Sports Events

The 2011 World Police & Fire Games is proud to announce that we will be hosting a total of 65 sports, including for the first time ever, rock climbing.

Competition, which is the core of these games, will begin on August 26, and continue until September 5, 2011. Throughout this eleven day period, firefighters and police officers from over seventy countries, will have the opportunity to participate in the one of the greatest sports spectacles ever held.  All events will be held at world class venues that include New York City Parks, beaches and renowned historical locations.

General Eligibility Rules:

• Must be at least 18 years old, and publicly employed as a full time Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter;
• Must have formal Firefighter or Law Enforcement training;
• Their primary occupation must be that of Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter;
• Must be an active or retired Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter from an eligible agency;
• Must have been sworn or appointed as a Law Enforcement Officer or Firefighter by an eligible agency.

Presently all sports, venue sites, and dates of competition, are considered tentative unless otherwise noted. All updates regarding sports will appear on the website when verified.