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Summer Games

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June 2-4, 2023

The Summer Games is the largest state-level event for Special Olympics North Carolina featuring competition in seven different sports. This event is held annually in Raleigh, Cary and the surrounding areas.

Event Information

Opening Ceremony

Reynolds Coliseum – NC State University
2411 Dunn Ave., Raleigh

Opening Ceremony will take place Friday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with a dance party beginning at that time. This event is free and open to the public. Come and cheer on the more than 1,300 Special Olympics NC athletes and Unified partners as we kick off the 2023 Summer Games. This year’s theme is magic so prepare to be amazed!

There will be a bag-check at the doors.  Reynolds Coliseum now requires that everyone entering the building have their bag checked first.

Competition

All competition is free and open to spectators. Come cheer on the athletes as they go for gold!

  • See the competition schedule
  • See the venue map

If you are interested in volunteering throughout the weekend, sign up here by May 29.

Parking and Directions

See the 2023 venue map. Addresses are provided for all venues, so you can easily put them into your GPS.

Parking
Parking will be available at all competition venues throughout the weekend. The NC State University campus is open and free (aside from spaces that indicate 24-hour restrictions, etc. – read the signs!) all weekend.

Souvenirs and Concessions

Souvenirs
Souvenirs will be on sale at various competition venues throughout the weekend on the following days:
  • Saturday: Athletics, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball
  • Sunday: Basketball, swimming and volleyball
Concessions
Concessions will be available at various venues throughout the weekend. For sports taking place at NC State University, there will not be concessions available in the building. However, Talley Market will be open across the street in Talley Student Center.

Interested in volunteering?

Volunteer registration closes May 29.

Register here

Learn more about our programs for the sports featured at Summer Games:

athletics
basketball
bowling
gymnastics
powerlifting
swimming
volleyball

Want to support Summer Games? Learn more here

Results Archive

  • 2019 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2018 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2017 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2016 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2015 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2014 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media
  • 2013 Summer Games Condensed Results for Media


Thanks to our 2023 event sponsors!

 
Wells Fargo
Le Bleu
Xerox
Town of Cary
Wawa Foundation
Southland Dairy Farms
Sheetz
Civitan
 

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