Events at MUST
East Africa University Cross Country Championship
From: Saturday February 2010 9:00am
To: Saturday February 2010 27:00pm
Mbarara University of Science and Technology in conjunction with the East Africa University Sports Federation (EAUSF) and the National University Sports Federation of Uganda (NUSFU) will host the first edition of East Africa University Cross Country Championship.
Supported by the Union of Africa University Sports Federation (FASU) the event has also attracted participants from the recently expanded East Africa Zone including Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Somalia, Seyschelles and Comoros.
The event will take place on Saturday 27th February 2010 in Mbarara, Uganda. All teams are required to pay $60 participation fee.
Teams coming from far are expected to arrive on Thursday 25 February 2010. The rest are expected to arrive on Friday 26 February 2010.Depature dates 27 and 28 February 2010.
Please confirm your participation by 15 January 2010.We look forward to welcoming you at Mbarara University of Science and Technology.
For more information about this event contact Charles Tumwesigye sports@must.ac.ug Telephone +256 772 540061.
Important Information for participants
Distance from Kampala to Mbarara 280 Km. The journey to Mbarara from Kampala by bus takes approximately 5 hours. You require $30 for the return journey.
Awards:
- Individual- Top three individuals to recieve a medal for both categories.( Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- Team awards- Top three teams recieve medals as well as trophies.
Technical regulations:
- The course will be a 2-km grass circuit
- Women will run 8km (4laps)
- Men will run 12km (6laps)
- Women team-min 3, max 5 and 3 will score
- Men-Minimum4, Maximum 6 and 4 will score
Accreditation: All sports tutors are required to submit Athletes passport size photograph by 20 February 2010.Accreditation process will take place on Friday 26 Febuary 2010. Please NOTE accreditation will be done upon payment of $60 participation fee.
Accomodation: Modest and affordable accomodation between $15-$30 can be arranged on request. Please communicate early to make reservations.
Health Facilities: A well equipped Ambulance will be on stand by. Serious cases will be refered to the university teaching hospital.
Event Contacts:
Dean of Students +256 772 433697
Email: dos@must.ac.ug
Sports Tutor +256 772540061
Email: sports@must.ac.ug
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