Upcoming Competitions

Ninja Carolina League Competition

Sunday, September 21st


The Ninja Carolina League (NCL) is a league for Beginner and Advanced Ninja Warrior athletes of all ages in the Carolinas. Come on out to the incredible Ninja Nation arena to test your skills against other competitors in the same division.
 
At the beginning of each season (or your first NCL competition), athletes will determine which division (gender/level/age class) they will compete in and 
must compete in that division for the entire season. If you are not sure what division your child belongs in, please go to this link and fill out the Questionnaire. https://ninjacarolina.com/about/

Our competition will follow NCL (Progress Points) rules and age/categories based on your age as of January 1, 2026.

Open-Gym:

  • We will host open-gym for any competitors on Friday, 9/19 and Saturday, 9/20.
  • $20 for unlimited open-gym time. Sign up in person.
  • Please check our open-gym schedule on our website in advance.


Rules:

 
Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group.


Price (before convenience fees)

  • $40


Event Schedule (Subject to Change Based on Registrants)

  • 7 & Under (Beginner)
  • Check In: 8:00 - 8:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 8:30 - 9:00am
  • Runs Begin: 9:00am
  • 9 & Under (Beginner & Advanced)
  • Check In: 10:00 - 10:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 10:30 - 11:00am
  • Runs Begin: 11:00am
  • 11 & Under (Beginner & Advanced)
  • Check In: 1:00 - 1:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 1:30 - 2:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 2:00pm
  • 13 & Under (Beginner & Advanced)
  • Check In: 4:00 - 4:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 4:30 - 5:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 5:00pm


NCL REGISTER HERE

`


Parkour Competition

Sunday, October 12th


Ninja Nation will be hosting a Parkour Competition, run by our Parkour coach, Roudy Badr!


This competition will not be affiliated by a league, and will be considered an "in-house" competition. Come out and test your Parkour skills at our very first Parkour competition at Ninja Nation Huntersville! Both Speed and Style competition options will be available.

Competition Options/Formats:

  • Speed Competition: get through a pre-set obstacle course as fast as possible, the best time wins!
  • Style Competition: you will have to create a sequence of movement using the obstacle course available, and will be judged based on flow, creativity, difficulty and execution


Rules:

  • The Speed competition will be judged by Roudy Badr, and one other referee. This competition will follow basic parkour speed competition rules/format. A video of that course will be released prior to the competition date. Run order will be randomized.
  • The Style competition will have 4 judges and will be judged based on flow, creativity, difficulty and execution. You will have up to 90 seconds for your performance. If you would like to have your own music during your performance, you must submit that to nn0301@ninjanation.com as soon as possible!
  • You MUST complete the Ninja Nation Waiver, prior to competing. https://www.waiverking.com/print/36801

 
Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group.


Price:

  • Speed Competition: $30
  • Style Competition: $30
  • Speed & Style Competitions: $50


Event Schedule & Age Categories  (Subject to Change Based on Registrants)

  • Age Categories:
  • 7- 9 years old
  • 10 - 16 years old
  • 17 + years old
  • Check In, All Ages: 
  • 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing & Introduction
  • 9:00 - 9:15am
  • Speed Competition Begins
  • 9:20am
  • Youngest Age Groups First
  • Style Competition Begins
  • As soon as the speed competition is complete
  • Youngest Age Groups First
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Once both competitions are complete
PARKOUR REGISTER HERE

`


World Ninja League Competition - Tier 1

October 25th & 26th

*Challenge Course & Skills Competition*


 

The World Ninja League (WNL) is the premier obstacle league for Ninja competitions. Their goal is to promote the sport of Ninja obstacle courses across the world. They want to help provide an opportunity for all ages to get more involved in the rapidly growing sport!


Come on out to the incredible Ninja Nation arena to test your skills against other competitors in the same age group. This is a World Ninja League QUALIFIER. Can you conquer the course?!


