Programs
Competitions and Tournaments
Soroti Cricket Academy (SCA) actively hosts and participates in a variety of annual competitions designed to develop young talent, promote competitive cricket, and provide a structured pathway to professional cricket. These tournaments cater to different age groups and skill levels, ranging from school cricket to high-performance leagues.
Key Objectives
Provide competitive match experience for academy players
Identify and nurture top-performing talents for club and national teams
Foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among players
Create scouting opportunities for national and international selections
Strengthen grassroots and school cricket development in the region
Annual Competitions and Tournaments
SCA Girls T20 League
Period: January – February
Eligibility: Open to academy-registered female players
A premier T20 competition for female cricketers at the academy
Provides high-level exposure for emerging and experienced women cricketers
Bridges the gap between school cricket and club-level competition
Girls and Boys Residential Camps
Period: May
Eligibility: Selected boys and girls from academy programs
A high-performance development camp for top-performing players
Focuses on technical skill enhancement, fitness, and mental conditioning
Players receive specialized coaching from top academy coaches
Soroti Schools Cricket Week Qualifiers
Period
- Girls: March – April
- Boys: July
Eligibility: Open to school teams in the Soroti region
Schools compete for a spot in the National Schools Cricket Week
Provides young players an opportunity to showcase their talent in front of national scouts
National Girls and Boys Schools Cricket Week
Period
- Girls: May
- Boys: September
Eligibility: Qualified schools from across Uganda
A national-level tournament featuring top-performing school teams
Offers a pathway to professional cricket for outstanding young players
Primary School Cricket Competitions.
Period
- District Level: April
- Regional Level: July
- U13 Primary School League: October
Eligibility: Open to primary schools in the region
A grassroots competition introducing young players under 13 to competitive cricket
Winning teams progress from district to regional championships
SCA 50 Overs League
Period: October – November
Eligibility: Open to academy players
A long-format competition designed to test endurance, technique, and match awareness
Helps players prepare for club and national cricket by providing extensive match practice
Boys Under-17 School League
Period: October
Eligibility: Boys under 17 from participating schools
A stepping stone for young cricketers aiming for national selection
Encourages high school participation in competitive cricket
Indatwa Queens (Rwanda) Tour to Soroti
Period: September
Participants: SCA Girls Team and visiting Rwandan team
An international cricket exchange between SCA and Rwanda’s Indatwa Queens
Provides players with cross-border experience and exposure to international competition
High-Performance Holiday Coaching
Period: November – December
Eligibility: Academy’s best-performing players
An elite training camp preparing players for national and international selections
Focuses on tactical gameplay, fitness, and mental strength
SCA Carnival and Annual Dinner
Period: December
Event Highlights:
SCA Carnival: A community event featuring exhibition matches, skill challenges, and awards
Annual Dinner: A formal celebration recognizing academy achievements, player performances, and stakeholder contributions