Sports & Recreation

Sports and Recreation Department is the hub of student Sport life, fostering a vibrant culture of participation, competition and recreation. It provides students with opportunities to engage in organized and informal sporting activities, building a strong sense of community and institutional spirit.

Administration and Management

Dean of Students
Dr. Winifred Namuwonge Kabumbuli

Ag. Deputy Dean in Charge of Sports
Mr. Brian Miiro Nsubuga

Sports Tutors

1. Ms. Jalia Nassali
2. Mr. Joseph Mugera

Games Union Students Executive

Chairperson +256-702-387577
Akamp Bob Derrick

Vice Chairperson +256-708871610
Kitiibwa Sophia

Male GRC Sports +256-751-132834
Kavule Edrine

Female GRC Sports +256-759-312283
Karungi Irene

Finance Secretary +256-700-558935
Ssebulime Daniel

General Secretary +256-756-246506
Magomu Jonah

Women Affairs Secretary +256-780-553308
Bahati Hope Victor

Persons With Disabilities Representative +256-741-268274
Arind Pearl

Publicity Secretary +256-782-379652
Nkundabose Francis

Equipments Secretary +256-766-363146
Mugenyi Allan

Sports Facilities Contact

1. Ms. Phoebe Tamusuza +256-782-806535
2. Mr. Safari Jamil +256-772-625981
3. Mr. Ssendikadiwa Edward +256-755-538157

Sports Equipment

All sports equipment is safely stored and managed by the Games Union to ensure it's available for student use. Students can access it through their team captains, coaches or directly from the Games Union Office. Equipment is issued for training, competitions and recreation, and must be signed out, used responsibly and returned in good condition. The Union keeps a full inventory, maintains and repairs gear when needed and regularly replaces worn-out items so every student has the tools to play, compete and enjoy sports at Makerere.

Sports and Games Offered

The Department offers a variety of sports which include athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, football, handball, hockey, martial arts, netball, rugby, scrabble, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, woodball, etc.

Sports Facilities

1. Football, volleyball, netball, hockey, basketball, tennis and ring tennis at the Main Sports Ground below Mary Stuart Hall.
2. A multi-purpose indoor stadium between Nsibirwa and Mitchell Hall
3. Rugby Pitch (Graveyard) below Nsibirwa Hall
4. Handball pitch behind Africa Hall
5. Badminton in Lumumba Hall
6. All mind sports played within Halls of Residence.

Games Union Affiliations

• National Council of Sports (NCS)
• Association of Uganda University Sports (AUUS)
• Federation of East Africa University Sports (FEAUS)
• Federation of Africa University Sports (FASU)
• Federation of International University Sports (FISU)

Sports Programmes

Intra Mural Competitions

1. Inter-hall games
2. Inter-college games
3. Closed Championships

Extra Mural competitions

1. Open Championship
2. National Championship
3. Regional Championship
4. International Championship

Aims and Objectives

To introduce and stimulate internal games and sports of all kinds amongst the greatest number of students and to encourage the highest possible standards in these sports and games.

It represents you in sports leadership, plans and coordinates all games and activities, and ensures they follow university sports rules. The Union organizes exciting competitions, works with other institutions and keeps sports equipment in top shape all to create opportunities for every student to participate, compete and shine in sports at Makerere.

Student Responsibilities

• To take part in at least one sport 
• To represent your Hall of Residence and the University
• Morale boost your teams

Benefits

• Awards and Prizes
• CV buildup 
• Healthy living and fitness
• Talent nurturing and honours
• Travelling and exploring
• Boosts self-esteem
• Lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases
• Reduced stress i.e. enhances mental health 
• Social networking and social skills
• Leadership and team building skills

Membership

Student membership is open to all full-time students at Makerere University that are attached to a Hall of Residence. Registration for sports and activities is essential to each student.

Contact Information

Sports and Recreation Department 
Pool Road
Makerere University 
P.O. Box 7062
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256-704-923105/+256-701-603550
X/Facebook/Instagram: @MakerereSports

University Students are also involved in various National and International Sport Competitions. Theses include:

• East African University Games
• East, Central and Southern Africa University Games
• All Africa University Games
• World University Games

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