Rules
To participate, you must be:
- Full-time, salaried employees of a federal, state or municipal agency in the fields of law enforcement and/or firefighting. A full-time, salaried employee must be a certified officer with arrest powers or a certified firefighter;
- Sworn auxiliary officers, part-time law enforcement officers and reserve or special deputies. These participants must have documentation showing they’ve completed the 408 hours of Basic Police Academy training required by the state they work in, and are currently sworn, in order to compete;
- Department of corrections staff, including sworn officers and jailers;
- Volunteer firefighter and/or part-time firefighters. These participants must have documentation showing they’ve completed Basic Firefighter Training required by the state they work in to participate;
- EMS workers (including private departments);
- Retirees from any of the above agencies in either the field of law enforcement or firefighting having served 10 or more years of honorable service;
- Support staff with any above listed agency, including clerical, administrative assistants, records clerks, chaplains, civil officers, dispatchers, etc., currently employed by a qualified agency;
All participants will be required to present current employment IDs or retirement IDs (if available) as proof of eligibility prior to competing.
By registering to participate in the Georgia Police & Fire Games, each athlete attests that he or she meets the above stated requirements. Electronic signature or written signature is recognized as an oath per law. Any falsified applications for participation in the Games will be considered an attempt to impersonate an officer under O.C.G.A. 16-10-23 and investigated as such.
Anyone who registers to participate in the Games affirms by their registration that they are physically fit enough to compete in the chosen sport. They further affirm to uphold the utmost respect for all others and to exhibit good sportsmanship while participating in or representing the Games. Any unsportsmanlike conduct could result in the participant’s(s’) home agency being suspended from participation for up to three years.
Event Specific Rules:
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Bass Fishing Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 0530 Check-In 0630 Blast Off 1500 Weigh-In
Location: Cherokee Mills Boat Ramp (6900 Bells Ferry Rd. Woodstock GA 30189)
Awards: Medals & Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, third, fourth, and fifth place finishers. Additional prizes will be given for Sixth through 10th place finishers, along with Big Fish cash prize.
Rules: Both anglers in the boat must be either police/sheriff/fire/EMT. Credentials will be presented the morning of tournament for check-in. If you show with no credentials, you will not participate. Only 2 anglers per boat. Liability Waivers must be signed during check-in. Anglers may NOT be a professional angler, semi-professional angler or part of a guide service.
Blast off will be held outside the no wake zone at the Little River Bridge. Blast off will be conducted one boat at a time with assigned boat numbers given the morning of the tournament.
Life jackets must be worn while the big motor is running, with the kill switch attached to the driver.
Anglers must obey all rules of fishing to include no wake zones. Be courteous to other anglers while fishing. All state law rules apply.
No alcohol or drugs are allowed period!
Largemouth Bass and Spotted Bass, with a 12-inch minimum, will be considered keepers.
This will be a 5 fish limit tournament. One dead fish may be weighed in. More than one dead fish will result in disqualification. Dead fish cannot be weighed in for Big Fish. No Live bait will be allowed. Must have working live well with aerator.
Late penalty is 1 pound per minute for weighing in.
This event is open to all police and fire support staff.
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Individual Golf Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: Check-in 1 hour prior to tee time
Rules and Information: Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Bench Press Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 1200 Check-In 1300 Start
Location: Velocity Training Center (330 Ronnell Rd Bld. 300 Holly Springs, GA 30115)
Awards: Open Men – Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors in all weight classes.
Masters Men - Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors.
Female - Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors.
Rules: This is not a sanctioned meet, but USPF rules will apply.
Shoes must be worn. A lifting belt may be worn (cannot exceed one centimeter in width)
A one-piece lifting suit or tight fitting short, will be worn by all lifters.
Bench shirts may be worn.
Wraps may be worn on the knees or wrists (3” x 39” on wrists and 3” x 79” on knees).
Only powder or chalk may be used; other lubricants prohibited.
One minute will be allowed between lifts. If a lifter does not start his/her lift before the one-minute limit, the lift will not be allowed. A lifter attempting the second or third lift will be given three minutes.
