Obstacle Types

Obstacle types group similar obstacles together by common functionality. There are currently five recognized obstacle types: Foot Dexterity, Generating Swing, Climbing (moving with all four limbs), Campusing Movements, and Moving With Obstacles. These obstacle groupings help athletes to track performance across different obstacles that require similar abilities for the athlete to complete them. 

Obstacle types are intended to reflect the dominant skill required to complete the obstacle. Keep reading to learn more about each one, or click on any of the posts to learn more about a particular type.

Moving with Obstacles

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Athlete is moving the obstacle instead of moving through the obstacle.
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Campusing Movements

Contestants attempt the mature kids course during the National Ninja League World Championship at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on February 23, 2020. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Traversing with hands only.
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Climbing (moving with all four limbs)

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Moving upward on or along, to the top of, or over using both hands and feet.
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Generating Swing

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Obstacles rigged from ropes, chains, slings or runners.
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Foot Dexterity

National Ninja League 2022 (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Lower body obstacles
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Moving with Obstacles

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Athlete is moving the obstacle instead of moving through the obstacle.
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Campusing Movements

Contestants attempt the mature kids course during the National Ninja League World Championship at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on February 23, 2020. (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Traversing with hands only.
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Climbing (moving with all four limbs)

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Moving upward on or along, to the top of, or over using both hands and feet.
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Generating Swing

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Obstacles rigged from ropes, chains, slings or runners.
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Foot Dexterity

National Ninja League 2022 (Photo by Lindsay Kappius)
Lower body obstacles
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The On-Site Qualifier is a global qualifying opportunity intended to provide equitable access to the World Championships for athletes and staff who may not otherwise have a practical pathway to qualification.

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Who: Eligibility is limited to the following individuals who have not yet qualified for the current season’s Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship:

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What: A single course that will follow the Challenge Course format scoring and rules, as well as applicable standards for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Why: Successful full completion of the designated course will earn the athlete qualification to the current season’s corresponding Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship.

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