The days are getting shorter but we’re here to hold on to summer for as long as we can! Join the Typhoon dragon boat team and local Asian American organizations including AACN, CMAA, KACC, TAP-Chicago, and TJCCC for a fun kickball tournament!
If you’re the competitive type, you have the chance to achieve 1st place glory. If you are not, no problem. BBQ, food, beer, wine, and snacks will be provided. Come enjoy the day with fun company from Chicago’s Asian American community, last year over 80 attended, this year we expect more!
Teams are coed and the standard team is 10 with a minimum of 4 female players.** Players are welcome to sign up as free agents or form full and half teams. Register for the event at https://asiankickball2018.eventbrite.com!
When: Sunday, September 30 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: Skinner Park @ 1331 West Adams St (West Loop)
Cost: $25 per person early bird, $30 general admission, $35 at the door
Hope to see everyone out there!
If you would like to form a team or have any questions, please contact:
Jason Nguy at jason.nguy@gmail.com 224-725-3178
Kelly Kuo at kuo.kaili@gmail.com 843-619-5558
**Teams as small as 8 (min 2 females) or as big as 15 (10 playing at a time, min 4 females) are allowed, but must maintain a batting ratio of 2 females for every 3 males.
OUR LAST INFO SESSION is coming soon!
Last chance to meet fellow dragon boat folks and learn about dragon boat racing. Come join us this coming Thursday May 20th at 7:30pm.
The “Ultimate Team Sport”, dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is a great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. This is also a total body workout and it will help both girls and guys to get toned and fit!
Paddling experience and athletic prowess is not required. Team members will learn the proper paddle stroke techniques and learn to to paddle as a team in a synchronized fashion!
Location: 210 N Wells, Party Room, Chicago, IL
Time: Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at 7:30 PM – 9PM
Agenda:
— Dragon Boat Racing General Info
— Practice & Race Schedule
— Fees (and Tips to save $$!)
— Q&A
The “Ultimate Team Sport”, dragon boat racing, is the world’s fastest growing water sport. Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is a great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Come learn more about it on Wednesday, May 4th and make your summer count!
Paddling experience and athletic prowess are not required. Team members will learn the proper paddle stroke techniques and how to paddle as a team in a synchronized fashion!
Food & beverages will be provided.
Location: 30 E Huron Entertainment Room (Plaza Level), Chicago
Time: Wednesday, May 4th, 2016, 7 PM – 9 PM
Agenda:
Dragon Boat Racing General Info
Practice & Race Schedule Fees (and Tips to save $$!)
Please RSVP via Eventbrite so that we can have accurate headcounts:
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Please tell doorman you are there for the TAP Chicago Dragon Boat meeting.
For more information about join the team or sponsor the team, please contact James Lim at james@tapchicago.org
TAP-Chicago had an exclusive Interview with Yani Tseng at Roy’s Chicago on April 4. Let us learn about Yani’s career aspiration, accomplishment, and her favorite Taiwanese Dish.
TAP-Chicago: What is your favorite personal accomplishment of your career and why?
Yani Tseng: That is a tough question. There are couples of my favorite accomplishments. The first one is my first British Open in 2011. On Sunday, I was nervous for the whole day. The last hole was 280 yards into the bunker and into the wind. I thought I would never get there. However, I hit my best drive of the day, hit into the bunker and I chipped out. It was an easy par five and then I won the tournament. It was my best memory every.
The other one is my first LPGA Tournament in Taiwan. There were thousands of people showed up. I was so excited that so many fans in Taiwan came to cheer for me. It was unbelievable. I was sitting on the tee and I cannot forget so many people were clapping and cheering for me. In addition, that was the time for me to realize that golf was getting popular in Taiwan and that people start to pay attention to golf sport. I was very happy to see that happened.
TAP-Chicago: What would it mean for you and your team to win the upcoming Crown International?
Yani Tseng: Golf is a very individual sport. This is the time we all get together and play for our country with our teammates. Last time we did pretty well. We defeated the American team in the first day with a score of 4:0. We lost the second day. We did not have a captain so we had to figure out whose game is better, who goes first, etc. So there are many strategies to be developed even thought, we had only four players. This year we will figure out the way to do better and bring the crown home.
TAP-Chicago: Good luck for that
TAP-Chicago: As an accomplished female athlete, what messages do your have for aspiring young females?
