Turf Winter Games 2025: Team DLPT Takes on the Challenge
The Turf Games UK Winter Festival is one of the biggest functional fitness competitions in the UK, testing strength, endurance, and teamwork. Held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the event saw thousands of athletes go head-to-head in an electric atmosphere. This year, DLPT entered two teams—TEAM DLPT & TEAM DLPT First Reserves. After months of training, preparation, and pushing our limits, we finished 13th out of 295 teams! Here’s a look back at our journey to Winter Turf 2025 and why the DLPT community is stronger than ever.
The Build-Up: Training for the Turf Games
From October onwards, Team DLPT trained hard to prepare for the intense Turf Games challenges. Danny’s programming was designed to build strength, endurance, and tactical awareness. Every session pushed our team both physically and mentally, making sure we were 100% ready for competition day.
"The past few months of training have been nothing short of incredible—challenging, motivating, and, most importantly, fun. I went into the competition feeling well-prepared and confident, thanks to Danny’s thoughtful programming and dedication." TEAM DLPT
Turf Games is not just about fitness—it’s about teamwork. The DLPT community helped every athlete push themselves beyond their limits while keeping training fun and engaging.
"Danny not only formed a daily training plan for me, to help build my strength, endurance, and confidence for the day but also for our team, meeting weekly to put our training into action." TEAM DLPT
Competition Day: Energy, Teamwork & Pure Grit
When competition day arrived, Team DLPT was ready to go. Excitement, nerves, and adrenaline were running high, but as soon as we stepped onto the Turf Games floor, it was all about focus and execution.
"Turf Games 2025: Woke at 5am with a nervous excitement. Arrived and took a sobering walk around the venue to see what was about to unfold. Warm-up and prep started, music kicked in, and 15 minutes of the hardest graft ever began… After the first event, I couldn’t wait for the next!" TEAM DLPT
Every event tested a different aspect of our fitness—from sled pushes and kettlebell swings to synchronised lifts and brutal conditioning pieces. The key to success? Unbreakable teamwork.
All of Team DLPT put in every bit of energy, effort, and strength and worked so well as a team, which certainly paid off with a great end result!
Throughout the day, we cheered each other on, pushed through the fatigue, and celebrated every PB. The support from the entire DLPT community—both competing and spectating—was unreal.
With the other team cheering us on, we gave our all and exceeded all our expectations! All round, a great day out with amazing people and looking forward to the next one!
And the result? 13th place out of 295 teams! An incredible achievement that reflects the dedication and hard work every single member of Team DLPT put in.
Danny took a ragtag group of 6, brought them into the DLPT community and created a team that didn’t just compete—we smashed PBs all day long.
Why Turf Games is More Than Just a Competition
Turf Games is not just a test of fitness, it’s an experience like no other. From the build-up in training to the electric atmosphere on the day, it’s a challenge that pushes you beyond your limits—and that’s exactly why we do it.
"To say I was scared to take part in Turf Games would be an understatement. But training with DLPT changed that. I couldn’t have done it without Danny’s guidance and full support. It was the hardest, yet most rewarding feeling! Such a great community to be a part of. Roll on Summer Turf!" TEAM DLPT
The best part? It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a first-time competitor—there’s always a place for you in Team DLPT.
"Dear Danny, I am reflecting after another day of competing with you. What an amazing community you have built, I feel lucky to be part of it. You have achieved a perfect balance of training hard and having an enjoyable time. I can't wait for future competitions with TEAM DLPT and continuing to move my health and fitness forward." TEAM DLPT
Want to Compete? Join Team DLPT for Summer Turf 2025!
With Summer Turf Games 2025 on the horizon, now is the time to start strength and conditioning training. Whether you’re new to competing or want to take your fitness to the next level, DLPT can get you ready to take on the challenge.
"I started my fitness journey with DLPT 11 months ago and really bought into the spirit and determination everyone involved has! So, I decided to join the team for Turf Games and got the training underway. Best decision ever." TEAM DLPT
Thinking about signing up? Have questions about the event? Drop me a DM, and let’s get you competition-ready for 2025!
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