Run. Climb. Swing. Race.

What is Competitive Ninja Obstacle Racing?

Timed course runs + obstacle efficiency

Strategy, pacing, and mental resilience

Competition Preparation

Progressive Technical Training

Does this sound like your child?

CLIMBS EVERYTHING

Monkey bars, ropes, trees... if it can be climbed, they've probably already tried.

ALWAYS WANTS MORE CHALLENGES

They're always asking, "Can I try the harder the harder one?"

RACES EVERYONE

Friends. Siblings. Even themselves. They love seeing how fast they can go.

LOVES A CHALLENGE

They thrive on timed courses and personal bests.

NEVER GIVES UP

Falls? Tries again. Misses it? Goes back for one more attempt.

LOVES GETTING BETTER

They get excited when they beat yesterday's best.

HAS ENDLESS ENERGY

Always moving. Always climbing. Always looking for the next adventure.

ENTHUSIASTIC & FOCUSED

They bring great energy and love giving their best.

IF YOU FOUND YOURSELF SAYING... "YEP... THAT'S MY KID!"
Competitive Ninja could be the perfect next step! No tryouts running? Email us at ninjawarrior@rideaugymnastics.org.

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COMPETITIVE PATHWAY

Run the course. Beat the clock. One goal: be your best.

Ninja Obstacle Racing challenges athletes to complete timed obstacle courses as efficiently as possible. Success isn’t just about strength, it’s about technique, obstacle strategy (“Obstacle IQ”), pacing, resilience and making smart decisions under pressure.

Athletes move through levels based on skill, age, maturity, and/or coach recommendation.

PRECOMP

Building the Foundation
Ages 6-8

• Build strength & obstacle literacy
• Intro to ninja movement
• Fun, skill-based challenges

COMP 1*

Master the Basics
Ages 9-10
• Develop technique & control
• Learn intermediate obstacles
• Intro to timed courses

*Comp 1 & 2 reflect scheduling not level

COMP 2*

Master the Basics
Ages 9-10
• Develop technique & control
• Learn intermediate obstacles
• Intro to timed courses

*Comp 1 & 2 reflect scheduling not level

COMP 3
PROGRESSION

Skill Growth
Ages 11-12
(New to comp)

• Preparing for higher levels
• Building more advanced skills
• Increasing in strength & endurance

COMP 3
PERFORMANCE

Train to Compete
Ages 11-12
(intermediate level)

• Performance & competition focused
• Advanced skills & speed
• High level course training

COMP 4
PROGRESSION

Skill Growth
Ages 13+
(New to comp)

• Performance & competition preparation
• Advanced skills & power
• High level course training

COMP 4
ELITE

High Performance
Ages 13+
(Advanced level)

• Train at the highest level
• Compete locally and beyond
• Peak performance

PRECOMP

Building the Foundation
Ages 6-8

• Build strength & obstacle literacy
• Intro to ninja movement
• Fun, skill-based challenges

COMP 1*

Master the Basics
Ages 9-10
• Develop technique & control
• Learn intermediate obstacles
• Intro to timed courses

*Comp 1 & 2 reflect scheduling not age/level

COMP 2*

Master the Basics
Ages 9-10
• Develop technique & control
• Learn intermediate obstacles
• Intro to timed courses

*Comp 1 & 2 reflect scheduling not age/level

COMP 3
PROGRESSION

Skill Growth
Ages 11-12
(New to comp)

• Preparing for higher levels
• Building more advanced skills
• Increasing in strength & endurance

COMP 3
PERFORMANCE

Train to Compete
Ages 11-12
(intermediate level)

• Performance & competition focused
• Advanced skills & speed
• High level course training

COMP 4
PROGRESSION

Skill Growth
Ages 13+
(New to comp)

• Performance & competition preparation
• Advanced skills & power
• High level course training

COMP 4
ELITE

High Performance
Ages 13+
(Advanced level)

• Train at the highest level
• Compete locally and beyond
• Peak performance

Where Can Ninja Take You?

• Compete locally, provincially, nationally, and beyond.
• Progress at your own pace.
•Build confidence, resilience and lifelong skills.

❤️ Whether your goal is to become an elite athlete or simply challenge yourself and keep improving, there's a place for every Ninja to grow.

Are you ready to take the next exciting step and join our competitive program? Email us at ninjawarrior@rideaugymnastics.org

Where Can Ninja Take You?
Every athlete's journey is different. Many begin by gaining confidence at local competitions before progressing to larger regional and championship events. As their skills and experience grow, athletes may have opportunities to qualify for national and international competitions.

Every athlete progresses at their own pace, and success is measured by growth, effort and personal achievement, not just results.

Are you ready to take the next exciting step and join our competitive program? Email us at ninjawarrior@rideaugymnastics.org

meet our coaches

Camila
NINJA PROGRAM COORDINATOR

•Program management
• Scheduling
• Parent communication
• Staff supervision
• Operations
Michaël S
HEAD NINJA COACH & TECHNICAL LEAD

• Athlete development
• Technical programming
• Coach mentorship
• Competition preparation
• Skill progression
Sheldon
NINJA & PARKOUR COACH

Aaron
NINJA COACH

NINJA SKILLS & OBSTACLES

A Parent’s Guide to Competitive Ninja

Every obstacle develops a different combination of strength, technique, coordination and problem-solving. As athletes grow, they’ll encounter many of these skills in progressively more challenging ways. The examples below introduce some of the core movements and obstacle families found in Ninja training.

CORE MOVEMENT SKILLS

The building blocks of Ninja. These foundational skills appear throughout an athlete’s entire Ninja journey. Even elite athletes continue retnina these tundamentals.