UNAA Rules for the 2024-2025 SEASON 10
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are listed at the bottom of this page.
New or Adjusted Rules are in Bold.
This guide helps summarize UNAA rules and guidelines so that UNAA Gyms and members have an easier time knowing the key points to being in the UNAA!
Las eliminatorias regionales se llevarán a cabo en todos los gimnasios acreditados por la UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association) en las fechas que elijan, según la disponibilidad de horarios con la UNAA. En cada eliminatoria regional, avanzarán los 3 mejores o el 50% de cada categoría, lo que sea mayor.
Regionals will advance the TOP 3 or TOP 20% from each class to World Finals. UNAA requires that all gyms who are accepted into the UNAA abide by our rules.
Ninja Gym Competition Format
Para ser considerado como un gimnasio calificado para el área, cada gimnasio debe tener un mínimo de al menos 7 de los siguientes obstáculos: Tenga en cuenta que esta lista puede actualizarse en cualquier momento.
Upper Body: Rings, Rope (Climb/Swing/Junction), Rock Wall, Laches, Cargo Net, Cliffhanger, Peg Board, Wing Nut, Fidget Spinner, Devil Steps, Grips, Salmon Ladder, Ring Toss, Swing Ladder, Flying Squirrel, Ring Hop, Flywheel, Dragon Back, Unstable Bridge, Floating Doors, Flying Bar, Pipe Slider, Body Prop, Rumbling Dice, Spider Flip, Door Knop Grasper, Invisible Ladder, Pole Graspers, Silk Sliders, Board Hopper, Bar Hopper.
Lower Body: Balance Beam, Quintuple Steps, Warped Wall, Precision Bars, Balance Bars/Steps, Slackline, Spider Climb, Jumping Spider, Spinning Log, Balance Tank, PVC Pipe.
Gyms are expected to have a waiver, insurance, and an acceptable level of safe and padded fall areas.
Cada gimnasio clasificado de la zona puede crear su propio circuito utilizando entre 10 y 15 obstáculos en total. Todos los gimnasios DEBEN utilizar el sistema de puntuación Ninja Master y DEBEN utilizar el REGISTRO Ninja Master.*
Here is the link for details: registration system
Here is the YouTube Channel full of tutorials.
*No hay ningún costo adicional por agregar la inscripción.*
The Reason: to better manage the scoring and leaderboard. With over 100 gyms entering in athletes, misspelled, nicknames, wrong names…etc, it became too difficult to track. By using Ninja Master REGISTRATION, it is a simple click of a button after setting up your event. Then ALL athletes register and are automatically entered into the competition, NO manual entries needed. This eliminates mistakes and coordinates all entries through one uniform system. Once again meeting Ninja USA requirements.
TODOS los gimnasios DEBEN tener al menos UN entrenador que realice la Certificación de Entrenador Ninja de la UNAA. Esto INCLUYE el programa de seguridad infantil Protect Youth Sports. Nos esforzamos por hacer que nuestro deporte sea lo más seguro posible para nuestros niños y esta es una forma de garantizarlo. Aquí está el enlace a la Certificación de Entrenador Ninja: Certificación de Entrenador Ninja
By taking the NCC program, gyms can get a discount on Insurance for their Ninja Gym through FL Dean insurance. Use the Code “UNAA” for the discount. Contact Bob Clark for more details.
Competition Format
NORMAS
The UNAA has a point system for scoring.
Habrá un máximo de 3 fallos por recorrido. Tras 3 fallos, la carrera del atleta termina. Puede completar el recorrido, pero no recibirá puntuación por los obstáculos restantes. Su tiempo finaliza al completar el último obstáculo. Cada obstáculo vale 1 punto por completarse por completo. Para obstáculos más difíciles, cada obstáculo puede valer 2 puntos y tener un punto intermedio, que debe estar claramente marcado con cinta adhesiva u otro tipo de marca. Completar la mitad del recorrido vale 1 punto y NO se considera un fallo, sino una finalización de 1 punto.
Score is then determined by points gained, and time of full run. Points are the highest priority when determining final score with time being a second priority. Most points, with the fastest time wins. We no longer will offer a RETRY. Finish or fail an obstacle and move on to the next.
Some examples of halfway mark: worth 1 point.
Escalera de salmón: 3 peldaños de 6 peldaños
Peg Board – Peg in the 10th hole out of 20 holes
20 ft Rope Climb – hand goes past 10ft mark
It is up to the discretion of the gym to determine 2-point obstacles, but we Highly recommend trying to incorporate as Many as possible, at least 50% of the course. This is to create boundaries of Fair Play and more opportunities to incorporate harder obstacles without worry of all athletes failing it…. But to push those athletes to attempt those more difficult obstacles.
