One young Leduc resident is heading to Minnesota in July after qualifying for the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Associations’ (UNAA) World Championship competition.

The competition brings out athletes to participate in an obstacle course similar to those used for American Ninja Warrior.

Isabelle and Stella Stecher visited Edmonton’s Fitset Ninja Warrior gym earlier in the year as a fun evening with family. After competing in a small event put together by the gym the two girls qualified to participate in a national competition in Calgary.

Isabelle placed second in her U11 category at the event, qualifying her to compete in the world championship.

“Isabelle is excited. There is a small cash prize for kids so when she heard that she was extra excited,” said Trish Techer, the girl’s mom.

Eight different athletes from the Edmonton area will be participating in the upcoming competition.

“Fitset Ninja Gym are going to be providing all the training for the competitors for free … they’re going to be hosting a fundraiser, a silent auction and pub night, where all the money raised gets divided equally between the competitors,” Trish said.

Both Isabelle and Stella were successful at the competition with Stella placing fourth in the U9 category. Trish said that although they are busy with other sports the two girls plan to continue taking part in ninja warrior events.

“I think they’ve really enjoyed this experience, the obstacles are interesting and it challenges them.”

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