A guide to sport for students and staff

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Meet the Team (Department of Sport) The department is responsible for the development and administration of an extensive programme of sporting competitions and opportunities exclusively for UEA

This includes club sport, BUCS, intra-mural and social leagues, ueactive, the Elite Scholarship programme and employment and volunteering opportunities with National Governing Bodies.

2 Meet the Team (Department of Sport) The department is responsible for the development and administration of an extensive programme of sporting competitions and opportunities exclusively for UEA students and staff. This includes club sport, BUCS, intra-mural and social leagues, ueactive, the Elite Scholarship programme and employment and volunteering opportunities with National Governing Bodies. For all general student sport enquires please contact: Welcome to Sport is an integral part of community life at UEA for students and staff alike. As we look forward to another exciting year within, we can t help thinking back to the end of last year and our phenomenal result being awarded the BUCS Participation Programme of the Year! What an accolade! We pride ourselves on being able to provide such a wide-ranging programme of sporting, recreational and health-promoting activities and this year will be no different. To add to this already comprehensive offer we are aiming to branch out even further with our exciting new sports scholarship programme and an inclusive ueaccess focus. Much more to follow.. Whether you are with us for the first time, or are our returning students at UEA, we hope you take full advantage of the fantastic array of facilities available. Whether that be our state of the art Sportspark, our Colney Lane playing field site or some of the incredible community facilities we make use of across the county. I am sure you will find a class, course, club or level of competition to suit you. If there is still something more you d like to see, or if gaining employment and volunteering experience is top of your agenda, please come and talk to us. The office is just through the main entrance to the Sportspark and our door is always open. UEA has continued to be the only University that has been in the top 5 for student overall satisfaction (NSS) amongst English mainstream universities. UEA has occupied the top five of the NSS ever since the survey started in 2005, and no other university has topped that. To cap it all, UEA achieved Gold in the recent Teaching Excellence Framework rankings. So this is clearly a phenomenal university to study at, but not only has UEA been noted for its excellence in sporting programmes but for the last 5 years, the quality of UEA s sporting facilities have also been judged to be in the top 6 nationally (THE)! There is so much to offer from your time at UEA, we hope that we can play our part in making it a most memorable time. Welcome to, and welcome back to, UEA! Phil Steele Director of Sport James Raywood Student Sport Operations Manager j.raywood@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: office, Sportspark, UEA James has responsibility for all club related matters including health & safety, funding and development. The club committees liaise with James regarding their activities. Becky Wilkinson - Sport Co-ordinator becky.wilkinson@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: office, Sportspark, UEA Joe Skeet - Sport Co-ordinator j.skeet@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: office, Sportspark, UEA Becky and Joe are responsible for the organisation, development, marketing and promotion of the sport & physical activity participation programme for students, faculty staff and alumni. Student Sport: Sportspark Reception: Student Union Reception: Performance Sport Manager Vacant (currently being recruited) elite.sport@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: office, Sportspark, UEA This new and exciting post will be responsible for supporting the sports clubs and scholars to maximise their performance achievements during their time at UEA and hope to have the post filled by Christmas. Jacki Robinson Sports Administrator jacki.robinson@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: office, Sportspark, UEA Jacki is responsible for organising BUCS fixtures, transport and accommodation and all BUCS related matters. Camille Koosyial Activities & Opportunities Officer (uea student union) c.koosyial@uea.ac.uk Tel: Location: Camille will be working from the Student Union (UEA SU) & the office. Camille is the student officer responsible for clubs and societies. Twitter.com/UEASport Twitter.com/UnionUEA Twitter.com/SportsparkUEA Facebook.com/UEASport Facebook.com/ueastudentsunion Facebook.com/SportsparkUEA Instagram.com/UEASport Instagram.com/uea_su Instagram.com/ueasportspark 2 3

The Sportspark has some of the best University sporting facilities in the country. Activity Times All activities must be paid for at the time of booking.

For more information see our website www.ueasport.co.uk or call Sportspark reception on 01603 592398. Sportspark offers.

