The Uganda Baseball and Softball Association has completed a mentorship and capacity building clinic that trained 40 coaches and umpires from the West Nile, Northern and Eastern regions ahead of a busy 2026 baseball calendar.
The clinic was held at Dr. Obote College in Lira City and brought together participants from across the three regions as UBASA continues its efforts to strengthen standards and professionalism within the sport nationwide. The sessions focused on improving technical knowledge, coaching methods and officiating consistency, with attention on practical demands expected during competition.
A key part of the program was preparing officials and coaches for the regional leagues scheduled for May 2026, which are expected to attract increased participation. The clinic also formed part of the build up to the National Secondary Schools Baseball and Softball Tournament due to take place later this year in Gulu.
UBASA believes the Lira clinic has strengthened the technical base needed to support sustained growth of baseball and softball in Uganda, particularly at grassroots and school levels, as the sport continues to expand beyond traditional strongholds.
