We are excited to be bringing the Turf Games back to LA, in partnership with HSBC SVNS. LA has been on our return wish list for some time, having first done a Turf in LA in 2019, and we can't wait to finally bring TURF back to California and put on an amazing weekend for the fitness community.
The 2024 LA event will be held on the 2nd March and will form part of the HSBC SVNS LAX Tournament weekend.
FITNESS + RUGBY
All athletes who sign up to take part in the Turf Games will also get guaranteed seats in the main stadium included in your entry price on your competing day to watch all the HSBC SVNS rugby action - in between your workouts and then into the early evening - TURF + SVNS - doesn't get much better!
Please find all the relevant information below.
Want to know the workouts? Keep scrolling down ...
WHAT IS TURF GAMES
Turf Games is a team based functional fitness competition. Having started in London in 2018, we now host competitions all over the world including Dubai, Sydney, Gold Coast, London, Dublin, Cape Town and more. With more than 10,000 athletes having taken part in a Turf Games comp in 2023, we are excited to get to LA for a big 2024 event!
How is it different to a CF comp? The workout tests that we programme are all built around teamwork - how to use your team's strengths and weaknesses - to maximise your score - all whilst having fun! The core of the workouts are based around - strength, conditioning and power. We don't programme any high skilled gymnastics or complex olympic lifting movements. You won't be seeing any hand stands, muscle ups, overhead squats, max barbell 1RM snatches - just good old fashioned hard work and determination. The workouts will be fun, challenging and rewarding all at the same time. You've been training at the gym, now it's time to put all that into practice on the Turf surrounded by the fitness community.
Who enters a Turf Games? We have 3 divisions to choose from, based on your level and why you want to take part. All over the world we get people entering from their local hiit studios, F45's, functional fitness gyms, 'globo' gyms, all the way to CF Boxes and 'Elite Athletes'.
Below is a guide on movement standards and also what division you should enter. Any questions please drop caroline@turfgames.com an email.
We guarantee it will be the best weekend of fitness you have ever had!
DATES
Saturday 2nd March.
- Athlete check in from 8.15am. Workouts from 9.15am until 4.30pm.
LOCATION
Dignity Health Sports Park,18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746, United States
Workouts will be hosted both in the brand new Galaxy Park sporting complex.
TEAM DIVISIONS + CATEGORIES
Teams will comprise 4 athletes and must be made up of 2 male + 2 females
There will be 3 Divisions to enter (please find below further information on which division to enter):
- Everyday
- Intermediate
- Elite
SPECTATORS
Spectating is free for Turf Games LAX. You will not need a ticket to enter the site. If you would like to also purchase a ticket to the LAX HSBC SVSNS Rugby - you can click here - https://www.svns.com/en/events/los-angeles
WORKOUTS
The workouts are now live that each team will be taking on across the day on March 2nd.
COMPETING DAY
SATURDAY - GAME DAY - 2nd March
Saturday, heats from 9.15am until 4.30pm, teams competing will be
- Everyday + Intermediate + Elite teams
PRIZES
Elite teams
1st - $1,000 usd
2nd - $600 usd
3rd - $400 usd
Intermediate + Everyday Teams
The winning teams from these divisions will win a partner prize pack each
ENTRY COST
HSBC SVNS Rugby Stadium Ticket included - TURF + SVNS - All athletes who sign up will also get tickets to the main stadium to watch the rugby on your competing day/s.
Team entry will be:
- $320 / team of 4 ($80/athletes + fees taxes of approx $71.40) - this includes a ticket into the main stadium valued at $50.
*Team entry is non-refundable unless the event date is changed or the event is cancelled
Please click here to read the ticketing T&cs
HOW TO BUY YOUR TEAM
Team entry is now LIVE!
Now - all you need to do is buy your team by clicking buttons on this page. It isn't required that you know, or link your other 3 team mates to the team upon purchase - this can be done at a later date.
Step by step guide
- Click the ENTER YOUR LAX TEAM buttons
- Click on 'buy offer'.
- Hit the '+' which will default to '4' and then Find tickets
- Click on the division you want to enter then hit 'continue' and follow the prompts to sign in / create an account and complete the purchase. You and your team will also be allocated 4 x general admission tickets into the stadium to watch the rugby.
- You are booked to hit the TURF on 2nd March in LA
Once you purchase your team entry from the HSBC SVNS AXS ticket page, within 7 days, you will receive an email from Turf Games with details of how to set your team up on our competition software - Team Aretas.
You can change (add / delete) team mates right up until the morning of the competition - so no worries if you haven't got all the team mates sorted now or someone pulls out - you can sub someone else in.
Any questions - please email caroline@turfgames.com
Can I buy multiple teams? Short answer is YES! If you want to buy multiple teams for your gym and bring your whole community you can do this when purchasing the entry. However, when you go to set up your team on Team Aretas, you will need to set up an account. An account can only enter 1 team per event. You will need to allocate a 'captain' to each team to set up. You can change team mates and captains right up until the day before the comp starts on 9th December.
WORKOUTS
All teams will compete in 4 workouts across the day. Workouts can be viewed HERE
EQUIPMENT
We will be partnering with RUSTER (https://rusterfitness.mx/) for all the equipment for the event. Ruster is the largest manufacturer and distributor of specialized material in all of Spain. Their product line has been designed and manufactured in collaboration with high-performance athletes and expert engineers, ensuring that each item is optimized for competition and the highest training intensity.
All equipment will be for sale post event. Please contact us for the price list.
MOVEMENT STANDARDS
The below weights are assuming you can perform multiple reps at these weights (5-8 reps). All weights below are in male/female weights.
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 dumbbell movements like stoh, hang clean and press, squats plus more included in the workouts.
Please note there will NOT be, in any division - muscle ups, HSPU, handstand walks, butterfly or kipping pull ups, barbell overhead squats.
DIVISION GUIDANCE
Below is an outline of the Everyday, Intermediate and Elite Divisions and guidance on which one you should enter. We ask that you respect these divisions and enter the appropriate one for your team's ability and level of functional fitness.
CLICK HERE for Division Guidance Information
Once again please respect the divisions and ensure that your team enters the right one 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.
HEAT TIMES
Your Heat Times will go live for each division two weeks prior to the event. Teams will have between 90mins - 120 mins between workouts - time to head into the stadium and watch all the SVNS action, as well as enjoy the rest of the weekends festivities.
JOIN THE TURF TEAM - JUDGE / CREW
We are looking for a team of volunteers to join the Turf Team in Los Angeles. Our events would not be what they are without our incredible teams of volunteers in each country we visit and we are looking forward to having the same in LA. All volunteers receive drinks, snacks and food all weekend as well as a Turf Games top. If you're keen to join the Turf Team as a judge or crew member please click HERE to find out more and register your details and we'll be in touch with you soon.