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The Battle of Rocky Top - Spring National Championship 2025
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Please\Coaches,
This is a remainder, the gates do not open until 7:30AM tomorrow.
Parents\Coaches,
Due to the storms that rolled in today, some games (9U ONLY) have to be played tomorrow morning at 8am before the bracket fully completes. Please look at your divisional standing to see where your game will fall at the 9U level. However, most games at 9U are relatively around the same time to help gauge what time to arrive to the fields.
We will have an 8am start time, so please review your game times. Some games are dependacy games with teams that have relatively same records in both pools.
We are really trying to make this a great experience for all the families, despite the bad lightening storms. Please continue to be patient with us as we get through the championship games tomorrow. Please CLICK HERE to review your game schedule: https://football.exposureevents.com/229110/the-battle-of-rocky-top-spring-national-championship-2025/schedule
Event Director
Coaches\Parents,
All game schedules have been updated for Saturaday, June 28th. Please review the website for the current schedule. CLICK HERE.
https://football.exposureevents.com/229110/the-battle-of-rocky-top-spring-national-championship-2025/schedule
All schedules are subject to change for game times and locations. Please subscribe to your team within the Exposure App for game notifications.
Parents\Coaches,
All 3pm Games on field #2, #3, #5 will be moved to fields #6 and #7 at 4:30pm due to the ligtening strike delays. Teams should head there now. Please use the walking path near the entrance of field #5 to gain access to those fields. Please use the attached map for direction near the RED diamond on the map.
Thanks for your cooperation on the matter.
Coaches\Parents,
The schedule for the weekend has been updated due to changes beyond our control. Please view the website for the current schedule. CLICK HERE.
https://football.exposureevents.com/229110/the-battle-of-rocky-top-spring-national-championship-2025/schedule
All schedules are subject to change for game times and locations. Please subscribe to your team within the Exposure App for game notifications.
Rocky Top Sports World 20% OFF SHOP EVENT
June 27-30, 2025 (FRIDAY – MONDAY)
STORE LOCATIONS: Sevierville & Knoxville House of Sport
Save the date! Our partner, DICK’S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above, and should be shown at the register during checkout.
CLICK HERE FOR COUPON
Parents\Coaches,
Please use the following for entry points to the playing fields, player certification and parking lots. Please park in the designated parking locations near the gate entrance.
Parents and Coaches,
Be sure to follow us on Facebook at our 5 Star Nation group for live streamed games and more updates to the national tournament:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/5starnation
Parents\Coaches,
Bullhorns are prohibited at 5 Star Nationals. Bullhorns are not allowed in the field of play area. If a bullhorn is used during the event, secuirty will ask you to remove the bullhorn.
Coache\Parents,
The following attached Waiver, Liability and Image Release form must be completed by every team participant at the time of certification.
Coaches\Parents,
The schedule for the weekend has been updated. Please view the website for the current schedule. CLICK HERE.
https://football.exposureevents.com/229110/the-battle-of-rocky-top-spring-national-championship-2025/schedule
Schedule is subject to change for game times and locations. Please subscribe to your team within the Exposure App for game notifications.
Coaches:
Welcome to the 3rd Annual 5 Star Nation Spring Nationals in Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, TN. All tickets purchased gate will incur an additional service charge of $3 per ticket at time of purchase.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH AT THE GATE.
Adult Earlybird Weekend Pass - $50 available when purchased before June 27th
Student (ages 5-13) Earlybird Weekend Pass - $35 available when purchased before June 27th
Friday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Saturday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Sunday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Click HERE to purchase tickets: https://5starnation.ticketspice.com/5starsping2025
Coaches/Parents,
Welcome to the 3rd Annual 5 Star Spring Nationals at Rocky Top Sports World. We want you to be armed with a wealth of information, so here is some information that will help make your experience best in class. All games will be centrally located at the Rocky Top Sports Facilities.
The age cutoff date for certification if 7/1/2025. This means whatever age you are on 6/30/2025 is the age you can play or higher. EXAMPLE: An athlete can turn 13 on 7/1/2025 and would be elgible for 12u.
Certification Check-In (NSID , State ID , Passport Only): All players that are participating must have a waiver completed at time of certification.
