# Carolina Trials > Competition in Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States | September 18, 2021 – September 19, 2021 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** 2020 brought our plans to a screeching halt for the Trials series and end-of-the-year Invitational. But it's no longer 2020 and we're ready to finish what we started! We're kicking off the Trials Series on May 1st, 2020. All podium finishers of each 'Trials' event will be eligible to compete in The Holy City Sub-Series 2021 Invitational at the end of the year! The Holy City Sub-Series will finally be able to be what it was meant to be all along- a showcase of only top-performing athletes from across the region! Both youth and adult competitors are encouraged to participate. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the second of two Trials in the series- The Carolina Trials. Carolina Trials: September 18th, 2021 Location: Baxter Close YMCA 857 Promenade Walk, Fort Mill, SC 29708 Doors Open @ 8:30am | Event Starts @ 9:30am GI ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS for ALL ADULT belt levels All absolute division winners earn FREE REGISTRATION to our next event BLACK BELTS compete for FREE FORMAT: Southeastern Grappling Association follows a Single Elimination w/ a Fight for Bronze format. Divisions with only two competitors will follow a Best of Three format. RULES: [http://www.segabjj.com/rules](http://www.segabjj.com/rules) DIVISIONS: [http://www.segabjj.com/divisions](http://www.segabjj.com/divisions) **THIS IS AN ONLINE/PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY EVENT** ***REGISTER DURING THE EARLY BIRD PERIOD AND RECIEVE A FREE TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT*** Early Bird Registration– (Register before July 31st at 11:59pm) $80 (Youth Divisions- $70) Normal Registration– (Register before September 7th at 11:59pm) $90 (Youth Divisions- $80) Late Registration- (Register before September 16th at 11:59pm) $100 (Youth Divisions- $100) **Women's Divisions - $60 until Late Registration Period *Registration Fee includes up to 4 divisions. FREE ABSOLUTE DIVISION entry with regular division entry. Spectators - $10(Discounts for multiple spectators) *Children 5 and under get in FREE **CHANGES TO REGISTRATION MUST BE MADE WITHIN 24HRS OF THE EVENT START TIME** Help changing your registration/divisions can be found at: [https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/89-how-to-change-weightclass-or-cancel) COMBINING DIVISIONS: Depending on the event turnout, Southeastern Grappling Association reserves the right to reasonably combine divisions. In the event there is no suitable combination available for your division, you will be notified and your registration refunded. REFUNDS: Refunds will be issued until the end of the Early Bird Registration deadline. Coupon/vouchers for future Southeastern Grappling Association events will be issued from Early Bird Registration deadline up to 24hrs before the event start time. No refunds or vouchers will be issued after 24hr deadline. BRACKETS and SCHEDULE: Brackets and division schedule will be posted before the event start date. The brackets and schedule can be checked on the event page through your web browser or mobile device. Southeastern Grappling Association provides a large screen TV displaying the current, in-progress and upcoming matches with estimated start times at each event. If a competitor is not present at their bracket’s assigned ring, a courtesy announcement will be made. If a competitor does not show up to their ring in a reasonable amount of time they will be disqualified from the bracket. The competitor is allowed to participate in any remaining brackets they are scheduled in for the remainder of the event. More information on Smoothcomp’s dynamic scheduling can be found at: [https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time](https://support.smoothcomp.com/article/90-find-out-your-dynamic-starting-time) WEIGH-INS: TBA ON-SITE MEDICAL STAFF Thanks to our great local sponsors, Southeastern Grappling Association retains on-site medical staff courtesy of Lowcountry Wellness Center at our event. Lowcountry Wellness Center is offering a wonderful service to the Charleston area and we’re extremely greatful to be working with them. Check them out online at: [https://www.lowcountry-wellness.com/](https://www.lowcountry-wellness.com/) WOMENS DIVISION DISCOUNT We offer a women’s division discount at all of our main events throughout the year. $60 for registration up until the late registration date. Discount is reflected when registering. **Depending on the event turnout, Southeastern Grappling Association reserves the right to reasonably combine divisions. In the event there is no suitable combination available for your division, you will be notified and your registration refunded.** This event follows the standard IBJJF scoring and point system. This is NOT a submission-only event. Points are as follows: Takedown= 2pts Sweep= 2pts Knee on Belly= 2pts Guard Pass= 3pts Back Take= 4pts Mount= 4pts **We allow more techniques/submissions per belt and experience level than IBJJF and is up to the competitor to read and understand the allowable techniques chart found on our website under the Rules section.** **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** September 18, 2021 **End:** September 19, 2021 ## Location **Venue:** Baxter Lane **Location:** Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States ## Pricing **Price Range:** $10 – $90 ## Links - Registration: https://www.segabjj.com - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/5071 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sega_bjj - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/segabjj --- **Last Updated:** March 30, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/carolina-trials)