LONDON SUMMER 2023

We are exicted to be back at the home of our London Summer Festival - Ealing Trailfinders for another year - this time bigger and better than the last.

EALING TRAILFINDERS, VALLIS WAY, EALING W13 0DD

The 2023 festival will be held over the weekend of 8-9th July.  Please see relevant info below.

For SPECTATOR tickets CLICK HERE.

Team entry is SOLD OUT!

TEAM DIVISIONS + CATEGORIES 

Like our 2022 London Summer Festival, there will be 3 Divisions to enter - 

  • Everyday
  • Intermediate
  • Elite

We will also have 3 categories to choose from -

  • Male
  • Female
  • Mixed

TEAM ATHLETE NUMBERS

EVERYDAY TEAMS

  • Male Teams - 5 athletes
  • Female Teams - 5 athletes
  • Mixed Teams - 6 athletes (3M + 3F)

INTERMEDIATE TEAMS

  • Male Teams - 5 athletes
  • Female Teams - 5 athletes
  • Mixed Teams - 6 athletes (3M + 3F)

ELITE

  • Male Teams  - 5 athletes
  • Female Teams - 5 athletes
  • Mixed Teams - 6 athletes (3M + 3F)

*Team entry is non-refundable unless the event date is changed or the event is cancelled 

LOCATION + GETTING THERE

The home of the Turf Games London Summer Festival is Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club, in Ealing, West London W13 0DD.

This huge venue has an array of state of the art facilities that allow us to introduce new elements to enhance the Summer Games experience for competitors and spectators alike.

With 2 side by side 3G pitches, another 3G training pitch as well as various other fields, a brand new 2,500 seat stadium, VIP bars plus more - we are looking forward to bringing our community back to this amazing space after an unreal 2021 +2022 Summer Festival here.

BY CAR / TAXI

There is limited parking onsite - to book a Car Park space CLICK HERE. There is also parking around the streets of the venue.  If coming by taxi, please get dropped off at the entrance of the venue and make your way to athlete / spectator check in. 

TRAIN

Ealing Broadway overground and underground is 1.7 miles away. We suggest getting a taxi or bus from here which will be around 7 minutes in a taxi. Walking will take circa 30 minutes.

BUS

There are several buses including the 297, E2, E7, E9 and E10 which will take circa 20 mins from Ealing Broadway tube/overground, but please check current timetables closer to the time.

MOVEMENT STANDARDS

The below weights are assuming you can perform multiple reps at these weights (5-8 reps)

 

The list above is a guide only and is not exhaustive, the listed movements may or may not appear in the comp.  There may be other movements like sled pushes, 2/4 man worm movements, different barbell movements plus more included in the workouts.

 Please note there will NOT be, in any division - muscle ups, HSPU, handstand walks. 

 Please see below with information as to which division you should enter. We ask that you respect that divisions. 

PARTNERS

   

COMPETING DAYS

SATURDAY - GAME DAY - 8th July

Saturday 8th July, heats from 9.10am until 5pm, teams competing will be

  • ALL Elite Teams
  • EVERYDAY Male + Female Teams
  • INTERMEDIATE Male + Female Teams

SUNDAY - GAME DAY 2 - 9th July

Sunday 9th July, heats from 9.10am until 5pm, teams competing will be

  • ALL Everyday Mixed Teams
  • ALL Intermediate Mixed Teams

ENTRY COST

Team entry cost will be

  • Everyday / Intermediate / Elite male + female teams - £425 (5 athletes @ £85)
  • Everyday / Intermediate / Elite MIXED teams - £480 (6 athletes @ £80)

WHICH DIVISION SHOULD WE ENTER?

More than ever, with the large number of people taking part in Turf Games, we ask that you respect the divisions and enter the appropriate division to your teams level of functional fitness.

EVERYDAY ATHLETE DIVISION

This is our ENTRY LEVEL division - for those who are new to fitness comps - maybe competed a handful of times, work out a few times a week.

If you are wanting to be on the TURF, have an epic day out with your friends, throw around a few high fives and enjoy the atmosphere - but ultimately have a FUN SOCIAL day - this division is for you.  At the end of the comp, you will learn about yourself as an athlete and be able to go away and sharpen your strengths and build on your weaknesses.

If you have a sport back ground and work in the fitness industry (PT/CF Coach, own a gym etc), you should and need to be entering the Intermediate (or Elite category).  Everyday teams should not have more than 1 PT/coach in their team.  if you are wanting to enter a team with your clients who also fit the Everyday athlete criteria (you must as well) this is acceptable - however you must not have multiple PT/coaches in your team

Everyday Athlete teams are permitted to have -

  • Maximum one athlete who has competed in an Intermediate Division at a Turf Games before.
  • No athlete who has competed in the Elite Division is permitted to compete in the Everyday Division
  • Maximum 2 athlete who have won an Everyday Category previously

Example of people who should enter the everyday category are -

  • First timers to fitness comps, or have only competed for 'fun' a few times
  • Those who train a few times a week
  • Those who work in office/non fitness jobs, enjoy teamwork and a rewarding challenge.

Please note, if your team finished in the top 5 spots at the London Summer Festival 2022 or London Winter 2023 in the Everyday Division -  you should seriously consider competing in Intermediate Division at Winter.

The winning Everyday teams will win some prizes from our partners 

INTERMEDIATE ATHLETE CATEGORY

Those athletes and teams who have competed in fitness comps before or come from a sport / fitness background.  Athletes are keen to test their metal in the Intermediate category and see if they can top the tables.  You've won or podiumed at a comp before in an Everyday or similar style level - it is now time to step up.

If you are a PT/CF Coach or have a seasoned sporting background - this category is for you.  Workouts will be very similar to the Elite category, the big difference will be the level of team you will be up against and the weight set on some movements. There will be small partner prizes for this category, no cash prize.

ELITE ATHLETE CATEGORY 

Athletes and teams who are the best of the best - there aren't any holes in your game! You want to vie for the top spot and be crowned the undisputed best team on the Turf at the 2023 Winter Festival.  You will be in the running to win some big prizes including cash and spots at our international Turf Games events.  You are on the TURF to really push yourself and want to go all in - just like the way you train!

Please respect the categories and ensure that your team enters the right category to make it a fair and fun competition for all.  Any eligibility questions or queries on which team you should enter, please email caroline@turfgames.com.

VOLUNTEER - JOIN THE TURF TEAM

Our amazing events would not be what they are without our incredible team of volunteers.  Everyone who joins the team over the weekend will receive drinks, snacks and food all weekend as well as a Turf Games top. It's a weekend not to be missed.  Please click HERE to find out more and put your name down to be part of Team Turf!