TEXAS NINJA LEGAUE 2025 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

🗓️ Event Overview

• Dates: October 18–19, 2025

• Location: Austin Ninjas, Austin, Texas

🧭 How to Qualify for State Finals

1. League Registration

   • $25 per season to register as a TNL athlete.

   • Points begin only after registration - past competitions don’t count. 

2. Point Accumulation

   • Participation: +2 points per TNL-hosted event (at a TNL gym).

   • External events (UNAA, FINA, WNL): +1 participation point.

   • Placement in TNL-events: +3 for 1st, +2 for 2nd, +1 for 3rd.

3. Qualifying Threshold

   • Minimum of 5 points required to earn a spot in finals.

   • Additional points beyond 5 influence run order - fewer events with same points ranks higher.

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🎯 Competition Format

Age-Based Divisions

Athletes are grouped by age as of January 1 of the season across the following brackets:

• 7U, 9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, 29U (new), 30+ (new)

Standard TNL Event Structure

• Scoring: 1 point per obstacle; no penalty for falls.

• Falls: Unlimited, but time is capped - run ends at buzzer, not necessarily final obstacle.

  
  

State Finals – Two-Stage Format

Stage One:

• Mirrors typical TNL scoring (1 point per obstacle).

• Finish run at buzzer or last obstacle.

• All qualifiers (5+ points) participate.

• Run order: Based on total season points; highest scorers run last. Boys and girls run separately but on the same schedule.

Stage Two:

• Top 50% of athletes per division advance—plus any who fully clear Stage One.

• Order determined by Stage One performance.

• Athletes accrue points until their first fall; they may continue for experience but not score.

🏆 Age & Gender Details

• Competitive separation by gender: men and women do not compete against each other for placement or awards.

• However, finals run schedules combine boys and girls.

• Shifting age divisions during the season affects which bracket you compete in.

🧩 Strategic Insights

• Consistency matters: Attending multiple TNL events helps secure a better run order, even if you're not always on the podium.

• Peak performance: Aim to clear the course in Stage One to guarantee advancement—Stage Two only admits top 50% plus clearers.

• Qualification timeline: Register early in the season to maximize qualifying opportunities.

Why the TNL State Championships Shine

1. Clear Path to Finals

   • Transparent points-based system blends participation and performance.

2. Inclusive Age Groups

   • Divisions for both youths and adults (7U through 30+) - each competes within their own bracket.

3. Balanced Skill Testing

   • Stage One rewards technical precision; Stage Two tests endurance and composure under pressure.

4. Run Order Incentives

   • Season-long consistency prompts better starting positions in finals.

✅ What to Do Next

• Register ($25) at the TNL portal before competing.

• Plan out local TNL events to accumulate at least 5 points- more for a strategic run order.

• Prepare mentally and physically for buzzer timing and Stage Two progression demands.

• Mark your calendar: Oct 18 - 19, 2025, for the main event in Austin.

🎓 Final Take

The Texas Ninja League 2025 State Championships offer a well-rounded competitive experience - from grassroots participation to high-stakes finals. By blending accessible qualification standards with a challenging two-stage format, TNL creates a platform for athletes of all ages to push their limits, develop consistently, and shine when it counts.

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