Saturday, November 21, 2026
Stop paying tournament fees just to get one match. The Alberta Grappling Open is round robin, submission only — more mat time, real competition and cash on the line. ALAVANCA Shawnessy, Calgary.
Most tournaments cost too much, make you travel and give you one match before you're out. The Alberta Grappling Open fixes that — a round-robin, submission-only gi event right here in Calgary where every competitor faces everyone in their bracket.
Standard registration includes one age, weight and experience division with at least two matches when bracket size permits. Medals for standard-division winners. Cash prizes in the absolute divisions. All levels welcome — first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, kids ages 5–15 and adults 16+.
Age, weight and experience divisions keep every match competitive and appropriate. Adults and kids compete in their own brackets — all levels welcome.
Calgary-area BJJ students who want affordable local competition without the travel. Face everyone in your bracket, chase the submission and compete for cash. Whether you're a hobbyist or an active competitor — this is your event.
$500 Men's Absolute · $500 Women's Absolute
Parents — give your child meaningful mat time in a well-organized, age-appropriate setting. No one-and-done elimination, no long waits. Round robin so every young competitor gets real matches and real experience.
$250 Youth Absolute · Ages 5–6 Trophy Prize
Enter the absolute division for an additional $15 + GST and compete for real money.
Kids ages 5–6 compete for a trophy prize. Absolute division entry: $15 + GST. Standard registration: $50 + GST.
Unlike single-elimination events, the Alberta Grappling Open is built to give you more mat time and reward the finish.
Tired of paying a high entry fee and getting eliminated after one match? Here, everyone in your bracket faces everyone else — at least two matches when bracket size permits.
No points, no advantages, no stalling. Matches are decided by the finish — rewarding decisive grappling over playing it safe.
$500 for the adult men's absolute winner. $500 for the adult women's absolute winner. $250 for the youth absolute winner. Trophies for kids ages 5–6. Absolute division entry is just $15 + GST.
$50 + GST gets you into your division with multiple matches guaranteed. Add the absolute for $15 + GST and compete for cash. ALAVANCA Shawnessy, Calgary — no travel required.
