Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Instructions

• Parade Line-up begins at 6:00pm

• Delegations will be lined up in alphabetical order by county with the exception of Santa Clara which will enter last as the host county. Teams will not be introduced individually and are expected to march in with their county delegation. NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Opening Ceremony begins promptly at 7:00pm.

• Any delegation that arrives late, after the last delegation has been announced, will be escorted directly to Delegation seating to enjoy the rest of Opening Ceremony.

• Only official members of the delegations, with 2022 Summer Games credentials displayed, can participate in the Parade of Athletes. Family and friends should find a seat in Spectator Seating in the bleachers so they can cheer their team on.

• Doors will open at 6:00pm for spectators to sit in the bleachers.

• Volunteers will be directing delegations where to sit. PLEASE SIT WHERE YOUR DELEGATION IS INSTRUCTED TO SIT. Your cooperation will be very much appreciated.

• Coaches, we ask your cooperation in helping your athletes sit down as quickly as possible to keep the parade flowing

• Please keep the aisles clear. It is important that there is easy access up and down the aisles in case of any medical emergency.

• At the end of Opening Ceremonies, please wait for your delegation to be signaled for exit

• Athletes and Coaches will each receive a Dasani bottled water on their chair once they are inside and seated.

• Water for spectators is available via drinking fountains around the Stadium.

• Concession Stand will be open for items to purchase.

Athlete Pledge of Allegiance - Terence Hong- San Francisco

Athlete Oath - Eric Stacy- Tuolumne

Coaches Oath- Patty Perez- Santa Clara

Athlete Torch Bearers

1. Shan'Del Shanahan- Siskiyou

2. Mikaylah Galea- Sacramento

3. Kevin Kaslin- Nevada

4. Chris Bryant- Mendocino

Performers -David Garibaldi

Guest Speaker - Ronnie Lott

2022 Volunteers of the Year

Coach of the Year: Suzy Andrade

Community Group: Jen Richman on behalf of Starbucks

Sports Volunteer of the Year:

Rookie of the Year: Diane Berry

Schools Program Volunteer of the Year: Sharon Sobel Idul

LETR Volunteer of the Year: Jeff Godfrey

Youth Volunteer of the Year: Ari Molteni