Three unforgettable days of competition, community, perseverance, and standout performances at Mennen Sports Arena.
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Moments From the Weekend
A look back at the energy, emotion, and competition that defined Northeast Regionals.
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Electric Head to Head match-upsLocked in athletes all weekend longOne shot says it allHard work paying offIn the zoneEvery move mattersThat post-buzzer feelingCommunity in full forceDialed inThis is what it’s all aboutSplit-second differenceNo hesitationFull commitmentIt takes a communityBuilt for this moment
Northeast Regionals Weekend
Over the course of three unforgettable days, the Northeast Regional at Mennen Sports Arena brought together an incredible community of athletes, families, and supporters for a celebration of effort, resilience, and shared passion. From the first wave to the final buzzer, the energy inside the arena was electric—fueled not just by competition, but by encouragement, camaraderie, and the collective drive to give it your all.
The Northeast Regional brought together athletes, families, supporters, and fans for three unforgettable days.
Across countless course runs, we saw athletes of every age and division rise to the challenge. Obstacles were conquered, limits were pushed, and buzzer after buzzer echoed through the venue. But what stood out most wasn’t just the victories, it was the perseverance. Every attempt, every retry, every moment of determination embodied what this community is all about.
Division Champions
Congratulations to all of our Regional Champions, and to every athlete who stepped onto the course and made this weekend what it was.
Tier 1 Champions
Kids Male
RJ Moreland
Kids Female
Olivia Asquith
Mature Kids Male
Jace Black
Mature Kids Female
Ariana Merchant
Preteen Male
Keaton Grosso
Preteen Female
Morgan Lauchner
Teen Male
Daniel Charleston
Teen Female
Riley Bishop
Young Adult Male
Blake Hohn
Young Adult Female
Sarah Korn
Adult Male
Brady Butler
Adult Female
Sara McCurdy
Masters Male
Jon Hart
Masters Female
Andrea Elson
Elite Male
Jackson Erdos
Elite Female
Helena Smith
Tier 2 Champions
Kids Male
Carson Daniell
Kids Female
Klara Izydorczyk
Mature Kids Male
Luke Kessler
Mature Kids Female
Allie Atkinson
Preteen Male
Jax Shames
Preteen Female
Isabela Dizdari
Teen Male
Turner Funk
Teen Female
Sundell Bogdan
Young Adult Male
Grayson Klebacher
Adult Male
Nicholas Flannery
Adult Female
Kymora Scott
Masters Male
Eric Meltzer
Masters Female
Sonja Harpstead
Head to Head Champions
Kids Male
RJ Moreland
Kids Female
Brooke Stuckey
Mature Kids Male
Jace Black
Mature Kids Female
Emily Wilkes
Preteen Male
Keaton Grosso
Preteen Female
Morgan Lauchner
Teen Male
Will Vaz
Teen Female
Lily Wissig
Young Adult Male
Blake Hohn
Young Adult Female
Sarah Korn
Adult Male
Matthew Cancro
Adult Female
Sara McCurdy
Masters Male
Timothy Lazzarevich
Masters Female
Jennifer Bryant
Elite Male
JJ (Jeffrey) Black
Elite Female
Allison Bond
Watch It Back
For those who want to relive the action or catch what they missed, all the excitement is available on our YouTube channel. Whether it’s your favorite athlete, a standout run, or that unforgettable buzzer moment, it’s all waiting for you in the Northeast Regionals playlist.
Event Partners
Thank You to Our Partners
Events like this don’t happen without the incredible partners behind them and their teams. Their work plays a direct role in shaping the athlete experience from start to finish.
Stage 4 Designs
As the obstacle creator for the event, Stage 4 Designs helped define the challenge athletes faced all weekend with builds that pushed competitors to adapt, commit, and perform at their best.
NinjaWorks
NinjaWorks continues to support athletes across the season, providing the infrastructure that helps keep the sport connected, competitive, and growing.
The Community Behind the Weekend
What made the Northeast Regional special wasn’t just what happened on the course. It was the way people came together around it — athletes giving their all, families cheering from the sidelines, fans tuning in from home, and an event team working throughout the weekend to support every run, every wave, and every moment.
Every part of the weekend depended on people showing up ready to keep the event moving.
From course reset and athlete flow to livestream production, check-in, photography, and event support, every part of the weekend depended on people showing up ready to keep the event moving.
That collective effort is what made the weekend feel bigger than a competition.
Thank You, Northeast
To every athlete who stepped up to the course, every family member who cheered from the sidelines, every event team member who worked behind the scenes, and every fan tuning in from home, thank you!
This wasn’t just a competition; it was a powerful reminder of what happens when a community comes together with passion and purpose.
We can’t wait to do it all again.
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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:
Non-US-based athletes, regardless of country of residence
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
