NoVa Ninja Youth Ninja Warrior Competition - UNAA Qualifier

Come experience the sport that American Ninja Warrior inspired. NoVa Ninja is pleased to present our first official Youth Ninja Warrior Competition with UNAA! Our competition will follow Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association (UNAA) rules and age/classes based on your age as of August 1, 2019.

FAQ: Does my child need to be affiliated or registered with UNAA to compete?

NO! There are awards and prizes for each age division and all ninjas can compete regardless of skill level or ninja leauge affiliation. However, only those who are registered with UNAA and place in the top 50% will qualify to compete in a regional UNAA event. Not sure what that means? Check out https://www.ultimateninja.net/ to learn more.

This competition will include youth only in their respective categories on age appropriate courses.

Age groups as follows: 9 & under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15

The course will have between 7-15 obstacles, in the style of American Ninja Warrior. The courses will contain at least 3 upper body, 3 lower body obstacles and one balance obstacle. A max time will be set. This will be announced at the beginning of the competition.

Should an athlete fail an obstacle they will continue their run until they finish or fail the final obstacle, at which point the clock stops. Score is then determined by points gained, and time of full run. Points are the highest priority when determining final score with time being second priority. Most points, with fastest time wins.

We no longer will offer a RETRY. Finish or fail an obstacle and move on to the next. The UNAA allows general climbing chalk and general athletic tape to assist competitors. Gloves and sticky finger products are NOT allowed. All participants must sign our waiver.

Prizes & Awards

Medals for 1st-3rd place. Prize package for top finisher in each division. Top 50% of each class will qualify for UNAA Regionals.

Tentative Schedule

9am: Age 9 and under

11am: Age 11 and under

1pm: Age 13 and under

1pm: Age 15 and under

All times are subject to change. Specific start times for each age group still to be determined.

Registration Fee (for all divisions)

$50 early bird before February 1, 2020
$60 before March 14, 2020
$70 at the door

Details

The gym will open at 830 am for initial registration & check in. Please be sure all competitors are checked in 15 minutes prior to their division start time. Athlete brief will take place promptly at the start time for each division with the competitor course runs to follow immediately after. In order to keep the competition schedule in tact, we will not be able to accomodate late arrivals. Please ensure all athletes are on time.

Run order is determined by sign up order. First to sign-up = last to run. The competition will consist of one course featuring 7-15 obstables varying in upper body, lower body, and balance. Please refer to the rules at https://www.ultimateninja.net/about/rules/ for details.

NoVa Ninja is proud to feature a 1000sq ft mezzanine that we affectionately call the "Ninja Loft". This area will be sectioned off as an athlete warm up area & allow for a second story bird's eye spectator view. Spectator's are always welcome, and encouraged, free of charge.

Awards are provided for the top 3 ninjas in each division with a podium ceremony to follow the last competitor's run. Prizes will include a medal and other fun fitness swag from our competition sponsors.

In addition to Event Brite registration all athletes must complete a waiver in waiverfile;

https://www.waiverfile.com/b/novaninja/Waiver.aspx?id=beb16ae9-b1e1-45a7-aa8e-45be0cf0de7c&direct=true

FAQs

Will the runs be posted prior to the event?

No. In true ninja warrior fashion and per UNAA Rules, courses will be revealed the day of competition. Expect the staples of any ninja warrior obstacles to be present. Balance, grip, agility, and upper body strength.

What happens if my child has a fault on an obstacle?

Scoring will be awarded per UNAA rules & regulations; as follows:

Should an athlete fail an obstacle, they will continue their run until they finish or fail the final obstacle, at which point the clock stops. There is a maximum time alotted per run, which will be announced the day of the event. All atheltes will immediatly stop their run once the time cap is reached.

We no longer will offer a RETRY. Finish or fail an obstacle and move on to the next.

Will there be any time to practice?

There will be a short amount of time to warm up before the start of each division upstairs in our ninja mezzanine. The actual course will not be announced until start of competition.

Can my child move up or down to the next age bracket if their skills are more suited to those obstacles?

If you would like your child to complete in the division above their actual age, please register based on their desired division, not their current age. Refer to UNAA rules regarding aging up.

Is there a difference in prize packages for each age group?

Prize packages vary for each division. Prizes will include UNAA Medals and other fun fitness swag from our competition sponsors for podium winners in each division.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Limited parking will be available so we ask that you do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your division's check-in time.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

Coolers and food are permitted.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please e-mail info@novaninja.com with any questions.