In line with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) school sports calendar and the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) programme, St. Joseph’s Vocational School, Mbarara will host the Term One Soccer Gala on Thursday, 26th March 2026.

This competition is part of the official school sports activities for Term One, structured to encourage student participation in football (soccer) in a regulated and competitive environment.

 Purpose of the Soccer Gala

• Provide students the opportunity to compete in football under recognized school sports standards

• Promote fair play, teamwork, and scouts-level exposure

• Identify soccer talent for district/zone-level USSSA competitions

• Complement academic development with physical activity and healthy competition

 Tournament Structure

The event will follow a match schedule appropriate to your school’s teams, with:

• Preliminary matches

• Semi-finals and final

• Awards (Best Player, Top Scorer, Winning Team)

All matches will be conducted in accordance with rules set by the USSSA football guidelines and supervised by trained referees where possible.

 Participation Requirements

• All players must be registered through the School Sports Coordinator

• Proper sports kits/uniforms are required

• Fair play, discipline, and respect for referees are mandatory