Uganda Skating Federation
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| Sport | Roller skating, Skateboarding, Inline speed skating |
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| Jurisdiction | Uganda |
| Abbreviation | USF |
| Affiliation | World Skate |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 21289, Kampala, Uganda |
| President | Moses Ddungu |
| Official website | |
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The Uganda Skating Federation (USF), also referred to at times as the Uganda Skating Association, is the national governing body for roller sports, including roller skating, skateboarding and inline speed skating, in Uganda. It is registered with the National Council of Sports (NCS) and is recognised by World Skate, the international federation for roller sports, as well as by the Uganda Olympic Committee.[1][2]
History
The federation was founded by Moses Ddungu, who began developing the sport after travelling to Nairobi, Kenya, in 2011 to benchmark against the more established Kenyan skating scene; there, he met French pro-skaters who helped supply early equipment and expertise to the nascent Ugandan effort.[3]
By 2013, the federation (then commonly referred to as the Uganda Skating Association) was appealing to the Ministry of Education and Sports for financial and logistical support, ahead of hosting the second East African Roller Speed Skating Championships in Kampala.[4] Training for national skaters has been centred on the parking lot at Mandela National Stadium (Namboole), and Uganda has hosted regional events such as the East African Skate Race, drawing teams from Kenya and Rwanda.[5]
As of 2022, Ddungu described the federation as working with a limited pool of qualified judges and officials, and running around eight domestic championships annually, split between skateboarding and inline speed skating disciplines.[3]
In May 2022, the federation's skateboarding wing, the Uganda Skateboard Union, signed a partnership agreement with the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, alongside the Uganda DanceSport Federation, to support athlete development ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where skateboarding featured on the Olympic programme.[6]
The federation continues to run domestic development events, including the 2026 Uganda Mini Inline Cup, a junior championship for skaters from clubs across the country.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Uganda Skating Federation (USF)". National Council of Sports, Uganda. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Aim High: Gose Gerald Interview". World Skate. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Moses Ddungu wants skating to keep rolling". Daily Monitor. 11 September 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "Uganda Skating Association appeals for Government support". Kawowo Sports. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "1st East African Skate Race - Championship". World Skate. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "How France-Uganda partnership gave skaters, break dancers a smooth floor". Daily Monitor. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Uganda mini-inline cup: A historic junior skating championship". Kawowo Sports. 17 June 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
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