AVA EDMONTON 2027 - Submission Grappling Tournament (Edmonton, Alberta)
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Description
SUMMARY
AVA is designed to determine the best submission grappler.
The structure of the rules and format reflects that. Round robin format means every athlete competes against everyone in their group.
Not all wins are equal. A submission in regulation is worth the most points and the athlete with the most points wins the division. How you win matters more than how many times you win.
The true submission grappler is the one who finishes the most, the fastest, compared to everyone.
CLIMB THE AVA SEASON RANKINGS
Earn your chance to qualify for a THRONE, LEGENDARY, or RISE title.
THRONE TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Open Weight / Open Rank · Ages 18+
LEGENDARY TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Open Weight / Open Rank · Ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+
RISE TITLE BELT QUALIFIERS — Gi & Nogi · Win the champion belt, earn points toward THRONE. Youth 4–17 · Open Rank / Open Ages · matched by weight only
STANDARD DIVISIONS — Gi & Nogi · Podium earns athlete and team points toward the Season Rankings. Matched by age, belt & weight class.
- Youth 4–17
- Adults 18+
- Masters 30+
LIVE STREAM
**Live Stream** - Event will be streamed live.
RULES
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
- Early Weigh-ins - TBA
- Tournament - Saturday MAY 1 | Doors open: TBA | Tournament starts: 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: Edmonton Soccer Association (12720 Victoria Trail Edmonton, AB, T5A 5G4)
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 Early Bird (Deadline January 3, 2027)
· $110 Normal (Deadline April 4, 2027)
· $130 Late (Deadline April 25, 2027)
· $50 for additional Divisions
COACHES
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 3 days before the tournament.
Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.
FAQ
Divisions
- GI YOUTH$110
- GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- GI$110
- GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$110
- GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI YOUTH$110
- NO-GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI$110
- NO-GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$110
- NO-GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
- NO-GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$110
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AVA Edmonton 2027?
The tournament is Saturday MAY 1 at Edmonton Soccer Association, 12720 Victoria Trail Edmonton, AB, T5A 5G4.
What time do doors open and matches start?
Doors open and tournament start times are TBA.
When are weigh-ins?
Early weigh-ins are TBA.
How much does registration cost and what are the deadlines?
Registration is $95 Early Bird by January 3, 2027; $110 Normal by April 4, 2027; and $130 Late by April 25, 2027. Additional divisions cost $50.
What divisions are offered?
Gi and Nogi divisions are offered. Standard divisions include Youth 4–17, Adults 18+, and Masters 30+, matched by age, belt, and weight class.
Are there title belt qualifier divisions?
Yes. THRONE Title Belt Qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for Open Weight / Open Rank ages 18+. LEGENDARY qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for Open Weight / Open Rank ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+; RISE qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for Youth 4–17, Open Rank / Open Ages, matched by weight only.
How much is spectator entry?
Spectator entry per day is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, including family and friends. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.
What should competitors know about match timing?
Competitors should be at their mat number 10 minutes before their scheduled first match.
How do coaches get a coach pass?
All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass. Coach registration deadline is 3 days before the tournament; unregistered coaches must pay the regular spectator fee.
How many coaches are allowed per academy?
One coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
