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    • Opening Times

      The times below are the general opening hours for each area. For more specific times and availability for particular activities please refer to the relevant pages. Please also refer note that our Christmas/New Year opening hours are slightly different and full details can be found at the bottom of this section.

      Sportspark opens at normal times during bank holidays.

       

      Fitness Centre
      Monday – Sunday: 06:30 to 22:20

       

      Swimming Pool
      Times vary, please refer to the pool timetable on our Pool webpage.

       

      Indoor Courts
      Monday – Sunday: 07:00 to last booking at 21:40.

       

      Outdoor Courts
      Monday- Friday: 09:00 to 22:00
      Weekends: 09:00 to 21:00

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      Climbing Wall
      Monday – Sunday: 07:00 to 22:20

       

      Sportscafé
      Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 21:30
      Friday to Saturday: 07:30 to 21:00

      Last food orders 30 minutes before close.

SportsPark

Sportspark is the UK's largest indoor community sports venue with areas capable of accommodating virtually any sport you can think of!

There's no need to be a member to use Sportspark's facilities, simply pay and play! Our indoor arenas and facilities include:

  • Climbing wall with bouldering cave
  • 5 x glass-backed squash courts
  • Martial arts studio
  • 2 large indoor arenas which can accommodate:
    • 20 x badminton courts.
    • 5 Basketball Courts
    • 8 Volleyball Courts
    • 5 Netball Courts
    • 5 Football Courts
    • Table tennis

and many more sports including roller derby, korfball, etc.

Whether training with a team, playing with friends of perfecting your skills, our indoor facilities provide the perfect environment for all sports to have fun and compete.

Prices
For information on prices please visit our prices page here.

For information on how to book any of our indoor activities, please refer our menu bar (top right) How To Book.

For information on our arena rules, please see appropriate section below.

Climbing Wall

CLIMBING INDUCTION - Refer a friend offer August 2017 This month we are offering the chance to win an impressive climbing goody bag when you refer a friend for a climbing induction. Complete the form at reception with your friend to be in with a chance of winning.

Terms & Conditions

1.       Person referring must be a registered climber.

2.       The friend being booked must be a competent climber with own equipment (as normal). Please speak to a climbing instructor if they are unsure of level needed to pass.

3.       The induction must be booked for a date in August and paid in full at reception. (£10)

4.       The person referring will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win our climbing prize.

5.       The prize includes a climbing rucksack, harness, rope and belay clip.

Climbing inductions in August are listed below and are bookable 2 weeks in advance.

03/8/17 – 6.30pm

10/8/17 – 6.30pm

17/8/17 – 6.30pm

24/8/17 – 6.30pm

31/8/17 – 6.30pm

we will be holding induction during term time on Wednesday at 17:15 and at 21:00. (13th September to 18th October)

 

Opening Hours
Climbing wall opens at 07:00
Climbing wall closes at 22:20

Peak: Monday – Friday 16:00-20:30
Off-Peak All other times

Wall closed during the following times:

DAY

CLOSED DURING FOLLOWING TIMES

Monday

15:00-17:00 - UEA term time only

Wednesday

15:00-17:00 - UEA term time only

Thursday

17:00-20:00  - all year round

Friday

15:00-17:00 - UEA term time only

Saturday

09:00-12:00  - all year round (for Junior Climbing Club)

Sunday

16:00-18:00 - UEA term time only

 

View Sportspark's current climbing wall route grades.

 

Climbing Induction and Registration

To climb unsupervised at the Sportspark all climbers (aged 16+) must attend a short induction and sign our registration form. 

An induction to the climbing wall costs £10 and this includes your first years registration. After the first year registration must be completed annually and the cost of this is £10 per person.

Climbing Induction Timetable
Led by a qualified instructor, climbing wall inductions last a maximum of 30 minutes and are available at 13:00hrs and 13:30hrs on the following dates:

 08/07/17 and 15/07/17.

From the 6th July will be running an induction on a Thursday evening at 18:30 for the foreseeable future. 

These can be booked online, via the kiosks in Sportspark's reception, in person at the Sportspark reception desk or by calling (01603) 592398 between 10:00-21:00 hours, Monday-Sunday. For information on how to book a Sportspark activity, please refer our menu bar (top right) How To Book

 

Climbing Induction structure
During the climbing induction, participants will be asked to demonstrate the following:

  • tying in
  • putting on your harness
  • belaying
  • lowering


The induction will also include:

  • a question and answer session
  • hazard identification
     

You will also be asked to sign an agreement to confirm that you understand and accept Sportspark’s climbing registration terms and conditions.

