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ADVISORS CORNER

About

Included on this page is much of the information you will need for your Unit to have a great experience at Winterfest. Please take a few minutes to review the information below, as well as our main page, as many questions will be answered here. Supplemental information will be published as it becomes available.

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LOCATION

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Rocky Top Sports World will be the home base of the event with events taking place at multiple locations on the campus, including the Gatlinburg Community CenterBoys & Girls Club, and Gatlinburg-Pittman High School. ï‚·

Lodging in Gatlinburg is plentiful and Winterfest has negotiated lower rates for participants. It is each unit’s responsibility to make its own hotel reservations. Hotels will fill up fast. There are a variety of hotels located in Gatlinburg with which we have negotiated special rates. Be sure to check that list to get the best rates.

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registration info

All adults and youth must register. To take advantage of early pricing, register before Saturday, January 18, 2025. The payment deadlines are strictly enforced. Early registration will end at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Make sure to allow yourself and your participants enough time. Additional wrist bands will be available for sale but they will be sold at the walk-up price listed in the Advisor Guide. Wristbands are required for all youth, adults, and spectators to obtain entry into all events and areas.

 

The Winterfest fee is non-refundable.  It is important to note that Spectators will not be allowed to participate in events. Their fee only allows entry to spectate. You must obtain and display your wristband for entry into the events area.

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Youth Protection 
Training required for all participants over the age of 18

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FOOD INFORMATION

Event Site Food Policy

No meals are included in the participant/advisor or visitor fee at Winterfest. Additionally, NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN ROCKY TOP SPORTS WORLD. The center offers a full-service snack bar and a local vendor will come in the morning to offer coffee and doughnuts.

 

We are currently working on additional food offerings on campus.  Check back often for updates here.


Don’t forget to bring a refillable water bottle!

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Discounted gatlinburg
activities

Ripley's & WonderWorks

Discount tickets will be available for Ripley’s and WonderWorks. Tickets for Ripley's and WonderWorks will be available to purchase in our online Shop OR onsite during the event check-in times. 


These discounted tickets are available to anyone attending with your unit including spectators. Tickets can be used throughout the weekend during attraction normal operating hours.

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Tickets will be given to you at check-in. 

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