Para Ninja

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The Warriors Unleashed Para Ninja competition is open to anyone with a specific and diagnosed physical disABILITY or limitation who wants to compete in the sport of Ninja.  At this time, our competition courses can accommodate lower limb malformations and amputations (with single or double prosthetics), single upper limb malformations and amputations (with single or no prosthetic), short stature, partial blindness or visual impairment, and those with specific muscle weakness.

We are currently unable to offer competition courses for those athletes with full blindness, those who are confined to a wheelchair, and those with dual upper body limb malformations and amputations.  We ARE currently working on designing courses to accommodate these athletes and we hope to present them in the near future!

Athletes wanting to compete in the Warriors Unleashed Para Ninja will complete a Skills Sheet and fill out a Registration Packet (Athlete Registration, Scoring Sheet, and Participant Waiver).  The information from the Skills Sheet will be used to assign the athlete to one of 5 competition levels based on their current skills and ability level. The athlete will compete on his/her designated course and will be scored according to the timing and scoring system for their level.  Consistent with traditional Ninja competitions, we emphasize and celebrate individual achievement on the course with cheers, high-fives, and congratulations.

The Para Skills Sheet is designed to help us place our athletes at the best course level for them, and tests the athlete's current abilities on common Ninja obstacles.   There are several variations of this sheet available for Para Ninja, and the athlete should choose the one that best fits his/her situation. The completed Skills Sheet must be submitted along with your registration packet at least one month prior to the start of the competition.  The Skills Sheet must be signed off by a Ninja coach or trainer; athletes over the age of 18 may self-certify.

Warriors Unleashed Para Ninja will feature up to 5 levels of course difficulty.  Each course will be unique in the obstacles used, timing and scoring structure, and allowance for assistance.  Separate courses may be run to accommodate different athlete limitations. Specifics about the course, its timing, and scoring will be provided closer to the date of competition.

We recognize that many of our athletes may require additional assistance both on and off the course.  Coaches at the host gym will be able to provide verbal assistance ONLY.  Any physical assistance that is needed on or off the course must be provided by the athlete in the form of an aide, family member, or personal coach. All course aides must submit a completed Participant Waiver Form and abide by the Code of Conduct.

Warriors Unleashed holds its gyms, staff, and athletes to the highest standards of conduct and competition.  All athletes who register are expected to abide by the Warriors Unleashed Athlete Code of Conduct.  Click below to view or download these guidelines.