About: Our competition teams are designed for those individuals who want to compete at the highest level in the sport of ninja warrior. Class experience is recommended - tryouts are required to determine eligibility. Practices focus on improving individual weaknesses, and includes course runs, conditioning, obstacle technique, and mental training for competitions.
How to join: We hold tryouts late summer and (if needed) mid-winter each year. Tryouts are typically scheduled at the beginning of each season usually early to mid-August, with occasional supplemental tryouts mid-season in January. We do not disclose what tryouts specifically consist of in order to keep things fair for everyone. You can expect that all tryouts will test pull-ups, deadhangs, agility, and obstacle skill.
Season: This season will run from September through June to coincide with the World Ninja League season. Teams will prepare by practicing 1x or 2x per week (with optional class add-ons) throughout the season to prep for the World Finals.
Competitions: Our team travels to competitions mainly throughout the mid-west, but can travel farther if competitions are available. While there are several ninja leagues in place, we focus on the World Ninja League (WNL). We send a coach to a minimum of 1 comp per month, but often have a coach present at many more. Members of our teams are more than welcome to participate in other leagues in addition to the WNL comps we go to.
FAQ: What should I wear for ninja?
You can purchase a team jersey, and any athletic shorts or leggings are perfect for ninja. Athletic shoes with a grippy rubber bottom are best. Foam-bottomed shoes will easily slip on obstacles and should not be used for competitions.
Memberships:
Lab Rats memberships are separate from our normal memberships. This season team will be a flat rate which can be paid up front or broken into equal monthly payments linked to a valid CC.