Ninja Connect

Retention has been one of our primary focuses in Queen City Ninja, and the data we use shows why it's a NECESSITY to hone in on!

Our youngest age group was churning at a rate that added up to roughly multiple thousands in lost revenue over the year and a lot of students who left before getting to fully connect to our program.

So we broke down every system tied to that level: in-class communication, parent touchpoints, and the overall experience.

The result? Increased retention within the level, new energy from our coaching staff AND mobility into our older classes!

Do you know your retention data?

We're bringing this conversation to Ninja Connect 2026 in August!

I also put together a quick video walking through how to pull and read your own retention reports in iClass.

Link to the video below. Registration is linked in our bio!

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Queen City Ninja Kids First | Finding Retention Data

REGISTRATION IS LIVE - https://www.kidsfirstsports.com/ninja-connect

Register for your spot at Ninja Connect 2026! This year will be even bigger and better than last year. Split tracks, industry panels, hands-on presentations, we will have it all here in August!

World Ninja Sport
DGS Ninja
FINA - Federation of International Ninja Athletics

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Ninja Connect is back for 2026 and we are going even bigger this year!

More space, sessions and roundtables. More opportunities to continue learning from each other and moving the industry forward together!

We are introducing two dedicated tracks this year. One focused on the business and operations side of running a gym. The other focused on coaching, programming, class structure, and what has been working on the floor during classes.

World Ninja Sport is also returning and will be offering their Level 2 Certification at no additional cost for attendees!

Mark your calendar for August 20 to 23 and keep an eye out for registration!

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If anyone is attending USAG's Region 5 Congress this weekend and wants to connect (no pun intended), we will be there too!

I am actually presenting Friday morning and would love to talk all things Ninja with anyone wanting to learn more or share their experience!

Our official schedule for Ninja Connect in Cincinnati Ohio!

If you want to be a part of this first ever Ninja Conference, check out our link here: https://www.kidsfirstsports.com/ninja-connect

If you had to guess your most engaging email to families—would you know what it was?

One of the biggest struggles gyms face with marketing isn’t writing the post or designing the email… it’s the fear of ruining trust.

We care about our families, and we don’t want to feel like we’re spamming them.

But here’s what we found when we looked at our recent open rates:

🏆 The most opened emails weren’t promoting anything.
They were educational.

They explained the why behind what we do in class—and that built more trust than any sales pitch ever could.

That trust makes it WAY easier to promote events, extras, or seasonal offerings later on.

Our most opened email? A weekly newsletter where I dropped in a quick video of one of our favorite drills from class.
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Iqe80wDaQLQ

I’m joining iClassPro Class Management Software this Wednesday to talk more about this in their “Let’s Talk Pro” webinar.

The topic?
Building Relationships Through Numbers.

Hope to see some of you there!

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Set yourself APART from the crowd!

Does your program have a “Why”? It is really easy to get obsessed with showcasing the “how” of your business. If there isn’t a deeper why to drive the how…well…trends can shift.

Think of any business or industry that is centered around “hype" (there are few recently that come to mind). They tend to focus on the excitement, flash, and appearance to drive customers to their doors.

What happens when the excitement is gone? Can your business survive a competitor opening next door? Will clients choose your program when dollars are tight or when their schedule is packed?

Having a foundation, a why, is a necessity to maintain long-term health in your gym.

This topic was actually a driving factor behind why we started Ninja Connect and one we will be digging deeper into in August!

We look forward to seeing you all out here!

More information here:

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Hey Ninja Friends,

One major topic re-emerging in the Ninja world is… insurance.

As we all know, safety is a top priority in our gyms. But no matter how safe your environment is, insurance is non-negotiable. And lately, it’s getting harder to come by—either it’s becoming more expensive, more rigid, or policies are being dropped altogether.

We’ve got a solution.

Thanks to a partnership with Justin Conway, owner of World Ninja Sport, we’re excited to announce that his Level 1 Certification will be available to Ninja Connect attendees—at NO ADDITIONAL COST!

This optional third day of training includes:
- World Ninja Sport’s Level 1 Certification
- A strong focus on course and gym safety
- Practical, easy-to-understand curriculum
- Access to insurance discounts through select providers

While some of the spotting techniques will feel familiar if you come from a gymnastics background, others were brand new and incredibly useful.

Huge thank you to Justin for bringing this opportunity to the community!

If you want to learn more about Ninja Connect, you can follow this link: www.kidsfirstsports.com/ninja-connect

�And if you're curious about World Ninja Sport, check out this quick video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H5yp2btdhs

See you all in August!

– Reece

"What is Ninja Connect?"

Ninja Connect is the FIRST of its kind Ninja Conference taking place at Kids First Sports Center! We plan on packing as much content as possible over the two day schedule. (Optional third day available)

If you are looking at ways to dive into Ninja or already have an existing program and are trying to solutions for sustainable, long-term growth, this conference has what you need!

More information will be posted here and emailed out to those on our mailing list!

INFO & REGISTRATION HERE

Ninja Sports Seminar | Kids First Sports Center | Cincinnati Join Ninja Connect 2025 in Cincinnati! Enhance your skills in sports marketing, analytics, & more. Register today for this two-day seminar!