The 2009 World Police & Fire Games is a spectacular international sporting event featuring more than 12,000 athletes competing in over 60 sports at approximately 40 venues across the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky regions of British Columbia.  The Games are open to all full time or retired professional firefighters, law enforcement, customs and correctional officers from around the world.  Held every two years, these Games bring together the emergency services community for 10 days of sport, celebrating comradeship, community and competition.  British Columbia will host the 2009 World Police & Fire Games from July 31 to August 9, 2009.

Organizers are looking for over 2500 volunteers to help run the Games.  If you are not going to compete please consider joining the team as a volunteer!  In addition, sponsorship opportunities exist at many levels to organizations world wide. For information on athletic, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities or to join the Games family please go online to www.2009wpfg.ca

2009 WORLD POLICE & FIRE GAMES

BY THE NUMBERS (estimated)

Opening Ceremonies: Friday, July 31, 2009 General Motors Place

Closing Ceremonies: Sunday, August 9, 2009 Swangard Stadium

Number of Athletes: 12,000 to 14,000

Eligible Competitors: Law Enforcement, Customs, Fire Fighters & Corrections Officers (Fulltime & Retired)

Number of Volunteer Hosts: >2500

Street Banners in the Greater Vancouver Area: 1,000

Number of Cities Hosting Events: 12

Number of Venues: 40+ Sport & Entertainment Venues

Number of Sports: 66 Different Sports

Coaches, Officials & Family Members Attending: >20,000

Forecasted Economic Impact: > $50 Million

Number of Participating Countries: Over 70

Next Games: 2011 New York City, 2013 Belfast

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