Yani-Tseng: “Dream Big” is very important. When I was 12, I dreamed to be the world NO1 golfer and I did it after 10 years. I didn’t know what’s is world NO1 and I didn’t know how tough it is either; It was just a dream. However, if you have a dream, you never know what will happen. A kid might think that he or she wants to be the President or, he or she wants to go to the space. If you move toward your dream, you might achieve it one day. Also, it is easier to get through the tough time when you think about how much you want it and what the dream means to you. It doesn’t matter what your dream is. If this dream doesn’t work out, you can change to another one. It is free to dream and you can think about whatever you want
TAP-Chicago: In this highly competitive environment, what do you do to manage stress or do for relaxation?
Yani Tseng: Managing stress is very hard. This is the toughest time in my career – I almost cry every day. It is tough because I know that I can win the tournament physically but my mental status is not ready when the tournament comes. When I step on the first tee, I just cannot pull the trigger. I was fearful to make mistake. I knew I have to push myself to fight in the golf course, to keep trying and never give up. I have many ways to relief stress: I like watching movies and drawing. Still, it is tough. The tournament is always different from the golf practice. The competition makes me nervous but I enjoy being nervous and having the pressure.
TAP-Chicago: What is your favorite Taiwanese dish?
Yani Tseng: I enjoy all kinds of Taiwanese dishes. If I have to pick, I will say Taiwanese Bento Box and Hot Pot.
Read more interviews from other media
World Journal: http://goo.gl/ZQ1lwl
One of our very own social committee member, James Lee will be teaching a beg/int hip-hop class at the end of this month. This class will be catered to people with little to no experience in hip-hop / freestyle dancing. So if you’re one of those people who always wanted to break it down at the club, but just didn’t, now is your chance to come learn some moves so you can bust some moves!
Join James on the last Saturday of this month (4/30) by 4pm @Dance Connection for a good time. There’s also an awesome cuban place right next to the studio so we can all go grab dinner there after the workshop.
Dance Connection is @ 3117 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Students = $5
Regular = $5 we don’t discriminate!
RSVP at https://
Join the LPGA and TAP-Chicago along with community partners CABA, CASL, KACC, NAAAP-Chicago, and TJCCC for an exclusive opportunity to meet world-renowned golf superstar Yani Tseng on April 4th at delicious Roy’s Restaurant in downtown Chicago. Yani is the youngest player to win five major golf championships, has 27 professional tournament wins, and was ranked #1 in the world from 2011 to 2013. Come for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to speak with and learn how to play golf from Yani.
You will enjoy an amazing lunch catered by Roy’s and have the chance to win free tickets to the UL International Crown Tournament at the Merit Club in Gurnee, IL from July 21st to July 24th. Register now! Limited space available for this great opportunity to meet and celebrate with a true Asian American superstar athlete.
Date: April 4, 2016
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Mingling and Putting Clinic With Yani
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch and Q&A Session
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Mingling and Photo Opportunities
Location: Roy’s Chicago (720 N State St)
Served Lunch: Baby Greens Salad or Shrimp & Pork Gyoza for appetizer and Hibachi Grilled Salmon Salad, Roy’s Wagyu Beef Burger, Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi or Japanese Karaage Fried Chicken Donburi for entrée
Registration Fee: $15 per person (includes meal, beverage, tax & gratuity, partial sponsorship courtesy of the LPGA)
Registration Link: http://
The 2016 UL International Tournament will showcase eight teams, each composed of the four highest ranked players drawn from eight qualifying countries determined at the conclusion of the 2016 ANA Inspiration and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The purse is $1,600,000. Come watch as top-ranked South Korea battles second-ranked USA, third-ranked Japan, and fourth-ranked Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)! The Merit Club is ranked among the top 100 golf courses in the United States by Golfweek and Golf Magazine and previously hosted the 2000 U.S. Women’s Open. For more information, please visithttp://www.ulcrown.com/.
Any questions? Please contact Richard Hu at richard@tapchicago.org or Sabena Auyeung at sabena@tapchicago.org.
Sponsored by: Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP- Chicago) and the UL International Crown
Community Partners: Chinese American Bar Association, Chinese American Service League, Kac Chi, NAAP-Chicago, and TJCCC- Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago
Calling out all TAP basketball fans!!! TAP will be attending the Houston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls game on Saturday, March 5th. We are buying the tickets in bulk so that is why we are getting such a steep discount! This is a must attend event! The Bulls are amidst the 2016 NBA Playoff hunt and need our support!
