American Ninja Warrior: Family Championship is the first American Ninja Warrior competition for family competitors, which was recorded after American Ninja Warrior 13's season finale, and premiered on September 5th, 2022 (a week after American Ninja Warrior 14's season finale).
Competition Format[]
The competition worked as follows:
- Round One & Round Two:
- A family of three competitors compete in a six-obstacle course for both rounds, with each competitor attempting two obstacles. Both obstacles from Split Decision must be attempted at least once.
- The roster of the teams is changed for Round Two.
- A point is gained for every obstacle completed with a maximum points of six earned each round, points are cumulative and the top four teams with the most points advancing to Round Three.
- Round Three
- Four remaining teams competed in the Power Tower in a relay format.
- The last team standing was crowned as the champion and received the trophy.
Round One[]
Obstacles[]
① Shrinking Steps
② Weight for It
③ Split Decision (Domino Effect or Burn Rubber)
④ Air Surfer
⑤ Sideways
⑥ Warped Wall
Results[]
| Team Name (Location) | Order | Given Name (Role) | Profile | Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Family (Delle Valle, TX) | 1 | Darius Lewis (Son) | College Student | Clear | 2 Points |
| 2 | Noel Lewis (Mom) | Special Education Teacher | 3. Burn Rubber | ||
| 3 | Derrick Lewis (Dad) | Gym Teacher | 5. Sideways | ||
| Weber Family (Lehi, UT) | 1 | Ian Weber (Husband) | Gym Manager | Clear | 4 Points |
| 2 | Karissa Weber (Wife) | Baker | 3. Burn Rubber | ||
| 3 | Kaleb Weber (Nephew) | Missionary | Clear | ||
| Johnston Family (Scottsdale, AZ) | 1 | Preslie Johnston (Daughter) | H.S. Student | Clear | 4 Points |
| 2 | Cody Johnston (Dad) | Anestheseologist | Clear | ||
| 3 | Rylie Johnston (Daughter) | College Student | 5. Sideways | ||
| Choi Family (Bolingbrook, IL) | 1 | Miinkay Yu (Cousin) | Massage Therapist | 2. Weight For It | 4 Points |
| 2 | Karina Choi (Daughter) | H.S. Student | 4. Air Surfer | ||
| 3 | Jimmy Choi (Dad) | Motivational Speaker | Clear | ||
| Auer Family (Holly Springs, NC) | 1 | Hannah Auer (Wife) | Gym Manager | 2. Weight For It | 4 Points |
| 2 | Josh Auer (Brother) | H.S. Student | 4. Air Surfer | ||
| 3 | Caleb Auer (Husband) | Ninja Coach | Clear | ||
| Heinrichs Family (Boulder, CO) | 1 | Secorra Heinrichs (Daughter) | H.S. Student | Clear | 6 Points |
| 2 | Shawn Heinrichs (Dad) | Filmmaker | Clear | ||
| 3 | Anabella Heinrichs (Daughter) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| Wright Family (N/A) | 1 | Roman Wright (Cousin) | College Basketball Player | 2. Weight For It | 3 Points |
| 2 | Mike Wright (Brother) | USA Team Diving Coach | Clear | ||
| 3 | Nikkilette Wright (Sister) | Stuntwoman | 5. Sideways | ||
| Beckstrand Family (St. George, UT) | 1 | Holly Beckstrand (Mom) | Gym Manager | Clear | 6 Points |
| 2 | Kai Beckstrand (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| 3 | Brian Beckstrand (Dad) | Firefighter | Clear | ||
| O'Dell Family (Indianapolis, IN) | 1 | Amanda O'Dell (Mom) | Lunch Lady | Clear | 4 Points |
| 2 | George O'Dell (Dad) | Personal Trainer | 3. Domino Effect | ||
| 3 | Trey O'Dell (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| Zimmerman Family (Spokane, WA) | 1 | Charlie Zimmerman (Dad) | Photo Lab Technician | Clear | 4 Points |