The lift must be declared a lift and lifter may be disqualified if the weight is dropped intentionally.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Infractions: Bar going back down after the referee’s signal “press”.
Lifter did not wait for the referee’s signal (bar motionless at the chest then motionless at arm’s length) “press” and/or “rack”.
Bar stopped on its upward movement.
Spacing of the hands to wide on bar. No part of the tape or paint showing the measurement of 81cm. can show on the inside of the forefingers.
Lifters but or head came off the bench after the referee’s signal “press”.
Lifting shoes not flat on floor, and/or movement of feet.
Feet touching against the bench support during the proper lift.
Uneven extension of the arms.
Lifter ran out of time (one minute to start the lift from the time his/her name is called) or lift out of turn.
Lifter, after equipment check, changes part of his/her costume, belt or bandages or put on anything which is contrary to the rules, shall be immediately disqualified from the competition.
Spotter touched the bar after the lift off and before the referee’s signal to “rack”.
After the lifter completes or fails the press (show of light by the referee) has 30 seconds in which to leave the platform at the risk of having the lift disqualified. Shoulder touched uprights of the bench.
Any change of elected lifting position after the referee’s signal, “press”.
Bar touch uprights of the bench before the referee’s signal to “rack”.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required for Police & Fire Games participants.
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Power Lifting Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 1200 Check-In 1300 Start
Location: Velocity Training Center (330 Ronnell Rd Bld. 300 Holly Springs, GA 30115)
Awards: Open Men – Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors in all weight classes.
Masters Men - Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors.
Female - Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place competitors.
Rules: This is not a sanctioned meet, but USPF rules will apply.
Shoes must be worn. A lifting belt may be worn (cannot exceed one centimeter in width)
A one-piece lifting suit or tight fitting short, will be worn by all lifters.
Bench shirts may be worn.
Wraps may be worn on the knees or wrists (3” x 39” on wrists and 3” x 79” on knees).
Only powder or chalk may be used; other lubricants prohibited.
One minute will be allowed between lifts. If a lifter does not start his/her lift before the one-minute limit, the lift will not be allowed. A lifter attempting the second or third lift will be given three minutes.
The lift must be declared a lift and lifter may be disqualified if the weight is dropped intentionally.
Competitors participating in the Bench Press competition have the option to use their bench press weight as a qualifying lift towards power lifting competitions.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Bench Press Infractions:
Bar going back down after the referee’s signal “press”.
Lifter did not wait for the referee’s signal (bar motionless at the chest then motionless at arm’s length) “press” and/or “rack”.
Bar stopped on its upward movement.
Spacing of the hands to wide on bar. No part of the tape or paint showing the measurement of 81cm. can show on the inside of the forefingers.
Lifters but or head came off the bench after the referee’s signal “press”.
Lifting shoes not flat on floor, and/or movement of feet.
Feet touching against the bench support during the proper lift.
Uneven extension of the arms.
Lifter ran out of time (one minute to start the lift from the time his/her name is called) or lift out of turn.
Lifter, after equipment check, changes part of his/her costume, belt or bandages or put on anything which is contrary to the rules, shall be immediately disqualified from the competition.
Spotter touched the bar after the lift off and before the referee’s signal to “rack”.
After the lifter completes or fails the press (show of light by the referee) has 30 seconds in which to leave the platform at the risk of having the lift disqualified. Shoulder touched uprights of the bench.
Any change of elected lifting position after the referee’s signal, “press”.
Bar touch uprights of the bench before the referee’s signal to “rack”.
Squat Infractions:
Bar going back down after recovery attempt.
Lifter did not wait for the referee’s signal (upright and motionless with bar horizontally across shoulders) “squat” and /or “rack”.
Depth is not low enough. Surface of the legs at the hip joint is to be lower than the tops of the knees.
Bar to low on back. Not more than three cm. (an inch and three inches) below the top of the anterior deltoids.
Failure to stand upright with knees locked. Lateral shifting of feet during lift. Touching of the legs with the elbows or upper arms.
