AVA ULTRA 2026
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Description
SEASON 2026 TEE — ONE FOR EVERY COMPETING ATHLETE.
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.
- Event: Sunday Dec. 6
- Spectator Entry per day: $20 for adults and $15 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: Trinity Western University (David E. Enarson Gymnasium) 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 Launch Rate — July 26 through August 2 (enter 15ULTRA2026 at checkout, takes $15 off the $110 base)
· $110 Early Bird — through August 16
· $130 Normal Rate — through November 29
· $160 Late Rate — through December 3
· $60 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.
Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.
FAQ
Divisions
- GI YOUTH$130
- GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
- GI$130
- GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$130
- GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
- GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
- NO-GI YOUTH$130
- NO-GI | RISE: ELITE YOUTH TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
- NO-GI$130
- NO-GI OPEN/ABSOLUTE$130
- NO-GI | LEGENDARY TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
- NO-GI | THRONE TITLE QUALIFIERS$130
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When is AVA ULTRA 2026?
The event is Sunday Dec. 6.
Where is the tournament located?
The tournament is at Trinity Western University (David E. Enarson Gymnasium), 22500 University Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1.
What is the spectator entry fee?
Spectator entry per day is $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.
What are the registration prices and deadlines?
Registration is $95 Launch Rate from July 26 through August 2 with code 15ULTRA2026, $110 Early Bird through August 16, $130 Normal Rate through November 29, and $160 Late Rate through December 3. Additional divisions are $60.
What divisions are offered?
Gi and Nogi divisions are offered. The event lists THRONE, LEGENDARY, RISE title belt qualifiers, and standard divisions for Youth 4–17, Adults 18+, and Masters 30+.
What is the competition format?
The event 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.
Are there early 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.
Will the event be live streamed?
Yes. The event will be streamed live.
How do coaches get a coach pass?
All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass. The registration deadline is 3 days before the tournament, and unregistered coaches must pay the regular spectator fee.
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