Inaugural USSSA Sports Management and Administration course concluded. -

“For an organization to grow, it must have vibrant, empowering and educated leaders. Our mission is to boost and change the landscape of schools’ sports in Uganda and we can do this by building capacity.”

Mugisha Justus, USSSA President.

Odong Sammy, commissioner Physical Education and sports awarding a certificate to Bithola Francis,an Excom Member from Westnile.

A 3 day Sports Management and Administration course had been concluded today at Kibuli SS.

DAY 1 Governance in School Sports

USSSA and its activities by Okanya Patrick

Effective Governance culture in sports associations by Mpiima Samuel

Sports Laws and regulations by Sajjabi Vincent

Sports Structures, stakeholders and obligations, online registration systems and transfer by Mugisha Justus

Mr. Sajjabi Vincent, a lecturer at Makerere
University.

DAY 2 Sporting Elements in school sports

Competitions and events management –Mugisha Justus

Introduction to sports facilities, management and maintenance by Mwebe Ali

Introduction to finance in sports associations by Mutabazi Deo

Safeguarding by-Ayebare Patrica

DAY 3: Business elements in school sport

Branding and visibility for school sport by Mwebe Ali

Communication and media relations for association activities by Omario Bosco

A total of one hundred twelve members were awarded certificates members certificates in Sports Administration and Management.

USSSA Executive committee members present were Kyolaba Grace Viola, Muhumuza, Alweny Alice, Apolot Godliver, Boithola Francis Ocukune and Langa Geoffrey.

UPSSA Executive members present were led by the President – William Bwambale,1st Vice President-Pauline Musigire,3rd Vice President- Sarah Aol

Central representatives: Kagolo Sarah,Namiiro Zaam,Bwire Hillary

Kampala: Pauline Getrude Aujo,Sulaiman Matovu

Western Region: Kalungi Harriet Kasemera,Justus Mubangizi,Alex Biryo

Eastern: Babulya Edith,John Peter Okwol,Joel Micheal Chebet

Northern: Ronald Micheal Anguzu, Chris Okuta, Watenga Maureen

Secretary for Women- Diana Komugisha.

The Guest of honor at the closing ceremony was Odong Sammy ,Assistant Commissioners ,Physical Education and Sports.

“I want to urge you to use the knowledge gained from here to promote talents not to prioritize money. as the Ministry, we are ready to support school’s sports for its growth and development in the country.” Sammy Odong.
Odong Sammy, Assistant commissioner Physical Education and sports.

“I want to appreciate the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association for giving an opportunity to UPSSA Officials to train in Sports administration and management, our partnership with USSSA has developed us within a short time.” William Bwambale, UPSSA President.