2019 Summer Games Itinerary

Friday, May 31

Please be sure to enter campus from Western Blvd. on Friday afternoon for athlete drop-off.  Here is a campus map to help you navigate NC State.

  • 2:30pm – Check in for athletes begins. Please drop off athletes in the parking lot off Sullivan Drive, similar to previous years (see campus map). Dorm assignments to come later this week. Coaches and other volunteers will be onsite to assist athletes in getting their belongings into the dorm.
  • 5:30pm – Load buses to attend opening ceremony at PNC Arena. All athletes should wear the 50th Anniversary blue shirts. If you don’t have one let me know ASAP. All coaches should wear you BLUE SOWC coaches shirts.
  • 6:15pm Opening Ceremonies/Dinner: PNC Arena. Boxed dinners will be provided. Athletes and coaches will be sitting in SECTION 126
  • 7:30pm – Start of Opening Ceremonies
  • 9:45pm – Return to dorms to shower and go to bed

Saturday, June 1

Competition Information:

Schedule

  • 8:00am – Athletes arrive at TAC.
  • 8:15am – Warm-ups begin
  • 9:00am – 4:00pm – Competition. Lunch will be provided mid-day.
  • Level 1 events will start at approximately 1:30 p.m.
  • 5:30pm – Pizza and salad dinner at the dorms
  • 6:45pm – Dance/Olympic Town at Tally Student Union – NC State University
  • 9:30pm – Return to dorms for shower/bed. Athletes should pack everything tonight to be prepared to bring all belongings to the pool Sunday morning

Sunday, June 2

Competition: Triangle Aquatic Center 275 Convention Dr. Cary, NC 27511

Schedule

  • 6:00am – Athletes wake up
  • 6:30-7:15am – Breakfast at the dorms
  • 7:30am – Bus to TAC
  • 8:00am – Athletes arrive at TAC
  • 8:15am – Warm-ups begin
  • 9:00am–3:00pm – Competition. Lunch will be provided mid-day.
  • 3:00pm – pick-up athletes. We will send a text if time changes or you can pick up your athlete earlier.

Athlete Packing List

Athletes need to bring the following items if staying in the dorms. For those just attending the meet you can review the postnWhat to Bring to a Swim Meet.

  • 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 (Nice outfit for the dance on Saturday, TBD for Friday’s Opening Ceremonies, pajamas)
  • 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.