5th Annual AAU Great Smoky Mountain Invitational
ABOUT
Get ready for the 5th Annual AAU Great Smoky Mountain Invitational – the premier girls’ volleyball event on the East Coast! Mark your calendars for March 7-8, 2026, as top teams battle it out in Cherokee, NC. This high-energy tournament features 12-18 Premier girls’ divisions, guaranteeing five matches per team at the Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center.
REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted into the tournament, each team must book 5 rooms per night for the duration of the event.
We’ve secured exclusive discounted rates to help keep costs low and create a smooth, unified experience for all the teams.
Teams within 50 miles of the venue are exempt. Need a waiver? Let us know – we’re always going to prioritize kids getting to play.
All players and coaches must have an active 2025-2026 AAU membership.
Venue
Harrah’s Cherokee Conference Center
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, North Carolina 28719
Travel & Accommodations
Click here to view exclusive JBJ discounts on flights
Host Hotel
Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel & Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
Take advantage of our Stay-and-Save program with exclusive hotel discounts for an unforgettable weekend of elite competition. Don’t miss your chance to compete against the best—secure your spot today!
Harrah's Hotel Atlantic City
Booking link coming soon
Please include club/team name under ‘organization’ when booking
Event Links
Schedule
The schedule will be published the Monday prior to the event on VBSchedule.com
Spectator Tickets
Link to purchase will be available closer to the eventAll ticket purchases will be through iPlex
Steam Live on BallerTV
Link will be shared closer to the event
Spectator Information
$40 – 2 day pass
$20 – 1 day pass
Children 9 and under are free
Spectators will be required to upload a selfie or image of themselves when purchasing a ticket. This photo will appear on the QR code scanner at entry to verify your identity.
Additional information can be found here as well as the Privacy Policy.
Team Check-In
All teams must check-in Friday March 6, 2026, between 6pm-9pm inside the Cherokee Conference Center.
**Please ensure coaches emails are correct in AES**
Each coach will receive an email with an individual QR code for entry.
All players, coaches, team managers, or anyone else on the official roster must have a current 2025-2026 AAU membership.
*Coaches Only*
Results will be posted to AES following the event.