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My staff and I would like to thank everyone that attended the 2015 Smoky Mountain Cup. Despite the rain, there was truly some great high school soccer to watch all weekend. It was an absolute joy and honor to bring so many teams and fans to Gatlinburg. We hope that this tournament will continue to grow and showcase all the great teams, coaches and players from around the Southeast. We will start building our list of teams for next year this week. We will be expanding the field to 15 divisions, or 60 total teams. Our intent is to give teams from multiple states quality matches in some of the most beautiful surroundings to play the game. Next year, everyone will notice continued improvements in the tournament and facility. For the final standings in the 2015 Smoky Mountain Cup, please visit www.smokymountaincup.com. The link to our Twiiter account is also listed on the website. We will have the all -tournament teams from each division posted on the website shortly. Again, we hope to have you all back next year. Good luck this season!

Glad to hear that you found the Rocky Top Sports World as beautiful as I do. I agree that it is quite possibly the most beautiful setting for soccer around, As with any new facility, there are undoubtedly issues that arise. I will certainly make sure that the staff is aware of the issue regarding the sidewalk for out tournament. As you mentioned, utilizing some of the excess turf is a relatively simple short term solution.

Coaches: Due to high interest, we have expanded the tournament field to 20 teams. Currently, 18 teams are already committed to competing in the Smoky Mountain Cup. If your team would like to join, please email me ASAP to reserve one of the final two spots. Below is the list of teams already competing: Collierville, Alcoa, Greeneville, Morristown East, Carter, Gibbs, Lenoir City, Stone Memorial, Rockwood, Sullivan South, Jefferson County, Chuckey-Doak, Grace Christian Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sevier County, Seymour, The Kings Academy. Email to: zachschrandt@sevier.org

What: Second annual Smoky Mountain Cup high school soccer tournament in Gatlinburg, TN! The tournament will be hosted at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and the Rocky Top Sports World on three newly installed, state-of-the art synthetic ï¬elds. Fans, players, and parents alike will love attending a soccer tournament in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, our location makes this truly a destination tournament! Why Us: Stay and play hotel discounted rates through the Rocky Top Sports World, 3 full synthetic turf ï¬elds plus an 80 yard turf warm-up ï¬eld, two stadium ï¬elds, Twitter and Facebook updates throughout the tournament, local vendors on site, tournament shirts, all- tournament team, beautiful championship trophies, local media outlet coverage, concessions at each ï¬eld, training staff on site, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg, TN on our doorstep! When: March 13,14,15 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) to kick off the 2015 season. Games will be played on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Who: All teams are welcome to compete in the Smoky Mountain Cup. However, we only have six spots remaining in the sixteen team ï¬eld, so respond quickly to reserve your team’s spot! Cost: Just $250 per team in order to cover referee fees. Contact: Please contact Zach Schrandt at zachschrandt@sevier.org or 865-712-8532 for more information. You may also visit www.rockytopsportsworld.com for more information on the tournament location and facilities. Come join us for the second annual Smoky Mountain Cup! Let's kick the season off in style in beautiful Gatlinburg, TN!

We now have 10 committed teams for the first 2014 Rocky Top Cup. Just two spots remaining. Please contact as soon as possible if interested.

Update: We now have 9 committed teams for the first annual Rocky Top Cup. Just three spots remaining for any interested teams!

2014 Rocky Top Cup-- Gatlinburg-Pittman High School------March 13,14,15 or March 14,15

2014 Rocky Top Cup What: First annual Rocky Top Cup high school soccer tournament in Gatlinburg, TN! The tournament will be hosted at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on two newly installed, state-of-the art synthetic fields. Fans, players, and parents alike will love coming to a soccer tournament at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, our location makes this truly a destination tournament! As our facility grows to eventually include 6 synthetic fields, we hope this becomes a tournament you will come to year after year. When: March 13,14,15 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) to kick off the 2013 season. Teams can also request to just play one game Friday night and two Saturday. Who: All teams are invited. However, we are limiting this year's field to twelve teams. Currently, 8 teams are committed. We are just looking to round out the field with the final few teams. Cost: Just $250 per team in order to cover referee fees. Contact: Please contact Zach Schrandt at zachschrandt@sevier.org or 865-712-8532 for more information. Come join us for the first annual Rocky Top Cup! Let's kick the season off in style in beautiful Gatlinburg, TN!