Opening Ceremony will be held at Reynolds Coliseum this year!  We return to our venue conveniently located on NC State University’s campus (and most importantly, it’s air-conditioned). We have greatly increased the floor seating, so delegations will be able to choose where they are most comfortably seated (keep in mind, not everyone can sit on the floor; some will still be upstairs).  This year’s Opening Ceremony will have the theme of “CELEBRATION!”  There will be no official delegation march-in. Instead, delegations can start entering the building at 6:45 p.m. The DJ will already be cranking tones and all can dance until the program starts at 7:30 p.m.  There is a lot planned with the celebration; you wouldn’t want to miss it!

We are excited to have basketball added to Summer Games this year!  It will be held in the newly renovated NC State Carmichael Gymnasium along with volleyball and powerlifting.

Based on registration numbers and scheduling, athletics and swimming will only be held on Saturday.

We are using different bowling venues from our most recent years, so be sure to plug those new addresses into your GPS.

Coach webinars will be offered by sport on Thursday, May 26, and Tuesday, May 31. Be sure to reference the full list of coach webinars to see the schedule and registration information.  Attendance at these meetings are mandatory, and attendance will be taken. Any program without representation at a coach’s meeting for the sport(s) they are bringing will not be allowed to file any protests for that sport.

You may see several athletes uniformed as Team SONC at this year’s Summer Games.  These athletes are preparing to compete at the USA Games in Orlando in June, so be sure to wish them luck!

We will continue to rely heavily on text messaging to communicate with everyone during the Games. Be on the lookout for texts throughout the weekend and please make sure SONC has accurate cell phone numbers on file beforehand so we can keep you informed.

This year we will be offering Healthy Athletes screenings on Saturday only.  For more information on times and locations, please refer to the Healthy Athletes tab below.

This information is shared with every state-level event.  Click through it as a refresher or let it serve as a resource if this is your first event!

Head of Delegation Responsibilities
Local Program Preparation Checklist
Sample Packing List
Sample Delegation Pre-Games Coaches Meeting Agenda
Mileage Chart
General Policies & Procedures
Competition Policies & Procedures
Sport Nutrition Tips
Event Services

Lunches
Lunch specifics are listed with the venues as they do vary by location.

Dining Hall Meals
Meals other than lunch will be offered at Fountain Dining Hall beginning with dinner on Friday night and continuing through breakfast on Sunday.  You can read the full menu of what will be provided at Fountain.

Please note that breakfast will be a grab-and-go breakfast rather than a sit-down meal.  You will pick up bagged breakfasts from the lobby of Fountain Dining Hall on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Instructions will be provided throughout the weekend.

Saturday Night Dinner
All dinner arrangements are at local program cost for Saturday night.  For those delegations who have indicated they will eat in Fountain on Saturday night, your local program fees will be adjusted to capture this cost of $7.50 per person.

For those delegations who have chosen to eat at Talley, all four restaurants and Talley Marketplace will be open from 4–9 p.m.

Here are the dining options for Talley:

• Talley Market has all of your typical snacks, some amazing ice cream made right there at NC State, salads, etc.
• Jason’s Deli – you can view the menu online.
• Los Lobos Mexican Grill – this is run similarly to Moe’s Grill where you walk through and get a made-to-order burrito, etc.  You can view the menu online.
• Ruckus Fast Fired – you can view the menu online.
• Tuffy’s Burgers – you can view the menu online.

For Jason’s Deli, Los Lobos, Tuffy’s and Ruckus, you can order and pay ahead using the Grubhub app.  You can even indicate at what time you will pick up your food.  This could make things much much easier for your whole group!

If your delegation has opted to eat out on your own, there are a number of options on Hillsborough Street as well as Western Boulevard.

Dietary Needs
If you have requests for vegetarian or gluten-free meals at the sport venues, fill out this form by Friday, May 27, in order for arrangements to be made. A current list of gluten-free and vegetarian meals we are currently aware of can be found here.

Talley Student Union restaurants have been asked to prepare for vegetarian or gluten free needs.

The Fountain Dining Hall dietician, Lisa Eberhart, is available to answer any questions about what is offered at this location.  She can be reached at Lisa_eberhart@ncsu.edu or 919-513-5310.

All delegations will be housed in the following dorms:

• Bragaw Dorm
• Lee Dorm
• Avent Ferry Dorm

All delegations will check in at Bragaw.
Check-in will take place 1-5 p.m. on Friday.
Dorm assignments will be sent out this week.