Once you have passed the induction, you will be able to climb unsupervised. 

If you have not demonstrated the required climbing skills during the induction, or have not provided satisfactory responses/knowledge during the question and answer session, you will be required to attend one of Sportspark’s six week climbing courses or arrange one-to-one climbing tuition, before reassessment can take place. The climbing instructor will be able to provide you with further details of our courses/further training opportunities during the induction.

Climbers Aged 16 or 17
Please note that any climber aged 16 or 17 will need their registration form signed by a parent or guardian.

 

Casual Climbing Prices

For all registered adult climbers, we offer casual climbing sessions. Climbing prices are listed in our current price list under "Miscellaneous" and usage is charged in 90 minute blocks.  Non-members pay the Pay and Play price. Members pay the peak or off-peak members/concession fee (depending on the time of day that they visit).

 

How to Book

For information on how to book a casual climbing session, please refer our menu bar (top right) How To Book


Climbing Taster Sessions

We run taster sessions throughout the year for both adults & juniors. Taster sessions provide 90 minutes of expert guidance in a small group. For more information on our climbing tasters and courses click here.


Climbing Courses

We run beginner and improver 6 week climbing courses for both adults and juniors throughout the year. For more details on the start dates of our next climbing courses and booking information visit our Sports Courses page by clicking here.


Junior Climbing Club

Thursday 17:00-18:30, Saturdays 09:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00
The Junior Climbing Club gives any child under 16 who has completed two Sportspark climbing courses the chance to climb. There is an annual fee to join the club of £5.00. A fully qualified instructor is there to give Members expert tips and challenges. The cost is £5.00 per session. During this time the wall is exclusively for Members of the Junior Climbing Club.


Junior Climbing Academy 

Thursday 18:30-20:00, Saturday 18:30-20:00
The Junior Climbing Academy is for young established climbers aged 8-16. Please speak to a Sportspark climbing instructor for further details.


Group Bookings

Looking for an unusual activity for your group, office or with friends? You can book a group (maximum number of eight) for a climbing session (120 minutes) with a qualified climbing instructor and equipment. Please note, some time restrictions apply to private bookings. Please call 01603 593 403 for more information.


Climbing Parties

Sportspark offers a range of themed party packages for children incuding gymnastics, climbing and archery. Our climbing parties offer a fun and challenging environment in which everyone can safely learn some basic climbing skills. Climbing parties are suitable for children aged 8 years+, for a maximum of 8 children. For more information visit our children's parties page here.

Badminton

Sometimes size really does matter and that's why we have not one but two of the largest sports halls in the country with 20 badminton Courts at your disposal. Both arenas have sprung wooden floors.

In addition to casual court hire, we also offer many drop-in sessions for all ages and levels plus 6 week adult beginners badminton courses throughout the year.

Opening Hours
Badminton courts are bookable from 07:00 to last booking 21:40.

Court hire is available in 40 minute blocks.

Prices
Prices are listed in our current Price List under "rackets" and court hire is charged in 40 minute blocks. Please note that non-members pay an extra 60p per person, on top of the court hire fee. Non-members pay the Pay and Play price. Members pay the peak or off-peak members/concession fee (depending on the time of day that they visit). Please note that the time required to set-up and take down equipment for your activity, will take place during your 40 minute hire session.

 

How to Book A Badminton Court
Badminton courts (casual hire) are bookable by phone and in person. To make a telephone booking, please call (01603) 592398 between 10:00-21:00 hours, Monday-Sunday, and have your payment card details ready.

We also accept online bookings during the following bookable periods:

Monday-Sunday: 07:00 - 08:20 hrs
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:  16:20 until last booking at 21:40

Members can book up to 14 days in advance and non-members can book up to 7 days in advance.

For more information on How To Book an activity, please refer to our guide located on the right hand side of our top menu bar.

 

Badminton Drop-In Sessions
All of the following sessions are a great way to improve your badminton skills and play with different people. These are friendly and welcoming sessions and you don't need to come with a badminton partner, just turn up and play.

Please note that although these are drop-in sessions, they can also be booked in advance. By booking in advance it will ensure that you get a space within your preferred session during busy periods.  For information on how to book, please refer to our guide here. 

