Formats

There are five different formats for ninja competitions. Each format tests the athlete’s ability using a different scoring system. The different formats can be compared to the variety of events at a track and field meet or the different routines from gymnastics.

All formats focus on athletes completing obstacles. However, each ninja competition format has its own rules and standards to govern how the competitions are structured. 

Read summaries of the formats below or click the links in the slide show to see more in-depth summaries of the different ninja competition formats. 

FULL COURSE

Every obstacle matters in this format. Athletes will attempt to do all the obstacles in a ninja course within a time limit. Athletes will be ranked by who completed the hardest obstacles!

FLOW COURSE

Perfection is key in this format! Athletes will attempt to do all the obstacles in a ninja course without falling off or touching something out of bounds. Athletes will be ranked by who completed the most obstacles in succession in the least time.

CHALLENGE COURSE

Athletes will have multiple attempts to figure out the toughest points during a course run in this popular new twist on the traditional Flow Course format!

SKILLS

Obstacle specialists will find the skills format very exciting. Skills competitions isolate obstacles from ninja courses and allow athletes to showcase their obstacle specific abilities on different types of obstacle. 

Head to Head

The race is on. Athletes race to the finish in this exciting ninja versus ninja competition format. 

Interest Form

Our Ninja Championship wouldn’t be possible without the support of amazing community members like you! We appreciate your interested in getting involved.

Please complete the interest form below and our team will be in touch with more information. 

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Level Up is opening its doors for a special qualifier!

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.

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:

  1. Non-US-based athletes, regardless of country of residence

  2. Staff members of facilities that hosted a Regional Championship or All-Star Competition during the current season.

What: A single course in which course format and rules must follow all applicable standards for the Tier being offered.

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.

Where: Level Up
117-F, Liberty Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360

When: Wednesday June 17, 2026

8:30 AM: Young Adult, Adult, Elite, Masters

10:30 AM: Preteen and Teen

12:30 PM: Kids and Mature Kids

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