This deters athletes that want to Skip the difficult obstacles but will reward those that at least TRY to get one point.
If athlete times out before completing last obstacle, time is reverted to last obstacle completed.
Todos los atletas deben comenzar en el punto de partida de cada obstáculo (es decir, trampolín, cajón, plataforma, línea de salida) antes de pasar al siguiente obstáculo.
What is a Fail?
If it is a 1-point obstacle, and they do NOT complete the obstacle, it is a FAIL.
If it is a 2-point obstacle, and they do NOT get to the Halfway Mark, it is a FAIL, but if they get to or surpass the halfway mark and fall before completing the obstacle, it is NOT a fail. It is awarded as a 1-point completion. Complete obstacle, 2 points.
Regla de "Pregunta o arriésgate". Si un atleta tiene alguna duda sobre cualquier parte del recorrido, debe preguntar: "¿Está bien esto? ¿Puedo hacerlo?", etc. Si no preguntas y realizas un obstáculo incorrectamente, te arriesgas a reprobar. Si surge algún problema con una regla de la UNAA, siempre pregunta... o te arriesgas.
If an athlete Fails the first three obstacles , but then continues and completes at least one obstacle, they may qualify to move on. IE. If only 3 athletes are in a class and ALL 3 fail the First 3 obstacles, the athlete that completes the most remaining obstacles in the shortest time wins. If an athlete does not complete at least one obstacle after the 3 fails, they are not able to qualify.
Qualifying Rules: Areas
Top 3 or 50% of each class will advance to Regionals.
En el caso de un número impar, redondeamos hacia abajo, de modo que ese atleta debe vencer al 50% o más de la clase.
Reglas de clasificación: Regionales
Los 3 mejores atletas o el 20% superior de cada categoría avanzarán de las Regionales a las Finales Mundiales. El 20% NO se redondeará. 20 atletas = 4 clasifican, 25 = 5 clasifican, 30 = 6 clasifican, etc.
In the event of a TIE, all athletes in a qualifying position will move on and those that move into a qualifying position because of the TIE will also move on.
Gyms at their discretion may set their own maximum time for the entire course.
Participants may go to Any location and as many Area Qualifiers as they choose, as well as attend any Regionals they wish. Once qualified, you may still compete, but your time will not bump another participant.
Participating Athletes (All Classes)
Any Employees or Owners of the host gym, Please see FAQ at bottom of page.
You must be 6 or older to compete in UNAA. Age is determined on how old they are on January 1, 2025 or year of Finals event, for ALL age groups.
Todos los atletas de la temporada 2024-2025 competirán en su categoría correspondiente. Los atletas de las categorías por edad pueden ascender a la siguiente categoría si así lo desean. Una vez ascendidos, deberán permanecer en esa categoría durante todo el año. Cada circuito es apropiado para la edad y, si un atleta compite en una categoría superior, no se realizarán ajustes por estatura.
Los atletas deben ELEGIR UNA categoría para competir y permanecerán en ella durante toda la temporada. Los mayores de 13 años pueden competir en la categoría Amateur o Pro si así lo desean, pero DEBERÁN permanecer en ella durante toda la temporada.
¡No está permitido competir en varias categorías!
You may only video your own athletes. Any video taken of another athlete and used for video protest will not be allowed.
Solo las siguientes personas pueden enviar una solicitud para que se revise el video de un atleta:
- Los atletas, los padres y los entrenadores solo pueden presentar una protesta relacionada con ellos mismos o con su atleta.
- The facility judge may request for a course review.
- The parent or coach may request a review of another athlete if that athlete is present and agrees to allow review of their video.
Nuevas clases para la temporada 10
- Intermediate
This class is for those coming out of Amateur Class, but not quite ready for the PRO class. Any Amateur that has placed TOP 10 in UNAA Finals events must move up to the INTERMEDIATE Class or to the PRO CLASS. Once they choose to move and compete in PRO, they must stay in PRO for the Duration of the season.
For those who are in PRO CLASS and have not qualified for a UNAA World Finals in the previous years or placed in the lower 20% at UNAA World Final Prelims, may move down to INTERMEDIATE CLASS if they choose.
For INTERMEDIATES in Season 10 that place TOP 10 in UNAA World Finals 2025, must move up to PRO Class.
Age Groups- If you are 16 as of Jan 1, 2025 and have placed Top 10 in 15U age group at UNAA Finals, you must move up to Intermediate or you may move up to Pro, but must remain in that class for the duration of the Season.
- Over 50
Ok old guys and gals... are you getting tired of getting beat up by the 40 year olds? Well, Anyone age 50 or older as of Jan 1, 2025 may compete in this class.
