AVA OKANAGAN Submission Grappling Tournament 2027 (Vernon, British Columbia)

Saturday, October 2, 2027 Vernon, BC, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$130

Description

BLACK BELTS COMPETE FOR FREE: 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Black Belts compete for free as part of AVA's early 10-year anniversary celebration. Register in any Black Belt division without paying, then email us at contact@avagrappling.com to confirm you're competing, and we'll approve your registration.

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

https://allvsall.com/rules/

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Early Weigh-ins : Friday October 1 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Tournament - Saturday October 2 | 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 Launch Rate — MAY 20 through May 23 (enter 15OKANAGAN2027 at checkout, takes $15 off the $110 base)

· $110 Early Bird (Deadline May 30, 2027)

· $130 Normal (Deadline September 26, 2027)

· $160 Late (Deadline September 29, 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

https://allvsall.com/faqs/

Event Details

Format

Round robin

Registration

Launch Rate $95: May 20–23; Early Bird $110 (deadline May 30, 2027); Normal $130 (deadline Sep 26, 2027); Late $160 (deadline Sep 29, 2027). $50 for additional divisions. Coach registration deadline:

Schedule

Tournament: Saturday October 2 — Doors open: TBA; Tournament starts: TBA. Competitors must be at their mat 10 minutes before their scheduled first match.

Weigh-In

Early weigh-ins: Friday October 1, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM.

Prize Details

Black belts register and compete for free. Division champions win champion/title belts and earn points toward season TITLE qualifiers (THRONE, LEGENDARY, RISE) — winners qualify for those titles.

Spectator Fee

Spectator entry per day: $15 adults; $10 children 12 and under. Competitors aged 17 and under may br

Where to Stay Near the Venue

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Divisions

GI YOUTH$130
Youth (4-15)
GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Youth (4-17) - Open Rank / Open ages - by weight only.
GI$130
Ages 16, 17, 18+ and Masters 30, 40 and 50
GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$130
Open weight division by rank | Ages 16+
GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Open Weight / Open Rank | Ages 30+
GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Open Weight / Open Rank
NO-GI YOUTH$130
Youth (4-15)
NO-GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Youth (4-17) - Open Rank / Open ages - by weight only.
NO-GI$130
Ages 16, 17, 18+ and Masters 30, 40 and 50
NO-GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$130
Open weight division by rank | Ages 16+
NO-GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Open Weight / Open Rank | Ages 30+
NO-GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Open Weight / Open Rank

Organizer

AVA World Submission Grappling Federation CA

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the AVA OKANAGAN Submission Grappling Tournament held?

Tournament is Saturday October 2, 2027 at Creekside Conference Centre — Auditorium, 3310 37th Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 2T5; doors open and tournament start times are TBA.

When are the weigh-ins?

Early weigh-ins are Friday October 1, 2027 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

What are the registration prices and deadlines?

Launch Rate $95 (May 20 through May 23 — enter code 15OKANAGAN2027 at checkout), Early Bird $110 (deadline May 30, 2027), Normal $130 (deadline September 26, 2027), Late $160 (deadline September 29, 2027), and $50 for additional divisions.

How do Black Belts register for free?

Black Belts register in any Black Belt division without paying, then email contact@avagrappling.com to confirm they are competing and the organizers will approve the registration.

What competition format and scoring are used?

The event uses a round-robin format where every athlete competes against everyone in their group, and points determine the winner with a submission in regulation worth the most points.

What divisions and age categories are offered?

Divisions include Gi and No-Gi with THRONE qualifiers (Open Weight/Open Rank, Ages 18+), LEGENDARY qualifiers (Open Weight/Open Rank, ages 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+), RISE qualifiers (Youth 4–17, Open Rank/Open Ages matched by weight only), and standard divisions matched by age, belt, and weight.

What are the spectator prices and guest rules for minor competitors?

Spectator entry per day is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, and competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.

What are the coach registration rules and limits?

All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass or they must pay the regular spectator fee; one coach is allowed for every three competitors with a maximum of seven coaches per academy, and coach registration deadline is three days before the tournament with signups opening the same date athlete registrations open.

When should competitors be at their mat for their first match?

Competitors should be at their mat number 10 minutes before their scheduled first match.

Where can I find the tournament rules and is the event streamed?

The rules are at https://allvsall.com/rules/ and the event will be streamed live.