SONC is assuming that everyone is staying for both Friday and Saturday nights.  Delegations are asked to alert Kelly Vaughn ASAP if there are individuals who will only stay Friday night so room nights are not unnecessarily charged to SONC. Even if you have athletes who do not have competition on Sunday, we encourage you to stay Saturday night to enjoy the dance. Take full advantage of the games weekend!

All participants should bring all linens (pillow, blanket, sheets, towels and washcloths).  If someone forgets an item, extras will be available at cost to the local program.
Prices are as follows:
Sheets (2) – $3.00
Towel (1) – $2.50
Washcloth (1) – $1.00
Pillow with Pillowcase (1) – $2.00
Blanket (1) – $4.00
Total Set – $12.50

Building access cards will provide access to in-building laundry in your assigned buildings.  There is no additional laundry service charge but you need to bring your own detergent!

Extra volunteers will be available to help with unloading luggage and getting it to the dorms.  As mentioned above, make sure everyone labels their luggage with their name and delegation.  The goal is to deliver all luggage to the HOD’s suite for you all to distribute from that point.

This year we will be offering Healthy Athletes screenings on Saturday only! In an effort to allow for more opportunities to complete all Healthy Athletes screenings, select screenings will be available during the day.  Please thoroughly look at the information below to make sure you know the location and time for each screening. We also have an online sign-up form that allows you to reserve a time to complete these disciplines. We will take walk-ups; however, keep in mind that you may not be able to go through certain screenings due to reserved times from the online sign-up form.

Saturday, June 4
Where: Talley Student Union
Screening Times: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Disciplines: Healthy Hearing

Saturday, June 4
Where: Olympic Town and Dance – Talley Student Union
Screening Times: 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Disciplines: FUNfitness, Health Promotion, Healthy Hearing, Opening Eyes

For those who have been through the screenings before, this is a reminder that it is always good to check in each year to stay on top of your health. These are free screenings for any Special Olympics athlete. Those who can make it to two or more disciplines will be entered to win one of three Bluetooth speakers.

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

Venue Director – Stephanie Thompson, (919) 943-5518 cell
Opening Ceremony Agenda
Inclement Weather Plan – Delegations should remain in their vehicles or at the dining hall until severe weather passes.  Everyone already in the venue should remain in the building.

Opening Ceremony will be held at Reynolds Coliseum this year!  We return to our venue conveniently located on NC State University’s campus (and air-conditioned!) for the third year. We have greatly increased the floor seating so delegations will be able to choose where they are most comfortably seated (although not everyone can sit on the floor so some will still be upstairs).  This year’s Opening Ceremony will have the theme of “CELEBRATION!”  There will be no official delegation march-in; rather delegations can start entering the building at 6:45 p.m. where the DJ is already cranked up and they can dance until the program starts at 7:30 p.m.  There is a lot planned with the celebration; you won’t want to miss it!

Getting to the Ceremony –The great majority of you will be able to walk to the Coliseum from the dining hall.  It takes approximately 15-20 minutes (the Coliseum is next to Talley Student Center where the dance will be held on Saturday night).  There will be a drop off area for delegations who need to drive to the Coliseum.  Spectator and family parking will be available in the Coliseum Deck next to the venue.  There will also be a shuttle running to bring delegations from the dining hall and of course returning after the Ceremony.

There will be a bag-check at the doors.  Reynolds Coliseum now requires that everyone entering the building have their bag checked first.  The best idea – just don’t bring a bag.  If you must, just be prepared for it to be inspected before you can enter.

We will not have items for sale at the Ceremony.  Souvenirs will be available at all venues on Saturday.

Talley Student Union – NC State University
2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh
Venue Director – Joy Cuomo, (919) 593-4205 cell

Inclement Weather Plan – Outdoor activities will not occur.   Everyone already in the venue should stay put and anyone outside should go inside the building.  An airhorn signal of three short blasts will be made if cover should be taken immediately.  One long blast will follow when inclement weather has passed.
Parking – This is another venue to which most delegations can walk.  A drop-off area will also be provided for buses.  There will also be a shuttle running to bring delegations from the dining hall and of course returning throughout the evening.
Dance/Olympic Town – Lots of exciting activities are being planned for Olympic Town that you don’t want to miss!  Our Healthy Athletes disciplines will be providing health screenings with prizes involve. We will have performances from groups and game rooms and even a Tik Tok area set up.  All of this will be going on while our DJ kicks off the dance!

