The second and final FEASSA preparatory meeting has been held on 07th August. The meeting attended by games teachers and representatives of schools was part of the road map for the games that will be hosted by Bukedea Comprehensive School and co-host Amus College School from the 16th to 27th August.
In his opening remarks Mugisha Christopher, Chief Executive Officer USSSA commended Seroma Christian High School for the top notch organization the USSSA National swimming Gala that took place on July 27th 2024. It was after this event that 30 swimmers from various schools were selected to represent the country at FEASSA games in Bukedea district.
The CEO also emphasized the importance of verification and that games teachers should take it very seriously. “Let us take the verification seriously, as CEO I will look at all the albums thoroughly to ensure that each discipline has the right number of athletes entered into the system”.
The verification is ongoing at USSSA offices and accreditation for all participants and officials will be issued in Kampala and not in Bukedea as previously done during other championships.
Each team will get 2 sets of competition uniform to identify the country, especially when playing and it is a must that everyone wears them.
There will be classification games so the fixtures will clearly indicate all games from the first to the last day. All schools must ensure to honor their fixtures.
There is enough accommodation for every participant and the environment is clean.
Endeavor to have your teams’ participants appear for all event from the opening ceremony, cultural event because we are participating as Team Uganda and not Individuals.
The girls will reside at Bukedea Comprehensive School which is 35 kilometres from Mbale while the boys’ residence is Amus College School which is 15 kilometers from Mbale.
Hajji Twahil Kitezaala the Vice President- administration USSSA and chairperson of the meeting opened his address by applauding the schools that are taking part in these regional games for the first time. “In a special way we must applaud the schools that are appearing for the first time especially primary schools (Mukono Junior School, Mary’s Kateete P/S, Mother Janet P/S)”. Hajji Twahil Kitezaala, Vice President USSSA.
He also emphasized time keeping, discipline and the fact that games are for bonafide students only.
“If we cooperate we shall deliver the best championship to our country, president and Head teachers”. concluded Hajji Kitezaala.
Janan SS, Bombo and Rines SS are among the secondary schools that will grace the regional championships for the first time.
In attendance were representatives and games teachers of hosts Bukedea Comprehensive school, co-hosts Amus College School, Seroma Christian High School, Jinja SS, Kira College Butiki, Busoga College Mwiri, Makerere College School, Namilyango College, Buddo SS, St. Noa Zzana, Sacred Heart SS Mushanga, Kakungulu Memorial, Ntare School, Hilton High School Mukono, Kibuli SS, Janan SS and Kawanda SS.
New Developments
Classification games, rugby 7s girls, Primary School athletics and Special needs secondary category.
USSSA FEASSA program
Launch of the games will be communicated
FEASSA Draws –Friday August 9,2024 at USSSA offices (02:00PM)
Flag Off- Wednesday August 14th, 2024 at 02:00PM at a venue to be communicated.
