This event is hosted by Ninja U in Ankeny, 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 Ninja U Cedar Falls on November 8-9! 

Stay up to date by joining the NCNS Facebook group!

Official Schedule:
Saturday
7U Athletes

11U Athletes

Sunday

Young Adult
Amateur
Master Adults

Waiver
Please sign the Ninja U waiver - https://ninjau.com/locations/ankeny/waiver/  *if you've never been to Ninja\U Ankeny before!

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

- More info: https://thencns.com/

* Based on age as of January 01, 2025

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.

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. 

TBD

Email us if you or your company is interested in sponsoring an obstacle on the course or donating prizes!

Livestream 

We will livestream the competition on Ninja U's YouTube page.

Participants may attend open gym on Friday anytime between 1-7pm for $18 admission. (No open gym appointments are necessary! Just have your Ninja\U waiver done & come on in!) 

Any questions? Email us at Ankeny@ninjau.com