Pool Association of Uganda
| Sport | Pool |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Kanjokya, Kampala, Uganda |
| Chairman | Bob Trubish |
 | |
The Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) is the official governing body of pool in Uganda. In 2003, the PAU was registered by the National Council of Sports (NCS) becoming a recognized authority for the sport in Uganda and it is affiliated internationally with the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA).[1][2]
History
[edit]Efforts to establish the Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) began in the late 1990s. In 1999, Adam Ssebi established Hotline Pool Club in Ntinda, the first organized pool club in Uganda. This inspired the creation of other clubs, including Happy Holiday Pool Club in Nateete and Pool Joint in Nakulabye. By 2000, enthusiasts like Caster Ssemwogere and Robert Kayanja came together to form the Uganda Pool Association (UPA) and organized a six-team league, despite not being officially registered.[3]
After disputes over unawarded prizes, they submitted a constitution to the National Council of Sports in 2001, leading to PAU’s official registration in 2002, with Ssebi elected as the first chairman during the association's assembly at Rock Catalina.[3][1]
Governance
[edit]Adam Ssebi served as interim chairman of the Uganda Pool Association (UPA) until 2002 and later served as Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) chairman from 2004 to 2006. In 2006, Bob Menani took over as chairman, serving until 2009, followed by Godfrey Mabirizi, who chaired the association from 2009 to 2010.[3]
From 2011 to 2016, Farouk Wamala Kisuze led the PAU as chairman. In 2017, Bob Trubish was elected chairman, succeeding Kisuze, and served until 2019. Following his departure, Adam Ssebi was appointed again as interim chairman. In 2020, Bob Trubish was re-elected as PAU chairman, a position he continues to hold.[4][5][6][7]
Activities
[edit]Pool Association of Uganda coordinates competitive pool events at national and regional levels and this includes: National championships for different categories (men, women, juniors), regional leagues and club competitions, providing a structured competitive calendar and Inter-club tournaments something that encourages talent discovery.[8][9][10]
It conducts training camps and coaching clinics for players to improve on their technical skills as well as offering mentorship programs to help emerging players transition to competitive levels.
PAU organizes certification programs for referees and officials to ensure fair play and it conducts workshops on tournament management, rules, and officiating standards.[11][12]
Pool Association of Uganda selects and prepares national teams for continental and global pool competitions and it coordinates with international pool bodies for tournaments, training, and exposure.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) | National Council of Sports". www.ncs.go.ug. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) Logo PNG Vector (PDF) Free Download". Seeklogo. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Sebbi replaces impeached Trubish as interim Pool association boss". Sports Ocean Uganda. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Muyita, Joel (20 January 2020). "Trubish re-elected as Pool Association of Uganda Chairman". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Isabirye, David (29 January 2024). "Trubish embarks on another term at helm of Pool in Uganda". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "New pool leadership has their work cut-out". Monitor. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ REPORTER, DEOGRATIAS SSEKAKOZI | (30 January 2024). "Bob Trubish re-elected PAU Chairman for another four years in office". UG Standard - Latest News. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Fort Portal gears for pool season kickoff". Monitor. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Kakeeto, Gonzaga (15 June 2024). "Uganda Pool Gets Boost with Renewed UGX 1 Billion Sponsorship from Nile Breweries". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Edrine, Lubulwa (10 September 2025). "The 2025 Nile National Pool Championship launched with Over 10,000 players expected to participate". Rora Media Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Isabirye, David (1 May 2014). "PAU conducts pool umpires' sensitization workshop". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Sports, Nnalubaale (17 June 2023). "Umpires, Coordinators in a refresher course ahead of Nile Special National Pool Open". Nnalubaale Sports. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Isa, Nsereko Musoke (11 October 2025). "Uganda's National Pool teams flagged off for Africa Ultimate Pool Championship". Nimsport Uganda. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Kibuuka, Peter Kanyike and Silvano (3 March 2025). "Uganda's pool stars cash in as sport gains prominence". New Vision. Retrieved 28 October 2025.