up. As usual, Anne and Jenny are jokers if you are looking for a partner.
Here's a link to a PDF file with a quiz on the Forcing Fourth Suit (4e couleur forcing), which we can go through at 2 pm before the tournament proper. See the main article for the corrections to January's quiz.

Bridge News - Next Tournament Tuesday 11 March

Our next tournament is scheduled for Tuesday 11 March, starting at 2:30 pm.
Before that, at 2 pm we'll go through the quiz (see the main article)  "Replies to the 2-Diamond Game-Forcing Bid" ("Réponses à 2K Forcing Manche").
The tournament will be followed as usual by a little cocktail.

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.

Junior Football News - Match vs British School 1 February

There will be a match between the SAC juniors and the British School on the afternoon of Saturday 1 February.

Junior Football News - Match results vs British School 1 February

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).

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.)

Ron Caseley RIP (11.11.1935 - 25.04.2025)

We regret to announce that Ron Caseley died peacefully on 25 April in a care home in London.
Our deepest sympathy goes to his daughters, Caroline and Annette, their husbands and Ron’s grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Thursday, 29 May at 2 pm at Islington crematorium ( 278 High Road, East Finchley, LONDON N2 9AG).
A recording of the service will be available later for 28 days, using this login:.
Website: https://watch.obitus.com; Username: buvi3638; Password: 560483
Click to open the Order of Service and download the Eulogy by Ron's son-in-law, Jeff.
Read on to see a fuller obituary in the main article.

SAC Cricket Website

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

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,

Yoga Classes, currently paused, will restart in September

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.

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.

Junior Cricket Kit for 2025

Please note that the section is about to order some new white shirts, orders must be in by Sunday 19 January. Please see the details on the Junior Cricket Whatsapp group.
For more information contact our head of Junior Cricket Adhavan Manoranjan at .

Cricket One Sport Membership Application

Please follow this link, complete the form, and press Submit.

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.