On April 17th, 2025, the Uganda Woodball Federation held a significant planning meeting under the theme: “Using Woodball Sport as a Tool for Rehabilitation” at Olive Schools Namugongo. This initiative marks a new chapter in the Federation’s mission to expand the impact of woodball beyond competition—towards healing, empowerment, and transformation.
Woodball for Rehabilitation: The Vision
The meeting focused on integrating the sport into rehabilitation-focused programs that target students, communities, and vulnerable groups. The idea is to use woodball’s discipline, focus, and teamwork to promote:
Social behavior change
Mental wellness
Confidence and personal development
Community reintegration for recovering individuals
This effort aligns with the Federation’s broader goal of making woodball a transformative and inclusive sport—not just one of competition, but also of healing and growth.
Official Introduction of Woodball to The Olive School
As the highlight of the day, the Federation officially introduced woodball to The Olive School, marking the school’s onboarding into the growing list of institutions actively embracing the sport.
An orientation session was conducted for the staff and other key stakeholders, covering:
The basics of playing woodball
How the sport can be structured into their school programs
How to use the game to develop character, focus, and discipline among learners
Stakeholder Reception and Outcomes
The school administration and participants welcomed the idea with enthusiasm and commitment. The interactive orientation and hands-on demonstrations opened minds to the sport’s potential, not just as a physical activity, but as a strategic rehabilitation tool.
📸 Highlights from the Day
Planning and strategy breakout sessions
Orientation and training of school staff
Demonstrations on the school’s field
Pledges of collaboration from key school leaders
As the Uganda Woodball Federation continues to promote the sport across Uganda and Africa, partnerships like the one with The Olive School are a testament to the sport’s transformative power—beyond medals and tournaments, woodball is becoming a true vehicle for positive change.