All athletes must check in at the front desk with a photo ID, Smoothcomp ID (smoothcomp.com/id), or your old AVA ID. You'll receive a new AVA ID and entry stamp. Next, weigh in at the weigh-in station at least 1 hour before your division starts (skip this step if you completed early weigh-in the day before). Arrive at your mat 10 minutes before your division begins, then check in with the scorekeeper when they call your name. They'll direct you to the correct side of the table, where you'll wait for the referee to call you onto the mat. Stay near your mat for the rest of your matches until your division is complete.

How you win matters more than how many times you win. Our scoring system assigns points based on the method of victory, with submission wins prioritized above others. A submission in regulation earns 4 points, a submission in overtime earns 2 points, and a fastest escape or decision in overtime earns 1 point. A walkover, whether due to injury, withdrawal, or no-show, earns 2 points, while a disqualification earns 3 points. For example, if you win all 3 of your matches in overtime with fastest escapes, you'd accumulate 3 points total. Meanwhile, another athlete in your division who wins with at least one submission in regulation would earn 4 points from that match alone. Since total points determine placement, that athlete could end up ranked ahead of you, even with fewer overall wins.

Yes, but only if requested by email to contact@avagrappling.com within one week after the event ends. Shipping and handling charges apply, and delivery time will vary based on our schedule. Requests made after that week will not be accepted, and the medal will no longer be available.

Youth and adult trophies are awarded once their respective divisions have concluded. Overall trophies are awarded only after all divisions have concluded. If a gym representative is not present to collect a trophy, it can be shipped instead upon request via email (contact@avagrappling.com), made within one week after the event ends. Shipping and handling charges apply. Requests made after that week will not be accepted, and the trophy will no longer be available.

You will receive an official invitation via email if you are ranked #1 or #2 in your division. If either athlete is unavailable, the invitation passes down the rankings in order (#3, #4, and so on) until the spot is filled. Note: Throne is invite-only based on ranking. This is different from the Throne Open Tournament, which is open to all athletes.

No, a gi is not required for weigh-ins.

No, you are only required to weigh in once.

Check your bracket on Smoothcomp, or confirm with the scorekeeper at your mat.

No, division changes cannot be accommodated on tournament day as brackets are already finalized. We strongly recommend monitoring your child's weight in the weeks leading up to the tournament to help ensure they stay within their weight class. If a division change is needed, please submit the request at least one week before the tournament so it can be properly processed.

If no one shows up in your division, you have two options. You can request a full refund by letting the officials know, who will direct you to the head table. Alternatively, you may opt to skip the refund and instead receive points contributing to your season ranking, along with your medal.

Cash refunds are available within 48 hours of purchase by emailing contact@avagrappling.com; this option is not available through self-service. Credit refunds can be processed independently through self-service up until the last day of Normal registration. Participants who purchased Insurance at checkout are entitled to a full cash refund up to 48 hours before the event, for any reason, by contacting us via email. Once registration closes, no refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or withdrawals, regardless of circumstances or supporting documentation. Should a participant be left without an opponent, they will receive a full refund or credit, or may instead choose to retain their seasonal ranking points along with the associated award.