BADMINTON DROP-IN DAY TIME MEMBER PRICE  NON-MEMBER PRICE
Fitness In Later Life (FILL) Badminton* Mondays 11:00-13:00 Free/£2.85 £4.50
Ladies Badminton Tuesdays 09:40-11:40 £3.50 £4.45
Fitness In Later Life (FILL) Badminton Tuesdays 11:40-13:40 Free/£2.85 £4.50
Advanced Badminton (Mixed Group) Wednesdays 11:00-13:00 £3.50 £4.45
Fitness In Later Life (FILL) Badminton Thursdays 10:20-12:20 Free/£2.85 £4.50
Junior Smash Up Badminton (8+)  Thursday 16:20-17:40 £2.25 £2.90
Family Badminton Thursday 17:40-18:40 £2.20 £2.80
Adult Badminton (Mixed - General) (16+) Thursday 19:40-21:00 £3.50 £4.45
Beginners Badminton Fridays 09:00-11:00 £3.50 £4.45
Intermediate Badminton Fridays 11:00-13:00 £3.50 £4.45
*FILL activites (for the over fifties) are free to Gold and silver Members      

 

Badminton Courses
If you are a complete beginner, and would like to join a structured Sportspark badminton course, we offer several adult courses (16+) throughout the year. Full details of badminton courses, can be found on our Sports Courses page.

 

Badminton League

Starting on Monday 6th February 2017 Sportspark will be starting up it Badminton league again. Entries for the league must be in by 12:00 on Monday 30th January 2017.

The first league will be singles however if your are interested in doubles (mixed or level) then please indicate this by emailing sportspark.badmintonleagues@uea.ac.uk and these will start. as soon as possible.

To enter the league please fill out a form at reception or download here then email it to sportspark.badmintonleagues@uea.ac.uk

 

 

Racket Hire
Rackets are available for hire from reception at a cost of £1.50. (£10 deposit for rackets - or by leaving your Gold/Silver or Bronze Sportscard at reception).
Shuttlecocks are available to buy at £1.35 each.

Squash

Opening Hours
Squash  courts are bookable from 07:00 to last booking 21:40. Court hire is available in 40 minute blocks.

Prices
Prices are listed in our current Price List under "rackets" and court hire is charged in 40 minute blocks. Please note that non-members pay an extra 60p per person, on top of the court hire fee. Non-members pay the Pay and Play price. Members pay the peak or off-peak members/concession fee (depending on the time of day that they visit). Please note that the time required to set-up and take down equipment for your activity, will take place during your 40 minute hire session.

How to Book A Squash Court
Squash courts are bookable by phone, online, in person or via the foyer kiosks. To make a telephone booking, please call (01603) 592398 between 10:00-21:00 hours, Monday-Sunday, and have your payment card details ready.

Members can book up to 14 days in advance and non-members can book up to 7 days in advance.

For more information on How To Book an activity, please refer to our guide located on the right hand side of our top menu bar.

Squash Courses
If you are a complete beginner, and would like to join a structured Sportspark course, we offer several adult and junior squash courses throughout the year. Full details of Sportspark squash courses, can be found on our Sports Courses page.

Squash League
If you want to play regular squash with others of a similar standard, why not join one of our friendly singles leagues.  

Applications are available online or at reception and for more information, please email Sportspark.squashleagues@uea.ac.uk.

Squash Coaching

We now have one to one coaching available through experienced squash coach David Youngs. David is an England Squash Level 2 Club and County Coach with 25 years of experience. David's achievements include 6 times Norfolk Champion and over 30 Caps for England Masters Teams.

Available Monday to Saturday (Daytime & Evenings)
Prices: Members £16 per 40 minutes
            Non Members £20 per 40 minutes

Contact: 07968 126922 or email david@pegglehouse.eu to book

Racket Hire
Rackets are available for hire from reception at a cost of £2.00. (£10 deposit for rackets - or by leaving your Gold/Silver or Bronze Sportscard at reception).

Table Tennis

Table Tennis
If you fancy a game of table tennis, you can now hire a table in the hall in 40 minute slots.

Table Tennis prices are listed in our current Price List under "Indoor - Rackets" and court hire is charged in 40 minute blocks. Please note that non-members pay an extra 60p per person, on top of the court hire fee. Non-members pay the Pay and Play price. Members pay the peak or off-peak members/concession fee (depending on the time of day that they visit).

