SUBMISSION ARTS UNITED: CANADIAN EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS OTTAWA 2026

Saturday, November 28, 2026 Ottawa, ON, Canada

At a Glance

Divisions

Gi No-Gi Absolute Kids

Entry

$80 - $85

Description

This event is sanctioned by the Commissioner, Ontario Athletics Commission.

NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP fees are required for athletes or coaches!!!!!!

SUBMISSION ARTS UNITED: CANADIAN EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP OTTAWA, NOVEMBER 28, 2026

Location: Cohere Centre| 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6

Doors Open 7:30AM | Rules Meeting: 9:30AM |First Match Starts 9:30AM/10:00AM

HOW TO USE SMOOTHCOMP REGISTRATION:

Competitors: https://support.smoothcomp.com/collection/16-for-fighters

Coaches: https://support.smoothcomp.com/collection/24-for-coaches

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

ADULT SPECTATORS: 10.00$ (CASH)

YOUTH SPECTATORS: FREE

COACHES (Black belts & Instructors ONLY): FREE

SCHEDULE:

HOW TO FIND OUT YOUR DYNAMIC SCHEDULE:

https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time

WEIGH-INS

YOUTH DIVISIONS: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

ADULT DIVISIONS: 10:00 AM

All weigh-ins will take place all day once all youth divisions are weighted in. Competitors are expected to be checked-in, weighed-in, warmed up and ready to compete 1 hour prior to their scheduled division.

GI Competitors weigh-in without the gi.

We tolerate a 2 pounds allowance.

It is the athlete’s responsibility to be on weight and make sure they are registered in the correct weight division, rank, and team on the competitor list.

In the occurrence that an athlete cannot make weight, he/she should contact us immediately before the registration MODIFICATION/CORRECTION deadline (supposed to be yesterday). On the day of the tournament, we will no longer accept registration corrections, athletes who fail to make weight will be disqualified with no refund.

ALL adult divisions will be DOUBLE-ELIMINATION.

Kids divisions will be DOUBLE-ELIMINATION.

Adult No-Gi is Sub-Only

Kids and Juveniles No-GI will be using points rules

RULES

Read all the rules here: http://submissionartsunited.com/#rules

Event Details

Format

Double elimination

Schedule

Doors open 7:30 AM; Rules meeting 9:30 AM; First matches start 9:30 AM–10:00 AM.

Weigh-In

Youth divisions: 8:00 AM–9:30 AM. Adult divisions: 10:00 AM; all weigh-ins continue all day once youth divisions are complete. Competitors must be checked-in, weighed, warmed up and ready 1 hour prior to their scheduled division. Gi competitors weigh-in without the gi. 2 lb allowance.

Spectator Fee

Adult spectators: 10.00$ (cash); Youth spectators: Free; Coaches (Black belts & Instructors ONLY): F

Divisions

Kids Gi$80
5-15 Years
Kids No-Gi$80
5-15 Years
Juvenile Boys Gi$80
16-17 years
Juvenile Boys No-Gi$80
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls Gi$80
16-17 years
Juvenile Girls No-Gi$80
16-17 years
Male Gi$85
18 years and above
Male Gi Absolute$85
18 years and above
Male NoGi$85
18 years and above
Male NoGi Absolute$85
18 years and above
Female Gi$85
18 years and above
Female Gi Absolute$85
18 years and above
Female NoGi$85
18 years and above
Female NoGi Absolute$85
18 years and above

Organizer

Submission Arts United - Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the SUBMISSION ARTS UNITED: CANADIAN EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIP OTTAWA 2026?

NOVEMBER 28, 2026 at Cohere Centre, 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6.

What are the doors, rules meeting, and first match times?

Doors open 7:30AM; Rules Meeting 9:30AM; First Match Starts 9:30AM/10:00AM.

How much are spectator and coach tickets?

Adult spectators: 10.00$ (CASH); Youth spectators: FREE; Coaches (Black belts & Instructors ONLY): FREE.

When are weigh-ins scheduled?

Youth divisions: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM; Adult divisions: 10:00 AM, and all weigh-ins will continue all day once all youth divisions are weighted in.

What are the weigh-in procedures and weight rules?

GI competitors weigh in without the gi; a 2 pounds allowance is tolerated; competitors must be checked-in, weighed-in, warmed up and ready to compete 1 hour prior to their scheduled division; no registration corrections will be accepted on the day and athletes who fail to make weight will be disqualified with no refund.

What competition formats are used for divisions?

All adult divisions are double-elimination and kids divisions are double-elimination.

What rules apply for No-Gi divisions?

Adult No-Gi is submission-only; Kids and Juveniles No-GI will use points rules.

How do I register and where can I read the event rules?

Competitors and coaches should use Smoothcomp registration (support links provided for fighters and for coaches); read all the rules at http://submissionartsunited.com/#rules.