Lifter intentionally dropped weight. (Maybe disqualified from the meet).
Lifter, after equipment check, changes part of his/her costume, belt or bandages or put on anything which is contrary to the rules, shall be immediately disqualified from the competition.
Spotter touch the bar after the weight is out of the squat stands and before the referee’s signal to “rack”. Lifter cannot be guided back.
After the lifter completes or fails the lift (show of lights by the referee) he/she has 30 seconds to which to leave the platform at the risk of having the lift disqualified.
Deadlift:
Weight raised off platform and back down again (like a double bounce) before the actual attempt taken, and/or weight did not raise with the deliberate attempt to do so.
Lifter did not wait for the referee’s signal to lower the bar “down”.
Bar supported on thighs, even though it keeps moving. Bar digressing before apparent final position. Shoulders not thrust back at the completion of the lift.
Lifter did not stand erect, and/or knees were not locked at completion.
Lateral shifting of feet during lift.
Bar returned to platform without maintaining control with both hands.
Lifter intentionally dropped weight. Lifter ran out of time. Lifter changes costume. Spotter touched bar during lift for some unusual reason. Lifter has 30 seconds to leave platform.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required for Police & Fire Games participants.
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Basketball 3v3 Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026 – Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1800 Check-In 1830 Tournament Begins
Location: L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center (7345 Cumming Hwy. Canton GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place teams. Maximum of 6 medals per team.
Rules: Tournament will be 2 pool play games followed by a single elimination tournament.
Shirts must be of matching color and be numbered.
Game time is forfeit time.
Flip of coin for home team.
All games will be half court.
Pool Play games will be based on a 20-minute running clock, or first team to reach thirty (30) points. Clock will be stopped in the last two minutes of the game for fouls, timeouts, and injuries only.
Bracket games will be based on a 25-minute running clock, or first team to reach thirty (30) points. Clock will be stopped in the last two minutes of the game for fouls, timeouts, and injuries only.
Each basket made inside the three-point line is worth 1 point. Each basket made outside the three-point line is worth 2 points.
The ball must be taken back (two feet behind the two-point line) at the change of every possession. Failure to take the ball back will result in a loss of possession.
The ball changes possession after each basket made. (No make it, take it)
Jump balls go to the defense.
Each team will get two (30) thirty second timeouts per game.
All shooting fouls inside the three-point line result in one free throw. Shooting fouls outside the three-point line result in two free throws. If a basket is made while a foul is committed, the basket counts and the player will shoot the free throw. Possession always changes after a free throw. There is no continuation on a missed free throw.
Once a seventh team foul is committed, that team will shoot one free throw. On the tenth foul that player will shoot two free throws. Possession always changes after free throws. There is no continuation on a missed free throw.
Any player ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct is automatically removed from the remainder of the tournament.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9
2-Person Golf Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: Check-in 1 hour prior to tee time
First tee time 0900 (every 10 minutes)
Location: Callahan Golf Course (4991 Reinhardt College Pkwy. Waleska, GA 30183)
Awards: Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place teams.
Format: Shamble Format will be used for 2-person golf tournament. Both players will tee off, select the best shot, and then play their own individual balls from that spot until the hole is completed. The team gross score is selected from best score of the two players per hole.
For second shot, players must place their ball within one club length of the original shot (one scorecard length on the green) no closer to the hole. The ball must remain in the same condition, i.e. if the original ball is in the rough, a bunker, or a penalty area, all players must play their shot from the same condition.
Each team’s score card will be swapped with other pairings and then turned into coordinator at the conclusion of the round.
Each team will be randomly drawn for tee time and group pairing.
Lowest Gross score will determine order of finish.
In the event of a tie scorecard regression will be used to determine order finish.
Rules: Current USGA Rules will apply.
Local course rules will apply and address the day of the tournament.
Range finders may be used, but golfing apps are not allowed to be used.
If a team is in doubt of its rights or procedures under the rules, they may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. A ruling will be made following the round.
Men will play from the blue tee box. Women will play from the red tee box.
