The Ninjas who will take on the Kansas City course are shaping up

The casting calls have started!

By Nikki Lee@anwnation Mar 16, 2017, 9:46am PDT

American Ninja Warrior last visited Kansas City in season seven. It was the course where Isaac Caldiero would start his march to the top of Mt. Midoriyama.

In season seven, the location drew many of the Denver area competitors, such as the Wolfpack, including Brian Arnold.

Now, in short order the show will return there for season nine. The Los Angeles Qualifiers have been taped and San Antonio is just days away.

These hard-working Ninjas just found out they have a few weeks left for final preparations before it’s their turn in the spotlight.

Ethan Swanson

I GOT THE CALL TO COMPETE IN SEASON 9 OF American Ninja Warrior!!!! . . . It has been such an amazing ride being a part...
Posted by Ethan Swanson - Ninja Warrior on Thursday, March 16, 2017

Cassie Jo Craig

Little ninja cass would be pretty excited for me right now. I can't believe there's a television show that validates my life long ninja dreams and I can't believe I get to be on it for a 3rd year in a row!! American Ninja Warrior Season 9! I made it!! Whoo hoo!!! ‍♀️ #ANW9 #KC

A post shared by Cassie Jo (@cassiejocraig) on Mar 15, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

Kirsti Pratt

I'm back for season 9 and ready to hit some buzzers!!! #TheMachine

A post shared by Kirsti Pratt (@theninjamachine) on Mar 15, 2017 at 5:29pm PDT

Brent Ruffin

Get ready KANSAS CITY!! The #RedneckNinja just got the call for SEASON 9 of AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR!! Let's go!!! #redneckninja #ninjawarrior #americanninjawarrior #anw #ocr #obstaclecourse #racing #athlete #fitness #grip #bowhunter #bowhunting #mtnops #keephammering #boom #competitor #anw9

A post shared by Brent Ruffin (@realredneckninja) on Mar 15, 2017 at 6:30pm PDT

Hunter Guerard

So this is where I was when I got a call from American Ninja Warrior casting asking me to be on the tv show this year. Woohoo! Lizard on tv! @obstacleacademy @minnesoderman #lizard #americanninjawarrior #anw9 #climb #wobblyladder #obstacles

A post shared by hunterTHEGECKOguerard (@ninjagecko) on Mar 15, 2017 at 12:15pm PDT

Jaysen Saly

I'm beyond grateful to be chosen to compete for the NBC American Ninja Warrior. Feeling humble and grateful! Season 9, Kansas City, MO April 24-25. #americanninjawarrior #ninjas #fitness #fitnessmotivation #transformation #insanity #ocr #obstaclecourse #obstacles #mastertraineer #beachbody #glbt #glbtpride #gayathletes

A post shared by Jaysen Saly (@ninjafit2016) on Mar 15, 2017 at 9:41pm PDT

Derrick Pavoni

Today I received the call that I will be competing in the upcoming season of American Ninja Warrior!! I can't even begin to describe how excited I am or how thankful I am to everyone I have trained with that has helped me get to this point!! Seriously all the ninjas at @chicago_ninja_academy thank you so much...I love you guys!! I hope I am just one of many CNA ninjas competing!! Can't wait to start training even harder and then hitting some buzzers on @nbcninjawarrior!!

A post shared by Derrick Pavoni (@dpavoni11) on Mar 15, 2017 at 8:43pm PDT

Who else got the call? We’ll update this as more info becomes available!