- OPEN KIDS - Age 6 to 13 (open to both male and female)
- OPEN ADULT- Age 14+ ( open to both male and female)
A veces, los atletas y sus padres conducen largas distancias para competir... para una carrera de 4 minutos y listo.
Las clases ABIERTAS les permitirán competir en otra categoría. Esto les permitirá participar en múltiples eventos. Los gimnasios deberían cobrar la mitad del precio por estas clases, pero la decisión final queda a criterio de cada gimnasio.
This allows athletes to compete regardless of gender. Its basically a fun class with a purpose.
Los gimnasios pueden crear un nuevo recorrido para la categoría Abierta o usar el mismo que en otra categoría de edad. Si un gimnasio opta por usar el mismo recorrido, la categoría Abierta debe correr al final de la competición, después de que todos los atletas hayan corrido. De esta manera, ningún atleta tendrá ventaja por correr el recorrido antes que los demás. Recomendamos modificar el recorrido de la categoría Abierta lo suficiente para que no sea idéntico al de las demás categorías que participaron.
Athletes may compete in this class throughout the season until Regionals. If an athlete qualifies in any class for Regionals, they may not compete in this class at Regionals, but may continue to compete in it for Areas.
Once athletes are competing in Regionals, those that qualified must not compete in the Open class. Anyone that competed in the Open Class but did Not qualify for Regionals, may compete in the Open Classes at the Regional. Those that place Top 3 in the Open Class in Regionals, now qualify for UNAA World Finals in the Open Class. This gives those who may have just missed Regionals another chance to still try to qualify in the Open Class for Finals.
CLASS LIST
7 and Under Boys
Niñas de 7 años o menos
9 and Under Boys
Niñas de 9 años o menos
11 and Under Boys
Niñas de 11 años o menos
Niños de 13 años o menos
Niñas de 13 años o menos
15 and Under Boys
15 and Under Girls
(16+ now go to Adult classes)
Amateur Men
Amateur Women
Intermediate Men
Intermediate Women
Pro Men
Pro Women
40 - 49 Men
40 - 49 Women
Over 50 Men (limited to only competitors age 50 and over)
Mujeres mayores de 50 años (limitado a competidoras de 50 años o más)
Open Class 13U
Open Class 14+
Any Adult (13 or older) may compete in Pro Class or Amateur class but MUST compete in PRO if athlete in the last THREE years has been to the National Finals on ANW, been in the
Top 10 Pro class at UNAA Finals, WNL Finals, FINA Finals, or NSN Finals. If you meet any ONE of these requirements you are considered PRO.
If any qualified PRO athlete violates these rules and is “competing down” into the Amateur classes, they will be disqualified from the competition and required to forfeit all earnings.
Gym Personnel (owners, and employees) can compete in UNAA Area and Regional qualifiers at their own gym. Any gym personnel competing in their own Area Qualifier or Regional MUST run FIRST in their own competition AND must not test or be involved in design of course.
Transgender Policy:
Transgender athletes are welcome in UNAA. Any transgender athlete competing in UNAA Competitions must compete in their gender assigned at birth and follow The Fairness in Womens Sports Act: 461
La ley exige que los equipos o deportes atléticos se designen expresamente como masculinos, de hombres o niños; femeninos, de mujeres o niñas; o mixtos. Asimismo, exige que los equipos o deportes designados para mujeres no estén abiertos a estudiantes varones.
We have created an Open class, specifically for any and All genders so they are able compete in UNAA.
Performance Enhancing Drugs and Anti Doping Policy:
UNAA follows the World Obstacle and the WADA code regarding performance enhancing drugs and doping in sports.
https://worldobstacle.org/anti-doping/
https://www.wada-ama.org/en/prohibited-list
Judges:
Todos los gimnasios de UNAA contarán con al menos 2 jueces para cada carrera de los atletas. Todos los jueces deberán ver un breve video sobre el sistema de jueces de UNAA. (El video estará disponible próximamente). Al menos un juez de cada gimnasio deberá tener como mínimo la certificación de entrenador de UNAA de nivel 1. La certificación de entrenador de UNAA de nivel 2 también está disponible. Un juez (juez principal) tendrá un cronometrador confiable y se centrará en que el atleta complete cada obstáculo. El otro juez será responsable de controlar el tiempo utilizando Ninja Master. Los jueces principales solo podrán pausar las carreras en caso de emergencias, fallas en el recorrido o fallas en el equipo.
UNAA gyms will have obstacles marked clearly with a marking device to determine the start and finish of each obstacle and halfway mark, to ensure competitors full knowledge of the course, and will also provide a walk-through of each course. Athletes will need to CLEAR the end-marker as this decision resides with the Head Judge at each qualifier. UNAA gyms will be responsible for having enough staff on hand to judge if one of the judges is competing.
World Finals will be judged by designated personnel of the UNAA.
