Ziggurat Challenge

The Ziggurat Challenge is a series of fun, friendly sporting events where Schools compete to earn points throughout the year. Open to all University students, alumni and staff, it's a great way to meet new people, try different sports and represent your School. Sign up and look at our 2026/2027 calendar below! Everyone's welcome – Open to all University students, alumni and staff, including those at Norwich Research Park. No experience needed – All abilities welcome. Just come along and give it a go! Represent your School – Take part, earn points and help your School climb the leaderboard. Something for everyone – From netball and rounders to mini golf and cornhole. Completely FREE – All events are free to take part in or watch! (*80p Sportspark entry applies without an activated campus card.)

Ziggurat Challenge

The Ziggurat Challenge is a series of fun, friendly sporting events where Schools compete to earn points throughout the year. Open to all University students, alumni and staff, it's a great way to meet new people, try different sports and represent your School. Sign up and look at our 2026/2027 calendar below! Everyone's welcome – Open to all University students, alumni and staff, including those at Norwich Research Park. No experience needed – All abilities welcome. Just come along and give it a go! Represent your School – Take part, earn points and help your School climb the leaderboard. Something for everyone – From netball and rounders to mini golf and cornhole. Completely FREE – All events are free to take part in or watch! (*80p Sportspark entry applies without an activated campus card.)

Select Your School & Join the Ziggurat Challenge!

Select your School below to complete a short registration form to get involved and earn points for your School. Your details will be passed on to your School’s 4 Ziggurat Activators and 1 staff member, so they know you’re interested in taking part.

Your Activator team can then get in touch with you about upcoming Ziggurat events, explain how to get involved, and help you take part and earn points for your School.

ARTS/HUM
BIO
CPP
DEV/EDU
ECO
ENV/NAT
ISC (INTO)
CMP/EMP
LAW/NBS
MED/HSC
PSY/SWK/SOL
UEA STAFF

2026-27 Timetable

Date Time Event Location
07/10/26 14:00 - 16:00 Cross Country UEA Lake
07/10/26 14:00 - 16:00 "Everybody Counts" 1 lap stroll around the lake UEA Lake
14/10/26 14:00 - 16:00 Mini Golf Congo Rapids Norwich
20/10/26 17:00 - 19:30 Badminton (Doubles) SP Hall 4 & 5
26/10/26 - 01/11/26 In Your Own Time Tour de Ziggurat SP Spin Studio/Virtual
03/11/26 17:00 - 19:30 Pool SU Bar
03/11/26 17:00 - 19:30 Darts SU Bar
10/11/26 17:00 - 19:30 Short Tennis (Doubles) SP Hall 4
10/11/26 17:00 - 19:30 Table Tennis (Doubles) SP Hall 5
17/11/26 17:00 - 19:30 Boccia SP Hall 4
25/11/26 14:00 - 15:30 Ten Pin Bowling Bowling House
02/12/26 17:30 - 19:30 Christmas Quiz LT 1
26/01/27 17:00 - 19:30 Netball SP Hall 4 & 5
02/02/27 17:00 - 19:30 Kwik Cricket SP Hall 4
02/02/27 17:00 - 19:30 Rounders SP Hall 5
09/02/27 17:00 - 19:30 Sitting Volleyball SP Hall 4 & 5
16/02/27 14:00 - 16:00 Walking Football SP Hall 4 & 5
23/02/27 17:00 - 19:30 Ultimate Frisbee SP Hall 4 & 5
02/03/27 17:00 - 19:30 Bench Ball SP Hall 5
10/03/27 13:30 - 15:30 Sports Day SP Athletics Track
21/04/27 TBD Ziggurat Dinner John Jarold