Triple Bogey is the highest score you can receive on a hole.
Collared Shirts Required.
No coolers allowed. Beverage carts will be available during play.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) must be picked up at check-in. Police/Fire ID Required for participation.
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Cycling Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 0800
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Pistol Match Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 0800
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Bowling Individual Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1000 Check-In 1030 Tournament Begins
Location: Stars & Strikes (10010 GA-92 Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place finishers.
Equipment: Participants are allowed to use their own equipment. Bowling shoes must be worn and will be available for any competitor that needs them.
Rules: All ABC/WIBC rules will govern the tournament.
90% of 200 handicap will be used.
It shall be the bowler’s responsibility to furnish his/her average to the tournament contact at check-in.
Averages Accepted (in order of preference)
- 2025-26 Year Book Average
- Highest current average of 2025-26 season (21 games or more)
- Scratch. All bowlers without an average will establish an average after bowling first 3 games.
Bowlers will bowl (3) three games to determine the top 4 seeds of the tournament bracket.
The top 4 players will compete in a match play format to determine final order of finish. 4th seed verse 1st seed, 3rd seed verse 2nd seed. Winners of those matches will play in the finals.
Style of tournament maybe changed due to number of bowlers.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Bowling Doubles Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1000 Check-In 1030 Tournament Begins
Location: Stars & Strikes (10010 GA-92 Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place finishers.
Equipment: Participants are allowed to use their own equipment. Bowling shoes must be worn and will be available for any competitor that needs them.
Rules: All ABC/WIBC rules will govern the tournament.
90% of 200 handicap will be used.
It shall be the bowler’s responsibility to furnish his/her average to the tournament contact at check-in.
Averages Accepted (in order of preference)
- 2025-26 Year Book Average
- Highest current average of 2025-26 season (21 games or more)
- Scratch. All bowlers without an average will establish an average after bowling first 3 games.
Teams will bowl (3) three games to determine the top 4 seeds of the tournament bracket.
For doubles we will use the “Scotch Doubles” format where shots are alternated between bowlers.
The top 4 doubles will compete in a match play format to determine final order of finish. 4th seed verse 1st seed, 3rd seed verse 2nd seed. Winners of those matches will play in the finals.
Style of tournament maybe changed due to number of bowlers.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Marksman (Sniper) Rules & General Information
When: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 1300
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Basketball 3v3 Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Monday, June 8, 2026 – Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1800 Check-In 1830 Tournament Begins
Location: L.B. “Buzz” Ahrens, Jr. Recreation Center (7345 Cumming Hwy. Canton GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place teams. Maximum of 6 medals per team.
Rules: Tournament will be 2 pool play games followed by a single elimination tournament.
Shirts must be of matching color and be numbered.
Game time is forfeit time.
Flip of coin for home team.
All games will be half court.
Pool Play games will be based on a 20-minute running clock, or first team to reach thirty (30) points. Clock will be stopped in the last two minutes of the game for fouls, timeouts, and injuries only.
Bracket games will be based on a 25-minute running clock, or first team to reach thirty (30) points. Clock will be stopped in the last two minutes of the game for fouls, timeouts, and injuries only.
Each basket made inside the three-point line is worth 1 point. Each basket made outside the three-point line is worth 2 points.
The ball must be taken back (two feet behind the two-point line) at the change of every possession. Failure to take the ball back will result in a loss of possession.
The ball changes possession after each basket made. (No make it, take it)
Jump balls go to the defense.
Each team will get two (30) thirty second timeouts per game.
All shooting fouls inside the three-point line result in one free throw. Shooting fouls outside the three-point line result in two free throws. If a basket is made while a foul is committed, the basket counts and the player will shoot the free throw. Possession always changes after a free throw. There is no continuation on a missed free throw.
Once a seventh team foul is committed, that team will shoot one free throw. On the tenth foul that player will shoot two free throws. Possession always changes after free throws. There is no continuation on a missed free throw.
