2023 Summer Games

The information below is pertaining to the 2023 Summer Games. As more information becomes available this page will be updated. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact one of the coaches.

Dates: June 2-4, 2023

Competition Information

Last Updated: May 22, 2023 at 09:02 pm

• Dates: June 3-4
• Transportation to the competition venue will be provided for those athletes staying in the dorms.
• Location:  Triangle Aquatic Center 275 Convention Dr. Cary, NC 27511
  • 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 – We ask that everyone be considerate of others with the seating.  Everyone is welcome to bring chairs and tents to sit outside the venue, in addition to the large atrium space, adjacent to spectator seating, which will show a live stream of the competition on the facility monitors.  Delegations will be assigned seating to assist with staging.  Coolers will not be permitted in the indoor 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.
  • Lunch for athletes and coaches- (Saturday) ham or turkey sandwiches, chips and fruit. (Sunday) turkey sandwiches or turkey bacon club wraps, chips and fruit donated by Sheetz.
• Swimming Program – Swim program can be accessed from the SONC Summer Games site under Swimming Competition Information.
• The information below is specific for the Wake County Raleigh Racers. For all Summer Games information visit the SONC Summer Games HOD Page.

Summer Games Roster

The following individuals have been registered for Summer Games. The athletes staying in the dorms will have transportation provided during the duration of the games.

Athlete Packing List

Athletes need to bring the following items if staying in the dorms. Athletes will also need to make sure they have everything they need for the swim meet. Check out the post What to Bring to a Swim Meet for information on what you should bring.

• Bed linens (sheets or sleeping bag, blanket, etc)
• Towels (one for showering, one for the pool)
• Pillow with pillowcase
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, shampoo, soap, shaving materials)
• Clothes – pajamas, underwear, socks, shirts, shorts, rain coat, etc
  • You can bring a nice outfit for the dance on Saturday if you want
  • Wear or pack your blue shirt and shorts for Friday’s Opening Ceremonies
    
  • Pack your blue Raleigh Racers shirt and some shorts for awards
• Swimming gear (goggles, towels, swim caps, water bottle, deck shoes)
• Money for souvenirs or snacks
• Entertainment for competition and downtime (books, magazines, headphones, etc)
• Medications clearly labeled.
• Make sure all items bags and items are labeled.

Schedule

The information below is the overall schedule for the weekend. Some information was not known at the time of creating this page. The abbreviation “TBD” will be replaced with the actual information as I have it.

Friday, June 2

• 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Check in for athletes that are staying in the dorms. Please not the drop-off window has been shortened. so we have time at the beginning to get ready for the athletes to arrive and time at the end to get the athletes fed and ready for Opening Ceremony. The drop off location will be in Lee Lot off of Sullivan Dr similar to previous years. Coaches and other volunteers will be onsite to assist athletes in getting their belongings into the dorm. Wake County will be staying in Bragaw Residence Hall. (See campus map).
• 4:30 pm – Fountain Dining Hall opens (menu available here)
• 6:30 pm – Head to opening ceremony. Wake County will be meeting at the back of the Tally Student Union just past the Stafford Commons.
  
• 7:30 pm – Opening Ceremony begins
• 8:45 pm – Opening Ceremony ends
• 9:00 pm – Bed!

Saturday, June 3

I have not received the detailed schedule for competition yet so the information below may change. The only thing that I am 100% sure of is the competition will begin at 9:00am. I will update the information below as soon as I verify the times.

• 6:00 am – Breakfast pickup at Fountain dining hall
• 7:30am – 7:45 am – Depart for TAC
• 8:00 am – 8:15 am – Athletes arrive at TAC (This includes all athletes that are no staying in the dorms)
• 8:15 am – Warm-ups begin
• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Competition with rolling awards. Lunch will be provided mid-day.
• 1:00 pm – 8:00pm – Healthy Athletes screenings (N.C. State Carmichael Gym)
• 5:30 pm – Fountain dining hall opens for dinner
• 6:00 pm – Olympic Town Activities open (N.C. State Carmichael Gym)
• 7:00 pm – DJ starts playing
• 8:00 pm – Healthy Athletes screening closes
• 9:00 pm – Dance/Olympic Town closes
• 9:15 pm – Return to dorms for shower/bed. Athletes should pack everything and be prepared to take everything with them to the pool

Sunday, June 4

• 6:00 am – Breakfast pickup at Fountain dining hall
• 7:30am – 7:45 am – Depart for TAC
• 8:00 am – 8:15 am – Athletes arrive at TAC (This includes all athletes that are no staying in the dorms)
• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Competition with rolling awards. Lunch will be provided mid-day.
• 3:00 pm – Pick up athletes from TAC. If the meet finishes early, parents will be notified via text or a phone call.