Rocky Top Sports World is the perfect place to host your next volleyball tournament! With 12 indoor courts (and five more onsite), bleacher seating, three team rooms, and our very own restaurant, our sports facilities have everything you need for an amazing volleyball event. In addition to being a ton of fun, playing volleyball is also one of the best ways to stay in shape.  Here are the top five health benefits of playing volleyball at our Smoky Mountain sports complex:

GATLINBURG, TN – Rocky Top Sports World is proud to announce the 2^nd annual Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. This unique event, occurring on Dec. 16-18, is the premier post-season opportunity for private and home school football players from across the nation to showcase their skills.In 2020, more than 120 athletes representing 8 states participated in the 3-day event.

You have practiced as much as you could. The entry fees have been paid. You and your team have found the perfect lodging accommodation that meets your needs. Now, it is time to decide what you all need to pack for your upcoming fun and exciting Gatlinburg sports tournament. Because Rocky Top Sports World is located within a day’s drive of most of the country, you and your team won’t have to worry about airplane restrictions in terms of traveling. However, it will still be nice to have everything you need before the competition begins. That being said, here are our top suggestions of travel tips for a successful Gatlinburg sports tournament:

While we are known as the place to hold a sports tournament in the Smoky Mountains, you will be pleasantly surprised to know we can also host special events such as weddings, birthday parties, corporate meetings, and family reunions! After all, we have more than 50,000 square feet of indoor space at our Gatlinburg sports complex available for your use! Here are 5 reasons why our sports campus is perfect for hosting special events in Gatlinburg:

One of the huge benefits of hosting a sports tournament at Rocky Top Sports World is that we offer our own catering services! This means that your team can enjoy a delicious and convenient meal without leaving our sports campus! There is no need to settle for an expensive meal in downtown Gatlinburg when you can take advantage of our affordable and tasty options! Here are the top 4 reasons why teams love when we cater their sporting event in Gatlinburg TN:

GATLINBURG, TN – Rocky Top Sports World is proud to announce the creation of the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. This unique event, occurring on Dec. 17-19, is the premier post-season opportunity for private and home school football players from across the nation to showcase their skills.“Our team created this event to provide a much-needed post-season celebration for the best athletes coming out of private and home schools each year. We are excited that Gatlinburg is home to this one-of-a-kind experience,” stated Jim Downs, General Manager of Rocky Top Sports World.

If you have never signed your children up for kids sports camps, you should enroll them in one! Since they already probably play a sport, they can get in extra practice time, hone their skills, and learn so much. Here are 6 reasons why you should sign up for kids sports camps with us:

At Rocky Top Sports World, we host several youth sporting events throughout the year. From soccer to volleyball, all kinds of sports are played at our facility. The Great Smoky Mountain Youth All Star Showcase is one of the youth events we want to talk about with you. Keep reading for more information on this event.

Rocky Top Sports World is known for hosting the largest, most prestigious sporting events in Tennessee and across the southeast. Each year, the sports complex welcomes thousands of athletes and their families to their destination for volleyball tournaments, cheer competitions, lacrosse championships and more. On January 27^th, Rocky Top Sports World had the honor of hosting the basketball portion of the Special Olympics Tennessee 2020 Winter Games. This was the inaugural year basketball was offered as part of the Winter Games. Rocky Top Sports World joined the Ober Gatlinburg as a venue for the events where other events including speed skating, alpine skiing and snowboarding competitions are held.

While Rocky Top Sports World is known for hosting some of the biggest sports tournaments in the country, we are also pleased to host other competitive events too! One of the most unique events, the World Cube Association competition, is coming up soon and we have all the details you need to participate in this exciting event! Here are 3 things you need to know about the World Cube Association Event in Gatlinburg TN:

Looking for something to help improve your 5th grade girl’s basketball skills? Do they want to have more practice playing? You should sign her up for the AAU 5th Grade Girls Basketball National Championship. She will get to play against other teams and compete to become the champion of the tournament. We have all the information for this tournament below:

Are you a basketball player who wants to improve your skills or a coach who wants to change up your routine? Then the Breakthrough Basketball Camp in Gatlinburg is the program for you! The camp is broken into two sessions: one for younger players who need to improve on basic skills and older players who want to fine tune their skills. Read on to learn more about the Breakthrough Basketball Camp.

When you hear the name Pat Summitt, one word comes to mind: legend. Pat Summitt was the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols and is the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history for both men’s and women’s teams! She had 1,098 career wins and 8 NCAA championships during her 38 seasons with the Lady Vols. Throughout her coaching career, Summitt became known for her inspirational leadership. Here are some of her most inspirational quotes:

One of the best football players to come out of East Tennessee is returning home to lead a special football camp in Gatlinburg. This summer, James “Little Man” Stewart will share his wisdom with young athletes at Rocky Top Sports World. Stewart, who went to high school in nearby Morristown, TN, played for the University of Tennessee Volunteers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Detroit Lions. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the James “Little Man” Stewart Football Camp in Gatlinburg.