AVA EASTERN Submission Grappling Tournament 2026 - (MISSISSAUGA TORONTO, ONTARIO)

The 2026 AVA EASTERN Submission Grappling Tournament is a Compass (Coastal) Tournament and will be ranked in the Season 2026 with 3 x Placement Points

SUMMARY 

AVA is a submission-only, round robin tournament with AVA overtime.

Each Adult competitor is allowed to enter a maximum of six divisions, while each Youth competitor is invited to enter up to four divisions.

Tournament Date:

• Early Weigh-ins: TBA

• Tournament - Saturday October 17: Doors open TBA and the tournament starts at TBA

• 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 10 min before your scheduled first match.

NEW!

TEAM VS TEAM

We are introducing Team vs Team divisions for the first time at this event. This is a test run to evaluate format flow, scoring structure, and overall athlete experience. Full rules and match details will be available shortly. For now, teams can register to secure their spot.

REGISTRATION PRICES: 

· $95 CAD Early Bird (Deadline December 7, 2025)

· $110 CAD Normal (Deadline February 8, 2026)

· $130 CAD Late (Deadline February 22, 2026)

· $50 CAD for additional Divisions

COACHES 

Starting season 2026, coach signups at the door will no longer be available.

All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass. Coaches who are not registered by the deadline will be required to pay the regular spectator fee. 1 coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.

Registration deadline is 5 days before the tournament.

Deadline is Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.