Any player ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct is automatically removed from the remainder of the tournament.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
4-Person Golf Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: Check-in 1 hour prior to tee time
First tee time 0900 (every 10 minutes)
Location: Towne Lake Hills Golf Club (1003 Towne Lake Hills East Woodstock GA, 30189)
Awards: Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place teams.
Format: Scramble format will be used for 4-person golf tournament.
All team members tee off. The best shot is selected, and everyone plays their next shot from there. The process repeats until the ball is holed.
Players must place their ball within one club length of the original shot (one scorecard length on the green) no closer to the hole.
The ball must remain in the same condition, i.e. if the original ball is in the rough, a bunker, or a penalty area, all players must play their shot from the same condition.
Each team’s score card will be turned into coordinator at the conclusion of the round.
Each team will be randomly drawn for tee times.
Lowest gross score will determine order of finish.
In the event of a tie scorecard regression will be used to determine order finish.
Rules: Current USGA Rules will apply.
Local course rules will apply and address the day of the tournament.
Range finders may be used, but golfing apps are not allowed to be used.
If a team is in doubt of its rights or procedures under the rules, they may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. A ruling will be made following the round.
Men will play from the blue tee box. Women will play from the red tee box.
Triple Bogey is the highest score you can receive on a hole.
Collared Shirts Required.
No coolers allowed. Beverage carts will be available during play.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) must be picked up at check-in. Police/Fire ID Required for participation.
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Toughest Cop Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 0800
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Pickleball-Singles Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: Check-In 30 minutes prior to match 0800 Start
Location: Cherokee Tennis Center (155 Brooke Blvd. Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third place finishers.
Rules: Tournament will be single elimination with a consolation match for third place.
All matches will be the best of 3 set matches.
Brackets will be published on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Match time is forfeit time.
Pickleballs will be provided for all matches. All other equipment is the responsibility of the competitors.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Pickleball-Doubles Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: Check-In 30 minutes prior to match 0800 Start
Location: Cherokee Tennis Center (155 Brooke Blvd. Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third place finishers.
Rules: Tournament will be single elimination with a consolation match for third place.
All matches will be the best of 3 set matches.
Brackets will be published on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Match time is forfeit time.
Pickleballs will be provided for all matches. All other equipment is the responsibility of the competitors.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Mountain Biking
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 1000
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Archery
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 1000
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Beach Volleyball Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 30 Minutes Prior to match Check-In 1300 Start
Location: Badger Creek Soccer Complex (464 Blalock Rd Canton, GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to teams first, second, third, & fourth finishers
Rules: Only three (3) players will be allowed on the court while the ball is in play. The remaining (2) two Players may rotate with change of serve, side out.
A coin toss will be used to determine which team will serve first and the loser will choose side of court. The teams will change side after each game and serve will alternate to start match.
Play begins with a serve and thereafter each team is allowed three touches on the ball before it must cross the net.
The serve may be made anywhere behind the end line. A serve may not touch the net.
A front-line receiving player may not block or spike a serve.
No player may touch the ball more than one time in succession.
All contact with ball must be brief and instantaneous. The ball may not come to rest momentarily in the hands or arms of a player.
While the ball is in play the players may not touch the net.
Players may not reach over the net and contact the ball before the opponent as completed an attack, but the ball may be played as soon as any part of the ball has crossed the vertical plane of the net.
The ball must cross the net between the posts of the net. If the ball lands on the line, it will be considered in play.
Stepping across the center court below the net is legal unless it interferes with the other team.
If the serving team wins the play, a point is scored for the team. A side-out is scored if the receiving team wins the play. The players on the team scoring a side-out rotate clockwise one position for the next serve. Only the serving team can score a point.
A game is complete when a one teams scores 15 points and is ahead by two points. A match will consist of the best of three games.
A ball will be played over when: (1) two opponents contact the ball simultaneously above the net and the ball is momentarily held. (2) two opponents commit fouls simultaneously. (3) an injury occurs during play and play is stopped. (4) a foreign object enters the court during play.
Brackets will be drawn at random.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Flag Football (7v7) Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 1600 Check-In 1700 Tournament Begins
Location: Cherokee Veterans Park (7345 Cumming Hwy. Canton GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place teams. Maximum of 14 medals per team.
