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FINA Speed & Endurance & UNAA Ninja Competition

Hosted by Ninja Core Training Gym in Beautiful Colorado Springs over Thanksgiving Break Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd

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  or top 3 and/or  top 50% for UNAA Regionals. We will do a Thanksgiving/Autumn theme for our competitions! 

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 Date:

  • Saturday, November 22nd: FINA Endurance Area Qualifier & UNAA Area Qualifier

  • Sunday, November 23rd: FINA Speed Area Qualifier

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⏰ Time:

  • Saturday (Nov. 22): 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (UNAA Area & FINA Endurance Qualifiers)

  • Sunday (Nov 23: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (FINA Speed Qualifier)

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📍 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 UNAA and FINA  Area qualifiers in one action-packed weekend! Knock out three scoring comps in one weekend. The FINA Endurance UNAA course are on the exact  same course but they are scored by 2 scorekeepers and awards can be achieved in both UNAA and FINA. You can qualify for Regionals in both events on the same course! We all know there are so many competitions and it's hard to attend all of them so we have made it convenient for you to qualify in UNAA, FINA speed and FINA endurance all in one weekend over Thanksgiving Break! 

 

 

💲 Registration Fees

(REGISTRATION closes midnight November 20th)

Take advantage of early bird pricing through November 20th (prices increase after).

  • Single UNAA Event  $65

  • Single FINA Event: $65

  • Two Events :  $90

  • All Three Events: $130

  • After November 20th you CAN register for $100 for one event or $250 for all three events and GO FIRST

  • Spectators: Free! 

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🧒 Age Divisions for UNAA 

(UNAA age as of January 1, 2026)

  • 7U: Ages 5-7

  • 9U: Ages 8-9

  • 11U: Ages 10-11

  • 13U: Ages 12-13 

  • 15U Ages 14-15

  • Amateur: 16-39 

  • Masters: Ages 40+  

  • Masters: Ages 50+ (for UNAA)

  • Intermediate (Age 13+) this if for those who are not a beginner but also not ready for elite) 

  •  Elite: Ages 13+

 

🧒 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+

 

OFFICIAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE 

 

SATURDAY COMPETITION SCHEDULE – Nov. 22
Event: UNAA Qualifier + Endurance
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Gym opens at 7:30 AM)
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7U Division
7:45 – 8:00 | Check-In
8:00 – 8:30 | Walkthrough
8:30 – 9:30 | Runs
9:30 – 9:45 | Redemption Time & Podium
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9U Division
9:45 – 10:00 | Check-In
10:00 – 10:30 | Walkthrough
10:30 – 11:45 | Runs
11:45 – 12:00 | Redemption Time & Podium
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11U Division
11:45 – 12:00 | Check-In
12:00 – 12:30 | Walkthrough
12:30 – 2:00 | Runs
2:00 – 2:15 | Redemption Time & Podium
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13U  & Masters  40+ 50+ Division ( MASTERS FIRST)
2:15 – 2:30 | Check-In
2:30 – 3:00 | Walkthrough
3:00 – 4:45 | Runs
4:45 – 5;00  | Redemption Time & Podium
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15U /  Amateur / Intermediate/ Young Adult (FINA) /( PROS GO LAST)
4:45 – 5:00 | Check-In
5;00 – 5:30 | Walkthrough
5:30 – 7:00 | Runs
7:00 – 7;30  | Redemption Time & Podium

 

 

 

⚡ SUNDAY COMPETITION SCHEDULE – Nov 23 

Event: FINA Speed Qualifier
Start Time: 8:00 AM

7U Division
8:00 – 8:15 | Check-In
8:15 – 8:30 | Walkthrough
8:30 – 9:30 | Runs
9:30 – 9:45 | Redemption Time & Podium

9U Division
9:30 – 9:45 | Check-In
9:45 – 10:00 | Walkthrough
10:00 – 11:15 | Runs
11:15 – 11:45 | Redemption Time & Podium

11U Division
11:45 – 12:00 | Check-In
12:00 – 12:15 | Walkthrough
12:15 – 1:45 | Runs
1:45 – 2:00 | Redemption Time & Podium

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13U & Masters Divisions ( MASTERS FIRST)
1:45 – 2:00 | Check-In
2:00 – 2:15 | Walkthrough
2:15 – 3:45 | Runs
3:45 – 4:00 | Redemption Time & Podium

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Young Adult (Ages 14–24) & Amateur (25+) Divisions PROS LAST
4:00- 4;15  | Check-In
4:15– 4:45 | Walkthrough
4:45  – 6:15 | Runs
6:15 – 6:45 | Redemption Time & Podium

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Tentative Event Schedule

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

Saturday, November 22nd: ( THANKSGIVING THEMED)
UNAA & FINA Endurance (simultaneous scoring on the same course)

  • 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 13U/MASTERS 40+/50+

  • 4:30 PM–6:30 PM: Amateurs/Young Adult/15U

  • 6:30 PM–8:30 PM: Intermediate / Pro (13+)

Sunday, Nov 23rd : ( THANKSGIVING THEMED)


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

  • 6:30–8:30 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 Finals will take place in  July 10-12th 2026 in Harrisburg, PA

  • 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. UNAA Finals will take place July 13-16 in Harrisburg 

 

 

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

UNAA Area Qualifier

  • Endurance-based  12 obstacle course, scored simultaneously with FINA using separate timers on the same course! 

  • Top 3 per division or Top 50% advance to UNAA Regional Qualifiers

 

 

Awards

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

  • UNAA Medals: Top 3 per division

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

 

 

 

Registration Instructions

  1. Find your Ninja Works ID
    Log in to your NinjaMasterApp account  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—UNAA, FINA Speed, FINA Endurance, or Fun Run.It will highlight green if you select nothing it will auto select to UNAA.

 

 

Hotel Accommodations

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

  • Discount: Mention “FINA/UNAA Competition” when booking.to get a great discount BEST to CALL

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

  • Contact: Trevor Davis at 719-590-1111

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

 

 

Contact Information

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

Website:  www.ninjacoretraining.com

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