St. Mary’s School, Yala, is set to host the 14th edition of the Yala Open Tournament from January 30 to 31, 2027, bringing together schools, clubs, colleges and universities for two days of competitive sporting action.
The tournament, popularly known as The Black Saints, will take place at the school’s grounds in Yala, with matches beginning at 8:00 a.m. on both days.
According to an invitation issued by the school, the competition will feature a range of sporting disciplines, including rugby, hockey, football, volleyball, handball, basketball and racquet games, catering to both boys and girls at senior and junior secondary school levels.
Rugby 15s will be open to senior boys and girls, while the rugby sevens competition will feature both senior and junior secondary school teams. Hockey, football, volleyball, handball and basketball will also provide opportunities for teams across the two school categories to compete.
The tournament will offer an opportunity for participating institutions to showcase their sporting talent, promote teamwork and strengthen relationships among learners and institutions through competition.
Racquet games will also form part of the programme, with participants required to pay Sh500 each.
Organisers have set the participation fee at Sh3,000 for every senior school, college or club team, while junior school teams will pay Sh2,000 for each team entered.
Participating teams have been advised to carry packed lunches, while accommodation will be available by arrangement at a cost of Sh400 per student per day.
Schools and other interested institutions have been invited to confirm their participation through the tournament organisers ahead of the event.
The annual tournament continues St. Mary’s School, Yala’s sporting tradition of bringing together young athletes and other competitors, with the upcoming edition expected to provide a platform for talent development and healthy competition
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