George Williams Athletic Complex – St. Augustine’s University
1315 Oakwood Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27610

Venue Director – Jonathan Serxner, cell (919) 812-7708
Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view a recording of the meeting.  At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must be in attendance.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend.  A recording of the webinar will be posted at the conclusion of the meeting. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  
Lunch – Cypress Creek Civitans will be doing a hot dog cookout for the venue.
Inclement Weather Plan – If weather is extreme and safety is an issue, everyone will be directed to their vehicles.  An air horn signal of three short blasts will be made if cover should be taken immediately.  One long blast will follow when inclement weather has passed.
Parking – There will be a lot going on.  Be patient with parking! 
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue.
Concessions – At least one food truck will be at the venue serving concessions.
Additional Activities – Southland Dairy Farms will have great information about dairy products and farming complete with milking demonstrations with a real cow and free ice cream sandwiches!
Venue Notes –Please read this information on how to request a tent permit for delegation use at the venue. Tents without a permit will be removed.

Competition Information
Competition will be on Saturday only.
Athletics Sport Webpage (rules, etc)
2022 Athletics Program – Updated 6.2.2022
2022 Athletics Track and Field Schedule
2022 Athletics Athletes by Delegation – Updated 6.2.2022

Carmichael Gym – NC State University
2611 Cates Ave.
Raleigh NC, 27695

Venue Director – Bridgette Earman, cell (919) 748-9631
Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view the recording of the meeting. At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must view this meeting and follow the steps to confirm viewing.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  
Lunch – Ham and turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz
Parking – Delegations staying at the dorms can easily walk to Carmichael Gymnasium.  For those that need to drive, there is ample on-street parking around the venue that is open during the weekend but be sure to pay attention to the signs (certain spots are off limits!).  The Coliseum Deck is also available.
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue on Saturday and Sunday.
Concessions -While we are not selling concessions in the building, Talley Market will be open across the street in Talley Student Center.

Competition Information
Basketball Sport Webpage (rules, etc)
2022 Basketball Team Sunday Schedule & Final Divisions – Updated 6/4/2022 @9:25 pm
2022 Basketball Team Rosters

Basketball skills schedule:
Saturday, June 4
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Preliminary competition on courts 5
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Divisioning for Final Round and lunch break
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Final round of competition on courts 5
2:45 p.m. – Awards presentations (with volleyball skills)

Bowling Singles and Ramp
AMF South Hills
301 Nottingham Dr.
Cary, NC  27511
Venue Director – Mike Safrit, cell (910) 617-3476

Bowling Doubles and Team (Traditional and Unified)
Buffaloe Lanes South
6701 Fayetteville Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27603
Venue Director– Macy Fisher, cell (561) 222-9114

Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view the recording of the meeting.  At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must be in attendance.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend.  A recording of the webinar will be posted at the conclusion of the meeting. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  

Lunch –  On Saturday, South Raleigh Civitans will be donating/fixing sandwiches for AMF South Hills while Garner Civitans will be doing the same at Buffaloe Lanes South. On Saturday, we will have ham and turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz.
Parking – there is adequate parking at the facilities.
Souvenirs will be on sale at both venues on Saturday only.
Concessions will be on sale at both venues all weekend.

Competition Information
Bowling Sport Webpage (rules, etc.)
2022 Bowling Singles (and Ramp) Final Divisions and Lane Assignments – Updated 6/4/2022
2022 Bowling Unified Doubles Final Divisions and Lane Assignments – Updated 6/4/2022
2022 Bowling Doubles Final Divisions and Lane Assignments – Updated 6/4/2022
2022 Bowling Teams Final Divisions and Lane Assignments – Updated 6/4/2022

SonShine Gymnastics
151 Thomas Mill Rd.
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Venue Directors – Bruce Achterman, cell (919) 537-5710 and Jimmy Lynn, cell (919) 749-8116

Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view of a recording of the meeting. At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must view this meeting and follow the steps to confirm viewing.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken. 
Parking – Please be sure to follow the Special Olympics directional arrows to the venue and take NC-55 to Green Oaks Parkway to get to Sonshine Gymnastics.  
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue.
Lunch – Hamburger or hot dog lunch cooked onsite by your very own venue directors!

Competition Information
Gymnastics Sport Webpage (rules, etc.)
2022 Summer Games Women’s Gymnastics Levels B, C, and 1 Divisions and Schedule
2022 Summer Games Women’s Gymnastics Levels 2, 3, and 4 Divisions and Schedule
2022 Summer Games Men’s Gymnastics Divisions and Schedule

Carmichael Gym – NC State University
NC State University
2611 Cates Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27606

Venue Director– Jamie West, cell (919) 218-4966 and Robert Ford, cell (919) 605-8727
Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view of a recording of the meeting. At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must view this meeting and follow the steps to confirm viewing.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  
Lunch – Saturday: Ham and turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz
Parking – Parking is available at the Dan Allen Parking Deck, accessible via Dan Allen Drive.  An athlete drop-off area will be designated and make note that due to construction there will be no parking on Cates Avenue.
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue on Saturday.
Concessions – Talley Student center is a five-minute walk down Cates Avenue. There are multiple snack options and even a Starbucks.

