Kenya Catchball Federation
kcf history and profile
Kenya Catchball federation is the official sports body in Kenya registered as a national
sports body by sports registrar with registration certificate No: 319 under section 47 of
the sports Act of 2013 to promote and develop Catchball sports activities in Kenya. The
Kenya Catchball Federation regulates the sport of Catchball and is played under the
rules of International Catchball Federation (ICF) of which Kenya Catchball Federation
(KCF) is affiliated member and also affiliated to Africa Catchball Association (ACA).
Kenya Catchball federation was started in Republic of Kenya in August 2018 by
founder Mr. Shadrack Okello to develop Catchball sports activities. Our target is for
both male and female sports persons since Catchball is meant for all age groups
provided you are fit and share the same goals, objectives, mission and vision of the
federation. Our Work is to train members to professionals from the age of 10-70 years
the categories will be divide into four main age group competition. Junior’s categories
(below 18 years), semi seniors (18-24 years), seniors (25-40years) and most senior
adult (40-70 years).
The Kenya Catchball Federation is the largest social Catchball sports body in Kenya
targeting specifically women, youths and men in the community. The sport was
established in August 2018 in Nairobi Kenya by one, Shadrack Okello a sport
innovator, enthusiast and participant of the game, having travelled to Israel several
times with few members of his growing team and has since spread to hundreds of
players all across the country. Kenya Catchball allows Women to relieve their younger
days as athletes, or experience being part of sports activities for the first time. The
sports is associated with women, men, girls and boys elementary, juniors players, high
school players, colleges players, senior players below 45 years and most senior players
above 45 years to 70 years so that the entire project is community based sports. Our
agenda is to promote exercise and fitness, good moral behavior, promote human rights,
gender equity, Catchball sport as a fundamental human right, education, sports
professional network, social gathering, engaging in community programs like cleaning
environment, planting trees, conservation of wild animals like Lion, Elephants, HIV &
AIDS, breast cancer awareness activities, COVID 19 pandemic awareness.
We are also volunteering in several other community services. Currently the sport is in over 11
counties like Nairobi, Nyeri, Migori, Kakamega, Bomet, Kajiado, Homa Bay, Kisumu,
Mombasa, Machakos and Kiambu County. Kenya catchball federation has more than
1500 members by June 2021 and over 36 teams. The target is to grow the membership
to have representation from all counties in the country and grow to the East African
region penetrating into high schools, Universities and collegesAbout kenya catchball
federation
Catchball is a team sport derived from volleyball in which the ball is caught and
thrown rather than hit. The sport was started in Israel, and was designed to be a simple
version of volleyball for women to play. It is now one of the most popular sports in
Israel, USA, UK, Romania, Cyprus, Argentina, Bosnia, Ukraine, Mexico, Netherlands,
Greece, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, New Zealand, Spain, Turkey, Canada,
Dominican Republic, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and in Africa Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana,
Gambia, Nigeria, Benin, Botswana, Liberia, Zambia, Burundi, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
South Africa and Rwanda has adopted the sport.
Catchball is a team sport derived from volleyball in which the ball is caught and thrown
rather than hit. The rules of catchball are very similar to volleyball, though by allowing
the players to catch the ball before throwing it to another player or over the net, it is
easier to play and learn. The game is played indoors on a court divided by a net, with
two teams of six. The ball is put in play with a serve, thrown over the net to the
opponents. A maximum of three players can handle the ball before it must be thrown
over the net. If the ball is fumbled or hits the ground a point is awarded to the other
team. The team winning a rally scores a point, regardless of which team served.
Teams can also attempt to block the ball as it crosses the net. A block does not count as
one of the three ball contacts.
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ABOUT KENYA CATCHBALL FEDERATION
Kenya Catchball federation is the official sports body in Kenya registered as a national
sports body by sports registrar with registration certificate No: 319 under section 47 of
the sports Act of 2013 to promote and develop Catchball sports activities in Kenya. The
Kenya Catchball Federation regulates the sport of Catchball and is played under the
rules of International Catchball Federation (ICF) of which Kenya Catchball Federation
(KCF) is affiliated member and also affiliated to Africa Catchball Association (ACA).
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VISION
Engage, inspire, guide and develop every player to greatness.
mission
To be an inclusive National Catchball Sports organization leading sporting values and development.Supporting Catchball success, sporting participation and performance across all ages, genders and cultures within Kenya and the whole Africa Continent that is welcoming, family oriented and provides the environment for Catchball excellence through player development, measuring its success through participation and achievement at all levels of capability.
Kenya Catchball Federation will operate with the following values:
- Financially sustainable and fiscally responsible.
- Ethical and fair to all
- Consultative and inclusive
- Progressive and open to change
- The interest of the whole Federation over individuals
These areas have been identified by the Federation as being key areas for future development:
- Participation – Provide competitions that cater for a diversity of playing skills and motivations and values volunteers
- Development – Provide avenues for Player Development, as well as Coaching and Officiating
- Governance – Management and direction in a fair and ethical manner with open and transparent policies
- Finance – Maintain sound financial practices around revenue collection and expense control
- Communications – Promote the Federation in a consistent manner and keep the membership informed
- Facilities – Improve the level of facilities available to members, families, competitors and guests
We excel at what we do
the experience is with us
statistics don't lie
Our participation, inclusiveness and passsion have helped us sail through the years.
Force level
High
95%
strategy level
Expert
91%
Resistance level
Advance
86%
