# AVA ULTRA SUBMISSION GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA > Competition in Riverside, Nova Scotia, Canada | October 21, 2023 – October 22, 2023 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** The AVA ULTRA SUBMISSION GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP is the year end finale Tournament (3 x Placement Points) Capacity: 500 Registrations AVA is a submission grappling robin tournament that offers the maximum number of matches to all competitors in the most competitive arena. Experience the pure form of grappling where submissions are the ultimate win. Each Adult competitor is now invited to enter a maximum of four divisions. *The future is now!* Tournament Date: · $80 Early Bird (Deadline August 20) · $95 Normal (Deadline October 1) · $110 Late (Deadline October 15) · $50 for additional Divisions *IMPORTANT: All registration requests AFTER late registration deadline will be accommodated at twice the rate of the late registration price. We reserve the right to decline service to anyone, as allowed by our regulations and policies. All competitors will be guaranteed a minimum of 2 fights and a maximum of 12 or more if you are entered in the Gi and Nogi divisions. Matches are won by submissions. The tournament is designed to incentivize submission wins in regulation time. · Submission Victory in Regulation: Awarded 4 Points · Submission Victory in Overtime: Awarded 2 Points · Fastest Escape (Applies only to overtime): Awarded 1 Point · Victory by Decision: Awarded 1 Point · Walkover Victory (Walkover defined as due to injury, forfeit, or no show): Awarded 3 Points · Victory by Disqualification: Awarded 3 Points [TECHNICAL RULES VIDEO](https://youtu.be/NGN1pCspfyY) [OVERTIME RULES VIDEO](https://youtu.be/RPeK0pfSS04) [TECHNICAL RULES CHART REFERENCE](https://allvsall.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AVA-Technical-Rules-Feb-2023.pdf) [ACTION RULES CHART REFERENCE](https://allvsall.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AVA-Action-Rules.pdf) [OVERTIME RULES CHART REFERENCE](https://allvsall.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AVA-OT-Rules.pdf) [REFEREE GESTURES REFERENCE](https://allvsall.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AVA-Referee-Gestures.pdf) For more detailed information, please visit [allvsall.com/rules](https://allvsall.com/rules/) · Registered competitors receive a Free Beanie until they run out. · Custom AVA Ultra medals for all top 3 placements · AVA Ultra Belt for #1 Pro champions · Trophies for Top 3 overall teams · Trophies for Top 3 overall adult teams · Trophies for Top 3 overall kid teams 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. **PRO PLACEMENT WINNERS** The grand prize money, split among the AVA Ultra tournament champions and the highest-ranked players of the season, is up for grabs. As more elite competitors sign up to battle during the season for the title of AVA Champion, the prize pool grows bigger. Get ready for an epic showdown as the top players compete fiercely for their share of the cash prize and the ultimate title of champion! The placement winners will take home a share of the prize money pool, which is built up throughout the year by each competitor in a Pro division contributing $50 from their registration. **AVA SEASON PRO WINNERS** The Pros battle for glory and cash as they compete throughout the season, accumulating ranking points in a fierce competition. Only the top placers will take home the ultimate prize of cash, as they rise to the top and claim their spot among the elite! **AVA ULTRA PRO WINNERS** The Pros will require to engage in fierce battles to earn enough points (4 or more needed) to advance to the ultimate showdown at the AVA Ultra, where they will compete for the grand prize in cash and the prestigious title of AVA Ultra Champion. Prizes (how the prize is distributed among the winners): · 1st place – 60% · 2nd place – 35% · 3rd place – 15% **Season Rankings** Placement and match points are collected for each scoring athlete and teams for every tournament in the year. Placement points (Regional x 1 placement points, Coastal x 2 placement points, Ultra x 3 placement points): · 1st place – 9 points · 2nd place – 3 points · 3rd place – 1 point The points are reset every year (with the exception of 2022/2023 as it was rolled out in October 2022.) **Ranking Prizes** For athletes: · Certificate of achievement for top 3 placements in each category For teams: · #1 team name will be engraved on the**AVA Ultra Cup** · 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placements receive an AVA Ultra trophy There will be a chair provided for the coach of each competitor. The barricaded area is restricted to only staff, competitors, and registered coaches. One coach is allowed for every three competitors from their team. We kindly request all coaches to register for our event by filling out the registration form provided at the following link: [COACH LIST](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyPSzGdpyOi2ht69vllVyNhWTvy8jLIMYBMAO5eUssUv12Uw/viewform). · a separate mat area will be provided for upcoming competitors in the divisions scheduled · Ring coordinators will collect division athletes in this area. Please be present in this area before your scheduled match · a 65” TV will be setup to display in real time up and coming matches · a 45” TV will be setup to display in real time the up-and-coming podium results · Seating will be provided at the waiting area for placement athletes standing by · a picture will be taken for each podium ceremony · All placement athletes will receive a customized medal A medical team will be on-site to provide any necessary medical services. Each mat will have a TV displaying the athlete names and match progress. Apparel, food, and drink will be available for purchase. Support will be provided for information and questions at the customer support table. Our AVA mats are made by Dollamur, the leading manufacturer of high-quality competition mats. It’s a party! A live DJ will be present throughout the entirety of the tournament to provide energetic music. There will be a professional photographer(s) that will be there to capture all the action at the tournament. [Heelhook Photography](https://www.heelhookphotography.com/) **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** October 21, 2023 **End:** October 22, 2023 ## Location **Venue:** Riverside Road **Location:** Riverside, Nova Scotia, Canada ## Pricing **Price:** 95 CAD ## Links - Registration: https://allvsall.com/ - Source: https://avagrappling.smoothcomp.com/en/event/9563 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avagrappling - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avagrappling/ --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/ava-ultra-submission-grappling-championship-vancouver-british-columbia)