About National Council of Sports, Uganda (NCS)
National Council of Sports (NCS) is a statutory organ whose establishment, status and powers are enshrined under The NCS Act of 1964, to among other things; Develop, Promote and Control sports activities in Uganda on behalf of Government, under the Ministry of Education and Sports. The NCS which is linked to the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) and other relevant sports organizations serves as an apex organization that coordinates all sports activities in the country, in conjunction with National Sports Associations/Federations. The NCS mandate among others include;
1. Develop and promote all forms of sport on national basis, in conjunction with voluntary amateur sports bodies, and also providing training and the required staff.
2. Encourage and facilitate cooperation among the various national sports associations.
3. Approve international and national sports competitions and festivals organized by national and other associations.
4. Organize, in conjunction with the nation associations, national and International competitions and festivals as a means of gaining experience and fostering friendly relations with other nations, and other activities as may be approved by the minister.
5. Stimulate interest in sports at all levels.
6. Plan the general policy of sports promotion.
7. Award, in consultation with the national associations, medals, diplomas, certificates and other incentives for the encouragement and promotion of sporting activities.
8. Sponsor scholarships for the training of coaches and organizers.
9. Advise the Minister of Sports regarding external relations in the field of sports
10. Arrange with local authorities for the provision of sporting facilities at all local levels and to inculcate a high level of sportsmanship and discipline.
11. Approve expenditure of national associations in receipt of grants made or through the Council and to audit the accounts of such associations.
VISION:
The Vision of National Council of Sports is “To provide an enabling environment for the investment in and promotion of sports in Uganda”
MISSION:
The overall mission is “Maximizing opportunities for all Ugandans to participate and excel in Sports”
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
National Council of Sports is guided by four (4) principles:
INTEGRITY: Doing the right thing according to the Council’s expectations without compromise
TRUST: Being reliable, dependable and respectful of each other
COMMITMENT: Dedication to one’s duties and ability to take on challenges by putting heart and head to Council’s goals.
TEAM WORK: Supporting each other to drive the Council to high performance
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