NINJA WARRIOR COMPETITION FOR ALL AGES
ABOUT US
We are striving to promote local athletes in the region (IA, MN, WI, NE, SD & ND) by providing a competition exclusive to residents of those states. Our different brackets allow you a more accurate placement in the region!
NCNS is about community building. If you're new to the league, you will begin to notice very quickly the comradery and friendships between the athletes regardless of what gym they attend.
We want to crown the Regional Champions!
2023 Hosting GYMS
Ninjas United (MN)
605 Ninja (SD)
Ninja / U (IA)
Four Star Ninja Academy (ND)
Wilderness Fitness and Coworking(MN)
Emerge Academy (IA)
Residents of one state can compete in another as long as they live in one of the 6 states within the region. For example: Iowans can compete in Minnesota.
With 4 of the 6 states being represented, residents from all states can still compete in NCNS. For example, Wisconsin athletes can compete even though no current gym in that state is hosting a qualifier.
EVENT DATES
RULES & FORMAT
RULES & FORMAT
April 22/23 2023
Ninjas United (MN)
May 6 2023
Wilderness Fitness & Coworking (MN)
June 10/11 2023
605 Ninja (SD)
July 15/16 2023
Ninja / U (Cedar Falls-IA)
August 19/20 2023
Four Star Ninja Academy (ND)
September 9/10
April 22/23 2023
Ninjas United (MN)
May 6 2023
Wilderness Fitness & Coworking (MN)
June 10/11 2023
605 Ninja (SD)
July 15/16 2023
Ninja / U (Cedar Falls-IA)
August 19/20 2023
Four Star Ninja Academy (ND)
September 9/10 2023
Emerge Academy (IA)
October 21/22 2023
Ninja / U (Ankeny-IA)
FINALS
November 10/11/12
605 Ninja (SD)
RULES & FORMAT
RULES & FORMAT
RULES & FORMAT
The basic competition format
(updated rules 2022)
- 4-min time limit
- Points for each obstacle completed
- Half points for halfway on each obstacle.
- If you fail an obstacle, you continue to the next and receive 0 points or the halfway points, whichever applies. Your points still accumulate throughout the course.
- You must reside in one of
The basic competition format
(updated rules 2022)
- 4-min time limit
- Points for each obstacle completed
- Half points for halfway on each obstacle.
- If you fail an obstacle, you continue to the next and receive 0 points or the halfway points, whichever applies. Your points still accumulate throughout the course.
- You must reside in one of the six states that make up the region.
- Simplified scoring. All obstacles are either 2 or 4 points with halfway points. All courses are 30 points total.
-All obstacles will have a clear point A starting point and point B finishing point.
-Incidental contact rule: Brushing/grazing the floor, truss, post, wall, etc. that has not been deemed allowed will receive a single warning on first contact and failure on second. Intentional use or weight bearing contact are not the same as incidental and will not get a warning.
-Trussing rule: Truss follows the incidental contact rule unless the truss is deemed allowed or off limits. Off limits is to be avoided unless it is part of the obstacle to specifically avoid the truss.
-Failing an obstacle: Judges will NOT tell an athlete to drop. This way, if an athlete wishes to challenge completion of the obstacle, they have the choice to finish and challenge the lost point afterward.
-Broken obstacle/Course reset failure: Athlete can choose to start course over with an ~5 minute rest OR complete the course. The decision must be made immediately after the failed obstacle. Final score is the chosen option (NOT the better of the two).
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2022 BRACKETS
RULES & FORMAT
2022 BRACKETS
7 & under female
7 & under male
8 & 9 female
8 & 9 male
10 & 11 female
10 & 11 male
12 & 13 female
12 & 13 male
14 & 15 female
14 & 15 male
16+ amateur female
16+ amateur male
12+ pro male
12+ pro female
40+ masters male
40+ masters female
NCNS age is the athlete’s age on January 1st.
OPTIONAL YOUTH PROS:
We are continuing to allow all youth athletes who
7 & under female
7 & under male
8 & 9 female
8 & 9 male
10 & 11 female
10 & 11 male
12 & 13 female
12 & 13 male
14 & 15 female
14 & 15 male
16+ amateur female
16+ amateur male
12+ pro male
12+ pro female
40+ masters male
40+ masters female
NCNS age is the athlete’s age on January 1st.
OPTIONAL YOUTH PROS:
We are continuing to allow all youth athletes who are at least 12 years old to have the option of competing in the Pro course bracket. Here is a breakdown of what that means:
- This is 100% optional.
- Youth 12+ will be allowed to compete in the adult pro course, against adult pro athletes.
- Prizes will only be awarded based off overall performance in the pro bracket (top 3).
- There is no changing brackets. Athletes either start and finish in their age bracket or start and finish in the pro bracket.
Masters 40+ may contain 'pro' athletes
QUALIFYING DETAILS
Determining The Finals Run Order and Point Awards
Determining The Finals Run Order and Point Awards
The top 3 finishers of each bracket, regardless of how many are in each bracket, will receive a guaranteed pass to the finals in at the end of the season. The other competitors (4th place and down) will be ranked against all the other competitors from each different NCNS qualifier. Additionally, a small amount of Bonus points will be awarded for every competition attended after the first one. At the end of the season, we will list the competitors that ranked high enough throughout the competitive series to get their pass to the finals. Your chances are much higher that you’ll qualify for finals when you attend as many qualifiers as possible.
EXAMPLE: Jon Doe places 5th in his 6-7 boys bracket and so he does not receive a guaranteed pass. However, he did very well against amazing kids his age. He waits until all the other qualifiers are done for the season. He learns his performance is good enough among all the other qualifying events that he receives a second chance to compete in our (NCNS) finals!
This method of qualifying allows for the pressure of trying for the guaranteed pass, and takes into account that some qualifiers will have much more experienced athletes in some brackets. We really want to highlight the best talent in the entire North Central region. We feel this works to balance out any inconsistencies from qualifier to qualifier.
Determining The Finals Run Order and Point Awards
Determining The Finals Run Order and Point Awards
Determining The Finals Run Order and Point Awards
To keep competitor run order for The Series Finals fair and clear, we are establishing a best of 3 point-total advantage. Those that accumulate the most points from their top 3 NCNS qualifiers will run last for their finals bracket. It is advantageous then for competitors to participate in as many NCNS qualifiers as possible.
Example: Athlete A goes to three different qualifiers and amasses a total of 90 pts from all three. Now, Athlete B goes to one qualifier and earns 30pts, but does not attend more NCNS qualifiers. At the finals event in December, Athlete A will have the advantage and go after Athlete B in run order.
We want to grow the community, this allows for that as well as makes the finals run order fair.