Competition Information
Athletes will compete in three lifts: Squat, bench press and deadlift.  Athletes will compete in all lifts in one day. Based on the athlete’s weight on check-in on Friday, athletes will be divisioned by weight class and gender.  Typically, athletes in lighter weight classes and female lifters will compete on Saturday.  The heavier weight classes typically compete on Sunday.

Powerlifting Sport Webpage (rules, etc)
2022 Powerlifting Athletes and Events
2022 Powerlifting Schedule and Divisions

Triangle Aquatic Center
275 Convention Dr.
Cary, NC 27511

Venue Director – Kellie Renzi, cell (919) 441-8026
Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view of a recording of the meeting. At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must view this meeting and follow the steps to confirm viewing.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  Lunch – The Civitan Triangle Luncheon Club will be donating/fixing sandwiches served along with chips and fruit donated by Sheetz
Inclement Weather Plan – In the event of heavy winds/tornado warning, everyone will be directed to the area under spectator seating and in the downstairs classroom.  In the event of a venue evacuation, everyone will be sent to their cars.
Parking – There have been significant changes at this venue with parking so take your time.  We do have access to more parking but overflow parking may still be directed to another location.  There will be a place to drop off athletes.  Remember that general public will also be using the center and the parking lot.
Venue Notes – While we will not have our usual numbers, we still ask that everyone be considerate of others with the seating.  Everyone is welcome to bring chairs and tents to sit outside the venue.  Delegations will be assigned seating to assist with staging.  Coolers will not be permitted in the seating area; an area by the back window will be designated as a “cooler parking lot” and labels will be provided to help identify coolers.
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue.
Concessions will be on sale at the venue.

Competition Information
Swimming Sport Webpage (rules, etc)
2022 Summer Games Events by Delegation
2022 Swimming Program (Updated 6/2/2022)
2022 Swimming Arm Marking Instructions

Carmichael Gym – NC State University
2611 Cates Ave.
Raleigh NC, 27695

Venue Director – Jeane Brumley, cell (919)-247-5465 and Steve Bass, cell (919) 599-1086
Mandatory Coach’s Meeting – Please click here to view a recording of the meeting. At least one representative from each local program participating in this sport must be in attendance.  No representation means the program will not be able to file any protests for this sport for the weekend.  A recording of the webinar will be posted at the conclusion of the meeting. Listening to the recording does count as attendance as long as the appropriate steps are taken.  
Lunch – Saturday: Hot dogs, chips and fruit provided by North Raleigh Presbyterian Church
Sunday: Ham and turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz
Parking – Please reference the provided parking information. There are other business located next to Triangle Volleyball Club, so parking on Friday may take longer, and there will be an area to drop off athletes by the entrance. Please pay attention to transportation volunteers, and abide by any posted signs at Triangle Volleyball Club and the parking lots and streets in the area.
Souvenirs will be on sale at the venue on Saturday.
Concessions – There are vending machines with snacks and sports drinks can be purchased.

Delegations are welcome and encouraged to bring pop-up tents and lawn chairs to set up outside of the venue in designated areas. There is limited space inside the venue for delegations to gather while not competing.

Competition Information
Volleyball Sport Webpage (rules, etc)
2022 Volleyball Team Sunday Schedule and Final Divisions – Updated 6/5/2022
2022 Volleyball Team Rosters

Volleyball Skills Schedule:
Saturday, June 4
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. – Preliminary competition on court 5
Divisioning for Final Round
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Final round of competition on court 5
2:45 p.m. – Awards presentations (with basketball skills)2022 Summer Games Volleyball Team Final Schedule 6.5

Filing a competition protest

It is the right of certified and advanced certified coaches to file a protest if they believe there has been a misinterpretation or misapplication of the rules. Please refer to the documents below to understand what can be protested and a link to file the protest.

Protest Procedure Infographic – please review this flowchart before filing a protest. Additional criteria for protest eligibility is found in the protest submission form below.
Submit a Competition Protest – use this online form to submit the protest. Information such as specific rule or procedure is needed to complete this form. Please notify the competition manager of your intention to file this protest so they are aware.