Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Tournament Experience
Welcome to our comprehensive guide for tournament participants. Here, you’ll find all the essential information, from event logistics and tournament specifics to participant requirements. We strive to provide you with an enjoyable experience so you can immerse yourself in the game and create lasting memories.
Event Information
Housing
Our events are not stay-to-play, meaning participants are not required to book their accommodations through the event organizers or at a designated tournament hotel. Link for Rocky Top Sports World Housing
Location
Tournaments are hosted at 4 convenient locations for 2025 – Gatlinburg, Morristown, Dandridge and Knoxville, TN. See the map guide below for easy to follow instructions.
Parking
There are no parking fees associated with our tournaments. If a parking attendant is collecting parking dues (perhaps for another event), inform them you are with the volleyball event to assure no parking fee will be collected.
Admissions
Saturday Day Pass Adult $15, Sunday Day Pass Adult $10, (children under the age of 12 are free). Weekend Pass $25
Food
Outside food is not permitted inside any facility. Rocky Top Sports, Worlds Fair Park & Morristown Landing have a full concessions cafe serving hot food.
Pets
Pets are not permitted inside the facilities. Only Service Animals.
Seating
Personal chairs are not permitted inside the facility unless there is a medical need (please ask facility staff for assistance). Bleacher seating is provided at Rocky Top Sports World, Field of Dreams, Morristown Landing, event chair seating is provided at the Knoxville Convention Center.
Tournament Details
Divisions
Overview of the different competitive divisions, ensuring teams are matched with similar skill levels.
Officiating
Experienced and culturally-aware referees are essential to ensure impartial and fair officiating at each event. A head referee will be present at every event, open to addressing any questions, comments, or concerns that may arise about the officiating.
Wave Assignments
Wave assignments will be posted in a timely fashion to best assist you with your housing / travel decisions.
Schedule
Schedules will be posted the Tuesday or Wednesday prior to the event. PRO TWENTY5 uses Advanced Event Systems for scheduling. <AES>
Entry Team Fees
Each event has its own separate fee. Please see AES for an exact team cost for each event.
Refund Policy
Withdraws made in writing by 45 days in advanced will be refunded the entry fee 100%. Withdraws made in writing between 30 days and 45 days will receive a 50% refund. Any team withdrawing inside of 30 days will forfeit its entire entry fee. Withdraw requests must be made in writing to mmorris@protwenty5.com.
Participant Requirements
Uniforms
Uniforms must adhere to the requirements set by the governing authority.
Check-In
On-line check access will be emailed to club directors 2 days prior to the event start. Coaches will need to check-in physically (with a printed roster and contact cell) at least one-hour prior to their first work assignment or competition time.
Roster
Directors must submit rosters online through AES and also bring printed, up-to-date rosters to check-in, as player information can change between the online submission and tournament date. This ensures the accuracy of player ages and insurance coverage for all participants
Our Locations
Gatlinburg, TN
Rocky Top Sports World
About Rocky Top Sports World
Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies an expansive, state-of-the-art sports complex that offers an unparalleled experience for athletes, teams, and spectators alike. Rocky Top Sports World contains 12 hardwood volleyball courts with net systems and referee stands extending from the ceiling creating a professional, tournament-ready atmosphere. The strategically placed divider nets ensure that stray volleyballs never disrupt the action on neighboring courts from end to end. Attending a volleyball tournament hosted by PRO TWENTY5 at Rocky Top provides a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Teams can not only enjoy a fantastic tournament atmosphere but also enjoy a wide variety of area attractions that create long lasting fun memories.
Morristown TN
Morristown Landing
About Morristown Landing
Situated between two major lakes and in the heart of a prospering city, the Landing hosts 6 newly built hardwood volleyball courts and a full hot concsssions cafe. Spectators can enjoy not only watching volleyball but also swimming in a large indoor swimming pool or climbing on climbing walls all located inside the facility. The area has plenty of newly built restaurants for team bonding as well.
Knoxville TN
WORLDS FAIR PARK DOWNTOWN
About Worlds Fair Park
Located in the heart of Knoxville, the Worlds Fair Park plays a major role in event hosting, while teams can enjoy walking around Marketplace during their off time. The worlds fair park hosts 9 sport courts set up for teams to enjoy a fun-filled weekend in BIG ORANGE country. There is a beautiful grassy area just outside for teams to hang out and enjoy the sun.
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