Nota para los jueces principales de la UNAA. La función principal de un juez principal es doble: primero, asegurar que los atletas completen el obstáculo de manera justa; segundo, determinar si un atleta "supera" la marca final. Un juez principal puede tomar una decisión en cualquier momento, aplicando la regla de "preguntar o arriesgarse". Esta regla implica que el atleta es responsable de preguntar si algo es legal, o se arriesga a ser sancionado. Los jueces tampoco están obligados a permitir una laguna legal una vez detectada. Se reservan el derecho de tomar cualquier decisión que consideren necesaria para completar el obstáculo según lo previsto.
En las Finales Mundiales, la UNAA permite presentar una protesta, pero debe seguir el protocolo establecido.
Protest Protocol at UNAA World Finals:
To protest a call, you must pay the $100 fee and fill out a Protest form. This must be done within 60 minutes of the time of the run. That form will then be taken to the Head Judge for review. If there is a video to review, they will watch the video and make the decision based on the review. The Head Judge may take the video to the Judge of that particular course, if available. If the decision is overturned, the protester will receive their money back. If the call stands, the protester does Not get the money back. No videos will be accepted of Other athletes unless that athlete is present and willing to allow the review.
General Course Rules:
Los circuitos deben contener al menos 3 obstáculos para la parte superior del cuerpo, 3 para la parte inferior del cuerpo y un obstáculo de equilibrio.
Each course must have a minimum of 10 total obstacles and up to 15.
COURSE DESIGNERS are not allowed to compete in their own competitions. Courses are not to be revealed until the day of competition. 7U, 9U, and 11U must have separate courses. 13U and 15U may compete on adult courses, with adjustments for age appropriate. So a Kids course and an Adult course are required at each UNAA competition, but each gym May have as many different courses for age and skill level as they choose and are able.
Max times can be set. This will be determined at the beginning of the competition.
Inadvertent collisions with safety material or other obstructions within the course can be forgiven, however, this decision remains with the Head Judge
Supporting Structure of obstacles may not be used at any time. This is defined by the Head Judge. Some examples of support structures are, chains supporting grips, material holding obstacles together, Eyebolts holding grips to chains, or anything else that would be considered NOT part of an obstacle.
Performance Enhancement Items:
The UNAA allows general climbing chalk and general athletic tape to assist competitors. Gloves and sticky finger products are NOT allowed. Competitors will be allowed to wear chalk bags on the course. However, each chalk bag will be considered part of your person. Gyms may also provide chalk. UNAA does allow WOD and Done hand tape or athletic tape to cover rips and tears.
Obstacles:
Los obstáculos enumerados en la página 1 del reglamento de Ninja Gym se consideran obstáculos estándar. Los gimnasios de la UNAA pueden organizar su circuito como deseen. Se permite el uso de obstáculos no incluidos en la lista, también conocidos como obstáculos no estándar. El gimnasio responsable de la competición debe considerar que los obstáculos no estándar son justos y seguros para todos los atletas.
Sportsmanship and Safety:
UNAA sigue las directrices de World Obstacle y del COI en materia de ética: deporte seguro y protección del deporte juvenil.
World Obstacle Conduct Guidelines
Protege los deportes juveniles (Capacitación en seguridad infantil - (protectyouthsports.com)
Preguntas frecuentes:
P: Si hay un empate en una posición clasificatoria, ¿asciende la siguiente persona?
A: En caso de empate, ambos competidores se clasifican y la siguiente persona en la lista también puede ascender. (excepto en las Finales Mundiales)
P: Si hay 13 competidores en una categoría en una prueba clasificatoria regional y 3 son empleados, ¿cómo se gestiona esa situación?
A: If there are 13 competitors, 6 qualify. But if 3 of those 6 are employees, then you may move up 3 more since employees cannot take the place of another competitor, therefore 9 would qualify.
P: Si un competidor es un empleado, ¿tiene que quedar primero en su categoría o primero en la clasificación del día?
A: Los empleados deben correr primero en el día para que CUALQUIER competidor que no sea del gimnasio pueda ver cómo un empleado recorrerá el circuito.
Q: How many qualify if someone places in the top and has already qualified at another competition?
A: Si un atleta se ubica en una posición de clasificación pero ya se ha clasificado, entonces la siguiente persona en la fila asciende a esa posición. Si hay 12 en la categoría, 6 se clasifican. Si uno de esos 6 ya se ha clasificado, entonces el séptimo lugar asciende a la posición de clasificación.
Q: How do the league points on the leaderboard get calculated?
A: Aquí puedes encontrar una explicación de los puntos de la clasificación:
Explicación de los puntos de la clasificación de la UNAA
The UNAA reserves the right to change these rules at any time in order to keep the sport safe and fair. For questions contact us here: https://ultimateninja.net/contact/
UNAA Rules for the 2024-2025 SEASON 10
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are listed at the bottom of this page.
