Smoky Mountains REGIONAL Site Information

March 21 – March 24, 2018

Event Location

Thompson-Boling Arena - University of Tennessee
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way #202
Knoxville, TN 37996

Phone: 865-974-0953

Event Website:

Venue website:

NOTE: The venue will not accept or store team robots or toolboxes.

Parking Information

The G10 Garage next to the Arena will be used all days for parking. There is a special rate of $5.00 per day set up for Wednesday, March 21-Friday, March 23 (no permit required Saturday, March 24).Permits will be available for $5.00 per day at the UT Parking Office located at 2121 Stephenson Drive off Neyland Drive.

**Please note that trailers and busses are to use Stephenson Drive lot.

** Refer to the campus map below for parking lots.

Interactive campus parking map found online at

Handicapped Parking

Visitor handicapped parking requires individuals to obtain a free accessible parking permit when they show a valid unexpired state-issued handicap parking placard or license plate and registration. These permits must be obtained before a vehicle is parked and these are available at the Circle Park Information Booth or at the UT Parking Office located at 2121 Stephenson Drive. The placard and parking permit displayed together allow parking in any marked handicapped space or any other unreserved student or staff parking space on campus (see policy at

Site Restrictions

Please read the following restrictions and adhere to them in order to promote an orderly, safe, pleasant, and exciting competition. As a group, we all should honor agreements with the venue and help promote the spirit of good partnership.

Please:

Do notuse skateboards or ‘hoverboards’. This is a safety concern.
Do not wear roller-skates or roller shoes. This is a safety concern.
Do notuse drones. This is a safety concern.
Do notbring bottled gas tanks(e.g. helium). This is a safety concern.
Do notuse noisy devices, such as floor stompers, whistles and/or air horns.
Do not arrange for Internet access or phone lines from venue service providers or attempt to use venue internet connections reserved for event purposes (e.g., FMS or streaming).
Do notsell any products. This includes food, hats, shirts or any promotional products.
Do notdistribute any food products, such as candy, water, soft drinks or fruit.
Do notsell raffle tickets.
Do notuse walkie-talkies.
Do notinvite or bring live bands to play in the audience. This dilutes the presentation on the playing field and is too loud and confusing for the audience.
Do notplay loud music in the Pit because it interferes with important announcements. If a team receives more than a warning or two, the power to the team Pit will be shut off and/or the music device confiscated.
Do notform "tunnels" during the Awards Ceremony. This can cause discomfort to those traveling through them and creates safety issues.
Do notsave seats.

Additional Information:

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Dress appropriately – Avoid risqué clothing.
Safety glasses must be worn by all (team members and visitors) in the pits.
Open-toed shoes are not allowed.