AVA OKANAGAN Submission Grappling Tournament 2026 (Vernon, British Columbia)
Vernon, BC, 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 Sept. 26 | 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: Creekside Conference Centre | Auditorium - 3310 37th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 2T5
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 Early Bird (Deadline May 31, 2026)
· $110 Normal (Deadline August 30, 2026)
· $130 Late (Deadline September 20, 2026)
· $50 for additional Divisions
COACHES
Staring 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 3 days before the tournament.
Deadline is Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026.
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 the tournament?
The tournament is Saturday Sept. 26 at Creekside Conference Centre | Auditorium, 3310 37th Ave Vernon, BC V1T 2T5.
What time do doors open and matches start?
Doors open: TBA. Tournament starts: TBA.
When are early weigh-ins?
Early weigh-ins are TBA.
How much is registration and what are the deadlines?
Registration is $95 Early Bird by May 31, 2026; $110 Normal by August 30, 2026; and $130 Late by September 20, 2026. Additional divisions are $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 open weight or title qualifier divisions?
Yes. THRONE title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for ages 18+, Open Weight / Open Rank. LEGENDARY title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, and 75+, Open Weight / Open Rank.
What youth title qualifier divisions are offered?
RISE title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi for Youth 4–17. They are Open Rank / Open Ages and matched by weight only.
How much are spectator tickets?
Spectator entry per day is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.
What are the coach registration requirements?
Coach signups at the door will no longer be available starting season 2026. Coaches must register online in advance by Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2026; 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.
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