FIFA & World Rugby Certified Field at Uganda’s National High Altitude Training Centre
Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda, officially commissioned the Teryet National High Altitude Training Centre in Kapchorwa. President Museveni congratulated the sports fraternity for acquiring the state-of-the-art home that will produce competitive athletes of excellence in the world.
The facility includes Uganda’s first synthetic turf field now certified by both FIFA and World Rugby, installed with the high-performance Superb turf system for football and rugby training.
About the Project
The National High Altitude Training Centre in Kapchorwa, Uganda, is a government-funded sports development project designed to foster high-performance training and support the long-term development of the country’s sports sector.
Located in eastern Uganda, the centre sits in a mountainous high-altitude environment that is well suited for endurance training. The region has long been associated with elite athletics development and provides favourable conditions for athletes preparing for international competition.
Developing a modern training facility in such a mountainous area also required significant effort during construction. According to the project team, new access roads were built to reach the site, highlighting the determination behind establishing a high-performance sports centre in the region.
A Dual-Certified Field for Football and Rugby
At the heart of the training centre is a professional artificial turf field designed to support both football and rugby.
The field has achieved certification from both FIFA and World Rugby, confirming that it meets internationally recognised requirements for surface performance, player safety, and durability. Together, these certifications ensure that the playing surface delivers reliable ball behaviour, appropriate traction, and effective impact protection for players.
This dual certification enables the field to support both football and rugby on the same surface while maintaining the performance expectations of each sport, enhancing the training centre’s ability to host high-level training and sporting activities.
The Playing Surface – CCGrass Superb
The field is installed with CCGrass Superb 60, a premium turf system engineered for high durability and resilience in demanding sports environments.
Superb incorporates advanced polymer technology and 400μm diamond-shaped yarn, creating a robust fibre structure designed to withstand intensive use. This design provides excellent durability while maintaining a soft, skin-friendly surface for athletes.
Backed by a 12–15 year warranty, Superb stands among the most durable artificial turf systems available, making it a reliable choice for demanding sports environments such as national training centres.
Supporting Uganda’s Sports Development
The addition of a FIFA and World Rugby certified field represents a vital step in enhancing Uganda’s sports infrastructure. By providing local athletes with professional training conditions, the facility strengthens the country’s high-performance sports ecosystem.
This world-class surface ensures that the training centre in Kapchorwa can support the continued growth of football, rugby, and local sports programmes, offering athletes greater opportunities to develop their skills on home soil.
Voices from the Project
The commissioning of the Teryet National High Altitude Training Centre marked a milestone in Uganda’s sports infrastructure. Highlighting its mission to nurture talent, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, described the facility as a platform for future success:
“This facility is a beacon of hope for athletes across our nation. It is our own ‘Theater of Dreams’ and our shared responsibility to produce more world-class champions to raise our flag globally.”
Following the center’s opening, the recent FIFA and World Rugby certifications confirm the facility meets top global standards. Lefter, Sales Manager at CCGrass, noted:
“Bringing dual international standards to this high-altitude site was a unique challenge. The selection of our Superb system ensures a durable, professional surface that matches the ambition of the athletes training here, supporting Uganda’s journey toward greater sporting achievements.”
About CCGrass
CCGrass is a global leader in artificial grass, providing high-performance turf systems for professional sports, schools, and community facilities in over 140 countries worldwide.
We are one of only five artificial grass manufacturers officially recognized as a Preferred Producer by FIFA, World Rugby, and FIH — and the only one based in Asia. To date, we have installed over 500 FIFA-certified football pitches across the globe.
We are committed to creating durable, safe, and high-quality surfaces that empower athletes, foster sports development, and bring world-class training standards to every corner of the globe.
