This event is hosted by Ninja U in Cedar Falls, Iowa and is sanctioned by NCNS (North Central Ninja Series). 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.
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!
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 at 4 Star Ninja on a TBD in November!
Stay up to date by joining the
NCNS Facebook group!
Final Schedule
SaturdayPro
Check in: 2:30-2:45 pm
Walk through: 2:45-3:00 pm
Runs 3:05-4:05 pm
Podiums After
Am. and 15U
Check in: 4:00-4:15 pm
Walk through 4:15-4:30
Runs 4:30-6:30
Podiums After
Master and 13U
Check in: 6:15-6:30
Walk through: 6:30-6:45
Runs 6:45-8:45
Podiums After
Sunday
11U Boys
Check in: 8:00-8:15 am
Walk through: 8:15-8:30 am
Runs: 8:30-9:45
Podiums After
11U Girls
Check in: 9:30-9:45 am
Walk through: 9:45-10:00 am
Runs: 10:00-11:10 am
Podiums After
9U Boys Wave 1
Check in: 11:00-11:15 am
Walk through: 11:15-11:30 am
Runs: 11:30-12:45 pm
9U Boys Wave 2
Check in: 12:30-12:45 pm
Walk through: 12:45-1:00 pm
Runs: 1:00-2:10 pm
9U Boys podium after wave 2
9U Girls
Check in: 2:00-2:15 pm
Walk through 2:15-2:30 pm
Runs 2:30-3:45
Podiums After
7U
Check in: 3:40-3:55 pm
Walk through: 3:55-4:10 pm
Runs: 4:10-6:00 pm
Podiums After
Prices
$55 Early Bird Competitor till August 14th
$60 until August 21st
Registration closes at midnight on the 21st however competitors will be able to sign up with a late fee of $80.
***Registration ends at midnight on the Wednesday before the competition. There will be no refunds.
Waiver
Please sign the Ninja U waiver -
https://ninjau.com/waiver *if you've never been to Ninja\U before!
RulesBasic 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
- More info: https://thencns.com/
Divisions* Based on age as of January 01, 2024
Need To Know
Spectators
Cost is $5 at the door.
Spectators must sign a waiver. It is best to do this ahead of time. www.ninjau.com/waiver. Young kids spectating may play in our Little Ninjas area or upstairs in our party area.
The Final Schedule will be emailed out on Thursday.
The course walk-through will be a video. We will share videos with everyone the night before the competition via email.
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 & Prizes
TBD
Sponsors
Athletico Physcial Therapy
Advanced Automotive
Summit Industrial Medicine
Cedar Valley Photobooth
Email us if you or your company is interested in sponsoring an obstacle on the course or donating prizes!
Food
Dragon Express Food Truck Saturday and Sunday
Livestream
We will livestream the competition on Ninja U's YouTube page.
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.
Open Gym
Participants may attend open gym on Friday anytime between 10-6pm for $12 admission. (No open gym appointments are necessary! Just have your Ninja\U waiver done & come on in!)
Any questions? Email us at info@ninjau.com