3 The Sportspark has some of the best University sporting facilities in the country. Activity Times All activities must be paid for at the time of booking. Don t forget to bring your campus card, otherwise a 60p entry charge is payable. Rates shown are for educational card holders and details regarding memberships can be found in this guide. For more information see our website or call Sportspark reception on Sportspark offers... 50m Olympic-size swimming pool (with seating for 350 spectators) Fitness Centre with 125 stations Air-conditioned Group Exercise studio Functional Training Studio Myride + Indoor Cycle Studio Sports Therapy Room 3 hall indoor arena with 750 moveable seats 2 hall indoor arena with viewing gallery 5 glass-backed squash courts with moveable walls to form doubles courts 10m high climbing wall with bouldering cave Gymnastics Centre Martial arts studio 7 Conference Rooms 2 floodlit synthetic turf pitches for Hockey incorporating 6 pitches for 7-a-side Football. Soccerpark: 4 Floodlit 3G 5-a-side soccer pitches and 3 Floodlit 3G 7-a-side soccer pitches (All 3G football pitches are enclosed with top-netting) 8 Lane national standard Athletics track 6 outdoor floodlit Tennis Courts incorporating 4 Netball Courts Café and Bar and at Colney Lane 40 Acres of playing fields including pitches for Football, Rugby, American Football, Lacrosse, Touch Rugby, Cricket, Baseball & Softball and Ultimate Frisbee. Swimming* Off-Peak: Monday to Friday 06: & & all weekend when available. Peak: Monday to Friday * Please see the website for the full list of closures and programme changes. Fitness Centre Off-Peak: Monday to Friday 06:30 16:00 & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday Group Exercise Classes Off-Peak: Monday to Friday 06:30 16:00 & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday month Off-peak Group Exercise Card options available. Indoor Facilities Off-Peak: Monday to Friday 06:30 16:00 & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday Badminton, Squash & Table tennis 5-a-side Football & Futsal Basketball, Korfball, Netball, Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee ½ Court or Full Court Climbing Wall Off-Peak: Monday to Friday & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday Tennis Courts (Floodlit Outdoor Courts) Off-peak: Monday to Friday & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday Astro-Turf 7-a-side Pitches and SoccerPark 3G 5-a-side Pitches Off-Peak: Monday to Friday & & all weekend Peak: Monday to Friday and access to a range of local external facilities including Whitlingham Boat House, Oulton Broad, Hickling Broad, Eaton Golf Club, Norfolk Snowsports Club, Crystal Seas Scuba and many more. 4 5

Activity Prices Peak Time (16.00-20.30) Off-Peak is pleased to offer a wide-ranging programme of sporting, recreational and health-promoting activities.

The following pages will give you some of this year s highlights: Pool Member Concession Swimming 2.80 2.55 Swimfit (60 minutes) 4.50 3.00 *For all pool activity classes (i.e., Antenatal and Aquafit), please refer to the Group Exercise prices below.

50 Personal Training - Standard 30.00 30.00 Personal Training - Elite 35.00 35.00 Group Exercise - 60 mins 4.75 3.25 Group Exercise - 45 mins 3.75 2.

4 Activity Prices Peak Time ( ) Off-Peak is pleased to offer a wide-ranging programme of sporting, recreational and health-promoting activities. Whether these are based at the Sportspark, across campus or in the local community, the aim is to provide a great choice of activities. The following pages will give you some of this year s highlights: Pool Member Concession Swimming Swimfit (60 minutes) *For all pool activity classes (i.e., Antenatal and Aquafit), please refer to the Group Exercise prices below. *For further details on prices of our swimming courses, please pick up a Learn To Swim brochure at reception Fitness Member Concession Fitness Centre Induction Personal Training - Standard Personal Training - Elite Group Exercise - 60 mins Group Exercise - 45 mins Group Exercise - 30 mins Synrgy Session - 1:6 Synrgy Session - 1:18 45 per group 80 per group Indoor (40 mins unless stated) Member Concession Rackets (Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis) Full Hall Hire (Basketball, Korfball, Netball, Volleyball) Half Hall Hire (Basketball, Korfball, Volleyball) a-side Football Cricket Nets (2 hours) Badminton (Adult) Drop-in Class Basketball Drop-in Session Outdoor Member Concession Rackets (Tennis) Netball n/a Athletics Full Astro (per hour) Astro Third/ 3G5 s/ 3G7 s (per hour) Misc Member Concession Climbing* Gymnastics Member Concession Open Gymnastics Drop-in Class Teen Gym Drop-in Class** Strength & Conditioning Drop-in Class We offer a block booking service to sports clubs, groups and individuals where you can reserve a facility time-slot on a regular basis. This is available for Astro and 3G Pitches. *Climbers (16+) must attend a short induction and sign a registration card (cost 10) before using the wall. Registration cards are available to experienced climbers only. Registration must be completed annually. Please see the Sportspark website for further information. **Gymnasts (14+) with previous gymnastics experience. Must obtain an annual registration card (cost 5). Pay & Play at Sportspark We want to encourage you to take part in exercise on a regular basis to keep fit, keep healthy and socialise. You can simply use Sportspark on a Pay and Play basis as and when you want, but taking out membership makes things easier, cheaper and provides additional benefits. Full time undergraduate and postgraduate students on a taught degree course will have their campus cards upgraded free of charge to an Educational card for the length of their course. UEA Students need to take their campus cards to Sportspark reception for validation. The Educational card will give free entry into Sportspark and eligibility for the concession price at off-peak times (the cost of this is met by the University). Outside the off-peak times the member price is applicable. 6 7

