Team UP Policies
Team UP is a yearly commitment running from September through August, with the regular season starting in September and the post-season concluding towards the end of June. First Team practice of the School Year is September 1st.
Practice is 2 days a week, 1.5 hours practice at $160 a month tuition. Athletes should arrive on time and be ready to work. Note that our gym will be very busy this school year both outside in the parking lot but also inside in the seating areas and we strongly encourage the Team to be dropped off and then picked up for practice, especially during peak hours (est. 5:15-6:30 pm). If drop-off is not possible please limit one car per family. Team will not have makeup classes unless a class is canceled due to an emergency. However, we will provide a code for Open Gym that can be used as a makeup for classes missed due to illness. Coupon code is “POORSICKSALLY”. This code is limited to one monthly use and should be used for illness-related absences only. $30 annual UP Family Membership Fee, separate from Team tuition. Current members aren't charged anything extra when joining Team; it is charged December 31 for the following year. The cancelation fee for Team is a flat $100 and must be made before the next month’s tuition is charged (the last day of each month).
Team Discounts
Sibling on Team Discount – $50 off per additional child on Team UP monthly tution for school year.
Sibling in other class – $20 off regularly scheduled UP class with the exception of Ninja Warrior JR, TKD, & Adult classes.
Water Bottle Policy: All drinks should be kept in or on top of cubbies and should never be brought out onto the floor. Please do not hand athletes drinks over the fence, they should leave the gym area completely before having a drink.
Chalk Policy: We will supply hand chalk during class, but athletes must receive permission from a coach before using it. For Open Gyms, athletes may bring their personal chalk, which should be clearly labeled with their name. Chalk can only be used in designated areas set up by the coaching staff. At all times, athletes should make an effort to avoid making a mess and are responsible for cleaning up after themselves when they are finished or immediately if they create a mess that could spread through the gym. This includes bucket spills on the sideline! Following this policy ensures a safe and clean environment for everyone.
Thomas, A.J., Dave, John, Laura, & Elijah will be our core Team coaches this season for both practice and competitions.
Only UP-approved coaches are permitted to coach Team athletes in any official UP or WNL event. While WNL coaching certification is required to coach at these events, it alone does not meet all of our requirements. We prefer a trained coach from our team or one hand-selected from another team to guide our athletes. Please communicate directly with Coach Thomas is you have any questions!
Side-line coaching is not permitted at any time. This includes before, during, and after practice, open gym, and competitions. Please be especially considerate of team athletes who are not your own.
Athletes need permission to enter or exit the gym area at all times. They should not be going to the fences or outside of the fences to talk to parents, guardians, or siblings.
Unlimited Open Gym Add-On – $35/month
Access to all regular weekly Open Gyms at no additional cost
Great opportunity for extra training time and skill development
Also considered a school year package. Please do not plan to add and drop monthly unless a significant schedule change occurs.
Important Notes:
An individualized coupon code will be provided once registered, valid through the school year
Online booking in advance is still required for each Open Gym you plan to attend
Open Gym participant limits still apply – spots are not guaranteed
If a session reaches capacity, you may not be able to attend
Optional Extra Class Add-On: TBD!
Competitions Home & Away
Competition schedule: approximately 4 home + 4 away competitions for both Tier 1 and Tier 2, plus WNL All-Stars mid-season with an option head to head competition. Travel schedule remains subject to change.
Competition registration fees: Families register and pay individually, with typical fees around Tier 1 — $75 and Tier 2 — $55 per competition.
All competitions listed on our Team Schedule are required and take priority over any other ninja-related activities or events. Please sign up for all competitions on our schedule promptly to avoid missing out due to full registrations. Any scheduling conflicts or potential absences should be communicated as soon as possible.
Please limit each team member’s overall competition participation total to no more than 12-15 competitions to prevent burnout unless approved by Coach Thomas.
Competitive Fee covers both travel costs and coaching at all away competitions. TBD, estimated $100–$200 per athlete for the regular season. Final amount comes after rosters/travel schedule are finalized. Non-refundable.
Fundraising Participation or Opt-Out: Fundraising form will be sent after rosters are finalized, and families can participate or opt out and pay the full Competitive Fee.
Regionals & Worlds (PRICING TBD) will be a separate amount & seperate fundraising.
Team Jersey
Official Team UP Jersey required; jersey information will be updated for this season and sent through Heja.
Private Lessons are available to schedule with Thomas, A.J., Dave, and other coaches. Pricing and scheduling for these lessons will be variable, depending on coach availability and the specific needs of the athlete. Please reach out directly to coordinate a time that works best.
Team practice will continue through the summer (June through August). Pricing and payment structures will be adjusted accordingly. The total cost will be reduced to account for WNL Worlds, family vacations, and the adjusted schedule for July and August post-Worlds. This will be a one-time fee for the entire summer instead of a monthly fee. Please note that the Team-only camp will have a separate cost, all available Team members are expected to attend.
Updated 8/24/2026