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Season XI Competition Schedule
December 30, 31 Tier 1 – Annual NEW YEAR’S EVE Comp!
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Tuesday December 30
Elites 2pm
Young Adults 4pm
Teens 4pm
Adults 6pm
Masters 6pm
Wednesday December 31
Kids 10am
Mature Kids 10am
Preteens 2pm
March 28, 29 Tier 1 & Tier 2 Combined
Schedule Coming Soon
Other Important WNL Dates:
WNL Season XI August 29 2025 – April 19 2026
WNL All Star Weekend January 16-19 2026
Regional Championships April 24-May 21 2026 (Northeast location TBA)
World Championships tentatively June 18-23 2026 (location TBA)
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**IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT WAIT LISTS FOR COMPS**
Wait list priority will be given to Northeast Region athletes who have not yet qualified for Northeast Regionals. In an effort to support athletes in their home region, we have chosen to prioritize Northeast Region athletes on the wait list if they have not yet qualified for their home region’s Regional Championships. We appreciate your consideration and understanding for Northeast Region athletes to be provided an opportunity to qualify in their home region. Otherwise, wait listed athletes will be prioritized by the order in which they were added. Avoid the wait list and sign up early!
PLEASE NOTE: Not all divisions are hosted at every competition at New York City Ninja since we have arranged to share weekends with other ninja gyms in the area hosting competitions.
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STUDENTS: ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT NINJA? ASK US ABOUT TEAM!
The World Ninja League is the governing organization for the sport of Ninja. Tier 1 (for advanced athletes) and Tier 2 (for intermediate and beginner athletes) competitions take place from September to April each year, with Regional Championships in May, and World Championships in June. If you’re interested in competing, please learn about the league by visiting their website and ask your coaches!
Ninjas may try out for Team after having completed at least one semester of our Advanced program. Basic skill requirements depend on division and include 10′ or 12′ Warped Wall, 5′ or 6′ laché, and basic ring, grip, trapeze, balance, and agility technique. Skills, technique, and overall fitness level will be assessed at tryouts.
TEAM TRYOUTS FOR SEASON XI FOR SECOND HALF OF SEASON:
Tuesday, December 2 7pm
If your ninja is accepted to Team, a contract with commitments is required.
Practice Schedule for 2025-26 Season:
Kids, Mature Kids, Preteens Practice: Wednesdays & Fridays 5:45pm-7:15pm
Elites Practice: Monday + Thursday 7pm-9pm
Your Practice Day & Time is determined by your Team Coaches, and does not necessarily correspond with WNL Divisions
WNL DIVISIONS:
Kids (Age 6-8)
Mature Kids (Age 9-10)
Preteens (Age 11-12)
Teens (Age 13-14)
Young Adults (Age 15-17)
Adults (18+)
Elites (13+)
The athlete’s age on January 1, 2026 will determine their WNL division for the entire season.
NEW WNL Rule: Athletes in Kids, Mature Kids, Preteens Divisions may opt to compete UP one age division if they want to challenge themselves.
Team Contract Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To:
2 mandatory practices per week
Minimum of 8 WNL competitions per season (Aug-April)
Wearing NYC Ninja Team shirt at all competitions
Flat rate monthly payments – no prorating, no make ups
Commitment to the sport of ninja, which includes home conditioning and fitness practice
Understanding rules of the World Ninja League
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Before registering for any World Ninja League competition, all competitors must:
1. OBTAIN A WNL ATHLETE ID
2. SIGN A WNL WAIVER
3. Determine your division
The athlete’s age on January 1, 2026 will determine their WNL division for the entire season.
Kids (Age 6-8)
Mature Kids (Age 9-10)
Preteens (Age 11-12)
Teens (Age 13-14)
Young Adults (Age 15-17)
Adults (Age 18-39)
Masters 40+
Elite 13+ (Tier 1 only)