Please RSVP and Purchase tickets through Eventbrite by the February 28th DEADLINE. Space is already filling up!
Tickets are the Upper Deck reserved seating.
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Questions?
Andrew Huang andrew.huang@tapchicago.or
Come cheer on the TAP-Chicago Typhoon as we take on other Chicagoland teams at the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival at beautiful Lake Arlington. After enjoying the race, we’ll get dinner at a local restaurant.
Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Paddling experience and athletic prowess are appreciated but not required.
Spectators are welcome to cheer on the team and enjoy the festival in Lake Arlington. Come find us at our team tent with the big TAP-Chicago banner.
The 2015 TAP-Chicago Typhoon dragon boat team is sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan, Cathay Pacific, Trust Air Cargo USA, and Ascene Chicago. Thank you for your generous support!
Questions? Contact
James Lim 847.708.6689 | james@tapchicago.org
More about the Walgreens Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival:
The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival returns to beautiful Lake Arlington on Saturday July 25, 2015. The event brings culture, sport and international flavors to Lake Arlington Park and blends a 2,500 year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival.
The festival will feature competition among teams from as far away as Florida and Canada along with participants from the Midwest. There will also be multicultural performances, games, and vendors. The festival is a wonderful time for spectators.
More about GWD Dragon Boat: http://
Calling all aspiring paddlers! Join the TAP-Chicago Typhoon as we take on other Chicagoland teams at the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy in Chinatown. After enjoying the race, we’ll get dim sum or lunch at a local restaurant.
Dragon boating with TAP-Chicago is great way to make new friends, get a workout, experience the thrill of competition, and thrive in a team environment. Paddling experience and athletic prowess are appreciated but not required.
Sign up and more info about the TAP-Chicago Typhoon here: http://goo.gl/forms/eDmOzb2Cfh
Those who do not want to race are welcome to cheer on the team and enjoy the festival in picturesque Ping Tom Memorial Park. Come find us at our team tent with the big TAP-Chicago banner.
The 2015 TAP-Chicago Typhoon dragon boat team is sponsored by the Overseas Community Affairs Council of Taiwan, Cathay Pacific, Trust Air Cargo USA, and Ascene Chicago. Thank you for your generous support!
Questions? Contact
James Lim 847.708.6689 | james@tapchicago.org
More about the Dragon Boat Race for Literacy:
30 teams compete in this exciting and fast-paced boat tournament. The competition begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at around 5:00 p.m with the Awards Ceremony. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. Admission is free for all. In addition to the boat tournament, this year’s event will feature other on-land spectacles such as live musical and dance performances, children’s activities, 9 booth vendors and special guest appearances.
More about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org/
Run a 5K to build a better community! The Chicago Chinatown 5K & Youth Run is a fast course that runs through the heart of Chicago Chinatown. The Chinatown 5K partners with not-for-profit organizations to help raise funds for their various programs. For the 2nd straight year, TAP-Chicago is running and raising funds that support Project Vision as well as the TAP Dragon Boat Team.
The cost of the race is $38, you get an awesome Team PV t-shirt, and snacks will be provided. To register and run the race with the TAP-Chicago Team, please RSVP and pay through the Eventbrite link:
http://tap-chicago-chinatown5k2015.eventbrite.com
If you would like to help with the fundraising cause and be a PLEDGE RUNNER or simply just want to donate to the cause, please visit:
https://www.crowdrise.com/tap-chicago-chinatown5k2015
To learn more about TAP-Chicago: http://tapchicago.org
Project: VISION is a nonprofit youth center that serves underprivileged students in grades 6-12 through free after-school programs including tutoring, college application help, English Language Learner classes, service learning opportunities, internships, and more. Project: VISION prides itself on keeping youth successfully engaged in their academic careers while also fostering confidence, building character, and encouraging community involvement. Join the TAP-Chicago team supporting Project: VISION and make a difference for community youth! Funds raised through the Chinatown 5K will to allow them to expand enrollment in their After School Homework Tutoring Program
To learn more about Project Vision: http://www.projectvisionchicago.org
To learn more about the Chinatown 5K: http://www.chinatown5k.com
contacts:
Grant Wu – grant@tapchicago.org
Fabio Hsu – fabio@tapchicago.org