MIST Knoxville 2026 Registration

1 Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address * You'll receive your receipts and verification code here — make sure it's an email you check regularly and is spelled correctly!

Confirm Email Address *

Phone Number * I don't have a phone

Gender *

Male Female

Grade Level *

School *

Location *

School Name *

Date of Birth *

Shirt Size *

Do you drive? *

2 Competition Selection

How it works: Click any competition card to select it. You may select one competition per category. The "spots" shown are team-wide limits (total from your school). View full rulebook →

Already registered? Use the "Manage Your Registration" button above to update your selections anytime.

Your competitions here MUST match your myMIST selections. Double-check that the competitions you select below are the same ones you registered for on my.getmistified.com. Mismatched selections may disqualify you from competing.

Category I

Knowledge & Qur'an

(Select max 1) View Rules

Knowledge Tests

Individual 0/4 team spots

Qur'an Memorization Level 1

Individual 0/4 team spots

Qur'an Memorization Level 2

Individual 0/4 team spots

Qur'an Memorization Level 3

Individual 0/4 team spots

Qur'an Recitation

Individual 0/2 team spots

Category II

Arts

(Select max 1) View Rules

2D Art

Individual 0/4 team spots

3D Art

Individual 0/4 team spots

Fashion Design

Individual 0/4 team spots

Digital Art

Individual 0/4 team spots

Photography

Individual 0/4 team spots

Category III

Writing & Oratory

(Select max 1) View Rules

Extemporaneous Essay

Individual 0/2 team spots

Extemporaneous Speaking

Individual 0/2 team spots

Original Oratory

Individual 0/2 team spots

Poetry

Individual 0/2 team spots

Prepared Essay

Individual 0/2 team spots

Short Fiction

Individual 0/2 team spots

Spoken Word

Individual 0/2 team spots

Category IV

Brackets

(Select max 1) View Rules

Debate

Team (2) 0/2 team spots

Math Olympics

Team (4) 0/2 team spots

MIST Quiz Bowl

Team (4-6) 0/6 team spots

Improv

Team (4-6) 0/6 team spots

Category V

Group Projects

(Select max 1) View Rules

Business Venture

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

Humanitarian Service

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

Nasheed/Rap

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

Science Fair

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

Short Film

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

Social Media

Group (1-6) 0/6 team spots

3 Sports Selection

Sports Locked: Select at least 3 non-sport competitions above to unlock sports selection.

Category VI

Sports

(Select max 1 - Gender specific) View Rules

Basketball (Boys)

5v5 basketball tournament for boys. Team sport.

Team Sport Team Sport

Basketball (Girls)

5v5 basketball tournament for girls. Team sport.

Team Sport Team Sport

Soccer (Boys)

Outdoor soccer tournament for boys. Team sport.

Team Sport Team Sport

Volleyball (Girls)

Indoor volleyball tournament for girls. Team sport.

Team Sport Team Sport

4 Parent / Guardian Emergency Contact

Required for all students. This parent/guardian will be contacted in case of emergency.

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Male Female

Email *

Phone *

Relationship *

Will this parent/guardian attend in person? *

Yes No

Registered on myMIST? *

Yes No

5 myMIST Nashville Registration

In addition to this MYK registration, all competitors must register separately on my.getmistified.com ($65 competitor fee, paid directly to MIST Nashville — not collected here).

Registered on myMIST? *

Yes No

School Registered Under in MIST

6 Your Photo

Upload a clear photo of yourself. This will be used for your MIST badge and team roster.

Drag & drop your photo here, or browse

JPG, PNG, or WebP. Max 5MB.

7 School ID Card

Upload a photo of your school ID card. This is required for verification at MIST Nashville. Important: Use the same ID photo you uploaded to myMIST.

Student ID Guide — Acceptable: student portal screenshot, high school ID, middle school ID. Unacceptable: driver's license, state ID card.

Drag & drop your school ID here, or browse

JPG, PNG, or WebP. Max 5MB.

1 Guest / Parent Information

Important for Parents/Guardians attending MIST Nashville:

You must also register separately as a guest on my.getmistified.com ($40 guest fee, paid to MIST Nashville)
On-site registration will NOT be available — you must pre-register to enter venue buildings
Students will travel and stay with the team under coach supervision, separate from parents
Students must remain with their teams during all MIST activities, even when parents are present

First Name *

Last Name *

Email * You'll receive your receipts and verification code here — make sure it's an email you check regularly and is spelled correctly!