5 Sportspark Memberships Sportspark offer 5 different Student Membership upgrades; all designed to save you money on the classes and facilities that you use the most. For example, the Student Off-Peak Gym Membership works out at just 2.89 per week. This allows you to visit the Sportspark Gym anytime at the weekend or before 4pm and after 8.30pm during the week. If you re a keen swimmer and use the pool twice or more per week, the Student Off- Peak Swim Membership is incredible value and works out at just 2.89 per week. This allows you to use the pool during any public swimming sessions during the weekend or before 4pm and after 8.30pm during the week. Interested? For more information or to discuss the benefits of the upgraded Student Membership offers, please speak to one of the Customer Service Advisors at Sportspark Reception or call: PRICES STUDENT MEMBERSHIP UPGRADES Membership Type Price (Per Annum): Equivalent to WEEKLY rate of * : ueactive Winners of the BUCS Participation programme of the Year 2016/17. ueactive is a programme of wide-ranging, fun and affordable programme of activities for students and staff at UEA, to help develop a healthy lifestyle and promote a sporting habit for life. This year the programme includes: Give it a Go Taster Sessions FREE (Experience the UEA clubs training sessions before you join). Drop-in Sports - 1 each (Badminton, Climbing, Men s & Women s Football, Mixed Hockey Sixes, Netball, Swimming, Tag Rugby, and Volleyball). Group Exercise Classes - 2 each (Indoor Cycle, Body Pump, Aerobics, LBT, Body Combat, Body Balance, Zumba etc.). Social Leagues & Tournaments Varying prices (Hockey, Badminton, Squash plus many more). The Ziggurat Challenge FREE (Compete for your school of study in a programme of sporting events). All activities run term-time only and spaces can be booked at Sportspark reception or by calling For more information or to see a full programme of activities please visit the website Student Off-Peak Gym Membership Card Student Off-Peak Group Exercise Membership Student Off-Peak Swim Membership Card Student Gold (Peak) Gym & Swim Membership Card Student All Inclusive (Off peak gym, swim & group exercise) *Based on payment for the full year. Staff Membership UEA Staff who register their campus cards will automatically gain unlimited free access to Sportspark. Staff can take out any level of membership at a discounted rate, therefore full time members of staff can become Bronze Members for 2 a month, Silver Members for 29 a month or Gold Members for 37 a month. Staff are required to fill out a membership application form at Sportspark Reception. On leaving the University the standard monthly charges will apply. To view the full list of Sportspark Pay & Play prices and memberships, please visit the website or for further details call Sportspark reception on The University of East Anglia, and uea (su) have a strong commitment to ensuring opportunities to participate in sporting activities are as accessible as possible. If you have a disability we want to ensure you have a wide range of sporting options available to you and that you are made to feel welcome. The Sportspark is wheelchair accessible, with a lift to the upper floor, accessible changing rooms, and a hoist to access the swimming pool. We also have a referral scheme offering 6 free of charge sessions, available for anyone receiving support from the Wellbeing team in the Student Support Services. Please visit our website for more information, or if you would like to talk to us about how we can facilitate access to our facilities and activities please studentsport@uea.ac.uk or call To view the full terms and conditions of Sportspark use please visit 8 9

Ziggurat Programme of Events 2017/2018 The Ziggurat challenge has been designed to promote enjoyable participation in the spirit of sporting competition, as well as encourage friendly rivalry between

