North Central Ninja Series 2021 Qualifier
You must reside in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, South Dakota, or North Dakota to register. Residents of one state can compete in another as long as they live in one of the six states within the region. For example: Iowans can compete in Minnesota.
About the North Central Ninja Series
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!
SEASON 3 will have ~$10,000 in total series prizes! As part of this prize money, each Qualifier gym will be giving away $700+ in prizes and/or cash at each qualifier. (Each gym owner may decide how to allocate prizes.)
All you need to do is compete in one of our qualifiers this season to see if you have what it takes to make it to the finals! The NCNS Finals will be
November 13-14 also at Ninja/U. The finals event will have prizes and money.
We want to crown the Regional Champions!
Stay up to date! Join the NCNS Facebook group
HERE!
Basic Format of Competition
- 4-minute 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
Prices
$45 for competitors
****The price will go up to $55 at midnight on Sunday, July 11th (one week before).
There will be no day-of registration. Registration ends at midnight on Thursday, July 15th.
Athletes must have a waiver signed if this is your first time at our gym:
www.ninjau.com/waiverAthlete #'s in each age group/type may be capped to make sure we can fit everything into one day.
$5 for spectators (pay at the door)
Young kids spectating may play in our Little Ninjas area.
Spectators must also have have waivers and it is best to do this ahead of time:
https://ninjau.com/waiver
Divisions
* Based on age as of January 01, 2021
Course 1
7 & under female
7 & under male
Course 2
8 & 9 female
8 & 9 male
10 & 11 female
10 & 11 male
Course 3
12 & 13 female
12 & 13 male
14 & 15 female
14 & 15 male
Course 4
16+ amateur female
16+ amateur male
12+ pro male
12+ pro female
40+ masters male
40+ masters female
OPTIONAL YOUTH PROS: This year we are testing out a concept where we are allowing 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).
- We will recognize the top 3 youth competing pro, regardless of where they placed against the adults (no prize).
- 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.
Health & Safety
Please do not come to the gym if you or your child are coughing, sneezing, have a temperature, or are feeling sick. If you have been around someone who is Covid positive, we also ask that you stay home.
Everyone must use hand sanitizer when entering the building. Liquid chalk is recommended for competitor use due to it's high alcohol content for sanitizing. We will be selling small bottles of liquid chalk for $6 or large bottles for $18.
Preparation
A course walk-through will be sent out the night before via email. Competitors may ask any last minute questions right before they run.
The gym will be open from 10am-3pm on Saturday for open gym, but will be closing early to ensure proper cleaning & to give us time to make the course walk through videos. No appointments are necessary to attend open gym on Saturday.
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
7U Boys & Girls (21 athletes: 12 boys, 9 girls)
8:00-8:15am Check in
8:15-8:20am Brief Course Walk Through
8:20am -10:05am Runs for 6-7 boys & girls (105 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
8-9 Girls (12 athletes)
10:00-10:15am Check in
10:15-10:20am Brief Course Walk Through
10:20-11:20 - Runs for 8-9 girls (60 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
8-9 Boys (11 athletes)
11:15-11:30am Check in
11:30-11:35am Brief Course Walk Through
11:35-12:30pm Runs for “8-9 Boys” (55 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
10-11 Girls (9 athletes)
12:15-12:30pm Check in
12:30-12:35pm Brief Course Walk Through
12:35-1:20pm Runs for "10-11 Girls" (45 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
10-11 Boys (17 athletes)
1:15-1:30pm Check in
1:30-1:35pm Brief Course Walk Through
1:35-3:00pm Runs for "10-11 Boys" (85 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
12-13 Boys (17 athletes)
2:45 - 3:00pm Check in
3:00-3:05pm Brief Course Walk Through
3:05-4:30pm Runs for “12-13 Boys” (85 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
12-13 Girls & 14-15 Boys & Girls (10 athletes)
4:15-4:30 Check in
4:30-4:35pm Brief Course Walk Through
4:35-5:25pm Runs for "12-13 Girls" followed by "14-15 Girls & Boys" (50 minutes)
***Podiums & Sanitizing***
Adults (36 Athletes: 14 Amateur, 4 Master, 20 Pro)
5:15-5:30pm Check in for all adult categories
5:30-5:45pm Brief Course Walk Through
5:45-7:15pm Runs for Amateurs & Masters (90 minutes)
***Podiums for Amateurs & Masters****
7:15-8:55pm Runs for Pros (100 minutes)
***Podiums for Pros***
Need To Know
Spectators Cost is $5 at the door. Spectators must sign a waiver if they've never been to our gym before. (It is best to do this ahead of time.
www.ninjau.com/waiver.) Young kids spectating may play in our Little Ninjas area.
Chalk General climbing chalk and general athletic tape are allowed. We recommend liquid chalk as it is alcohol-based so also acts as a sanitizer. Ninja\U does sell small liquid chalk bottles for $6 and large for $18.
Awards & PrizesPros:
1st - $150
2nd - $100
3rd - $50
Massage Guns, Grip Trainer sets, Ninja U Merch, Outdoor rope ladders! More to come!
SponsorsBefore You BuyGood Era FilmsSMACKHy-Vee Kids FitThe Field Family
Zanotti ArmorCedar Valley LivingACE Body Shop (Manchester, IA)PANS/PANDAS AwarenessFood
We'll have ICON donuts for sale at the front desk until they run out!
The El Camino food truck will be parked outside selling tacos from noon to 6!
Check out their page here!We will have our usual snacks & beverages for sale at the front desk. There are many awesome restaurants surrounding our location.
Livestream We do plan to livestream the competition on Facebook. Like & Follow
NinjaUGym for a post with the link as each age group begins.
Find us! 5911 University Avenue #350, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. (Next to Kohls) Our location is surrounded by lots of restaurants & shopping for your convenience.
Hotels
Holiday Inn in Cedar Falls has a discount set up for all NCNS Competitors!
(319) 260-2600 or Book your group rate with this link:
Ninja U
Open Gym
Participants may attend open gym on the day before (Saturday) anytime between 10-3pm for $12 admission. (No open gym appointments are necessary! Just have your Ninja\U waiver done & come on in!) We will be closing at 3pm on Saturday to begin cleaning for the competition.
Any questions? Email us at info@ninjau.com