AVA WESTERN 2027 - Submission Grappling Tournament (Cochrane, Alberta)
Cochrane, AB, 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 May 15 | 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: Spray Lake Sawmills - 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.
REGISTRATION PRICES:
· $95 Launch Rate — December 30 through January 3 (enter 15WESTERN2027 at checkout, takes $15 off the $110 base)
· $110 Early Bird (Deadline January 17, 2027)
· $130 Normal (Deadline May 9, 2027)
· $160 Late (Deadline May 12, 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 WESTERN 2027?
The tournament is Saturday May 15 at Spray Lake Sawmills, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, AB T4C 2B8.
What time do doors open and the tournament start?
Doors open: TBA. Tournament starts: TBA.
How much does registration cost?
Registration is $95 Launch Rate from December 30 through January 3 with code 15WESTERN2027 at checkout, $110 Early Bird by January 17, 2027, $130 Normal by May 9, 2027, and $160 Late by May 12, 2027. Additional divisions are $50.
What divisions are offered?
Gi and Nogi divisions are offered. The event lists THRONE qualifiers for ages 18+ open weight/open rank, LEGENDARY qualifiers for ages 30+ through 75+ open weight/open rank, RISE qualifiers for youth 4–17 open rank/open ages matched by weight only, and standard divisions matched by age, belt, and weight class for youth 4–17, adults 18+, and masters 30+.
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.
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 coach passes?
All coaches must register online in advance to receive a coach pass. The registration deadline is 3 days before the tournament; unregistered coaches must pay the regular spectator fee. One coach is allowed for every 3 competitors, with a maximum of 7 coaches per academy.
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