6 Ziggurat Programme of Events 2017/2018 The Ziggurat challenge has been designed to promote enjoyable participation in the spirit of sporting competition, as well as encourage friendly rivalry between schools and departments. Participants compete for their school of study and teams comprise of both staff and students. For more information on how to take part and to view last year s results please visit If you have any further questions please studentsport@uea.ac.uk or call Autumn Semester ~ 25th September 2017 to 15th December 2017 Sport Date Time Place (SP = Sportspark) 1. 2 mile race (approx.) 2 laps of the Broad 2. Everybody counts 1 x lap stroll around the Broad Wednesday 11th October 13:15 start 13:20-14:30 Norfolk & Suffolk Terrace, by the Broad 3. Mixed Tag Rugby Tuesday 17th October 17:15 & 18:15 SP Pitches B & C 4. Women s Netball Tuesday 24th October 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & 5 5. Table Tennis 1xMen s Pair & 1x Ladies Pair 6. Short-Tennis 1xMen s Pair & 1x Ladies Pair Tuesday 31st October 17:15 & 18:15 SP Hall 4 17:15 & 18:15 SP Hall 5 7. Inclusive-Zone Basketball Tuesday 7th November 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & 5 UEA Clubs Sports Clubs are a great way to get involved during your time at UEA. Clubs create great friendship groups, provide new experiences and offer fantastic opportunities for learning and development and most importantly, for having fun. Each club is run by a committee of current students, supported by and uea(su). There are 60 active sports clubs on offer, ranging from American Football to Yoga and every club is open to all students. Many of the clubs train on campus at the UEA Sportspark and Colney Lane playing fields. We also have many other outdoor and adventurous club activities that take place off-campus. Please see pages 12 & 13 for all club contact details and membership fees (subject to change, please see the website for any changes). For more information on who to contact and for the full list of training times, please see the website and the student notice board based in the Sportspark or visit for more details. Sports Association Membership (SAM) and Club Fees Before you are eligible to join any of the sports clubs you will be required to purchase Sports Association Membership (SAM)* at a cost of 50.** This contributes to the cost of club activities, i.e. coaching, kit, transport, affiliations, insurance and much more. For further information please visit the website ( or contact Camille Koosyial (c.koosyial@uea.ac.uk). *must be purchased before joining any of the clubs. **please note, that each club also charges a fee in addition to SAM. Fees vary and are set by each individual club. BUCS: British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for Higher Education (HE) sport in the UK, a membership organisation, and a company with charitable status. Their vision is to enhance the student experience through sport. BUCS deliver more than 50 sports, including everything from Archery to Ultimate Frisbee to over 170 member institutions, comprising a busy league programme of over 4800 teams and over 100 championship events every year. UEA will enter over 45 teams into BUCS this year, and for all the up to date information on where they are coming in the league tables. For further information please visit the website or contact Jacki Robinson jacki.robinson@uea.ac.uk. 8. Row & Spin Challenge Tuesday 14th November 17:15 & 18:15 SP Hall 4 9. Mixed Ultimate Frisbee Tuesday 21st November 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Indoor Rounder s Tuesday 28th November 17:10 & 19:40 SP Halls 4 & Climbing Wall Challenge Wednesday 6th December 13:30 onwards SP Climbing Wall Spring Semester ~ 15th January 2018 to 16th March Relays Swimming Wednesday 24th January 14:00 16:00 SP Pool 13. Mixed Badminton (2 x mixed pairs) Tuesday 30th January 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Dodgeball Tuesday 6th February 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Basketball Tuesday 13th February 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Indoor Cricket Tuesday 20th February 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Volleyball Wednesday 27th February 17:15 & 18:15 SP Halls 4 & Mixed Archery Tuesday 7th March 13:45 & 15:15 SP Hall Men s 5-a-side Football Tuesday 13th March 17:15 & 18:15 SP 3G 5-a-side Cages 20. Mixed Tug-O-War *21 & 22. Men s & Women s athletics (double points for athletics) Easter break ~ 17th March 2018 to 16th April 2018 Wednesday 18th April *Please note: Subject to change, please see the website for programme changes 1:30-15:00 15:00 16:30 SP Athletics Track Korfball club BUCS National Champions UEA Elite Sports Scholarship The University of East Anglia is proud to offer undergraduate Elite Sports Scholarships and Developing Excellence Scholarships. In addition to a sports bursary allowance, facilities and support are made available to elite athletes with the ability to represent the University in regional and national competitions. If you would like further information about this or you think you may be eligible for the Elite or the developing excellence scholarship please visit www. ueasport.co.uk or elite.sport@uea.ac.uk. Applications will open in October for the following year

