Chiefs' players took time out of their summer road trip to train at the new High Performance Sports Centre in Tauranga.

The new facility at Blake Park officially opened on the weekend and has already hosted the New Zealand Women's Sevens team, and now the Chiefs.

Co-captains Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden working out today at the High Performance Centre. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Chiefs' head of strength and conditioning Phil Healy organised this morning's training session to coincide with the players being in town as part of their summer road trip.

The trip sees the Chiefs going to 16 towns as part of the Gallagher Chiefs 2016 preseason camp.

The team has planned an extensive week-long tour of over 16 towns and cities in late January to connect with fans and give back to a Chiefs community whose support will be vital in navigating their most demanding Investec Super Rugby campaign to date.

Head coach Dave Rennie says while this week has a conditioning and team building focus, it has as much to do with connecting with and supporting communities.

'Over the past four years we have placed a massive emphasis on meaningful engagement right across our region and our boys enjoy the interaction.

'We're more than just a Hamilton-based team and it's a great chance for us to understand who we are and who we represent. It will be great fun and we are really looking forward to it.”

The Chiefs are in Katikati today before making their way to Waihi, Paeroa and Morrinsville.