2024 Summer Games

The information below is pertaining to the 2024 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. Last updated: May 31st 2024 (updated: heat sheet, dorm information, TAC information, link to swim program, opening ceremony info, Meds). Lots of information has been updated so please read carefully.

Dates: May 31st – June 2, 2024

Communication: I will be communicating to everyone during the weekend using WhatsApp and email. I have tried to add everyone that has already joined our WhatsApp team to the “2024 Summer Games” group.

Opening Ceremony

Watch live if you can’t attend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4uBaWOH1xk

Friday, May 31
6:30 p.m. – Doors open and dance party begins
7:30 p.m. – Program begins
8:30 p.m – The ceremony will end

Reynolds Coliseum – NC State University
2411 Dunn Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27607

We will be wearing the military green Wake County t-shirt with the white logo (picture below in Athlete Packing List section). Wake County will be gathering in the grass near Reynolds (see below) around 6:15-6:30. Note that those staying in the dorms may be late as we will be walking from dinner. Look for the green shirts!

Wake County will be sitting at the far end of the coliseum (see seating chart below). If you are not staying overnight and need to pick up your athlete after the ceremony then we can meet at the X after the event. Also, check your WhatsApp group for information.

Competition Information

• Dates: June 1-2
• 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
• Watch live on TAC Titans TV: https://www.youtube.com/@tactitans
• 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 Seating – We ask that everyone be considerate of others with the seating and only sit in the section that is assigned to the Wake County delegation.

• Lunch will be provided for athletes and coaches. There is a concession stand at TAC if the athlete has money and would like to purchase something
• Swimming Program – Swim program can be accessed from the SONC Summer Games site.
• This year awards are gong to be upstairs and NOT outside.
• Saturday – 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Sunday – 9:00am – 3:00pm (All athletes should be picked up from TAC)
• We will try to send a message to the WhatsApp group on what event is staging once an hour to keep everyone up-to-date.
• For all Summer Games information visit the SONC Summer Games HOD Page. Swimming details can be found under the Swimming section.

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.

• Sunscreen
• 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 military green shirt and shorts for Friday’s Opening Ceremonies

• Pack your blue Raleigh Racers shirt or another Wake County shirt and shorts to wear 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 with dosage and time of administration. Please let me know by email or text if the athlete can self medicate or needs help.
• 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.

Friday, May 31st

• 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Check in for athletes that are staying in the dorms. Please note 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. Wake County will be staying in Lee Residence Hall.  The drop off location will be in Lee Lot off of Sullivan Dr (represented by D on the map below and is similar to previous years). Coaches and volunteers will be onsite to assist athletes in getting their belongings into the dorm.

• 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 1

The overall competition schedule for swimming can be found here. Note that if your athlete is only participating in events on Saturday you do not have to attend Sunday unless you want to cheer for your fellow athletes. The closer to the event we get the information below may change.

• 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)
• 8:20 am – Warm-ups begin
• 8:45 am – Staging for first event starts
• 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 2

• 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.