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Jun 10th, 2025

Rubare SS readies for USSSA Ankole zone ball games II championship

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The event will feature top-performing schools from 12 districts and Mbarara City

By Our Reporter

Rubare Secondary School in Ntungamo District has intensified preparations ahead of the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) Ankole Zone Ball Games II, scheduled to take place from June 25 to 29. This follows the school’s recent selection as host by the zonal technical committee, which deemed Rubare SS best suited for the task.


Muntuyera High Kitunga dance sport players in action

Rubare SS outcompeted several other bidders for the hosting rights, marking the first time in many years a school from Ntungamo District will host the games—the last being Kyamate SS.

According to an inside source at the school, preparations are in full swing. These include the refurbishment of dormitories and classrooms to accommodate athletes, upgrading of playing fields for various competitions, and enhanced coordination with Ntungamo District leadership to ensure security throughout the event.

This year’s championship will see a significant expansion in disciplines—from 7 to 15—including:

  • Boys and Girls Volleyball
  • Handball
  • Basketball 3x3
  • Rugby 7s
  • U16 and U15 Football
  • Woodball
  • Lacrosse
  • Dance Sport
  • Beach Soccer
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Mind Games (Scrabble, Chess, and Ludo)
  • Swimming
  • Athletics
  • Girls Netball

This increase is expected to bring a larger number of participants and schools. 
The event will feature top-performing schools from 12 districts and Mbarara City, namely: Mbarara, Isingiro, Kazo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Bushenyi, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Buhweju, Sheema, Rwampara, Ntungamo, and Mbarara City.

Last year’s edition, hosted by St. George’s PTC Ibanda, saw champions such as:

  • St. Augustine and St. Elizabeth (Boys and Girls Volleyball)
  • Ntare School and Kyeizooba Girls (Boys and Girls Handball)
  • Kibatsi SS (Netball)
  • Kitagata SS (Boys Woodball)
  • Mbarara High and Sheema Girls (Boys and Girls Dance Sport)

The best teams from this zonal competition will qualify to represent Ankole at the USSSA National Ball Games II, to be held in Tororo in July 2025.

Published By | DICKENS TIHARIHONDIJO

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