North California NTU Alumni Softball Team Introduction

北加州台大校友壘球隊簡介

We are an amateur club operating under the National Taiwan University Alumni Association of North California for recreation and competition plays.  We play slow-pitch softball in both men and co-ed leagues.  We welcome our alumni and friends to try out and join us.

這是由一群台大校友與好友組成的業餘慢壘球隊，以休閒健身、切磋球技為宗旨，我們固定在週末練球，並參與灣區男子與男女混壘競賽，歡迎喜愛慢壘的校友同好加入我們。

Initiated by me and member Kent Wu, a couple of college pals started to hang out and practice softball since Fall 2002.  As more people joined, the team gradually took shape. We emphasize on fundamentals as they form the basis for advanced techniques and result in more consistent performance and minimize injuries.  We divide up the roles according to individual's strengths so individuals can focus on his or her own positions.  To gain more experience, our team regularly participates in 3 Bay Area Taiwanese Softball tournaments, including Hai-Hua Cup, TCAAT Summer Softball Tournament and Double-Tenth Cup from 2004.  

本隊源起於2002年秋季，現任隊長楊弦龍與隊友吳耀仁 ，找了三五前後期大學同學開始碰頭練球，慢慢風聲傳了出去，有更多的人加入後， 球隊才有了雛形。我們練球強調基本訓練，希望穩紮穩打建立根基、減少運動傷害、藉以提昇球技。我們依照個人專長、分配守備位置， 為了磨練經驗， 我們經常參與灣區華人壘球聯盟比賽, 從2004年開始包括海華盃,華運及國慶杯。

Currently there are 13 regular members, 11 men and 2 women, plus walk-ons.  The club matures quickly because of the hard work of our members.  We have Coach Chih-Yang Li to coordinate and manage all the practice activities on the field.   We not only play our dedicated position, we are also the base coordinators and scorekeepers.  We want to become players that are “athletic and versatile”. Our current team goals are to focus on fundamental training and establish standing in the Bay Area softball league.  During our regular training on weekend afternoons, we have spent time building physical strength as well as flexibility. We also help each other evaluating techniques and analyzing what is done wrong.  We have a lot of fun, which gives us the motivation to play in the team. 

本隊目前成員有十一名男子、兩名女子、及數名臨時球員， 三年多來勤勉操練，迅速成長。我們雖然沒有專業教練指導， 靠著球員們互相激勵，與球員兼培訓員李志揚協助體能訓練與練習打擊守備，除專職位置以外的打擊指導、計分員都是大夥兒輪流擔任的，我們希望朝著多能球員的目標前進。利用週末練球的機會，我們例行操練包括挑戰體力、持續力與柔軟度訓練的程序，球員們並互相提供意見，分析個人長短處以求精進。我們樂在其中，打起球來就更有勁了！

If you are a former player who misses the perspiring game with a bunch of softball enthusiasts, or a novice who is interested in learning the game, contact me at hlyang77@gmail.com or stop by during our weekly workout.

不論您是前壘球老將， 想重溫汗流浹背、馳騁球場的感覺，或是新手想學習新的球技， 都歡迎您與球隊長楊弦龍聯繫。

Our 2006 game schedule is available through the link: Upcoming Games. You are encouraged to come with family and friends for team support. 

我們本年度參與賽程請見http://www.sports-fanatic.org/softball/的連結網頁， 您與親朋好友歡迎結伴來參與、加油。

See you on the field!  球場見！

By Hsien-Lung Yang 楊弦龍