April 29, 2023
Greensboro Aquatic Center
1921 W Gate City Blvd,
Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
- Coming Soon!
This webpage provides a comprehensive summary of the 2023 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational.
There are several links to more detailed documents. There is some new information for this year, so be sure to read through everything.
If you have questions about this information, if you need help during the event, if you get lost, if you are running late, whatever it might be – call us!
Special Olympics NC Staff:
Kyle Jaimes – 813-469-4696
Special Olympics North Carolina is excited to host the 2023 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational for the first time since 2019! We look forward to seeing over 200 athletes from North Carolina and Tennessee compete at this premier facility!
Saturday, April 29
8 a.m. – Check-in opens at Greensboro Aquatic Center
9 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Ceremony
9:30 a.m. – Competition begins
11 a.m. – Lunch available for registered athletes and coaches
4 p.m. – Approximate finish time for competition and awards
Check-in: Opens at 8 a.m.
- Upon arrival to the venue, proceed to Head of Delegation check-in.
- Only the Head of Delegation or head coach should come to the check-in area to prevent congestion.
- Record scratches/no-shows.
- Receive all competition materials and updated information.
- Proceed to the seating area for Opening Ceremony.
Please note, SONC will be texting delegations in the morning to collect scratches prior to your arrival. This will help onsite check-in run much more smoothly.
Thursday, April 27
Registration is now open for the coach’s meeting that is scheduled via zoom for Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. Remember, attendance for the coach’s meeting in mandatory and we have a lot to cover! While all coaches/chaperones are encouraged to attend, only one representative from your delegation is required. Many of your questions will be answered here, so make sure at least one person from your delegation listens. A recording of the webinar will be linked on this webpage following the meeting.
Competition Information
- 2023 Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational Divisions and Heats
- 2023 Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational Delegation Report - This is a guide to help HODs and head coaches know when their athletes are competing throughout the day.
- 2023 Southeast US Swimming Invitational Order of Events
- 2023 Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational Arm Marking Report
- 2023 Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational Delegation Seating Chart
There will not be an improved performance form for this meet. If there is an error in the divisions and/or heats above, please let the sports department know at sports@sonc.net.
Competition Notes
- In the interest of time and our unique facility constraints, we have maximized the use of the pool. This means the majority of the divisions will be heated with other divisions and we will make every attempt to separate divisions with a lane.
- Please note that we will offer one relay for the 2023 competition.
Competition Rules
- We are proud to announce that this meet is sanctioned by USA Swimming, the National Governing Body in the United States.
- Official USA Swimming stroke/turn judges and referees will officiate at this meet.
- All competitions will take place in a deep pool.
- All events will run according to the SONC sport rules and modifications, SOI Sport Rules for Swimming and USA Swimming. Links are found on the SONC swimming webpage.
Awards
Awards will be presented as each division finishes. Awards presentations will take place in the new courtyard between the main facility and the training pool. If an athlete needs to be staged for his/her next event, that takes precedence over awards. In this scenario, please have him/her re-staged for the next event. Please remember to pick up your athletes at the awards area. Athletes will be staged for awards outside in the courtyard area. There will be tents to provide shade while athletes are in staging. Please listen to announcements to make sure your athletes are on time.
Greensboro Aquatic Center
1921 W Gate City Blvd,
Greensboro, NC 27403, United States
Venue Information
We are so excited to be back at the state-of-the-art Greensboro Aquatic Center. Visit this link to find out more information about one of the top aquatic centers in the nation.
Parking
2023 Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational Parking Pass
Parking is free for all registered members of your delegation. Please display the parking pass, located above, on the dashboard of your car. Spectators (non-registered members of the delegation) will have to pay $5 per car for parking upon arrival.
Medical Assistance
HODs should have copies of all athlete medical forms with them in case of an emergency or any other medical issue. Medical volunteers will be onsite and available for athlete, coach, parent, or volunteer first aid needs.
Medical personnel will be roaming the venue and also be stationed adjacent to the pool deck.
All hotel reservations and payments should be handled by each individual delegation.
If you plan on staying in Greensboro overnight, SONC has secured a room block. Please visit this link to make reservations for your delegations. Families can also use this link to book accommodations.
If you use this link, you will need to pay using a credit card at the expense of your local program. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding housing, please email jpratt@sonc.net. Your delegation is not required to stay at this hotel; you are welcome to secure your own accommodations.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport
238 NC Hwy 68 South, PAI Park
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 881-1111
Meals
SONC will provide lunch for delegations (registered athletes, coaches, chaperones, etc.). Family members are not included in these meals.
Lunch will consist of ham and turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz.
A list of known dietary requests can be found here. If you have additional requests for vegetarian or gluten-free meals, please complete this form. All requests must be received by Friday, April 21, in order for arrangements to be made.
There will be water coolers and drinking fountains in the facility for refillable water bottles.
Concessions
Concessions will be on sale starting at 10 a.m. The GAC will have hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, pretzels, etc. for sale.
Souvenirs
Special Olympics North Carolina will also be selling SONC-themed souvenirs. A limited number of event t-shirts will be for sale.
