2026 WNL Head to Head

WNL Head to Head Regional
April 25, 2026

How to Qualify for Head to Head Regionals

Any journey to the World Ninja League Head to Head Regionals starts by facing off at standard Head to Head qualifying competitions. These competitions give athletes the chance to earn points and continue on a path toward Regionals.

  • Compete within regular age/gender division to earn points.
  • Head to Head qualifying competitions and Season Points are separate from Tier 1 and Tier 2 events.
  • Season Points are earned by placement: 1st place = 10 points, 2nd = 9 points, 3rd = 8, down to 1 point for 10th place.
  • Athletes with the top 32 point totals in each age/gender division within a region’s standings at the end of the regular season qualify for that region’s Head to Head Regionals.
  • Regionals are the only pathway to qualifying for Head to Head Worlds.

Registration closes end of day Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

What to expect at Head to Head Regionals

Get ready for fast-paced races where two athletes go head to head on identical lanes, pushing speed, strategy, and precision to the limit.

Run Order/Seeding

  • Based on the average of each athlete’s Head-to-Head Power Score and Tier 1 Power Score (new athletes start at 1500).
  • After five or more Head-to-Head events, only the Head-to-Head score is used.
  • If Power Scores are tied, seeding is randomized.

Head to Head Utilizes Double-Elimination Brackets

Each race is called a match. Win your match by going the furthest the fastest to stay in the main bracket. Lose once and move to the comeback bracket for another shot. Two losses mean elimination.

The winner will be the last athlete standing after losing two matches or fewer. If only one athlete registers in a division, they’ll still compete solo for qualification points.

The Courses

Courses are identical. Same product from the same manufacturer, same distances, same rigging.

How Head to Head Regionals are Scored

Every match counts. Athletes are ranked based on how far they advance in the bracket. If multiple athletes are eliminated in the same round, rankings are determined by each athlete’s best individual course performance throughout the competition.

Example: Athlete A completes 3 obstacles in 30s. Athlete B completes 4 obstacles in 40s. Athlete B ranks higher for completing more obstacles.

How Regionals lead to Worlds

Head to Head Worlds spots are awarded based on final placements at Regionals. Each age/gender division has 32 total spots at Worlds across all regions.

Spots = 32 x (Total Region Athletes in Division / Total Athletes across all Regions in Division)

Number of spots always rounds up in the event of a decimal.
Current standings can be found at worldninjaleague.org/head-to-head-standings/

Age division is determined by the athlete’s age as of January 1, 2026

  • Saturday, April 25

    Time: 9am onwards - doors open at 8:45am
    Location: Fitset Ninja Calgary

    • Kids (6-8)

    • Mature Kids (9-10)

    • Preteens (11-12)

    • Teen (13-14)

    • Young Adults (15-17)

    • Adults (18+)

    • Masters (40+)

    • Elite (13+)

Competition Weekend Details

Competition Registration

The WNL Head to Head Regional takes place at Fitset Ninja Calgary located at 3691 19 St NE, Calgary on April 25th, 2026, from 9am.

Registration cost - $95 CAD + GST

Please register each athlete separately.

Athletes will run a randomized run order, with all age groups running at any time.

  • Spectators are welcome to join us in person throughout the competition! Please respect the marked boundaries and listen to the Fitset Ninja staff and volunteers at all times to ensure you're not interfering with other athletes during their run!

  • Yes! For first time visitors to Fitset Ninja, we encourage you to fill out the waiver ahead of time.

  • We are not able to offer refunds for any cancellations.

    We can offer “credit on file” for your purchase until Apr 21, 2026, but no refund. Past this date, no “credit on file” will be offered. For cancellations and to use your credit, please email us at hello@fitsetninja.com. We can not take these requests verbally.

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