7 Club contact details Please see below the full list of sports clubs, the presidents contact details and the club membership fees. The club membership fees are set by the club and are in addition to the Sports Association Membership (SAM) fee (Please see page 11 for more details). Club fees are subject to change, please see the website for the full list of membership fees. Please contact the club directly to find out more information (including training times & locations). CLUB PRESIDENT Club Fee (+ 50 Sam) American Football Lewis Williams Archery Edwin Killick Athletics Helen Chapman Badminton Jack Taylor Ballet Carla Thomas Baseball & Softball Allan Claydon Basketball Men Jardel Kerr Basketball Women Amy Choi Boat Stephanie Hodsman Boxing Sam Hogan Capoeira David Lau 5.00 Cheerleading Dance Molly Cookson Cheerleading Stunt Chantal Penney Climbing Robert Woodward Cricket Harry Bailey Cycling Joshua Andrews DanceSport Marwa Moughal gmail.com DanceSquad Emily Compton Dodgeball Brad Pearce com Equestrian Leah Fitzsimons Fell & Mouintaneering Miriam Anderson Fencing Sammi Lai Football Men Matthew Childs Football Women Charlotte Jones Futsal Neil Radia Golf Luke Bennett Gymnastics Danielle Smith Hockey Men Alex Sharpe Hockey Women Beth Rosier Judo & Bazillian Ju Jitsu Anouk Spreckelsen Brown CLUB PRESIDENT Club Fee (+ 50 Sam) Ice Hockey & Figure Skating Sebastian Martin Karate (Shotokan) Jake Roberts Kayak Tara Molloy Kitesurfing & Wakeboard Aaron Griffin TBC Korfball Chris Freakes Lacrosse Andy Bloore Mixed Martial Arts Adam Gooderson Netball Molly Reeves Pole Fitness Shayn Mepham Pool & Snooker Sam Slater Rugby Men James Murphy Rugby Women Sophie Sibley Sailing & Powerboat Ellie Brettell Snowsports Indra von Freytag Drabbe Squash Oliver Varco Sub Aqua Peter Harvey Surf Rachel Aumayer Swimming Esme Bathe com Table Tennis Jake Dearman Tae Kwon Do Sophocles Schisas Tap Dancing Shaun Taylor Tennis Ben Place Touch Rugby Ed Capstick Trampolining Alicia Jeffries-Jones Triathlon Caolan Stowe Ultimate Frisbee Eve Holland Volleyball Harry Sandford Water Polo Sam Logan Windsurf & Paddleboard Hywel Finden-Browne Yoga Berce Sezer

Working within Sport The University of East Anglia, and the UEA Student Union provide many opportunities for students to volunteer and work within sport.

Each UEA club has a committee who are experienced students who have been involved in either participating or administrating a particular club prior to becoming responsible for the overall running of

8 Working within Sport The University of East Anglia, and the UEA Student Union provide many opportunities for students to volunteer and work within sport. Club Committee Members All of the clubs are run by the students for the students, offering a wide variety of opportunities to acquire new skills whilst making friends. Each UEA club has a committee who are experienced students who have been involved in either participating or administrating a particular club prior to becoming responsible for the overall running of a club. What does a Club President do? Provides a valuable link between the club, and the Student Union and the local community Takes overall responsibility for the organisation of all activities on behalf of that club Gives feedback and advises on current student trends and requirements Attends monthly Club Presidents meetings throughout the year Promotes their sport to current and prospective students NGB Activators The National Governing Body (NGB) activators assist with the sports development programme offered to the various groups within our community. Working with the University (UEA), Sportspark (SP), Student Union (SU), Club Committees and Academic Sports Activators, the NGB activators develop, co-ordinate and promote their sport to the University. A key focus is the development of new opportunities for students, including skills such as refereeing and coaching. The Higher Education Officer is supported by their NGB &. Currently at UEA we have NGB activators in Badminton, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tag Rugby, Tennis & Volleyball. For further information and a full list of contact details for our NGB activators please visit the website. Sportspark Sportspark are always looking for enthusiastic and committed employees to join the team. Sportspark vacancies can be found on the UEA website however they are often looking for casual members of staff which may not always be advertised. If you are interested or would like some more information on any vacancies that may be available then please studentsport@uea.ac.uk. Academic Sports Activators... are a group of informed and enthusiastic volunteers (students and staff) who liaise between and their own academic department and contribute to the running of a successful and comprehensive sporting programme at the University. What does an Academic Sports Activator do? Provides a valuable link between academic departments and Is responsible for organising a Ziggurat team from their own academic department and recruiting fellow students and staff to help co-ordinate the teams for each sport Gives feedback and advises on current student trends and requirements Attends monthly meetings throughout the year Promotes the University & to prospective students and visitors to the University If you are interested in becoming an Academic Sports Activator and would like more information please studentsport@uea.ac.uk

THE ALTON SCHOOL GUIDE TO SPORT

THE ALTON SCHOOL GUIDE TO SPORT Index Page Number: 2 Welcome from the Director of Sport 3 The PE Department 4 Life skills learnt from sport 5 Lifelong participation in sport 6 Parent guidelines at sporting