Season IX Award Nominations Are Open!

It’s time to show love to our amazing community members!

With Season IX in its home stretch, the time draws nearer for our Season Awards to be handed out to very deserving community members. With many of our Awards returning this year, here are ways you can contribute to determine the winners!

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AWARDS

COACH OF THE SEASON

This award is given to the coach who embodies the values of the Ninja Community best. If you believe a particular coach plays an active and positive role in an athlete’s lives, send in a nomination!

Michael Johnson holding his Coach of the Year award at the 2023 World Ninja League Championships

BEST COURSE DESIGN

For the most creative course of the season. This course is ideally innovative, incorporates multiple skill sets and challenges athletes in as many aspects of the sport as possible.

Becca Margulies and Jadyn Welch with the Best Course Design award

BEST SINGLE OBSTACLE

Similar to Best Course Design, this award is handed out to the obstacle that provided a unique and challenging experience for all athletes who attempted it. Whether it’s a crazy new move or an evolution of an old one, be sure to submit your nomination for best obstacle!

The Obstacle Academy team with the Best Single Obstacle award

MAKOTO NAGANO SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

This award belongs to the community member (athlete or coach) who has shown to be a light in this sport, demonstrating attributes such as sportsmanship, inspiration, integrity, and hear

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SAVE

Just like last season, the winners of Sick Save Saturday will be inserted into a bracket on the World Ninja League’s Instagram Story in the months leading up to the Tier 1 Championships. You, the community, will vote for your favorite Sick Save, and the one that remains will receive the Sick Save of the Season Award!

 

NOMINATE YOUR CANDIDATES

Make your voice heard by nominating your ideal winners for this Season’s Awards! Nominations can be submitted for the Coach of the Season, Best Course Design, Best Single Obstacle, and the Makoto Nagano Sportsmanship Award. Between your nominations, winners for these awards will be selected to spotlight the most deserving candidates at the Tier 1 Championships! 

 

Do you think someone in the community deserves one of these awards? Make sure to get your nominations and vote for your saves as soon as possible! 

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 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.

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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