Schedule of Events:

**Competition start times and schedule may change based on number of entries/participants**

**Awards Ceremony to Directly Follow Last Competitor of Each Wave**

Saturday, October 25th

Kids (6-8)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am

Mature Kids (9-10)

  • Check-In: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 1:00pm

Preteen (11-12)

  • Check-In: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:30pm

Sunday, October 26th

Young Adult Female (15-17)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am

Adult Female (18-39)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am

Masters (40+)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am

Sunday, October 26th

Teen (13-14)

  • Check-In: 11:30am - 12:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 12:30pm

Young Adult Male (15-17)

  • Check-In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:00pm

Adult Male (18-39)

  • Check-In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:00pm

Sunday, October 26th

Elite (15+)

  • Check-In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:00pm

WNL Rule: Register based on what age you are as of January 1, 2026


Registration Price:

  • $100 per person (10% off for NN members)
  • $65 per person for ONLY COURSE
  • $65 per person for ONLY SKILLS


Open-Gym:

  • We will host open-gym for any competitors on Friday, October 24th from 4pm-7pm
  • If you are competing, it is $20 for unlimited open-gym time. Sign up in person.
  • There will be NO Open Gym during our competition days.


Rules:

  • All rules will follow the official WNL rulebook.
  • The run-order will be randomized by the WNL on Friday morning. Last chance to register before guaranteeing a randomized spot is Thursday at 9pm.
  • Skills will immediately follow your course run, based on the randomized run order.
  • Redemption time will be available if time allows (most likely will).
  • REQUIRED FORMS:
  • You MUST complete the Ninja Nation Waiver (if you have not been here before), prior to competing. https://www.waiverking.com/print/36801
  • Please also sign the World Ninja League Waiver, prior to competing. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/8b679cnb4fvj3tvefclr9n/web/
  • If you are a first time competitor, you will need to get an Athlete ID at this link. https://worldninjaleague.org/athleteid/
  • PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR NinjaWorks ATHLETE ID after registering. nn0301@ninjanation.com


Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group.
  • 1st place will get a Ninja Nation Trophy
  • Elite competitor winner will receive a $100 cash prize
WNL TIER 1 REGISTRATION HERE

World Ninja League Competition - Tier 2

Sunday, January 11th

*Challenge Course & Skills Competition*


 

The World Ninja League (WNL) is the premier obstacle league for Ninja competitions. Their goal is to promote the sport of Ninja obstacle courses across the world. They want to help provide an opportunity for all ages to get more involved in the rapidly growing sport!


Come on out to the incredible Ninja Nation arena to test your skills against other competitors in the same age group. This is a World Ninja League QUALIFIER. Can you conquer the course?!


Schedule of Events:

**Competition start times and schedule may change based on number of entries/participants**

**Awards Ceremony to Directly Follow Last Competitor of Each Wave**

Sunday, January 11th

Kids (6-8)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am

Sunday, January 11th

Mature Kids (9-10)

  • Check-In: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 1:00pm

Sunday, January 11th

Preteens (11-12)

  • Check-In: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:30pm

WNL Rule: Register based on what age you are as of January 1, 2026


Registration Price:

  • $70 per person (10% off for NN members)
  • $40 per person for ONLY COURSE
  • $40 per person for ONLY SKILLS


Open-Gym:

  • We will host open-gym for any competitors on Friday, January 9th from 4pm-8pm, and Saturday, January 10th from 10am-6pm.
  • If you are competing, it is $20 for unlimited open-gym time. Sign up in person.
  • There will be NO Open Gym during our competition days.


Rules:

  • All rules will follow the official WNL rulebook.
  • The run-order will be randomized by the WNL on Friday morning. Last chance to register before guaranteeing a randomized spot is Thursday at 9pm.
  • Skills will immediately follow your course run, based on the randomized run order.
  • Redemption time will be available if time allows (most likely will).
  • REQUIRED FORMS:
  • You MUST complete the Ninja Nation Waiver (if you have not been here before), prior to competing. https://www.waiverking.com/print/36801
  • Please also sign the World Ninja League Waiver, prior to competing. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/8b679cnb4fvj3tvefclr9n/web/
  • If you are a first time competitor, you will need to get an Athlete ID at this link. https://worldninjaleague.org/athleteid/
  • PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR NinjaWorks ATHLETE ID after registering. nn0301@ninjanation.com


Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group, for course & skills.



TIER 2 REGISTRATION HERE