Ziggurat Challenge

The Ziggurat Challenge is a ‘recreational-level’ programme of events open to all students, alumni, staff and faculty of the University including those based at the Norwich Research Park. The programme has been designed to promote enjoyable participation in the spirit of sporting competition as well as encourage friendly interaction/rivalry between schools.  

Ziggurat Challenge

The Ziggurat Challenge is a ‘recreational-level’ programme of events open to all students, alumni, staff and faculty of the University including those based at the Norwich Research Park. The programme has been designed to promote enjoyable participation in the spirit of sporting competition as well as encourage friendly interaction/rivalry between schools.  

Who can take part?

Any student, alumni, member of staff or faculty, (including Norwich Research Park based staff) can compete in the Ziggurat Challenge.

What’s more it’s free! You can take part in, or spectate at, every event this year and pay absolutely nothing (*60p entry to the Sportspark without an activated campus card) We value your participation more than your money, so no excuses, just turn up and join in.

…and no matter how limited you may think your experience of a sport is, you can still give it a go and be in with a chance of winning valuable points for your school.

How can I take part?

Participants compete for their school of study; those in departments not directly linked to a school may attach themselves to one of their choice or compete for the UEA Staff team. All schools/departments will compete against each other in all events.

To get involved contact:

Your schools Academic Sports Activator, Your School Office OR studentsport@uea.ac.uk

2025-26 Timetable

Date Time Event Location
04/10/25 9:00 - 10:00 Park Run x uea+sport Colney Lane
08/10/25 14:00 - 16:00 Cross Country, Everybody Counts 1 lap stroll around the lake UEA Lake
14/10/25 17:00 - 19:30 Walking Football UEA Lake or Virtual
21/10/2025 17:00 - 19:30 Badminton Doubles Sportspark Halls 4 & 5
28/10/25 17:00 - 19:30 Pool SU bar
03-09/11/25 Inclusive Tour de Ziggurat Sportspark Spin
11/11/25 17:00-19:30 Table Tennis Sportspark hall 4
11/11/25 17:00 - 19:30 Short Tennis (Doubles) Sportspark Hall 5
18/11/25 17:00 - 19:30 Boccia Sportspark Hall 4
26/11/25 14:00 - 16:00 Ten Pin Bowling Namco Funscape
03/12/205 17:00 - 19:30 Christmas Quiz Lecture theatre 1