Dear Friends,

I am proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2011 World Police & Fire Games! Everything you need to register can be found on the homepage. We encourage everyone to register online as part of our effort to "Go Green" with the Games. Almost 3,300 athletes registered to compete in the Games during the first week that registration was open. These Games are shaping up to be the largest ever. Register now so that you don't miss the opportunity to be a part of these historic Games!

Volunteers will be the backbone of our Games. We are recruiting 7,500 volunteers to help produce the Games. If you do not plan to compete as an athlete please consider becoming a volunteer for the Games. This will be an exciting way to become part of this great event. Go to the "VOLUNTEER - Join TEAM 2011" link on our homepage for more information about volunteer opportunities for the Games.

Hotel rooms are filling fast as the Games approach. More than 33,000 room nights have been sold of the 43,000 room nights that were reserved for Games competitors. Be sure to go to the TRAVEL section of our website to book your hotel rooms now. We have great rates for hotel rooms in midtown Manhattan that are close to the main venue for the Games, the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

We are fortunate to have our partners, including Anheuser-Busch, Scott Health & Safety, SnapSports, Con Edison and Empire Blue Cross & Blue Shield. They support the important work we are doing and without them we could not produce the Games. Please support our partners!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Greatest City in the World!

Fraternally Yours,

Jim Carney
President/CEO
2011 World Police & Fire Games