About This Event
The 2026 AVA EASTERN Submission Grappling Tournament is a Compass (Coastal) Tournament and will be ranked in the Season 2026 with 3
AVA is a submission-only, round robin tournament with AVA overtime.
Each Adult competitor is allowed to enter a maximum of six divisions, while each Youth competitor is invited to enter up to four divisions.
Tournament Date:
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10 min before your scheduled first match.
We are introducing Team vs Team divisions for the first time at this event. This is a test run to evaluate format flow, scoring structure, and overall athlete experience. Full rules and match details will be available shortly. For now, teams can register to secure their spot.
· $95 CAD Early Bird (Deadline December 7, 2025)
· $110 CAD Normal (Deadline February 8, 2026)
· $130 CAD Late (Deadline February 22, 2026)
· $50 CAD for additional Divisions
Starting 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 5 days before the tournament.
Deadline is Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.
AVA is a submission-only, round robin tournament with AVA overtime.
Each Adult competitor is allowed to enter a maximum of six divisions, while each Youth competitor is invited to enter up to four divisions.
Tournament Date:
*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10 min before your scheduled first match.
We are introducing Team vs Team divisions for the first time at this event. This is a test run to evaluate format flow, scoring structure, and overall athlete experience. Full rules and match details will be available shortly. For now, teams can register to secure their spot.
· $95 CAD Early Bird (Deadline December 7, 2025)
· $110 CAD Normal (Deadline February 8, 2026)
· $130 CAD Late (Deadline February 22, 2026)
· $50 CAD for additional Divisions
Starting 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 5 days before the tournament.
Deadline is Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
Coach signups will open the same date registrations open for athletes.
Registration
Cancellation Deadline
October 19, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 20, 2026
Registration handled by event organizer
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Competition Rules
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