A History of Three Levels Baseball in Shan-Hua, Tainan (1975–2010)

• Main Authors: Wang, Shiang-Hui, 王湘卉
• Other Authors: Chen, Yao-Hung
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/01178688636378084567

碩士 === 國立臺南大學 === 體育學系碩士班 === 103 === Shan-Hua Elementary School Under 12 Baseball Team obtain the victory of the Little League Baseball World Championship in Williamsport in 1990 and 1995, hereafter started the Little League Baseball in Taiwan. However, the glory of the Shan-Hua Elementary School Under 12 Baseball Team is no longer existed. Therefore, this study has been carried out to explore the development of the Little League Baseball in Shan-Hua region. This study includes the history exploration, with the support of the interviewing of some people related to the development of the Shan-Hua Baseball Team in Tainan. The study report is as follows: Shan-Hua Elementary School Under 12 Baseball Team was established in 1975. They achieved victory of the Little League Baseball World Championship in Williamsport in both 1990 and 1995. That was the most glorious era of the team. However, the fame did not last for long, as they gradually experienced some difficulties in managing the team as well as started. Now-a-day, the team mainly focus on develop the interest of baseball in children and maintain that interest during training. Shan-Hua Junior High School Under 15 Baseball Team was established in 1995, followed the winning of the Under 12 Team. The Shan-Hua Under 15 Team then won the 1996 AA World Youth Championship. Now, the Shan-Hua Junior High School Under 15 Baseball Team is the main way for Elementary School of Shan-Hua to further their study after graduation. It is also the main way for High School Baseball Team to train their younger players on baseball skills. Shan-Hua Senior High School Under 18 Baseball Team was established in 1996. Although the performance gradually retarded, they had never give up. These three school’s baseball teams were managed by one coach, sharing the same field to train and compete. However, due to disciplinary difficulties, other coaches were employed to manage the teams separately, but still take turns using the field. At present, the main difficulties faced are the recruiting and fundraising. The tertiary level schools have difficulty recruiting sufficient students to play baseball. They must then recruit students from other schools around town. The funds are mainly from the government support, with some funds from the large business companies and local people. Comparatively, the High School baseball team requires more funds than others. The establishment of the youth and junior baseball organization in Shan-Hua district was due to the social environment and local council policies. After the victory of two Little League Baseball World Championship of the Shan-Hua Elementary School Baseball Team, the regional council intended to keep the spirit and sportsmanship within Shan-Hua. The Shan-Hua Baseball Teams started with fame but gradually the light went dime, and now, with insufficient players on the team, they, desperately need for supports. However, even with insufficient resources, the teams are still continuously educating more high quality young ball-players, and help them to go through to their education both on and off the sports field. The three Shan-Hua school has the combined and integrated training program for student-athletes studying in Shan-Hua Elementary School through Senior High School, or even right through the professional level. It continues to be one of the top baseball development centers in Taiwan.