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Ninja Training & Other Fitness Fun!
Athletes who register for our NINJA Training classes will run, crawl, roll, climb and swing through different sets of obstacle courses each week to practice: coordination, footwork, grip strength, speed, agility, balance, strength, stamina, and mobility. We offer 3 levels of NINJA Training set to the age and development of your your child: Tiny Ninjas (Ages 2-3 upstairs in preschool gym), LIL Ninjas (Ages 3-5 Downstairs Weekday AM and Upstairs PM and Weekends) and NINJA Training (Ages 5 and Up Downstairs in the Big Gym).
Lil Ninjas (Ages 3 - 5)
Our Lil Ninja class is designed for kids aged 3-5 to help develop their gross motor and age-appropriate social skills. The class is held in our upstairs preschool gym. Coaches will progress through various obstacle courses to work on speed, agility, balance, strength/stamina, and mobility in a fun and safe environment.
Ratio: 4 students: 1 coach; 30-minute class
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2 Member Registration | 2/16/26 @ 06:00 AM |
2/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.00 | - |
| Winter 2 Open Registration | 2/23/26 @ 06:00 AM |
3/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 78.00 | $ 106.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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03/02/26 - 04/13/26
upstairs - Mo - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 03/01/2026 |
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03/03/26 - 04/14/26
upstairs - Tu - 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 03/01/2026 |
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03/04/26 - 04/15/26
upstairs - We - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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- |
Registration Closed on 03/01/2026 |
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03/05/26 - 04/16/26
upstairs - Th - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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2 / 6 Available |
Register Closes 03/05/2026 |
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03/07/26 - 04/18/26
upstairs/ NOT 4/11 - Sa - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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- | $70 - $93 | Waiting List |
Ninja Training (Ages 5 - 11)
Athletes aged 5 and up who register for our Ninja Training class will jump, climb, hop, swing, run, roll, leap, and hang their way through a variety of different obstacle courses each week. Students will increase their coordination, grip strength, speed, agility, balance, stamina, and mobility using different areas of our Downstairs Gym under the supervision of our Coaches. Our coaches will incorporate games to emphasise teamwork and sportsmanship.
Ratio: 10 students: 1 Coach; 50-minute class
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2 Member Registration | 2/16/26 @ 06:00 AM |
2/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 86.00 | - |
| Winter 2 Open Registration | 2/23/26 @ 06:00 AM |
3/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 86.00 | $ 122.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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03/04/26 - 04/15/26
downstairs - We - 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
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1 / 18 Available |
Register Closes 03/04/2026 |
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03/07/26 - 04/18/26
downstairs/ NOT 4/11 - Sa - 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm
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- | $78 - $108 | Waiting List |
Tiny Ninjas (Ages 2 - 3)
Tiny Ninjas is an instructor-led Semi-Structured Open Gym for Preschoolers aged 2 – 3 to explore the Upstairs Preschool Gym. This is the perfect FIRST INDEPENDENT class for students to follow and listen to an instructor without a parent in the room. Coaches will lead students through various obstacle courses, encouraging Ninjas to swing, roll, hang, climb, and jump along the way. Coaches will model age-appropriate social skills, engaging students through play during this class, and encourage students to begin following simple class directions.
Ratio: 4 students: 1 Coach; 30-minute class
Winter 1 Session Dates: January 5-February 22nd
(NO CLASS) Break week: February 23-March 1st
Winter 2 Session Dates: March 2nd-April 19th
(No SAT. Class on April 11)
(NO CLASS) Break week: March 30th-April 5th
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2 Member Registration | 2/16/26 @ 06:00 AM |
2/22/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 76.00 | - |
| Winter 2 Open Registration | 2/23/26 @ 06:00 AM |
3/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 76.00 | $ 94.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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03/02/26 - 04/13/26
upstairs - Mo - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |
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03/04/26 - 04/15/26
upstairs - We - 9:00 am - 9:30 am
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- |
Registration Closed |
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03/05/26 - 04/16/26
upstairs - Th - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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- |
Registration Closed |