AVA PORTLAND (Ridgefield, WA)
Ridgefield, WA, United States
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: To Be Announced
- Tournament - Saturday OCTOBER 31: Doors Open (To Be Announced) and the tournament starts at (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: Clark County Event Center Hall B (17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield, WA 98642)
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10 min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $70 USD Early Bird (Deadline July 12, 2026)
· $90 USD Normal (Deadline October 11, 2026)
· $105 USD Late (Deadline October 25, 2026)
· $35 USD for additional Divisions
Military & First Responder Discount:
Competitors can receive $10 off registration by emailing valid photo ID and proof of service to contact@avagrappling.com before registering.
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 3 days before the tournament.
Deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026.
FAQ
Divisions
- GI YOUTH$90
- GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
- GI$90
- GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$90
- GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
- GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
- NO-GI YOUTH$90
- NO-GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
- NO-GI$90
- NO-GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$90
- NO-GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
- NO-GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$90
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is AVA PORTLAND (Ridgefield, WA)?
The tournament is Saturday OCTOBER 31 at Clark County Event Center Hall B, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield, WA 98642.
What time do doors open and when does the tournament start?
Doors open and tournament start times are To Be Announced.
How much does competitor registration cost?
Registration is $70 USD Early Bird by July 12, 2026, $90 USD Normal by October 11, 2026, and $105 USD Late by October 25, 2026. Additional divisions are $35 USD.
Is there a military or first responder discount?
Yes. Competitors can receive $10 off registration by emailing valid photo ID and proof of service to contact@avagrappling.com before registering.
What divisions are offered?
AVA offers Gi and Nogi THRONE title belt qualifiers for ages 18+, LEGENDARY title belt qualifiers for ages 30+ through 75+, RISE title belt qualifiers for youth ages 4–17, and standard Gi and Nogi divisions for Youth 4–17, Adults 18+, and Masters 30+.
What is the competition format?
The tournament uses a round robin format, where every athlete competes against everyone in their group. A submission in regulation is worth the most points, and the athlete with the most points wins the division.
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.
When are weigh-ins?
Early weigh-ins are To Be Announced.
When should competitors be at their mat?
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 by Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Coach signups at the door are not available, unregistered coaches must pay the regular spectator fee, and the allowance is 1 coach for every 3 competitors with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
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