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
Andrea Stamm – 919-818-4520
Coming soon
Registration Information
- SONA Endorsement Form (required for programs outside of North Carolina. Registrations will not be officially counted until this completed form, signed off by your state program, is received by SONC).
- Delegation Information Summary Form (registration fee of $25 per person that includes facility costs, lunch on Sunday, and event t-shirt)
- Individual Event Registration Form
- Relay Team Registration Form
- Non-Athlete Roster
Registration Timeline
- Tuesday, March 24 – All registration forms due to Special Olympics North Carolina at registration@sonc.net. Checks from outside North Carolina programs can be mailed to:
Special Olympics North Carolina
Attn: Southeast Swimming
2200 Gateway Centre Blvd, Suite 201
Morrisville, NC 27560 - Friday, April 3 – Registration verification sent to Head of Delegation for each program to check for accuracy.
- Tuesday, April 7 – Registration verification due back to SONC at registration@sonc.net to confirm registration.
- Friday, April 17 – Head of Delegation information available (divisions/heats,etc.)
Saturday, April 25 – Tentative
6 p.m. – Dance and athlete social at the Lindley Recreation Center
7:30 p.m. – Dance concludes
Sunday, April 26 – Tentative
8 a.m. – Check-in opens at Greensboro Aquatic Center
8:50 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Ceremony
9:15 a.m. – Competition begins
11 a.m. – Lunch available for registered athletes and coaches
4 p.m. – Approximate finish time for competition and awards
Due to the nature of this one-day event, two check-ins are required.
Check-in #1 (opens at 8:30 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.
- Confirm possession of all athlete participation forms.
- Record scratches/no-show’s.
- If the number of scratches places your team below the minimum number of athletes, your team will be able to perform, and will receive participation ribbons.
- If the number of scratches places your team in the small category, or from Unified to traditional, your team will be placed in the most appropriate division, but your check-in, practice, and performance times will not change.
- Credentials will be provided for non-competing team members. Athletes and Unified partners will not receive credentials. They must wear their uniform in order to be allowed in the warm-up and other designated team areas.
- Confirm delegation numbers.
- Receive any other competition materials or updated information.
- Proceed to main gym for Opening Ceremony.
Check-in #2 (opens at 9:36 a.m.):
- Teams are required to check-in at the warm-up gym at their designated time as indicated on the schedule.
- All jewelry, etc. must be removed at this time.
- The schedule will be strictly adhered to, and a team missing their designated warm-up time and/or performance will not be allowed to work-in unless cleared by the competition manager and SONC staff.
Tuesday, April 21
Registration is now open for the coach’s meeting that is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 5 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 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
- Official USA Swimming stroke/turn judges and referees will officiate at this meet.
- Please indicate hearing/visually impaired on registration form.
- All competition 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.
- Unified Sports relays are welcome.
Awards
Awards will be presented as each division finishes.
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.
This year, our event coincides with the High Point Furniture Market, the largest furnishings trade show in the world. This means that hotel rooms will book up fast, so please make sure to put in your reservations early!
All hotel reservations and payments should be handled by each individual delegation. Below is a list of all hotels with available rooms, distance from venue and cost per room.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reidsville
Approximately 30 minutes away from the venue
$186 per night plus tax for a two bed room
Breakfast included
As of January 13, they had 34 rooms available
Springfield Suites by Marriott Durham-Chapel Hill
Approximately one hour away from the venue
$134 per night plus tax for a two bed room
Breakfast included
As of January 13, they had 15-20 rooms available
Holiday Inn & Suites Statesville
Approximately one hour away from the venue
$125 per night plus tax for a one or two bed room
Breakfast included
As January 24, they have over 20 rooms available
Best Western Statesville Inn
Approximately one hour away from the venue
$84.95 per night plus tax for a one or two bed room
Breakfast included
As of January 24, they have over 20 rooms available
Comfort Suites Salisbury
Approximately 45 minutes away from the venue
$109 per night plus tax for a one King bed room
Breakfast included
As of January 24, they have 25 rooms available
Comfort Inn and Suites near Danville, VA
Approximately 50 minutes away from the venue
$120 per night plus tax for a two bed room
Breakfast included
As of January 24, they have over 20 rooms available
Meals
Saturday: Dinner on your own
Sunday: Breakfast at hotels (if staying in hotel); Lunch provided for all registered athletes and coaches at Greensboro Aquatic Center.
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.
Our host program, Special Olympics Guilford County, is proud to host the dance for the 2023 Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Swimming Invitational on Saturday, April 25. The theme of the dance is “Kentucky Derby.” Tunes from a DJ will fill the rec center.
This dance will be organized by the local athlete council, so it will be sure to be a good time! It will take place at Lindley Recreation Center. Only registered delegation members are welcome to attend. Many athletes from the Guilford County area will be in attendance as well!
