YYC CNL Stage 1 Competition
- Scramble-format ninja competition
- Five mini courses
- 30 minutes on the clock
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Location: Fitset Ninja Calgary, 3691 19 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6S8
Get ready for the first-ever CNL Stage 1 Scramble hosted by Fitset Ninja Calgary! We’re bringing this exciting, fast-paced competition format to our athletes for the very first time.
Instead of getting just one shot at a single long course, competitors will have 30 minutes to scramble through five custom mini courses, racing the clock as many times as they like to earn their best possible scores and qualify for Stage 2.
What to Expect
Competitions are the ultimate highlight of the ninja season! Whether you’re aiming for the top of the CNL leaderboard or taking on your first official event, this competition is designed to test your skills, build community, and showcase incredible athleticism.
Fast-Paced Mini Courses: Courses are short, intense (under a minute), and scaled specifically to each age category.
More Attempts, Better Scores: The scramble format gives you multiple chances to conquer tricky movements, refine your strategy, and put up your absolute best run.
Top Competition: As an official Canadian Ninja League Stage 1 qualifier, we look forward to welcoming talented athletes from across the region.
Spectators Welcome: Family and friends are encouraged to come cheer on the athletes!
How It Works
Time Window: Each age category gets 30 minutes in a time-trial format across 5 mini-obstacle courses set up throughout the gym.
Balanced Skill Test: Each course focuses on a different element of ninja skills (e.g., upper body, agility, balance, power).
Tiered Scoring: Faster times earn higher point tiers.
- 🥇 Platinum: 20 pts
- 🥇 Gold: 15 pts
- 🥈 Silver: 10 pts
- 🥉 Bronze: 5 pts
Retries Encouraged: Your single best result on each course will count toward your final score.
Winner: Points are tallied across all five courses after 30 minutes—the highest total score wins the category!
Tentative Schedule
Doors open at 07:45 AM. Competition starts at 08:00 AM.
Note: A finalized schedule will be released the week of the event. Start times may shift depending on registration numbers. Podium presentations and prize announcements will follow directly after the conclusion of each category.
Registration & Requirements
Reminder: Purchase a CNL Membership to qualify for the league before the competition: https://www.canadianninjaleague.org/cnl-store
- Category Check: Please double-check that you register under the correct age category (based on CNL age rules).
- 🎟️ Registration for Youth Categories (Ages 6–8, 9–10, 11–12)
🎟️ Registration for Senior Categories (Ages 13–14, 15–17, Amateur, Masters, Pro) - NinjaWorks ID: All athletes must have an active, free NinjaWorks ID prior to the event.
- Create or manage your ID here: timing.ninjaworks.com/accounts/register
Secure Your Spot now!
Registration deadline: November 11, 2026, at midnight MST.
FAQ
https://www.canadianninjaleague.org/rulebook
Prelims:
- All athletes (per wave) are given the floor at the same time.
- Courses:
- 5 mini courses.
- Courses should mostly be “A to B” and “floor is lava” style.
- Courses should NOT cross paths with another course
- Very few course rules.
- Courses should not require a highly qualified judge, just a timer who watches for obvious fails and falls (no nitpicking or precise judging required).
- Each course will require its own timer
- Each course will require its own timer
- Wave Time:
- Default is 30 minutes.
- The host gym can decide the duration for each wave.
- Points:
- Points are awarded for completing the course without any failures.
- Athletes earn points based on their finish time.
- Example:
- Bronze (5pts): 45+ seconds
- Silver (10pts): 35-44 seconds
- Gold (15pts): 25-34 seconds
- Platinum (20pts): 15-24 seconds
- Athletes can attempt all courses as many times as they want, but only their best time will be recorded.
- Example: 5 mini courses = Maximum 100 points
- Example: 5 mini courses = Maximum 100 points
- Failures:
- If an athlete fails during their attempt, they must get off the course.
- If an athlete fails during their attempt, they must get off the course.
- Tie Breakers:The placement is determined using the following hierarchy: Most Medals by Tier: Compare the athletes’ medal counts in the following order until a difference is found: 1. Platinum (Most Platinums wins)
2. Gold (If Platinums are tied, most Golds wins)
3. Silver (If Platinums and Golds are tied, most Silvers wins)
4. Bronze (If Platinums, Golds, and Silvers are tied, most Bronzes wins) - Course Times:
If the athletes are still tied after the full medal comparison, the tie is broken by the sum of their course times. The athlete with the lower (faster) total course time is placed higher.
We would be forever grateful if you took some time out of your schedule to lend some time supporting your Ninja Community!
We have many positions available. All volunteers receive free food and drinks, plus the gratitude of every Ninja all weekend!