# AVA VANCOUVER, BC - GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP

> Competition in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada | March 04, 2023 – March 06, 2023

## Overview

**Event Type:** Competition

**Description:** The AVA VANCOUVER, BC WINTER GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP is a Regional Tournament (1 x Placement Points)

Capacity: 500 Registrations

AVA is a sub-only round 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.

*The future is now!*

Tournament Date:

· Adults/Masters - Saturday March 4, 2023

· Youths/Kids - Sunday March 5, 2023

Location:  Kwayhquitlum School - 3280 Flint St, Port Coquitlam, BC

Start Time: Doors will be open at 9am and tournament begins at 10am

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 formatted to encourage submission in regulation.

Match points:

· Won by Submission in Regulation = 4 Points

· Won by Submission in Overtime = 2 Points

· Won by Fastest Escape (Applies only to overtime) = 1 Points

· Won by Decision = 1 Point

· Won by Walkover = 0 Point

· Won by No Show = 0 Point

· Won by Disqualification = 1 Point

[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/)

· First 100 registered competitors receive a Free event T-shirt

· Registered competitors get 20% OFF on all AVA store

· Custom AVA medals for all top 3 placements

The military-style inspired medal
features the Japanese maple (Momiji) leaves that are grown in British Columbia,
representing the birthplace of AVA as well as the Japanese origin of the sport.

· AVA Belt for #1 Pro champions

· AVA Champion Patches for Kids 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%

Current Cash Pool:

· Gi Pro Female $150

· Gi Pro Male $400

· Nogi Pro Male $1350

**Season Rankings**

Placement and match points are collected for each scoring athlete and teams for every tournament in the year. [AVA Season Rankings Link](https://allvsall.com/rankings/)

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.)

[AVA SEASON RANKINGS LINK](https://allvsall.com/rankings/)

**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

· $80 Early Bird (Deadline January 1)

· $95 Normal (Deadline February 12)

· $110 Late (Deadline February 26)

· $50 for additional Division

· $10/day for spectators

*IMPORTANT: All registration requests AFTER late registration deadline will be accommodated at twice the rate of the late registration price.

Refunds OR coupon credits will be available by self-service in the early bird and normal registration phase ONLY. During the late registrations phase, only coupon credits will be available. Refunds nor coupon credits will not be available after that (February 26). The only exception is when competitors have no one in their division then a refund will be given.

· The pre-schedule, along with the groups, will be available**5 days**before the tournament

· Official brackets will be available**3 days**before the tournament

· Adjustments are available by self-serve any time until the official brackets are made

Competitors are permitted to weigh-in the day before the tournament at a scheduled time or on the day of their matches at least 45 minutes before their scheduled time of their match. (Gi not required for weigh-in).

There is a no exception 2 lbs. allowance.

If the competitor does not make weight the day before weigh-in, they will be permitted another weigh-in before their division starts.

If the competitor does not make weight before their division starts, they will be disqualified.

There will be a chair provided for the coach of each competitor. The barricaded area is restricted to only staff, competitors, and registered coaches (1 coach/competitor).

· 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

· a seating waiting area will be provided for placements 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/)

If you would like to gain experience, this is a great opportunity to volunteer where you can learn more about Jiu-Jitsu in a tournament setting. We are also seeking to hire experienced personnel to help make the tournaments a great experience for the competitors. Food and drink will be provided for all staff.

Positions:

· Referees (must be purple belt and up)

· Ring coordinators

· Score keepers

· Staff (miscellaneous tasks)

Please contact us at [contact@allvsall.com](mailto:contact@allvsall.com) for more information.

Link to pdf file

We offer a variety of packages for each company's needs. Please see the packages and rates below.

[SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES](https://smoothcomp.com/en/files/gbex/306)

Contact us at [contact@allvsall.com](mailto:contact@allvsall.com) if you would like to be our sponsors.

**Status:** Scheduled

## Dates

**Start:** March 04, 2023
**End:** March 06, 2023
## Location

**Venue:** Burnaby

**Location:** Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada


## Pricing

**Price:** 95 CAD
## Links

- Registration: https://allvsall.com/
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**Last Updated:** March 30, 2026

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