Welcome to Rocky Top Sports World! Hello and welcome to Rocky Top Sports World, the premier sports destination in the Smokies! We hope that you find the information we have included in this packet useful during your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. Please see the following pages for: • Rocky Top Sports World Policies and Procedures • Facility and Gatlinburg Trolley Map • Team Waiver • Links and Coupons from our supporting sponsors • Pre-Order Athlete Meal Options For information or questions regarding specific events - please contact the event director. For facility information or questions - please contact us at 865.325.0044 or visit our website at www.rockytopsportsworld.com. We hope you enjoy your time both at Rocky Top Sports World and in our beautiful, one-of-a-kind surroundings! Compete at a higher level 1870 Sports World Blvd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | 865.325.0044 | www.rockytopsportsworld.com Welcome! Welcome and Greetings! We are glad you chose Gatlinburg and Rocky Top Sports World for your sporting event. Both have a lot to offer, from a world class sports venue to the number one tourist destination on the rise in America. Good luck in your event and please take time to explore the many wonderful and amazing things to do. Gatlinburg and Sevier County offer tons of restaurants, attractions, lodging, and most of all Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Have fun, be safe, and come back to visit here again. Best Wishes, Mike Werner Mayor of Gatlinburg Welcome to Rocky Top Sports World! On behalf of the entire Rocky Top Sports World staff, I welcome you to our complex! We continually strive to provide a world-class experience to our guests and hope to do the same for your team and family during your visit to the premier sports destination in the Smokies. Please let our staff know if there is anything we can do to make your stay in Gatlinburg even more memorable! Best of luck, Lori Moore General Manager Hey, Mom! I’m Hungry! Let Us Help! We recognize the value of healthy eating and the hectic schedule of a competing Team or Athlete. Eating healthy during competition is important and Rocky Top Sports World has a plan that makes it simple and economical for both the individual athlete or an entire team. Pre-ordering Healthy Choice Athlete Meals is a simple process and every aspect of your order is completed online! Visit www.RockyTopSportsWorld.com/food-plans for more information on how to participate! Take advantage of the Healthy Choice Athlete Meal Plans and Compete at a HIGHER Level! Facility Policies and Procedures Admission An admission fee may be charged to gain entrance to the competition fields or courts at Rocky Top Sports World. Admission prices vary depending upon event. Please contact the tournament director for individual tickets or weekend pass information. Please be prepared to pay cash for admissions. Attire Proper attire is required at all times at Rocky Top Sports World. Footwear is required at all times. Anyone with inappropriate or explicit clothing will be asked to leave the premises. Cash or Credit Rocky Top Sports World accepts cash, credit or debit at Champs Grill, The Trophy Room and most food and merchandise locations. We do have an ATM on-site for your convenience. Conduct Policy Athletes, spectators and guests are expected to set a superior example of sportsmanship and respect of others on the premises. Abusive or offensive language will not be tolerated. Physical violence of any kind will result in immediate removal from the venue. Spectators are not allowed on the court or field of play. Individuals in violation of the conduct policy may be asked to leave. Drug and Alcohol Policy Safety of athletes and guests is the number one priority of Rocky Top Sports World. Drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. Those found in violation will be reported to the Gatlinburg Police Department. Filming and Photography Professional team and individual photography services are available at our venue. Visit our website for further details. Your presence and participation at Rocky Top Sports World events serves as consent to use your image for promotional purposes. Firearms Firearms and all other weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited at Rocky Top Sports World. Fireworks Absolutely no fireworks are permitted anywhere on property or adjacent areas unless part of a fireworks exhibit organized and conducted by Legends. Handicap Facilities Handicap parking and facilities are available at Rocky Top Sports World. Limited access is available at Fields 5, 6 & 7. Please contact Rocky Top Sports World for further information. Heaters Propane heaters are prohibited on turf surfaces. Lawn Chairs Lawn and/or camping chairs are not permitted inside “The Rock”. These chairs are permitted on all exterior fields. Lost and Found Rocky Top Sports World is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. All guests are encouraged to leave valuables at home and or lock personal items in