New or Adjusted Rules are in Bold.
This guide helps summarize UNAA rules and guidelines so that UNAA Gyms and members have an easier time knowing the key points to being in the UNAA!
Las eliminatorias regionales se llevarán a cabo en todos los gimnasios acreditados por la UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association) en las fechas que elijan, según la disponibilidad de horarios con la UNAA. En cada eliminatoria regional, avanzarán los 3 mejores o el 50% de cada categoría, lo que sea mayor.
Regionals will advance the TOP 3 or TOP 20% from each class to World Finals. UNAA requires that all gyms who are accepted into the UNAA abide by our rules.
Ninja Gym Competition Format
Para ser considerado como un gimnasio calificado para el área, cada gimnasio debe tener un mínimo de al menos 7 de los siguientes obstáculos: Tenga en cuenta que esta lista puede actualizarse en cualquier momento.
Upper Body: Rings, Rope (Climb/Swing/Junction), Rock Wall, Laches, Cargo Net, Cliffhanger, Peg Board, Wing Nut, Fidget Spinner, Devil Steps, Grips, Salmon Ladder, Ring Toss, Swing Ladder, Flying Squirrel, Ring Hop, Flywheel, Dragon Back, Unstable Bridge, Floating Doors, Flying Bar, Pipe Slider, Body Prop, Rumbling Dice, Spider Flip, Door Knop Grasper, Invisible Ladder, Pole Graspers, Silk Sliders, Board Hopper, Bar Hopper.
Lower Body: Balance Beam, Quintuple Steps, Warped Wall, Precision Bars, Balance Bars/Steps, Slackline, Spider Climb, Jumping Spider, Spinning Log, Balance Tank, PVC Pipe.
Gyms are expected to have a waiver, insurance, and an acceptable level of safe and padded fall areas.
Each Area Qualifying gym may create its own course using between 10 and 15 obstacles total. All gyms MUST use Ninja Master Scoring system and MUST use Ninja Master REGISTRATION.*
Here is the link for details: registration system
Here is the YouTube Channel full of tutorials.
*There is NO additional Cost to add
Registration.*
The Reason: to better manage the scoring and leaderboard. With over 100 gyms entering in athletes, misspelled, nicknames, wrong names…etc, it became too difficult to track. By using Ninja
Master REGISTRATION, it is a simple click of a button after setting up your event. Then ALL athletes register and are automatically entered into the competition, NO manual entries needed.
This eliminates mistakes and coordinates all entries through one uniform system. Once again meeting Ninja USA requirements.
TODOS los gimnasios DEBEN tener al menos UN entrenador que realice la Certificación de Entrenador Ninja de la UNAA. Esto INCLUYE el programa de seguridad infantil Protect Youth Sports. Nos esforzamos por hacer que nuestro deporte sea lo más seguro posible para nuestros niños y esta es una forma de garantizarlo. Aquí está el enlace a la Certificación de Entrenador Ninja: Certificación de Entrenador Ninja
By taking the NCC program, gyms can get a discount on Insurance for their Ninja Gym through FL Dean insurance. Use the Code “UNAA” for the discount. Contact Bob Clark for more details.
Competition Format
NORMAS
The UNAA has a point system for scoring.
Habrá un máximo de 3 fallos por recorrido. Tras 3 fallos, la carrera del atleta termina. Puede completar el recorrido, pero no recibirá puntuación por los obstáculos restantes. Su tiempo finaliza al completar el último obstáculo. Cada obstáculo vale 1 punto por completarse por completo. Para obstáculos más difíciles, cada obstáculo puede valer 2 puntos y tener un punto intermedio, que debe estar claramente marcado con cinta adhesiva u otro tipo de marca. Completar la mitad del recorrido vale 1 punto y NO se considera un fallo, sino una finalización de 1 punto.
Score is then determined by points gained, and time of full run. Points are the highest priority when determining final score with time being a second priority. Most points, with the fastest time wins. We no longer will offer a RETRY. Finish or fail an obstacle and move on to the next.
Some examples of halfway mark: worth 1 point.
Escalera de salmón: 3 peldaños de 6 peldaños
Peg Board – Peg in the 10th hole out of 20 holes
20 ft Rope Climb – hand goes past 10ft mark
It is up to the discretion of the gym to determine 2-point obstacles, but we Highly recommend trying to incorporate as Many as possible, at least 50% of the course. This is to create boundaries of Fair Play and more opportunities to incorporate harder obstacles without worry of all athletes failing it…. But to push those athletes to attempt those more difficult obstacles.
