Have you or your child been wondering what a USA Ninja Challenge competition looks like? Here is a peek!! (Keep in mind this is a National Competition you are seeing.) Beginner and intermediate courses will vary and children compete and place within their age groups at the local (Concord, Manchester, Hudson) Regional (Marlborough + North Andover, MA) and National level! (Nationals will be held in NH again this year!!) Are you interested in trying it out? We (34 USANC locations nationwide) are all working hard to put together a BRAND NEW USA Ninja Challenge league this year. Email us to get some info !!! concord@usaninjachallenge.com
Local competitions start in October and culminate at the Regional Championships in May and Nationals in July. In the future, as the sport grows, competitions will take place year round during the school year. While Ninja is an individual sport, there are many benefits to becoming a team member. Ninja team members will experience training that goes far above regular ninja classes. They will be taught time-saving obstacle techniques, undergo upper body, core and grip strength conditioning and learn the concepts of teamwork, respect and sportsmanship associated with team sports.
Qualifications to Join the Ninja Competition Program
1. Showing a desire to work hard and learn more than a standard class level plan and level system has to offer. This program will focus on skills such as; speed in courses, building endurance, transitions from obstacle to obstacle, learning what questions to ask when at a real competition, understanding how to follow a very specific course, working under pressure, and so much more. We will NOT be focused on earning new levels. We will only be accepting level 1+ and Ages 6-17, focused and task driven Ninja's. 6 years old (By 10/1/2024)
2. Complete Ninja Level 1 (yellow)
3. REGULARLY attend competition training workouts Thurs 6:30- 7:30 AND an addition class of your choice
4. Attend a minimum of 5 weeks during the summer session (July – August)
5. Commit to attending at least 4 Ninja competitions per year
6. Commit to attending Regional and National competitions (if qualified)
7. Keep tuition current prices TBA
THe competition Program is a year-round commitment. Participation should be based on a family decision. Your child will be expected to attend all competitions to contribute to the team effort. If your child is interested in competition, a trial month will be arranged for your ninja, followed by a meeting to discuss his/her possible acceptance to the competitive program.
Our gyms compete within the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association, the official Global League of World OCR for Ninja Competitions. UNAA promotes and organizes an international series of obstacle course competitions at Ninja gyms around the world.
Check the UNAA site for competition information!