Competitions

Ninja Carolina League Competition

Sunday, October 18th


The Ninja Carolina League (NCL) is a league for Beginner and Advanced Ninja Warrior athletes of all ages in the Carolinas. Come on out to the incredible Ninja Nation arena to test your skills against other competitors in the same division.

 

At the beginning of each season (or your first NCL competition), athletes will determine which division (gender/level/age class) they will compete in and must compete in that division for the entire season. If you are not sure what division your child belongs in, please go to this link and fill out the Questionnaire. https://ninjacarolina.com/about/


Our competition will follow NCL (Progress Points) rules and age/categories based on your age as of January 1, 2027.


Schedule of Events:

**Competition start times and schedule may change based on number of entries/participants**

**Awards Ceremony to Directly Follow Last Competitor of Each Wave**

7U (Beginner)



  • Check-In: 8:00am - 8:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Runs Begin: 9:00am

9U (Beginner & Advanced)



  • Check-In: 10:00am - 10:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 10:30am - 11:00am
  • Runs Begin: 11:00am

11U (Beginner & Advanced)



  • Check-In: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 2:00pm

13U (Beginner & Advanced)



  • Check-In: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 5:00pm
NCL - REGISTER HERE


Our competition will follow NCL (Progress Points) rules and age/categories based on your age as of January 1, 2027.


Registration Price:

  • $45
  • 10% off for CNA Team Members


Open-Gym:

  • We will have our regular business hours leading up to the competition, and will be open for open-gym.
  • Anyone participating in the competition will be able to have unlimited open-gym each day for $20. Sign up in person.


Rules:

  • All rules will follow the NCL handbook, which can be found here. https://ninjacarolina.com/about/
  • The run order will be randomized by Carolina Ninja Academy on Friday, 10/16 at 3pm. If you register after 3pm on Friday, 10/16, you will automatically be added to the front of the run order.


Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group/division.


World Ninja League - Tier 2 Competition

Sunday, January 24th, 2027

Challenge Course & Skills Competition


The World Ninja League (WNL) is the premier obstacle league for Ninja competitions. Their goal is to promote the sport of Ninja obstacle courses across the world. They want to help provide an opportunity for all ages to get more involved in the rapidly growing sport!

 

Come on our to the incredible Carolina Ninja Academy gym to test your skills against other competitors. This is a World Ninja League Qualifier.


Schedule of Events:

**Competition start times and schedule may change based on number of entries/participants**

**Awards Ceremony to Directly Follow Last Competitor of Each Wave**

Kids (6-8)


  • Check-In: 8:00am - 8:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Runs Begin: 9:00am

Mature Kids (9-10)


  • Check-In: 11:30am - 12:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 12:30pm

Preteens (11-12)


  • Check-In: 2:30pm - 3:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 3:30pm
Tier 2 - REGISTER HERE


WNL Rule: Registration will be based on what age you are January 1st, 2027


Registration Price:

  • $70 - Course AND Skills Competition
  • $40 - ONLY Course
  • $40 - ONLY Skills
  • 10% off for CNA Team Members


Open-Gym:

  • We will have our regular business hours leading up to the competition, and will be open for open-gym.
  • Anyone participating in the competition will be able to have unlimited open-gym each day for $20. Sign up in person.


Rules:

  • All rules will follow the official WNL rulebook.
  • The run-order will be randomized by the WNL on Friday morning. Last chance to register before guaranteeing a randomized spot is Thursday at 9pm.
  • Redemption time will be available if time allows (most likely will).
  • REQUIRED FORMS:
  • As you complete registration you should complete the Carolina Ninja Academy Waiver in the process
  • Please also sign the World Ninja League Waiver, prior to competing. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/uesxvjn5wzzwdftppvnu8y/web/


Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group/division.


World Ninja League - Tier 1 Competition

February 27th & 28th, 2027

Challenge Course & Skills Competition


The World Ninja League (WNL) is the premier obstacle league for Ninja competitions. Their goal is to promote the sport of Ninja obstacle courses across the world. They want to help provide an opportunity for all ages to get more involved in the rapidly growing sport!

 

Come on our to the incredible Carolina Ninja Academy gym to test your skills against other competitors. This is a World Ninja League Qualifier.


Schedule of Events:

**Competition start times and schedule may change based on number of entries/participants**

**Awards Ceremony to Directly Follow Last Competitor of Each Wave**

Saturday, February 27th


Kids (6-8)

  • Check-In: 8:00am - 8:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Runs Begin: 9:00am


Mature Kids (9-10)

  • Check-In: 11:00am - 11:30am
  • Rules Briefing: 11:30am - 12:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 12:00pm


Preteens (11-12)

  • Check-In: 2:45pm - 3:15pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:15pm - 3:45pm
  • Runs Begin: 3:45pm

Sunday, February 28th


Young Adult Female (15-17)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am


Adult Female (18-39)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am


Masters (40+)

  • Check-In: 8:30am - 9:00am
  • Rules Briefing: 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Runs Begin: 9:30am


Sunday, February 28th


Teens (13-14)

  • Check-In: 11:30am - 12:00pm
  • Rules Briefing: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Runs Begin: 12:30pm


Young Adult Male (15-17)

  • Check-In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:00pm


Adult Male (18-39) & Elite (15+)

  • Check-In: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rules Briefing: 3:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Runs Begin: 4:00pm


Tier 1 - Register HERE


WNL Rule: Registration will be based on what age you are January 1st, 2027


Registration Price:

  • $100 - Course AND Skills Competition
  • $65 - ONLY Course
  • $65 - ONLY Skills
  • 10% off for CNA Team Members


Open-Gym:

  • We will have our regular business hours leading up to the competition, and will be open for open-gym. Friday, 2/26, we will be closing by 6pm.
  • Anyone participating in the competition will be able to have unlimited open-gym each day for $20. Sign up in person.


Rules:

  • All rules will follow the official WNL rulebook.
  • The run-order will be randomized by the WNL on Friday morning. Last chance to register before guaranteeing a randomized spot is Thursday at 9pm.
  • Redemption time will be available if time allows (most likely will).
  • REQUIRED FORMS:
  • As you complete registration you should complete the Carolina Ninja Academy Waiver in the process
  • Please also sign the World Ninja League Waiver, prior to competing. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/uesxvjn5wzzwdftppvnu8y/web/


Prizes:

  • Medals will be given to the top three participants in each age group/division.
  • Trophies will be given to the 1st place finisher in each age group/division.
  • Elite competitors winner will receive a $100 cash prize.