This deters athletes that want to Skip the difficult obstacles but will reward those that at least TRY to get one point.
If athlete times out before completing last obstacle, time is reverted to last obstacle completed.
Todos los atletas deben comenzar en el punto de partida de cada obstáculo (es decir, trampolín, cajón, plataforma, línea de salida) antes de pasar al siguiente obstáculo.
What is a Fail?
If it is a 1-point obstacle, and they do NOT complete the obstacle, it is a FAIL.
If it is a 2-point obstacle, and they do NOT get to the Halfway Mark, it is a FAIL, but if they get to or surpass the halfway mark and fall before completing the obstacle, it is NOT a fail. It is awarded as a 1-point completion. Complete obstacle, 2 points.
Regla de "Pregunta o arriésgate". Si un atleta tiene alguna duda sobre cualquier parte del recorrido, debe preguntar: "¿Está bien esto? ¿Puedo hacerlo?", etc. Si no preguntas y realizas un obstáculo incorrectamente, te arriesgas a reprobar. Si surge algún problema con una regla de la UNAA, siempre pregunta... o te arriesgas.
If an athlete Fails the first three obstacles , but then continues and completes at least one obstacle, they may qualify to move on. IE. If only 3 athletes are in a class and ALL 3 fail the First 3 obstacles, the athlete that completes the most remaining obstacles in the shortest time wins. If an athlete does not complete at least one obstacle after the 3 fails, they are not able to qualify.
Qualifying Rules: Areas
Top 3 or 50% of each class will advance to Regionals.
En el caso de un número impar, redondeamos hacia abajo, de modo que ese atleta debe vencer al 50% o más de la clase.
Reglas de clasificación: Regionales
Los 3 mejores atletas o el 20% superior de cada categoría avanzarán de las Regionales a las Finales Mundiales. El 20% NO se redondeará. 20 atletas = 4 clasifican, 25 = 5 clasifican, 30 = 6 clasifican, etc.
In the event of a TIE, all athletes in a qualifying position will move on and those that move into a qualifying position because of the TIE will also move on.
Gyms at their discretion may set their own maximum time for the entire course.
Participants may go to Any location and as many Area Qualifiers as they choose, as well as attend any Regionals they wish. Once qualified, you may still compete, but your time will not bump another participant.
Participating Athletes (All Classes)
Any Employees or Owners of the host gym, Please see FAQ at bottom of page.
You must be 6 or older to compete in UNAA. Age is determined on how old they are on January 1, 2025 or year of Finals event, for ALL age groups.
Todos los atletas de la temporada 2024-2025 competirán en su categoría correspondiente. Los atletas de las categorías por edad pueden ascender a la siguiente categoría si así lo desean. Una vez ascendidos, deberán permanecer en esa categoría durante todo el año. Cada circuito es apropiado para la edad y, si un atleta compite en una categoría superior, no se realizarán ajustes por estatura.
Los atletas deben ELEGIR UNA categoría para competir y permanecerán en ella durante toda la temporada. Los mayores de 13 años pueden competir en la categoría Amateur o Pro si así lo desean, pero DEBERÁN permanecer en ella durante toda la temporada.
¡No está permitido competir en varias categorías!
You may only video your own athletes. Any video taken of another athlete and used for video protest will not be allowed.
Only the following people may submit a request for an athletes video review:
- Los atletas, los padres y los entrenadores solo pueden presentar una protesta relacionada con ellos mismos o con su atleta.
- The facility judge may request for a course review.
- The parent or coach may request a review of another athlete if that athlete is present and agrees to allow review of their video.
Nuevas clases para la temporada 10
- Intermediate
This class is for those coming out of Amateur Class, but not quite ready for the PRO class. Any Amateur that has placed TOP 10 in UNAA Finals events must move up to the INTERMEDIATE Class or to the PRO CLASS. Once they choose to move and compete in PRO, they must stay in PRO for the Duration of the season.
For those who are in PRO CLASS and have not qualified for a UNAA World Finals in the previous years or placed in the lower 20% at UNAA World Final Prelims, may move down to INTERMEDIATE CLASS if they choose.
For INTERMEDIATES in Season 10 that place TOP 10 in UNAA World Finals 2025, must move up to PRO Class.
Age Groups- If you are 16 as of Jan 1, 2025 and have placed Top 10 in 15U age group at UNAA Finals, you must move up to Intermediate or you may move up to Pro, but must remain in that class for the duration of the Season.
- Over 50
Ok old guys and gals... are you getting tired of getting beat up by the 40 year olds? Well, anyone age 50 or older as of Jan 1, 2025 may compete in this class.
- OPEN KIDS - Age 6 to 13 (open to both male and female)
- OPEN ADULT- Age 14+ ( open to both male and female)
A veces, los atletas y sus padres conducen largas distancias para competir... para una carrera de 4 minutos y listo.
