LOVE RUGBY FESTIVAL – INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOOKING A TASTER SESSION
Welcome, we're really pleased to be part of the Love Rugby Festival again this year and offer coached taster triathlon training sessions. Below you will find all the information you’ll need to join in with our track run or swim training sessions which will be available throughout the Love Rugby Festival (June 20th to July 5th 2026).
These are free coached training sessions available to adults and those aged 16 and 17 years of all abilities, and they last one hour.
We have a limited number of free half-year standard memberships on offer (starting from July 1st and available to taster session participants), PLUS a discount on the entry fee to the Viridian Daventry Triathlon which takes place on September 13th in Daventry, so if you enjoyed your taster sessions and would like to do more please let us know.
You will also find us at Love Rugby 5K run on Sunday, July 5th if you would like to learn more about our club, our training sessions and the events we organise.
How to Book
Step 1 – Register your details on our website which will create a profile for you.
Step 2 – Email info@rugbytriathlon.org.uk to let us know you have registered. Please put ‘Love Rugby Festival’ in the title of the email. We will then issue your free pass which will be available to use throughout the Love Rugby Festival. The free pass can be viewed on your profile page.
Step 3 – Book the session you would like to attend from the ‘Sessions’ tab, click on the session name. The system knows you have a ‘free pass’ so no payment is required. Your name will appear in the ‘bookings’ list for that session.
Please note If you are aged 16-17 years of age, we will require additional forms to be completed and parental consent for your attendance. We can do this via email before you book onto any session. If the forms are not returned before your chosen session, we will not be able to allow you to attend. This is to ensure we are following the British Triathlon Federation’s Safeguarding guidelines.
Please note Each training session has a capacity of 30 participants and existing members will have priority booking. If a session is full, we kindly ask that you try to book for the following week. Should you find, once booked onto a session, that you are unable to attend please go online to the session you booked and cancel your attendance.
By booking onto one of the Love Rugby Festival taster sessions you are agreeing to the Rugby Triathlon Club Code of Conduct
Track Run Sessions
Your free pass will enable you to attend two track run sessions during the Love Rugby Festival. These will take place on Monday, June 22nd and Monday, June 29th
Location: Rugby Athletics track, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Centre, Bruce Williams Way, CV22 5LJ
Time: Session starts at 7pm, please arrive a few minutes earlier at the track side and make yourself known to the attending coach(es). The session lasts for one hour and you will be training alongside club members of all abilities. If you find you are unable to complete the full session, don’t worry you will be more than welcome to stay and watch. However, if you would prefer to leave, please just let the coach(es) know.
Equipment Required: Comfortable clothes suitable to run in, bring some warm clothes for after the session or to wear should it be colder or wet. You will need trainers to run in. Bring some water you may need it.
Please note Your free pass is only available for the Monday night track run sessions NOT the club road run sessions on a Wednesday or Thursday.
Swim Sessions
Your free pass will enable you to attend two swim sessions during the Love Rugby Festival. These will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd and Tuesday, June 30th
Location: Rugby School Sports Centre, Horton Crescent CV22 5DJ
Time: Session starts at 7pm, please arrive at least 10 minutes earlier and wait in the sports centre reception area where you can make yourself known to the attending coach(es). The session lasts for one hour and you will be training alongside club members; you will be placed in a swim lane according to your ability as discussed with the coaches on the night. Don’t worry if you are unable to complete some of the activities you can catch your breath whenever you like but please be sure to tell a coach if you decide to leave the pool area early.
Equipment Required: Swimming costume (essential), swim hat (if preferred but not essential), and swim goggles (recommended but not essential). Bring a drink of water to have poolside in a non-breakable bottle (no glass bottles).
Please note Our coached swim training sessions are designed for those that can already swim between 25m and 50m either breaststroke or front crawl. They are not suitable for non-swimmers.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at info@rugbytriathlon.org.uk
This initiative is supported by Rugby Borough Council. For more information about the Love Rugby Festival