Confirm Email *

Phone *

Gender *

Male Female

Relationship to Student *

Will you attend in person? *

Yes No

Registered on myMIST? *

Yes No

1 Coach Information

Coach Registration Requirements:

You must also register as a "Guest" on my.getmistified.com ($20 coach fee, paid to MIST Nashville — will be reimbursed)
Coaches must attend the entire weekend (Friday–Sunday)
Coaches are expected to travel on the group bus with the team
Hotel and transportation costs are covered by MYK as a courtesy
Alternative transportation or early departure requires prior approval from Head Coach

Are you 21 years or older? *

Yes, I am 21+ No, I am under 21

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Male Female

Date of Birth *

Email * You'll receive your receipts and verification code here — make sure it's an email you check regularly and is spelled correctly!

Confirm Email *

Phone *

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Relationship *

Registered on myMIST? *

Yes No

6 Hotel & Roommate Preferences

List up to 6 people you'd like to room with. We'll do our best to accommodate preferences. Leave blank if no preference.

Roommate Choice 1

Roommate Choice 2

Roommate Choice 3

Roommate Choice 4

Roommate Choice 5

Roommate Choice 6

7 Health Information

This information is kept confidential and used only for emergency situations.

Allergies *

Current Medications *

Medical Conditions *

Other Health Information

8 Support MIST Knoxville

The actual cost per person is $250, but we only charge students $150. Your donation helps us cover the difference and provide scholarships for students who can't afford the fee.

9 Payment

Registration Fee $0.00

Total $0.00

10 Code of Conduct & Waiver

MIST Knoxville Code of Conduct

By registering for MIST Knoxville 2026, I agree to:

Conduct myself in a manner consistent with Islamic values and good sportsmanship
Follow all rules and guidelines set by MIST organizers and coaches
Treat all participants, judges, and organizers with respect
Refrain from any behavior that is disruptive, disrespectful, or harmful
Accept the decisions of judges and organizers as final
Report any concerns or issues to a coach or organizer immediately

Liability Waiver

I understand that participation in MIST Knoxville 2026 involves inherent risks, including but not limited to physical activities during sports competitions. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation. I release and hold harmless Muslim Youth of Knoxville (MYK), Muslim Community of Knoxville (MCK), their organizers, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors from any and all liability for injury, illness, or loss that may occur during the event.

Photo/Video Release

I grant permission for MYK to photograph and record video during the event and to use such media for promotional purposes, including social media, website, and print materials.

I have read and agree to the Code of Conduct, Liability Waiver, and Photo/Video Release. *

Please review your information before submitting. By submitting, you are registering for MIST Knoxville 2026. Your registration will be confirmed once payment is processed (if applicable). Review the MIST rules and regulations before participating.

Topic:	"Why I Want to Compete in MIST and How It Will Help Me Grow as a Young Muslim"
Format:	Handwritten, 3 pages
Deadline:	February 8, 2026
Submit to:	Ashraf Ali (direct submission)

Student Interest Form

Who are you registering as?

Student

Guest / Parent

Coach

Have you pre-registered with MYK Knoxville before?

Do you have a MIST ID?

MIST ID Required

Already registered before?

1 Personal Information

2 Competition Selection

Knowledge & Qur'an

Arts

Writing & Oratory

Brackets

Group Projects

3 Sports Selection

Sports

4 Parent / Guardian Emergency Contact

5 myMIST Nashville Registration

6 Your Photo

7 School ID Card

1 Guest / Parent Information

1 Coach Information

Emergency Contact

6 Hotel & Roommate Preferences

7 Health Information

8 Support MIST Knoxville

9 Payment

10 Code of Conduct & Waiver

MIST Knoxville Code of Conduct

Liability Waiver

Photo/Video Release

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is MIST?

Q Who can participate?

Q How many competitions can I enter?

Q Where can I find the competition rules?

Q Is this the final registration?

Q Is there a registration fee?

Q Can I change my competition selections?

Q How do I prepare for competitions?

Select Knowledge Test Book

Islam and the Secular State

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

The Alchemy of Us

Hearts Turn

Interest Form Submitted!