Description
The AVA WESTERN SUBMISSION GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT is a Compass (Coastal) Tournament and will be ranked in the Season 2026 with 3 x Placement Points
Capacity: 400 Registrations
SUMMARY
AVA is a submission-only, round robin tournament with a EBI-inspired overtime.
Each Adult competitor is now invited to enter a maximum of six divisions.
Tournament Date:
- Early Weigh-in: Friday, May 8, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the tournament location.
- Youth, Adults and Masters - Saturday, May 9 | Doors open at 8am and the tournament starts at 9am
- Spectator Entry: $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:
· $80 Early Bird (Deadline March 8)
· $95 Normal (Deadline April 12)
· $110 Late (Deadline May 3)
· $50 for additional Divisions
REFUNDS AND CREDIT POLICY
1. Refunds minus a 5% service fee and credits are available through self-service until the normal registration deadline (April 20). From the normal registration deadline until the late registration deadline, ONLY coupon credits will be provided as compensation.
2. Refunds and credits will not be available AFTER the late registration deadline (May 8).
3. Refunds and credits WILL NOT be issued for no-shows or withdrawal from participation due to sickness, injuries, or bereavement AFTER the late registration deadline (May 8), regardless of supporting evidence.
4. If a participant is left without a match-up, they will receive a FULL REFUND or credit. Alternatively, they may choose to collect ranking points for the season along with the award.
ROUND ROBIN POINTS SYSTEM
The tournament is designed to incentivize submission wins in regulation time.
· Submission in Regulation: Awarded 4 Points
· Submission in Overtime: Awarded 2 Points
· Fastest Escape (Applies only to overtime): Awarded 1 Point
· Win by Decision (Applies if there is no win in OT): Awarded 1 Point
· Win by Walkover (injury mid-match, forfeiture, or no show): Awarded 2 Points
· Win by Disqualification: Awarded 3 Points
WHITE BELT 6 MONTHS AND UNDER DIVISION
New to Jiu-jitsu? We have a 6 months and under White Belt Division to give new competitors the chance to compete fairly against other competitors new to Jiu-Jitsu.
COACHES
One coach is allowed for every three competitors from their team. Additional coaches will need to pay the spectator fee of $15.
We kindly request all coaches to register for our event by filling out the registration form provided at the following link: COACH LIST. Please note deadline to sign up will be on Wednesday the week of the tournament (May 7). You may sign in at the door if you did not make the deadline.
WARM UP AREA
· a separate mat area will be provided for upcoming competitors in the divisions scheduled
· a 65” TV will be setup to display in real time up and coming matches
