AVA OKANAGAN SUBMISSION GRAPPLING - VERNON BC

The AVA OKANAGAN SUBMISSION GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP is a Regional tournament and will be ranked in the Season 2024 (1 x Placement Points)

Capacity: 300 Registrations

NEW!

1. We now offer an Open / Absolute adult divisions by belt ranks. Compete in your weight class to qualify!
2. Youth (<6MO) Divisions are Back: We're also bringing back the popular Youth divisions for competitors under six months of experience. 

SUMMARY 

AVA is a submission grappling Jiu-Jitsu robin tournament that offers the maximum number of matches to all competitors. Experience the pure form of grappling where submissions are the ultimate win.  

Evolve or die - fuel the future 

Tournament Date:

• Early Weigh-ins - To Be announced

• Youths - Adults & Masters - September 22 | Doors open at 11am and the tournament starts at 12 noon

• Spectator Entry per day: $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: Creekside Conference Centre | Auditorium - 3310 - 37th AveVernon, BC V1T 2T5

*Competitors: Please be at your mat number 10min before your scheduled first match.

REGISTRATION PRICES: 

· $80 Early Bird (Deadline July 21, 2024)

· $95 Normal (Deadline September 1, 2024)

· $110 Late (Deadline September 15, 2024)

· $50 for additional Divisions

*IMPORTANT: All registration requests AFTER late registration deadline will be accommodated at 15% increase of the late registration price. We reserve the right to decline service to anyone, as allowed by our regulations and policies.

REFUNDS AND CREDIT POLICY

1. Refunds and credits are available through self-service until the normal registration deadline. 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.

3. Refunds and credits will not be issued for no-shows or withdrawal from participation due to sickness, injuries, or bereavement AFTER the registration closing date, 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

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 2 Points

· Victory by Disqualification: Awarded 3 Points

WHITE BELT 6 MONTHS & 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 

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. 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.

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