vehicle when attending events at the venue. Rocky Top Sports World Lost and Found is located at the Ripley’s Registration Desk at “The Rock”. Medical Assistance Rocky Top Sports World and LeConte Medical Center have partnered to provide training and medical services at the complex. Athletes, spectators and guests should notify facility or training personnel for all injury or emergency medical situations. If an injury occurs on the field, our experienced staff will notify a trainer for assessment and care. The LeConte Medical Center Training Room is located at “The Rock” to the right side of the gym entrance. Merchandise Vendors Approved outside vendors must contact Rocky Top Sports World and event planners to coordinate drop-off and set-up times. Outside Food and Beverage Guests will not be permitted to bring coolers, outside food and drink or glass containers into Rocky Top Sports World. Gatorade is provided for all players for non-collegiate events. NO GUM is allowed due to the hardwood court and turf surfaces. Parking Ample parking is available at the venue. No parking will be allowed on grassed areas, streets or thoroughfares. No parking signs must be observed. Violators may be towed at the owner’s expense. No overnight parking is permitted. Parking fees may be charged for some events. Pet Policy With the exception of service animals, pets are not permitted at Rocky Top Sports World. Registration and check-in Tournament or camp directors will advise coaches on registration times, team check-in, and welcome packet pick-up. Please complete the Rocky Top Sports World team or individual waiver form prior to your arrival. Skateboarding Skateboarding, scooters, wheelies or skates are not permitted at Rocky Top Sports World. Solicitation Only Rocky Top Sports World sponsors will be allowed to distribute or circulate commercial advertisements at the complex. Strollers and Changing Stations Stollers are permitted at Rocky Top Sports World. Changing stations are available in both men’s and women’s restrooms on the first floor of “The Rock” Temperature Policy For Rocky Top Sports World organized events, TSSAA heat and temperature guidelines are followed. Tent Policy Rocky Top Sports World guests are permitted to use “pop-up” tents in bleacher or sidewalk areas. Tents must be safely secured. Absolutely no staking permitted on turf surfaces. Guests will be expected to remove tents due to inclement or windy weather. Tobacco and Vaping “The Rock” is strictly a non-smoking facility. No smoking or other use of tobacco products including, pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or chewing tobacco is permitted in any part of the competition fields and courts. Vaping is not permitted. Weather Policy In the event of lightning or other severe weather conditions, competition will be stopped at outdoor venues and guests will be directed by announcements and Rocky Top Sports World staff to secure zones until it is safe to resume play. Please refer to event information on specific inclement weather policies for your tournament. Team Waiver RTSW SFM, LLC Assumption of Risk ** Waiver of Liability ** Indemnification Agreement Indemnification and Consent to Athletic Trainer and Paramedic Services and NPP Receipt Rocky Top Sports World SFM, LLC operates under the ownership and management of RTSW SFM, LLC, City of Gatlinburg, Sevier County, and Sevier County Board of Education (here into referred as “Partnership”) and is a multi-purpose sports and recreation center that provides an extraordinary menu of sports and activities for participants of all ages. Partnership and its staff regard participant safety as a top priority and feel it is important that the PARTICIPANT/PARENT (which refers to either an Adult Participant OR a Minor Participant and Parents/ Guardians) understand that there are risks inherent in all physical activity. Partnership takes great care to reduce the risks associated with the many physical activities offered at the facility. However, regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries, some risks are inherent in any physical activity and cannot be totally eliminated without changing the nature of the activity. (Note: Coaches or supervisors are present for certain activities, but the Participant/Parent should have no expectation of supervision over an area or activity unless directly specified otherwise.); collisions with objects or co-participants; falls to the playing surface; unexpected equipment failure or malfunction; careless or erratic acts by co-participants; errors in judgment/ supervision of supervisors, other employees, or officials; and being struck by an object (e.g., ball, puck, bat, stick, boxer’s fist). There are also inherent risks that are specific to a sport – such as being kicked in soccer; being struck by a ball in lacrosse or softball; and body contact by a blocker in flag football. There are even risks at a child’s birthday party such as children running into others, swinging objects carelessly, playing in a reckless manner, and not following the rules.