Certiication Day: June 26th from 1pm-8pm
Pool Play Day 1: June 27th, Games start at 9am
Pool Play Day 2: June 28th, Games start at 9am
Championship Day: June 29th, Games start at 9am
1. Schedule: Will drop June 23rd, All teams must be available to start play Friday June 27th at 9AM. We will have a mandatory zoom call to release the schedule and discuss rules - Zoom Link Wednesday June 23rd 7:00 PM CST. All teams will need a representative present .
2. Team Check-in: will be Thursday, June 26th from 1pm - 8pm @ RockyTop Sports World conference center. All players must be present . We will cross reference the roster you submitted with the roster management form you will need to fill out online when you register your team.
We will only accept State ID, National Sports ID (Click Here), or Passports. We will not accept birth certificates.
3. Games: First Round of Pool play will begin Friday, June 27th . Second Round of pool play will take place Saturday June 28th. Once pool play is over, we will begin Bracket play on Sunday based on your performance in pool play.
4. Awards:
5 Star Champion will receive Championship Trophy, Individual Player Rings, MVP Awards. 2nd Place will receive Runner-Up Trophy and Medals
4 Star Champion will receive Individual Player Medals, MVP Award, NO Runner-Up awards
3 Star Champion will receive Individual Player Medals, NO Runner-Up awards
All champions will earn bid to Fall Nationals held in Atlanta, GA in December 12, 2025
Hotels:
Below is information for reserving your hotels for the 5 Star Nation Event with:
If you wish to explore our discounted hotel options near the venues for our event, please visit:
FOR DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE OPTIONS - CLICK HERE
Entertainment, Food, Things to Do, visit https://www.gatlinburg.com/
Admission: WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH AT THE GATE.
Adult Earlybird Weekend Pass - $50 available when purchased before June 27th
Student (ages 5-13) Earlybird Weekend Pass - $35 available when purchased before June 27th
Friday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Saturday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Sunday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Click HERE to purchase tickets: https://5starnation.ticketspice.com/5starsping2025
There will be NO CASH accepted for entry at the gate. You may use any other form of electronic payment (Credit/Debit Cards, ApplePay, GooglePay, SamsungPay, and CashApp). Tickets not purchased online through our website will incur an additional service charge of $3 per ticket at front gate during time of purchase.
There will be no outside food or pets allowed on the premises. This include game snacks for teams. Teams will only be allowed to bring in team water and Gatorade in coolers. Only team coolers will be allowed that must come in with the team. There will be police at the gate to enforce this mandate.
Your may purchase your tickets online in advance HERE
GAMES WILL START FRIDAY THE 27TH AT 9AM. Weekend passes are available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY and must be purchased before Friday, July 27th to receive discount.
Ages 5U -14U
Games: Pool Play - Single Elimination Brackets
Venue Location:
Rocky Top Sports World
1870 Sports World Blvd
Gatlingburg, TN, 37738
Description
5 Star Nation presents the Spring National Youth Football Championship. All participants of each team must have a State ID/Passport or be SPORTSCERT/NSID
- Tournament
- All teams
- Boys & Girls: 14U-5U
- Boys
- Ability: Elite/Competitive
- $350.00 entry fee
- 3 game guarantee
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General Information
Welcome to the 5 Star Nation Spring National Championship. In order to make sure you don't miss a beat and have an exceptional 5 Star experience, please read the following:
The age cutoff date for certification if 7/1/2025. This means whatever age you are on 6/30/2025 is the age you can play or higher. EXAMPLE: An athlete can turn 13 on 7/1/2025 and would be elgible for 12u.
Certification Check-In (NSID , State ID , Passport Only):
Certiication Day: June 26th from 1pm-8pm
Pool Play Day 1: June 27st
Pool Play Day 2: June 28th
Championship Day: June 29th
1. Schedule: Will drop June 23rd, All teams must be available to start play Friday June 27th at 9AM. We will have a mandatory zoom call to release the schedule and discuss rules - Zoom Link Wednesday June 23rd 7:00 PM CST. All teams will need a representative present .
2. Team Check-in: will be Thursday, June 26th from 1pm - 8pm @ RockyTop Sports World conference center. All players must be present . We will cross reference the roster you submitted with the roster management form you will need to fill out when you register your team.
We will only accept State ID, National Sports ID (Click Here), or Passports.
3. Games: First Round of Pool play will begin Friday, June 27th . Second Round of pool play will take place Saturday June 28th. Once pool play is over , we will begin Bracket play on Sunday.
