Standard Athletic Club

Football News - Sunday 8 December vs FIFFA

Last Sunday 8 December the adult football team lost 1-3 to FIFFA. (Philip Lebrec scored the SAC's goal.)

Next Sunday the game is against Ludo Cohen's team.

Bridge News - 9 December -Tuesday's tournament

Tuesday's tournament will be another "souplesse" simultaneous tournament tomorrow and the theme for this will be: "replying to partner's opening in 3rd position". More details and a quiz in the main article. Don't forget the evening starts with the Section's AGM at 6:30 pm.

Squash News - 5 December - Team 1 beat IBM 3-2!

Team 1 had a big match tonight against IBM, equal top of the pool.
Greg and David started at numbers 5 and 4. David won 3-1 and Greg lost 16-14 in the fifth after an epic comeback from 2:0 down. Next up, Aurélien at 3, won 3-0, and Alec at 1, also won 3-0 against a tricky player who wasn't able to play his usual shots. Last up, Jean-Guillaume against a very good Dan, was tired from business travel, lost 3-1, but will win next time!

So 3-2 victory for SAC Team 1!

(Team 2 didn't have a match)

Bridge News - 3 December

Please find attached to the main article the SAC results of the Workshop mini-tournament on Friday 29 November and the answers to the Quiz. (The next Workshop will be on Fraiday 24 January 2020). The next Section events are the AGM and Dinner:Tournamant on Tuesdy 10 December.

Yoga News - have you thought about starting Gentle Yoga? (Thursdays at 11:30)

Gentle Yoga is good for anybone who would like to get a good stretch. We work on twists to help keep the energy flowing, prevent stagnation in the vital organs and work on chest openers and deep stretches to keep muscles from shortening.
We use chairs and props so it is adapted to all kinds of bodies. We also practice some pranayama (breathing). The Gentle Yoga Classes are on Thursday Morings at 11:30.
More info as always from Monica at .

Centenary Oak Food for weekend of 14 & 15 December

Saturday: Croissants etc followed by Lunch: Canneloni with Béchamel sauce; Paupiettes de veau forestières à la crème (veal paupiettes in a mushroom cream sauce.) Sunday Brunch main: Green Chicken

Annual Christmas Dinner - 14 December 2019

Don't forget to check your DJ and/or Ballgown/Party Frock! Please reserve using https://www.helloasso.com/associations/standard-athletic-club/evenements/annual-christmas-dinner by 9 December. Have fun!

Parents vs Juniors football match - "Soccer Sunday & Brunch", 15 December

Parents are invited to show our two boys' teams and the exciting new girls' team how the beautiful game should really be played at 11 am on Sunday 15 December at our annual parents-junior football challenge. Age and talent are no obstacle in the selection of the grown-ups' teams though a good pair of sturdy sports shoes are highly recommended. (Read on for photo of last year's event)

Christmas Carols are on Sunday 15 December at 6 pm

Don't forget Christmas Carols at 6 pm on Sunday 15 December. (Stay on for mince pies and mulled wine afterwards.)

Snooker 2019/2020 Tournament Has Started!

The draws for the 2019/2020 Tournament (SIngles, Doubles, Veterans, Juniors) are available for viewing and downloading on the SAC website and posted on the snooker board.
Please play your matches (best of 3 frames) as soon as possible especially the first rounds. First round matches must be played preferably before Sunday December 22nd.
You can play your matches any day of the week and reserve your matches by phone with the manager or through the special match-calendar available at the Club.

Step and Pilates News

All normal. There are still some places left on the Pilates for Beginners class that takes place on Wednesdays at 1 pm. More information as always from Pam at .