FINA Speed & Endurance Ninja Competition

Hosted by Ninja Core Training Gym in Beautiful Colorado Springs over Spring Break  Break Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd, 2026  

Come test your speed and endurance on our Ninja course! Achieve a full clear or place in the top 3 to qualify for FINA Sectionals. 

📅 Date:

• Saturday, March 21st: FINA Endurance Area Qualifier 

• Sunday, March 22 : FINA Speed Area Qualifier

⏰ Time:

• Saturday (March 21st): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (FINA Endurance Qualifiers)

• Sunday (March 22nd) : 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (FINA Speed Qualifier)

📍 Location:
Ninja Core Training Gym
6060 Hollow Tree Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Look for a big green “NINJA WARRIOR” sign and lime green garage doors.

 

🏆 Why Attend?

Compete in both speed and endurance in one weekend! Earn points to better your run order at Sectionals. If its your first time, try your hand at speed and endurance! 

 

💲 Registration Fees ( REGISTRATION closes Wednesday March 18th at midnight)

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• Single FINA Event:$65

• Two FINA Events : $90

• After March 18th, you CAN register for $90 for one event or $125  for two events and GO FIRST

• Spectators: Free! 

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🧒 Age Divisions for FINA 

(FINA age as of January 1, 2026)

• 7U: Ages 5-7

• 9U: Ages 8-9

• 11U: Ages 10-11

• 13U: Ages 12-13 

• Young Adult 14-24 ( FINA)

• Amateur 25+ ( FINA)

• Masters: Ages 40+  

• Elite: Ages 13+

Tentative Event Schedule

(Note: Official times will be confirmed after registration closes.)

Saturday, March 21st
 

• 8:30 AM–10:00 AM: Ages 7U

• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Ages 9U

• 12:00 PM–2:00 PM: Ages 11U

• 2:30 PM–4:30 PM: Ages MASTERS 40+/13U

• 4:30 PM–6:30 PM: Amateurs/Young Adult

• 6:30 PM–8:00 PM: Elite  Pro (13+)

Sunday, March 22nd :
FINA Speed Sectionals ( 2 runs per person) 

• 8;15 AM–9:45 AM: Ages 7U

• 9:45 AM–11:45 PM: Ages 9U

• 12:00–2:00 PM: Ages 11U

• 2:00 –4:00 PM: Ages 13U/MASTERS 40+

• 4;00 PM–6:00 PM: Ages Amateurs/Young Adult

• 6:30–8:00 PM: Pro (13+)

🏅 How to Qualify to Sectionals/Regionals 

• FINA Sectionals (May 16th-17th at Ninja Core):
  Top 3 per division, or all full clears, advance to FINA Sectionals. FINA Speed advances to FINA Speed Sectionals and FINA Endurance advance to FINA Endurance Sectionals which will take place in  July 10-13th 2026

• UNAA Regionals (May 16th-17th at Ninja Core Training)
  Top 3 and/or 50% in each male/female division of Qualifiers advance to UNAA Regionals . If someone is already qualified, the next participant in the leaderboard will advance.

 

Competition Format

FINA Speed Qualifier:

• 8 obstacles focusing on speed, agility, and strength.

• Top 3 in each division and/or all full clears advance to FiNA Speed Sectionals.

FINA Endurance Qualifier:

• 12 obstacles testing grip, upper/lower body endurance, and agility.

• 15-second rest max between obstacles. Top 3 and/or any full clears advance to FINA Endurance Sectionals

Awards

• FINA Speed & Endurance Podium Certificates and Medal: Top 3 per division

• Kids Divisions up to 13 U: Top 5 will be recognized

Registration Instructions

1. Find your Ninja Works ID: (https://fina.ninja/athlete-id/)
   Log in to your NinjaMasterApp account ( https://ninjamasterapp.com/) and add your Ninjaworks athlete ID to the “My Athletes” section you can edit and add under your profile right under T-shirt size and Local Gym!

2. Select Events:
   Be sure to highlight your chosen events FINA Speed, FINA Endurance .It will highlight green if you select nothing it will auto select to both events

Hotel Accommodations

Stay at MCM Elegante Suites (just across from Lost Island Outdoor Gym and near the event).

• Discount: USE CODE “NINJACOR” for discount  

• Rates: $89–$119 per night (includes kitchenette)

• Contact: Trevor Davis at 719-590-1111 and ask for NINJA CORE TRAINING GYM RATES

• Address: 6450 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

• Link here: www.mcmelegantecoloradosprings.com

Contact Information

For questions, email: Suzanne Himka at SuzanneHimka@gmail.com 719-232-2049

Website:  www.ninjacoretraining.com