4. Awards:
5 Star Champion will receive Championship Trophy, Individual Player Rings, MVP Award. 2nd Place will receive Runner-Up Trophy and Medals
4 Star Champion will receive Individual Player Medals, MVP Award
3 Star Champion will receive Individual Player Medals
Hotels:
Below is information for reserving your hotels for the 5 Star Nation Event with:
If you wish to explore our discounted hotel options near the venues for our event, please visit:
FOR DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATE OPTIONS - CLICK HERE
Entertainment, Food, Things to Do, visit https://www.gatlinburg.com/
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH AT THE GATE.
Adult Earlybird Weekend Pass - $50 available when purchased before June 27th
Student (ages 5-13) Earlybird Weekend Pass - $35 available when purchased before June 27th
Friday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Saturday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Sunday:
Free for 4 & under
$15 for student ticket (ages 5-13) pays for all games
$20 for Adult Daily Ticket
Click HERE to purchase tickets: https://5starnation.ticketspice.com/5starsping2025
There will be NO CASH accepted for entry at the gate. You may use any other form of electronic payment (Credit/Debit Cards, ApplePay, GooglePay, SamsungPay, and CashApp). Tickets not purchased online through our website will incur an additional service charge of $3 per ticket at front gate during time of purchase.
There will be no outside food or pets allowed on the premises. This include game snacks for teams. Teams will only be allowed to bring in team water and Gatorade in coolers. Only team coolers will be allowed that must come in with the team. There will be police at the gate to enforce this mandate.
Your may purchase your tickets online in advance HERE
GAMES WILL START FRIDAY THE 27TH AT 9AM. Weekend passes are available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY and must be purchased before Friday, July 27th to receive discount.
Ages 5U -14U
Games: Pool Play - Single Elimination Brackets
1st and Second Place Trophies in all brackets !!!
RULES
High School Rules . Clock stops on all regular football situations
Clock will start ON THE READY WHISTLE after :
a) Out of Bounds
b) Incomplete passes
c) First downs
d) Penalties
Clock will start ON THE SNAP (1st Touch)
a) Scores
b) Change of Possession
c) Time outs
SPECIAL TEAMS
PUNTING - ONCE A TEAM CROSSES THERE SIDE OF THE 50 YD LINE ..THEY MUST GO FOR IT.
TOURNAMENT RULES
Start of Game: If team is 15 minutes late, game will be forfeited
6U- 8 minute quarters , 3 time outs per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs. 1 Coach allowed on field
- No Kick-offs
- No Punts - Punts will be walked off 25 yds from line of scrimmage
- Extra points - Running 1pt , Throwing 2 pts
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock
MERCY RULE -NO BLITZING or LINING UP OVER CENTER.
7U/8U - 10 minute quarters, 3 timeouts per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and timeouts. 1 Coach allowed on the field.
- Kick offs Only - Punts will be walked off 25 yds from line of scrimmage. Punts can not happen once the line of scrimmage is past the 50 yard line in your opponents side of the field, you must go for it on 4th down with no walk off punt.
- Extra points - Running 1pt, Throwing 2 pts, Kicking PAT 2 pts (can rush on PATs)
- Defensive players cannot line-up over center
- Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock - Mercy rule no blitz
9U-14U -10 minute quarters , 3 timeouts per half , Clock stops on change of possession , incomplete passes and time-outs.
- All special teams are in effect
Overtime - In case of overtime, the ball will be placed on the 10 yd line. Each team will have the opportunity to advance the ball and score on 4 downs as well as an extra point should a team scores. Should one team score and the opposing team is stopped on their 4 downs, then the team that scored wins. After both teams have 4 possessions twice and the game ends in another tie, then the final overtime will be determined by penetration from the 10 yard line, incase of a turnover while in penetration, the recovering team will win the game.
Mercy Rule: After 20pt lead - Game will turn into running clock starting in the second half (beginning of 3rd Quarter). This means the clock will not stop for any reason except player injury.
Age Eligibility: All players must certify and wear wristband during duration of the tournament. All players must wear wrist bands issued at certification for all games. If a band breaks, the player must re-certify with State Id, Passport or National Sports Id.
Weight: Weight is unlimited for this tournament.
All event related questions should be directed to Event Director at IL@5StarNation.net or call 773-451-5191.
