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:
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:
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.