CCA in the Spotlight - Softball

(Photo credit: Teri Tay) Next up... CCA: Softball J2 Interviewees: Wee Kiat (Captain), Darren Sum (Vice Captain) Interviewer: Jacey Teoh What is an average CCA session like?Darren: An average CCA session comprises of us going down for about 3 hours to sharpen our skills as well as to improve our fitness.Wee Kiat: Training sessions What do you enjoy most about your CCA? Darren: What I enjoy most about my CCA is the people. Over the year, we have really got to know each other better and we have really grown as a team.Wee Kiat: The friendship with the people in the CCA and the thrill of the game. As seniors, what is your CCA looking out for in prospective members?Darren: We are looking out for people who are interested in the sport and willing to train hard to improve.Wee Kiat: Committed and enthusiastic juniors What do you think was the highlight of your CCA last year?Darren: I think the highlight would be season, where we entered as a new team and gave it our all. Managing to win two games.Wee Kiat: Winning the 5th place for the A divisions despite only having 20 trainings and having all J1 players. CCA information (Timing, achievements, etc)Wednesday, 04:30pm-07:00pmFriday, 04:00pm-07:00pmNational 5th place (2017)J1 interviewees: Naufal, Benjamin ZhangInterviewer: Jacey TeohWhat was your first impression of the CCA?Naufal: Novel and I were really intrigued by what we saw them doing on the field and really I wanted to joinBenjamin: My first impression was that softball was a really friendly CCA as the seniors were all very welcoming towards the J1s.What made you decide to join your current CCA?Naufal: ‘cause it’s softball! It has been an interest of mine for a very long time, but I never had the chance to try it before.Benjamin: I played softball in my secondary school for 4 years and heading into JC, I really wanted to continue playing a sport that I am familiar with, so softball seemed to be a natural choice.What do you enjoy most about your CCA?Naufal: Friends and also, simply the sport itself as a whole.Benjamin: I really enjoy the company of the team from playing together as well as trying to improve on the different aspects of the game during every training.What is one essential quality a person must possess to join this CCA? Naufal: Anyone who is interested or has the passion!Benjamin: I would really recommend softball to people who enjoy physical activity and who are also interested in learning a new sport! Inspired by softballers? Head over to the fields to catch the team in action!