Las clases ABIERTAS les permitirán competir en otra categoría. Esto les permitirá participar en múltiples eventos. Los gimnasios deberían cobrar la mitad del precio por estas clases, pero la decisión final queda a criterio de cada gimnasio.
This allows athletes to compete regardless of gender. Its basically a fun class with a purpose.
Los gimnasios pueden crear un nuevo recorrido para la categoría Abierta o usar el mismo que en otra categoría de edad. Si un gimnasio opta por usar el mismo recorrido, la categoría Abierta debe correr al final de la competición, después de que todos los atletas hayan corrido. De esta manera, ningún atleta tendrá ventaja por correr el recorrido antes que los demás. Recomendamos modificar el recorrido de la categoría Abierta lo suficiente para que no sea idéntico al de las demás categorías que participaron.
Athletes may compete in this class throughout the season until Regionals. If an athlete qualifies in any class for Regionals, they may not compete in this class at Regionals, but may continue to compete in it for Areas.
Once athletes are competing in Regionals, those that qualified must not compete in the Open class. Anyone that competed in the Open Class but did Not qualify for Regionals, may compete in the Open Classes at the Regional. Those that place Top 3 in the Open Class in Regionals, now qualify for UNAA World Finals in the Open Class. This gives those who may have just missed Regionals another chance to still try to qualify in the Open Class for Finals.
CLASS LIST
7 and Under Boys
Niñas de 7 años o menos
9 and Under Boys
Niñas de 9 años o menos
11 and Under Boys
Niñas de 11 años o menos
Niños de 13 años o menos
Niñas de 13 años o menos
15 and Under Boys
15 and Under Girls
(16+ now go to Adult classes)
Amateur Men
Amateur Women
Intermediate Men
Intermediate Women
Pro Men
Pro Women
40 - 49 Men
40 - 49 Women
Over 50 Men (limited to only competitors age 50 and over)
Mujeres mayores de 50 años (limitado a competidoras de 50 años o más)
Open Class 13U
Open Class 14 +
Any Adult (13 or older) may compete in Pro Class or Amateur class but MUST compete in PRO if athlete in the last THREE years has been to the National Finals on ANW, been in the Top 10 Pro class at UNAA Finals, WNL Finals, FINA Finals, or NSN Finals. If you meet any ONE of these requirements you are considered PRO.
If any qualified PRO athlete violates these rules and is “competing down” into the Amateur classes, they will be disqualified from the competition and required to forfeit all earnings.
Gym Personnel (owners, and employees) can compete in UNAA Area and Regional qualifiers at their own gym. Any gym personnel competing in their own Area Qualifier or Regional MUST run FIRST in their own competition AND must not test or be involved in design of course.
Transgender Policy:
Transgender athletes are welcome in UNAA. Any transgender athlete competing in UNAA Competitions must compete in their gender assigned at birth and follow The Fairness in Womens Sports Act: 461
La ley exige que los equipos o deportes atléticos se designen expresamente como masculinos, de hombres o niños; femeninos, de mujeres o niñas; o mixtos. Asimismo, exige que los equipos o deportes designados para mujeres no estén abiertos a estudiantes varones.
We have created an Open class, specifically for any and All genders so they are able compete in UNAA.
Performance Enhancing Drugs and Anti Doping Policy:
UNAA follows the World Obstacle and the WADA code regarding performance enhancing drugs and doping in sports.
https://worldobstacle.org/anti-doping/
https://www.wada ama.org/en/prohibited-list
Judges:
Todos los gimnasios de la UNAA contarán con al menos dos jueces para cada carrera. Todos los jueces deberán ver un breve video sobre el sistema de evaluación de la UNAA (próximamente disponible). Al menos un juez de cada gimnasio deberá tener la certificación de entrenador de la UNAA de nivel 1. La certificación de entrenador de la UNAA de nivel 2 también está disponible. Un juez (el juez principal) se encargará de cronometrar el evento y se centrará en que el atleta complete cada obstáculo.
The other Judge will be responsible for keeping time using Ninja Master. Head Judges can pause the runs for emergencies, course malfunctions, or equipment malfunctions only.
Los gimnasios de la UNAA contarán con obstáculos claramente marcados con un dispositivo de señalización para determinar el inicio y el final de cada obstáculo, así como la marca intermedia, para garantizar que los competidores conozcan el recorrido a la perfección. Además, se ofrecerá una explicación detallada de cada recorrido. Los atletas deberán superar la marca final, ya que esta decisión recae en el Juez Principal de cada clasificatoria.
UNAA gyms will be responsible for having enough staff on hand to judge if one of the judges is competing.
