Description
The AVA EASTERN SUBMISSION GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT is a is a Compass (Coastal) Tournament and will be ranked in the Season 2025 3 x Placement Points
Capacity: 300 Registrations
This Tournament is Sanctioned by the Ontario Athletics Commission
AVA Eastern is a fully sanctioned amateur event under the Ontario Athletics Commission. All safety and regulatory standards are met, including certified medical staff and oversight.
No Federation Fees
AVA does not charge athletes any federation membership or licensing fees.
SUMMARY
AVA is a submission-only, round robin tournament with a EBI-modified overtime.
Each Adult competitor is now invited to enter a maximum of six divisions.
Tournament Date:
- Early Weigh-in - To Be Announced
- Youths - Adults and Masters - Schedule To Be Announced
- Spectator Entry per day: $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. This includes family and friends. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring ONE parent or guardian at no additional cost.
- Location: Battle Arts Academy (4880 Tomken Rd, Mississauga, Ontario)
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $80 Early Bird (Deadline April 20, 2025)
· $95 Normal (Deadline August 24, 2025)
· $110 Late (Deadline September 7, 2025)
· $50 for additional Divisions
REFUNDS AND CREDIT POLICY
1. Refunds minus a 5% service fee and credits are available through self-service until the normal registration deadline. From the normal registration deadline until the late registration deadline, ONLY coupon credits will be provided as compensation.
2. Refunds and credits will not be available AFTER the late registration deadline (June 15).
3. Refunds and credits will not be issued for no-shows or withdrawal from participation due to sickness, injuries, or bereavement AFTER the registration closing date (June 15), regardless of supporting evidence.
4. If a participant is left without a match-up, they will receive a FULL REFUND or credit. Alternatively, they may choose to collect ranking points for the season along with the award.
Cancel/Refund policy
- Last chance to cancel (09/07/2025)
- Last chance for 100% refund (08/24/2025)
- Last chance for 100% coupon refund (09/7/2025)
- Last chance to edit (09/08/2025)
ROUND ROBIN POINTS SYSTEM
Matches are won by submissions. The tournament is designed to incentivize submission wins in regulation time.
· Submission in Regulation: Awarded 4 Points
· Submission in Overtime: Awarded 2 Points
· Fastest Escape (Applies only to overtime): Awarded 1 Point
· Win by Decision (Applies if there is no win in OT): Awarded 1 Point
· Win by Walkover (injury mid-match, forfeiture, or no show): Awarded 2 Points
· Win by Disqualification: Awarded 3 Points
WHITE BELT 6 MONTHS AND UNDER DIVISION
New to Jiu-jitsu? We have a 6 months and under White Belt Division to give new competitors the chance to compete fairly against other competitors new to Jiu-Jitsu.
COACHES
There will be a chair provided for the coach of each competitor. The barricaded area is restricted to only staff, competitors, and registered coaches.
One coach is allowed for every three competitors from their team. Additional coaches will need to pay the spectator fee of $15.
We kindly request all coaches to register for our event by filling out the registration form provided at the following link: COACH LIST.
WARM UP AREA
· a separate mat area will be provided for upcoming competitors in the divisions scheduled
· a 65” TV will be setup to display in real time up and coming matches
