AVA VICTORIA 2027 - Submission Grappling Tournament (Victoria, British Columbia)
Victoria, 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 January 16 | 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: Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon AvenueSidney, BC V8L 1W9)
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 Launch Rate — September 3 through September 6 (enter 15VICTORIA2027 at checkout, takes $15 off the $110 base)
· $110 Early Bird (Deadline September 13, 2026)
· $130 Normal (Deadline January 10, 2027)
· $130 Late (Deadline January 13, 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$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 and where is AVA VICTORIA 2027?
The tournament is Saturday January 16 at Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon AvenueSidney, BC V8L 1W9.
What time do doors open and the tournament start?
Door opening and tournament start times are TBA.
How much does registration cost?
Registration is $95 Launch Rate from September 3 through September 6 with code 15VICTORIA2027, $110 Early Bird until September 13, 2026, $130 Normal until January 10, 2027, and $130 Late until January 13, 2027. 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 title belt qualifier divisions?
Yes. THRONE title belt qualifiers are Gi and Nogi, Open Weight / Open Rank, ages 18+. LEGENDARY qualifiers are Gi and Nogi, 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. Competitors aged 17 and under may bring one parent or guardian at no additional cost.
When are weigh-ins?
Early weigh-ins are TBA.
What competition format is used?
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.
Will the event be live streamed?
Yes, the event will be streamed live.
What are the coach registration rules?
All coaches must register online in advance by 3 days before the tournament to receive a coach pass. Coaches not registered by the deadline must pay the regular spectator fee; 1 coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
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