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2008 Preliminary Schedule of Events
Events, locations and times are subject to change at the discretion of NKF.
Friday, JULY 11TH
| Arrivals | — | — |
| Games Information Center | D.L. Convention Center | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Team Manager Registration | D.L. Convention Center | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Team Manager Meeting | D.L. Convention Center | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Swimming Practice | Carnegie Mellon University | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Games Expo | D.L. Convention Center | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Onsite Registration, Photos & Check-in by Appointment * |
D.L. Convention Center | 3:00 pm -7:00 pm |
| Organ Donation Awareness Night with the Pittsburgh Pirates | PNC Park | 7:05 pm |
Saturday, JULY 12TH
| Arrivals | — | — |
| Games Information Center | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Onsite Registration, Photos & Check-in by Appointment * |
D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Racquetball Practice | Carnegie Mellon University | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Table Tennis Practice | D.L. Convention Center | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Basketball Practice | D.L. Convention Center | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Golf Practice | North Park and Pittsburgh National Golf Courses |
12:30 pm 'til dark |
| Games Expo | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Swimming (400M Free, 100M) | Carnegie Mellon University | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Donor Family Orientation | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Team Manager Meeting | D.L. Convention Center | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
| Dinner Break | ||
| Opening Line-Up | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 pm* |
| Opening Ceremony | D.L. Convention Center | 7:30 pm |
Sunday, JULY 13TH
| Games Information Center | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| 5K Race for Organ & Tissue Donation | North Shore | 7:00 am - 8:30 am |
| Athlete Village | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Swimming | Carnegie Mellon University | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Bowling (Doubles) | New Great Valley & North Versailles Centers | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Table Tennis | D.L. Convention Center | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Racquetball (Singles) | Carnegie Mellon University | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Kids' Time | Sportsworks & Carnegie Science Center | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Track & Field Practice | Carnegie Mellon University | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Tennis Practice | Schenley Park | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Badminton Practice | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Golf Practice | North Park and Pittsburgh National Golf Courses |
12:30 pm 'til dark |
| Donor Recognition Ceremony | Heinz Hall | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Team Manager Meeting | D.L. Convention Center | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| 3 on 3 Basketball | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Giving, Grieving, Growing Workshops | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Living Donors Programs | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
| CoffeeHouse | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
| Social Lounge | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Monday, JULY 14TH
| Games Information Center | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Athlete Village | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Track & Field | Carnegie Mellon University | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Badminton | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Golf | North Park and Pittsburgh National Golf Courses |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tennis (Sngles) | Schenely Park | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Kids' Time | Just Ducky Tours | 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
| Giving, Grieving, Growing Workshops | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 9:00 am - 12:30 am |
| Living Donors Programs | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 9:45 am - 12:30 pm |
| Volleyball Practice | D.L. Convention Center | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Living Donor Recognition Event | Soldiers & Sailors Museum | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Kids' Time | Just Ducky Tours | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Team Manager Meeting | D.L. Convention Center | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| 3 on 3 Basketball | D. L. Convention Center | 6:30pm - 10:00 pm |
| Quilt-Pinning | Hilton Pittsburgh Downtown | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Tuesday, JULY 15TH
| Games Information Center | D.L. Convention Center | 6:30 am - 7:00 pm |
| Athlete Village | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Team Golf | North Park | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tennis (Doubles) | Schenley Park | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Bowling (Singles) | New Great Valley & North Versailles Centers | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Volleyball | D.L. Convention Center | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Cycling | North Park | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Team Manager Meeting | D. L. Convention Center | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Dinner Break | ||
| Closing Ceremony & Farewell Social Lounge | Petersen Events Center | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm |
Wednesday, JULY 16TH
| Recipient and Donor Golf Outing | Pittsburgh National Golf Course | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Departures | — | — |
*REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN & PHOTOS BY APPOINTMENT – In order to best service all attendees and reduce waiting time, teams will be registered by appointment. To find out your team’s scheduled appointment time, contact your team manager or visit our online version here. Please plan to arrive on time for your team's appointment. Early and late arrivals for registration appointments will only lengthen the registration process.
