Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Instructions

• All registered delegation members should gather with their delegation by 8:30am near the SONC Flags at Soccer Field 1 for the Opening Ceremony entrance.

  • Delegations do NOT need to be lined up in any particular order and will not be introduced individually. All will walk in together.

• Opening Ceremony begins promptly at 9:00am.

  • Any delegation that arrives after the delegations entry, will join other delegations and spectators in the crowd by the stage.

  • Family, friends and spectators should gather on the field by the stage for Opening Ceremony.

• Volunteers will be directing delegations to both sides of the center aisle in front of the stage as delegations walk in.

  • Please keep the center aisle clear throughout Opening Ceremony.

• Opening Ceremonies will be standing room only. 

  • Chairs will be available on each side of the field in front of the stage for athletes, coaches and honored guests who may need to sit during Opening Ceremony.

• For those participating in OC, please report to the stage at 8:30am.