World Police & Fire Games Are Coming to Prince William (ICYMI)

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Image: The games will include bicycling events next week in Prince William Forest Park (Shutterstock).

Release: Prince William County Police Department

More than 150 Prince William County first responders – police officers, firefighters/EMTs and sheriff’s deputies – are participating in the 2015 World Police and Fire Games.

Events began on Friday and continue through Sunday, July 5, at venues throughout the Washington metropolitan area – including Prince William County. All events are free and open to the public. Closing ceremonies will take place at 6 p.m. on July 5 at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (1635 Trap Road, Vienna; there’s an exit to the park from the westbound lanes of the Dulles Toll Road).

The main activities of the games (medal ceremonies, vendors, etc.) will occur at the Athlete’s Village at the Reston Town Center (11900 Market St., Reston).

Five events will take place in the greater Prince William region, including:

• Ice hockey - Saturday to Wednesday at the Prince William Ice Center (5180 Dale Blvd., Dale City)
• Golf - Monday to Wednesday at Evergreen Country Club (15900 State Route 2010, Haymarket)
• Swimming - Tuesday to Thursday at George Mason Unversity’s aquatic and fitness center in Fairfax
• Cycling - Wednesday and Thursday at Prince William Forest Park (18100 Park Headquarters Road, Triangle)
• Small-bore shooting - Thursday and Friday at Fairfax Rod & Gun Club (7039 Signal Hill Road, Manassas)

Please click here for complete schedules and more information on the 2015 World Police and Fire Games.