| 2 | Brett Zimmerman (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| 3 | Sandy Zimmerman (Mom) | P.E. Teacher | 5. Sideways |
Round Two[]
Obstacles[]
① Shrinking Steps
② Weight for It
③ Split Decision (Domino Effect or Burn Rubber)
④ Air Surfer
⑤ Sideways
⑥ Warped Wall
Results[]
| Team Name (Location) | Order | Given Name (Role) | Profile | Result | Points Earned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Family (Scottsdale, AZ) | 1 | Rylie Johnston (Daughter) | College Student | Clear | 8 Points |
| 2 | Preslie Johnston (Daughter) | H.S. Student | 3. Domino Effect | ||
| 3 | Cody Johnston (Dad) | Anestheseologist | Clear | ||
| Auer Family (Holly Springs, NC) | 1 | Caleb Auer (Husband) | Ninja Coach | Clear | 9 Points |
| 2 | Hannah Auer (Wife) | Gym Manager | 4. Air Surfer | ||
| 3 | Josh Auer (Brother) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| Lewis Family (Delle Valle, TX) | 1 | Noel Lewis (Mom) | Special Education Teacher | 1. Shrinking Steps | 2 Points |
| 2 | Derrick Lewis (Dad) | Gym Teacher | 3. Domino Effect | ||
| 3 | Darius Lewis (Son) | College Student | 5. Sideways | ||
| O'Dell Family (Indianapolis, IN) | 1 | George O'Dell (Dad) | Personal Trainer | Clear | 8 Points |
| 2 | Trey O'Dell (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| 3 | Amanda O'Dell (Mom) | Lunch Lady | 5. Sideways | ||
| Heinrichs Family (Boulder, CO) | 1 | Shawn Heinrichs (Dad) | Filmmaker | 2. Weight For It | 9 Points |
| 2 | Anabella Heinrichs (Daughter) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| 3 | Secorra Heinrichs (Daughter) | H.S. Student | 5. Sideways | ||
| Zimmerman Family (Spokane, WA) | 1 | Sandy Zimmerman (Mom) | P.E. Teacher | Clear | 10 Points |
| 2 | Charlie Zimmerman (Dad) | Photo Lab Technician | Clear | ||
| 3 | Brett Zimmerman (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| Wright Family (N/A) | 1 | Nikkilette Wright (Sister) | Stuntwoman | 2. Weight For It | 6 Points |
| 2 | Roman Wright (Cousin) | College Basketball Player | 3. Burn Rubber | ||
| 3 | Mike Wright (Brother) | USA Team Diving Coach | Clear | ||
| Weber Family (Lehi, UT) | 1 | Karissa Weber (Wife) | Baker | 1. Shrinking Steps | 6 Points |
| 2 | Kaleb Weber (Nephew) | Missionary | 3. Domino Effect | ||
| 3 | Ian Weber (Husband) | Gym Manager | Clear | ||
| Beckstrand Family (St. George, UT) | 1 | Brian Beckstrand (Dad) | Firefighter | Clear | 10 Points |
| 2 | Holly Beckstrand (Mom) | Gym Manager | 3. Domino Effect | ||
| 3 | Kai Beckstrand (Son) | H.S. Student | Clear | ||
| Choi Family (Bolingbrook, IL) | 1 | Jimmy Choi (Dad) | Motivational Speaker | Clear | 8 Points |
| 2 | Miinkay Yu (Cousin) | Massage Therapist | 4. Air Surfer | ||
| 3 | Karina Choi (Daughter) | H.S. Student | 6. Warped Wall |
Round Three[]
Obstacles[]
① +Power Tower
+ - Modified Obstacle (Compared to American Ninja Warrior 14's Semifinals Course)
Results[]
| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
| 1st | Zimmerman Family | Loss | |||||||||||
| 4th | Auer Family | Win | |||||||||||
| 4th | Auer Family | Win | |||||||||||
| 2nd | Beckstrand Family | Loss | |||||||||||
| 2nd | Beckstrand Family | Win | |||||||||||
| 3rd | Heinrichs Family | Loss | |||||||||||
| American Ninja Warrior: Family Champion: Auer Family |
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