Smoky Mountains Showdown
Where Excellence Meets the Majestic Smoky Mountains
About Us
The Smoky Mountains Showdown is held in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee at the famous Mills Auditorium in the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The Mills Auditorium is a beautiful, spacious, facility that sets the Smoky Mountain ambiance for our annual event. The Gatlinburg Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, short walking distance to hotels, stores, restaurants, and a huge variety of good wholesome family fun. The Smoky Mountains Showdown is a family-friendly event renowned for its organized, structured, exciting, and fun overall tournament experience for the competitor and their family. Plan your Family Spring Get Away in mountain paradise centered around the Smoky Mountains Showdown.
Come see why Gatlinburg is the number one mountain vacation destination for families. Where true southern hospitality meets true southern charm in the beauty of nature that pictures just don't do it justice. We welcome you to join us on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, 2024. It's Going Down in the Smoky Mountains! ARE YOU READY?
Proud Sponsors & Proud Partners
Smoky Mountains Showdown Information
Beautiful Bear Plaques will be handed out for 1st-4th division placements.
"One of a Kind Unique Grands Awards" for Black Belt Grands, Under Belt Grands, & Team Awards. Each Bear, Bear Plaque, and Bear Head is hand crafted, unique, and no two will ever be the same.
"You'll take home a one of a kind at the SMOKY MOUNTAINS SHOWDOWN."
Promotors of the Smoky Mountains Showdown
Keith & Krystal Mercure, Carolina Extreme Martial Arts & Team Extreme Elite Competition Team Owners & Head Coaches
Cell: (843) 655-9395
Email: smokymountainsshowdown@gmail.com
Rules To Follow
We follow NASKA Rules. Please refer to https://naska.com/2024-changes-and-rules/. Please make sure you know the rules.
Registration
When registering for the Smoky Mountains Showdown, please refer to our event link at https://myuventex.com/
NO REGISTRATION THE DAY OF THE EVENTS.
Last day to Register & purchase Coaches Pass is by the end of the day on September 5, 2024. Spectator Passes ONLY will be purchased the day of the events.
Under Belt Grands Divisions-Smoky Mountains Showdown Bear Head Grands
Participating in Under Belt Grands Divisions is optional for Under Belt 1st placement winners. This is something separate outside of paid ivisions the promoters have given to Under Belt Competitors who have placed 1st in their divisions the chance to Win. Participation is optional and not mandatory.
9 & Younger Beginner Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
9 & Younger Intermediate & Advance Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
10 - 13 Beginner Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
10 - 13 Intermediate & Advance Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
10-13 Intermediate & Advance Girls Sparring Grand
10-13 Intermediate & Advance Boys Sparring Grand
14 - 17 Beginner Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
14 - 17 Intermediate & Advanced Forms & Weapons Grand (M/F)
14-17 Intermediate & Advance Boys Sparring Grand
14 - 17 Intermediate & Advanced Girls Sparring Grand
Black Belt Grands Divisions-Smoky Mountains Showdown Bear Grands
Participating in the Black Belt Grands is optional for 1st Place Winners. This is something separate outside of paid divisions the promoters have given to Black Belt competitors who have placed 1st in their divisions a chance to win. Participation in Grands is optional and not mandatory.
13 & Under BB Forms-Weapons Grand
10-13 BB Boys Sparring Grand
10-13 BB Girls Sparring Grand
14-17 BB Forms-Weapons Grand
14-17 BB Boys Sparring Grand
14-17 BB Girls Sparring Grand
18+ BB Men's Forms-Weapons Grand
18+ BB Women's Forms-Weapons Grand
18+ BB Men's Open Weight Sparring Grand
18+ BB Women's Open Weight Sparring Grand
Other Grands & Awards:
Team Synchronized Forms & Weapons Grand Champion Bear Award
Team Demo Grand Champion Bear Award
Team Award Bear Head Award
Good Wholesome Family Fun
Some Southern Hospitality For OUr Score Keepers & Judges