 

How to Book 
Table Tennis is bookable by phone and in person. To make a telephone booking, please call (01603) 592398 between 10:00-21:00 hours, Monday-Sunday, and have your payment card details ready.

Members can book up to 14 days in advance and non-members can book up to 7 days in advance.

For more information on How To Book an activity, please refer to our guide located on the right hand side of our top menu bar.

Indoor Sports: Basketball, Netball, Volleyball, 5-a-side Football

Team Sports - Court Hire
Sportspark's indoor arenas can be used for a variety of team sports including basketball, netball, volleyball, 5-a-side football, roller derby and korfball.

Court hire, (full/half court), is available in 40 minute slots.

 

Indoor Court Hire Prices
Full or half court hire is charged in 40 minute blocks and prices are listed in our current Price List under Indoor.  Please note that non-members pay an extra 60p per person, on top of the court hire fee. Non-members pay the Pay and Play price. Members pay the peak or off-peak members/concession fee (depending on the time of day that they visit). Please note that the time required to set-up and take down equipment for your activity, will take place during your 40 minute hire session.

 

How to Book A Sports Hall
Sports Hall casual hire is bookable by phone and in person. To make a telephone booking, please call (01603) 592398 between 10:00-21:00 hours, Monday-Sunday, and have your payment card details ready.

Members can book up to 14 days in advance and non-members can book up to 7 days in advance.

For more information on How To Book an activity, please refer to our guide located on the right hand side of our top menu bar.

 

Basketball Drop-In Sessions
Come along to our open basketball session which takes place every Saturday between 20:20 and 22:20 in Halls 4/5.

There's no need to book, just turn up and play.

Price: £2.25 for members / £2.90 for non-members

 

 

Martial Arts

The following martial arts clubs use Sportspark as a teaching venue, but Sportspark don't actually run their own martial arts classes/clubs:

Eastern Shotokan Karate Club (ESKA)
A professional karate club with classes for three age ranges: 4-7, 8-15 & 16+..

For more information visit: www.eska.co.uk.

National Martial Arts Committee (NMAC)

The professional Martial Arts organisation, Coaching Children as young as 4 Years old, right through to the mature student ! You have the opportunity to train in Tae Kwon Do, TaeBox, Effective Self Defence and Freestyle. With regular Gradings, Courses and Competitions there is a choice for everyone.

For more information please visit www.nmacgb.com or call/text Chris Hemstock on 07917 304667 email : becomesmart@aol.com

Norwich WTF Taekwondo
Norwich WTF Taekwondo is headed up by a Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea) recognised 8th Dan Black Belt.
 
The group teaches Taekwondo as a martial art and modern day Olympic sport and is the only Taekwondo club in the Norwich area that teaches WTF Style Taekwondo (World Taekwondo Federation) often referred to as Olympic Taekwondo. Classes are held at the Sportspark and other local venues for children and adults of all ages and abilities.
 
For more information call the club secretary 07939191771 or visit
www.norwichtaekwondo.co.uk

Non-Members pay a guest fee of 60p per person.

 

Club Bookings

If you wish to make a club booking, please call our events department on: (01603) 593403 or email: events.sportspark@uea.ac.uk.

Arena Rules

  • Please note that the time required to set-up and take down equipment for your activity, will take place during your 40 minute hire session.
  • No open-topped drinks are allowed within the arenas/sports halls. Please use closed containers.
  • No food is allowed within the arenas/sports halls.
  • No chewing gum is allowed within the arenas/sports halls.
  • Please wear appropriate sports attire/clothing. Please wear sports tops (i.e., t-shirts, sweatshirts), at all times (no bare torsos please). No jeans allowed.
  • Please wear appropriate footwear. Do not wear shoes that may make marks on the arena floor, nor wear high heels.
  • Please use the dry-changing rooms to change into/out of sports attire. Do not use the arena stores nor court areas as a changing room.
  • Please ensure that bags and belongings are not left on or around the arenas/sports halls. Please store belonging in the lockers provided within the dry-changing rooms (upstairs). Further details on our locker policies can be found here.
  • Children aged 12 years and under are not to be left unattended at time.
  • Please be courteous to others and wait outside for your activity to commence.
  • Sportspark’s standard terms and conditions of use apply to all activities.
  • Sportspark reserves the right to terminate your activity if you do not comply with the above rules.
  • Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to speak to one of our Sports Assistants or Duty Manager on charge.
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