Rock Solid Warrior's Labor Day Grand Opening Celebration
Come experience the sport that American Ninja Warrior inspired as we celebrate the expanded opening of our Ninja and Rock Wall Climbing gym.
Many of the stars you've seen on American Ninja Warrior and American Ninja Warrior Junior are coming to help us celebrate our great new facility.
This is a one of a kind event you won't want to miss. We'll have:
- Free Open Gym times (for everyone)
- Free Face Painting, Balloon Figures, Bouncy Houses, and Carnival Games for the whole family
- Food Trucks
- Amazing Kids Competitions (9&under)
- American Ninja Warrior Junior style side-by-side competitions (10-15 year olds)
- Ninja Skills Competitions (13+ experienced and pro Ninjas pick two skills in which they will push their limits and compete for prize money)
- Workshops from the Pro Ninjas (for budding Ninjas of all ages)
- Meet and Greet the Ninjas (get your autographs and pictures taken)
Whether you are a budding ninja, experienced ninja, ninja fan, or parent of a ninja fan, or just someone who just likes a great celebration, we have something for you.
Prices (before convenience fees)
- 7&under, 9&under Athlete Warrior Games style competition $30
- 11&under, 13&under, 15&under ANWJR-style competition $40
- 16+ Ninja Skills competition $40
(Note experienced 13+ ninjas can choose to participate in the Skills competition AND ANWJR-style competition, paying $70. Or, if they want to just compete in the Skills Competition, they should sign up in the 16+ category. Anyone is allowed to compete in a higher age category if they feel they are up to the challenge, but cannot compete in a lower age category)
Spectators and Workshops
- Preliminary Skills Competition Spectator $10
- Workshops from Pro Ninjas $40
- All-star Finals Skills Competition Spectator $20
- Family Spectator pass (4 or more people from the same household can watch both skills competitions) $100
Schedule and Details (below)
Sunday Night - September 1
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Free Open Gym - for all youth athletes (7&under, 9&under, 11&under, 13&under, 15&under) who have paid to participate in Monday’s events. Must
Sign a Waiver 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Free Open Gym - for all 13+ athletes who have paid to participate in Monday’s Skills Competition. Must
Sign a Waiver
Monday - September 2
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Free Open Gym - for anyone other than paid Competitors. Must Sign our Waiver
8:30 - 2:00 Free for Spectators! (Must Sign our Waiver) Two Tracks of Junior Competitions (participants pay entry fee, limited slots), plus Meet and Greet the Ninjas and Junior Ninjas for pictures and autographs, and fun for all ages
Meet and Greet the Ninjas and Junior Ninjas
Each hour from 8:30 - 1:30, Three ANW Stars and Three ANW Junior Stars will be available to meet, sign autographs, get pictures. Attendees can also optionally buy their T-Shirts or other merchandise
Face Painting, Balloon Figures, Bounce & Slide and More
From 9:00 - 12:00 Mimi the Clown will be present with her team from The Melody Maker Entertainment to paint faces and make balloon figures, provide bounce and slide and carnival games.
Food Trucks (food available for purchase)
11:00 - 2:00 Pelican’s Sno-Balls - Louisiana Style Flavored Shaved Ice (pending)
11:00 - 2:00 The Rolling Grill - Made to Order Mexican food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and more (confirmed)
Two Tracks of Competitions:
All ages are based on your age on Labor Day, September 2. You can compete in a higher age bracket, but not a lower one. Once you choose your age bracket, that’s where you stay no matter what the results.
Younger Kids (9 & under) - $25 ($30 after August 20)
Athlete Warrior Games style for beginners and experienced ninjas (2:10 time limit)
Prizes:
Metals for 1st - 3rd place, ribbons for 4th-10th in each age group AND
1st: Expeditioner Ninja Passport, 2nd: Ninja Passport Adventurer, 3rd: 1 yr Ninja Master Individual subscription
9:00 - rules for all participants
9:30 - 11:30 7 & unders
11:30 - 1:30 9 & unders
Youth (10-15) - $35 ($40 after August 20)
American Ninja Warrior Junior style Ninja v. Ninja competition (with 1 minute time limit)… Each participant guaranteed at least two runs, then single elimination.
Prizes:
1st: $250, 2nd: $150, 3rd & 4th: $100 in each age bracket
Top female if none finish in the top 4: $75
8:30 rules for all participants
9:00 - 10:30 11 & under race until the final 4 are determined
10:30 - 12:00 13 & under race until the final 4 are determined
12:00 - 12:10 11 & under final 4 (on 13 & under course)
12:15 - 12:25 13 & under final 4 (on 15 & under course)
12:30 - 2:00 15 & under race until there is only one left
2:00 Free Gym Access Ends…
2:15 - 9:00 Special Events w/ Pro Ninjas
2:30 - 4:30 Mature Ninja Skills Competition ($35/participant - $40 after August 20,, $10/spectator)
5:00 - 6:30 Workshops w/ Pro Ninjas ($30/participant - $40 after August 20,)
7:00 - 9:00 Final All-Star Skills Competition ($20/spectator)
Mature (13+) Ninja Skills Competition ($35/participant - $40 after August 20, $10/spectator)
2:15 Check in for Skills Competition
2:30 First Skill Challenge
3:30 Second Skill Challenge
Each participant chooses any two of the following skills to compete to determine the top 10 (at least two women) who move on to the finals
- Speed, Balance and Agility (hint: you will need to move fast and stay upright)
- Extreme Salmon Ladder (hint: not just vertical)
- Crazy Laches (hint: we have a 4-level, 50 foot Lache alley)
- Warped Wall Challenge (hint: we have 12, 14’6” and 18’ warped walls)
- Armed and Dangerous (hint: lots of pegs, lots of holes, and more)
Anyone 13 or above can compete in these challenges, until slots are filled (max 50 per skill set)
Workshops w/ Pro Ninjas ($30/person, $40 after August 20)
5:00 - 6:30 Workshops from Pro Ninjas…
8 Stations every 30 minutes Led by Pro-Ninjas (e.g. Salmon Ladder, Warped Wall, Balance/Speed, Laches, Cliff Hangers, etc.)… Attendees can choose their stations and learn from the best
All-Stars Skills Special ($20/spectator)
7:00-9:00 All-Star Skills Special
See the Pro Ninjas and anyone who qualified in the prelims push their skills to the limits on 5 skills events:
- Speed, Balance and Agility (hint: you will need to move fast and stay upright)
- Extreme Salmon Ladder (hint: not just vertical)
- Crazy Laches (hint: we have a 4-level, 60 foot Lache alley)
- Warped Wall Challenge (hint: we have 12, 14’6” and 18’ warped walls)
- Armed and Dangerous (hint: lots of pegs, lots of holes, and more)
Prizes for each event: 1st: $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $100 Top Female: $150
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM Free Open Gym (must sign our waiver)
plus viewing party for American Ninja Warrior National Finals (featuring Caleb "Ninja of the" Auer
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