Introduction & Purpose
~2 min read1.1 Preamble
The Mukono Municipality Mayor's Cup is an annual multi-sport tournament organised under the patronage of the Mayor of Mukono Municipality. The tournament brings together communities from the nine wards and surrounding areas, fostering unity, healthy competition, talent identification and social cohesion through sport.
1.2 Purpose of the Regulations
These unified regulations govern the conduct of all four disciplines contested in the Mayor's Cup:
- Football — governed by IFAB Laws of the Game and FUFA Competition Rules
- Netball — governed by World Netball (formerly INF) Rules of Netball
- Volleyball — governed by FIVB Official Rules 2025–2028
- Kho Kho — governed by the International Kho Kho Federation (IKF) / World Kho Kho Federation Rules
Where these regulations are silent on a matter, the rules of the respective sport's international governing body shall apply. In the event of a conflict between these regulations and the international rules, these tournament-specific regulations shall prevail for the duration of the Mayor's Cup.
1.3 Vision & Objectives
- Unity: Build bridges across wards and communities through shared sporting experiences.
- Talent Development: Provide a competitive platform for emerging athletes to showcase their abilities.
- Health & Wellness: Promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles across all age groups.
- Fair Play: Uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship, respect and integrity.
- Inclusion: Ensure equitable access to participation regardless of background, gender or ability.
1.4 Scope of Application
These regulations apply to all matches, training sessions, official events and ceremonies conducted under the Mayor's Cup banner. They bind all registered teams, players, coaches, managers, team officials, match officials, volunteers and supporters from the date of registration until the conclusion of the tournament and the resolution of any outstanding disciplinary matters.