We are excited to announce that we will be bringing the Turf Games experience to the SFA Expo '23 on Friday 19th May at Riyadh Front.
We have been working hard alongside the SFA Team to ensure that we can help put on a great competition and give the opportunity to the fitness community, from all levels, the chance to compete over the weekend in a fun, professional environment.
We will be hosting two different styles of competitions across 19th May. Entry to either competition will also include entry to ALL 3 days of the SFA Expo allowing you to take in all that the Expo has to offer.
Want to know all about the SFA Expos 2023 - CLICK HERE
Please Note: all competitors will compete in the same arena; there is no separate female only arena at this event.
HEAT TIMES
ENGINE HEAT TIMES
FITC - TEAMS OF 3 - HEAT TIMES
WHAT'S HAPPENING ON FRIDAY 19TH MAY
You are more than welcome to enter both competitions across the day. Read on below to find out more details about each event.
This event is open to EVERYONE and ANYONE to enter - no matter what your level of fitness - come along and have some fun with Turf Games at the SFA Expo 2023
PRIZES
We are excited to announce a big prize pool for all divisions across the 3 competitions. Click below to see what you will win if you podium
PRIZES HERE
FRIDAY 19th MAY - ENGINE
10am - 12.30pm: In the morning of the show during the shows opening hours we will be hosting our endurance concept - Turf Games ENGINE. This event will be testing your endurance or what we like to call - your ENGINE. There will be options to enter as an -
- Individual
- Pair - 2 x males or 2 x females
WHAT IS 'ENGINE'?
ENGINE: An endurance workout which will take between 35 to 45 minutes to complete. This is a low skill, all cardio based workout where you either compete by yourself and work through the difference distances (see example workout below), or partner up with a friend to share the workload and have plenty of fun together. If you compete as a pair, there will be one machine and you share it to complete the distances on each machine. On the 150m run, both athletes will run.
If you love cardio and ergs - and want to test your fitness - this is for you. An example of how the workout will look is below (this will be very similar to the workout that will be at the Expo) -
PRIZES
The winning male / female, as well as the winning pair in male / female will win some prizes from our partners. Click here for the PRIZES
COST
The cost for the ENGINE event will be $20usd* for individuals and $40usd* for a pair. Please note the ENGINE hours will be between 10am and 12.30pm.
*Entry to the Turf Games ENGINE will also include entry to the SFA Expo with your ticket price.
TEAMS OF 3 'FITTEST IN THE CITY' - RIYADH
You've been putting in the hours on the gym floor - now it is time to add in tactics and teamwork. The Turf Games teams of 3 competition is a functional fitness competition where athletes will compete in 4 back to back workouts, testing various aspects of their fitness in a fun, competition style format - vying for the crown of Fittest in the City - Riyadh.
Competing Friday 19th May
- Male teams of 3
- Female Teams of 3
PRIZES
The winning podium teams will win prizes from our partners. Click below to see what you will win if you podium
PRIZES HERE
FORMAT
Teams will compete in 4 x 12 minute time capped workouts with a 6 minute break in between - taking a total of 1 hour and 6 minutes. Your heat start time will be provided to you minimum one week before the event. You will not be required for the full duration of the day you compete. For example, if your start time is 2pm - workout 1 will be 2pm, workout 2 - 2.18pm, workout 3 - 2.36pm and workout 4 - 2.54pm. You should arrive minimum 40 minutes before your heat start time to warm up and get ready to hit the TURF.
We will have 2 divisions to choose from -
- Everyday
- Open
Any weight or movements that we stipulate (like DBs, KBs etc) will be appropriate to that level - see below table for guides. Each workout will be judged and will have scores on our LIVE! Leaderboard. By the end of each division, podium places will be crowned across each of the divisions / categories above.
This is NOT a 'CrossFit' comp - rather a functional fitness comp - there will be -
- NO overhead squats
- NO gymnastic movements (no handstands, no muscle ups or double unders).
The workouts will be accessible to anyone who attends a gym.
WHAT ARE THE DIVISIONS?
EVERYDAYA THLETE DIVISION
This is our 'accessible' category that anyone who wants to get on the TURF - the weekend warrior, the 2-4 x a week gym goer, the person who wants to test their training in a team with their friends but not in a 'serious' way - can get involved.
Their will be partner prizes for the winning team from each category. This is the perfect division for those who may want to 'compete' in fitness for the first time or just want to be on the TURF and unleash their competitive spirit.
Please see the above table for weight guidance of certain movements.
OPEN ATHLETE DIVISION
Those athletes and teams who have competed in fitness comps before or come from a sport / fitness background or take their training a little more seriously.
Workouts will be very similar to the Everyday category, the big difference will be the weight set on some movements and also a few more 'fun' movements thrown in.
Please see the above table for weight guidance of certain movements.
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, please email caroline@turfgames.com.
COST
Entry for the team will be $60usd ($20 / athlete)
*Entry to the Turf Games Fittest in the City - Riyadh, will also include a 3 day pass to the SFA Expo.
VOLUNTEERS
Want to volunteer as a judge or crew member to help make the 2023 Turf Games at the SFA Expo 2023 something special? We are on the lookout for people to join our team in rolls like, judge, athlete check in, equipment set up and more. Everyone who joins will be kitted out in a Turf Games tee, receive food and snacks all day while they are helping. It doesn't matter whether you are a seasoned fitness competition expert or it's your first time, we would love to have you.
There will be two times throughout the day to help
- 9am until 2.30pm
- 2.30pm until 8pm
CLICK HERE to put your name down to join our team
Please email caroline@turfgames.com if you have any questions.