World Finals will be judged by designated personnel of the UNAA.
Note for UNAA Head Judges. A head judge’s purpose is primarily two tasks, one ensuring athletes complete the obstacle in a fair manner. Two, the head judge is there to determine if an athlete “clears” the end marker. A head judge may make a call at any time utilizing the “ask it or risk it rule”. The “ask it or risk it” rule means the responsibility of asking if something is legal is on the athlete or risk being called for it. Judges also do not have to allow a loophole once it is found.
Judges reserve the right to make any call they deem necessary in order to complete the obstacle as it was intended.
En las Finales Mundiales, la UNAA permite presentar una protesta, pero debe seguir el protocolo establecido.
Protest Protocol at UNAA World Finals:
To protest a call, you must pay the $100 fee and fill out a Protest form. This must be done within 60 minutes of the time of the run. That form will then be taken to the Head Judge for review. If there is a video to review, they will watch the video and make the decision based on the review. The Head Judge may take the video to the Judge of that particular course, if available. If the decision is overturned, the protester will receive their money back. If the call stands, the protester does Not get the money back.
No videos will be accepted of Other athletes unless that athlete is present and willing to allow the review.
General Course Rules:
Los circuitos deben contener al menos 3 obstáculos para la parte superior del cuerpo, 3 para la parte inferior del cuerpo y un obstáculo de equilibrio.
Each course must have a minimum of 10 total obstacles and up to 15.
COURSE DESIGNERS are not allowed to compete in their own competitions. Courses are not to be revealed until the day of competition. 7U, 9U, and 11U must have separate courses. 13U and 15U may compete on adult courses, with adjustments for age appropriate. So a Kids course and an Adult course are required at each UNAA competition, but each gym May have as many different courses for age and skill level as they choose and are able.
Max times can be set. This will be determined at the beginning of the competition.
Inadvertent collisions with safety material or other obstructions within the course can be forgiven, however, this decision remains with the Head Judge
Supporting Structure of obstacles may not be used at any time. This is defined by the Head Judge. Some examples of support structures are, chains supporting grips, material holding obstacles together, Eyebolts holding grips to chains, or anything else that would be considered
NOT part of an obstacle.
Performance Enhancement Items:
The UNAA allows general climbing chalk and general athletic tape to assist competitors. Gloves and sticky finger products are NOT allowed. Competitors will be allowed to wear chalk bags on the course. However, each chalk bag will be considered part of your person. Gyms may also provide chalk. UNAA does allow WOD and Done hand tape or athletic tape to cover rips and tears.
Obstacles:
Los obstáculos enumerados en la página 1 del reglamento de Ninja Gym se consideran obstáculos estándar. Los gimnasios de la UNAA pueden organizar su circuito como deseen. Se permite el uso de obstáculos no incluidos en la lista, también conocidos como obstáculos no estándar. El gimnasio responsable de la competición debe considerar que los obstáculos no estándar son justos y seguros para todos los atletas.
Sportsmanship and Safety:
UNAA sigue las directrices de World Obstacle y del COI en materia de ética: deporte seguro y protección del deporte juvenil.
World Obstacle Conduct Guidelines
Protege los deportes juveniles (Capacitación en seguridad infantil - (protectyouthsports.com)
Preguntas frecuentes:
P: Si hay un empate en una posición clasificatoria, ¿asciende la siguiente persona?
A: En caso de empate, ambos competidores se clasifican y la siguiente persona en la lista también puede ascender. (excepto en las Finales Mundiales)
P: Si hay 13 competidores en una categoría en una prueba clasificatoria regional y 3 son empleados, ¿cómo se gestiona esa situación?
A: If there are 13 competitors, 6 qualify. But if 3 of those 6 are employees, then you may move up 3 more since employees cannot take the place of another competitor, therefore 9 would qualify.
P: Si un competidor es un empleado, ¿tiene que quedar primero en su categoría o primero en la clasificación del día?
A: Los empleados deben correr primero en el día para que CUALQUIER competidor que no sea del gimnasio pueda ver cómo un empleado recorrerá el circuito.
Q: How many qualify if someone places in the top and has already qualified at another competition?
A: Si un atleta se ubica en una posición de clasificación pero ya se ha clasificado, entonces la siguiente persona en la fila asciende a esa posición. Si hay 12 en la categoría, 6 se clasifican. Si uno de esos 6 ya se ha clasificado, entonces el séptimo lugar asciende a la posición de clasificación.
Q: How do the league points on the leaderboard get calculated?
A: Aquí puedes encontrar una explicación de los puntos de la clasificación:
Explicación de los puntos de la clasificación de la UNAA
The UNAA reserves the right to change these rules at any time in order to keep the sport safe and fair. For questions contact us here: https://ultimateninja.net/contact/