Rules: Tournament will be 1 pool play game followed by a single elimination tournament. Brackets will be a blind draw prior to the start of the tournament. Adjustments to the format can be changed due to the number of teams.
Shirts must be of matching color and be numbered. Shorts or pants may not have belt loops or pockets.
Game time is forfeit time.
Coin toss for Receive, Defer, Direction.
All games will be played by current 7v7 NIRSA Rules, with exceptions below.
All games will be played with 40 minutes split into two 20-minute half. There will be a running clock in each half with clock stoppages for timeouts, injuries, or official discretion. The last minute of each half will have regular clock stoppages on first downs, out of bounds, incomplete passes, timeouts, injuries, or officials’ discretion.
Field will be 100 yards long and 40 yards wide.
Contest officials will keep time and score on the field.
Triple Threat flags (flag on each hip and tailbone area) are the only style of flags that will be used during play. Flags will be provided.
Any ejections for unsportsmanlike behavior will result of participant being removed from the remainder of the tournament.
Teams must provide their own football and must be at a minimum of a high school size football.
Players can be a combination of any legal participants. Civilians are not allowed to participate.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Toughest Fire Fighter Rules & General Information
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 07:30 Check-In & 08:00 Start
Location: Cherokee County Fire Training Center (3985 Holly Springs Pkwy, Holly Springs, GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third finishers in each age group, male and female. Age group will be decided when registration is complete.
Rules:
SCBA
A SCOTT 4.5 SCBA will be provided or you may bring your preferred brand of SCBA. Competitors must finish the event in less than six minutes without running out of air. If you are bringing your own SCBA, it must be inspected and approved by the judges before the competition begins.
Turnout Gear
All competitors must compete in their own protective clothing. All turnout gear must be labeled NFPA approved for structural firefighting consistent with NFPA 1500 and 1971. Inspectors will inspect all gear prior to participation and make official ruling on all questions regarding turnout gear. Their decisions are final. Articles of turnout gear and SCBA must not be removed or lost during the competition. If dropped, they must be retrieved before continuing. Articles lost will result in a disqualification.
Each task must be complete. No competitor will be allowed to continue the competition if they appear to be near exhaustion (to be determined by officials)
Event will begin when competitor has been checked for proper attire by official and competitor is standing in starting box. Time will begin with official’s word “GO” (an early start will result in a 2 second penalty). Walking or running is permitted between evolutions. The walk-path delineators must not be knocked over (5 second penalty for each). Each event must be performed in the order below. Time will stopped when both the competitor and “victim”, as described in task six, have crossed the finish line.
Tasks: Event # 1 – High Rise Pack Carry
The competition begins at the base of the drill tower. The hose pack cannot be touched prior to the start. The LDH fire hose may be carried in any manner and once the competitor reaches the top floor of the tower, must be deposited in the designated drop area (2 second penalty for infraction). The handrails may be used during the climb. Steps may be taken in multiples on the way up.
Event # 2 - Hose Hoist
A 42 lb. roll of LDH fire hose and a ½ inch rope are used for this event. The competitor is not allowed to stand on anything other than the concrete roof while hoisting the hose. The evolution is complete once the hose roll clears the top railing and is placed in the designated drop area (2 second penalty for infraction). A fallen hose roll may not be retrieved and will result in disqualification. While descending the tower, the handrail must be used. Contact must also be made with each step, no skipping steps on the way down (2 second penalty for each infraction).
Event # 3 – Forcible Entry
The forcible entry evolution utilizes the Keiser Force Machine (chopping simulator). A nine-pound shot mallet will be provided. The competitor must drive the 160-pound steel beam a horizontal distance of 5 feet. Pushing, raking or hooking the beam is not allowed. It must be struck only by the head of the mallet. The handle must not contact the beam at any time. Both hands must be above the tape mark on the handle (12 inches from the head) at the point of impact. The upper edge of the beam will be covered with tape, making infractions visible when a mark appears on the tape. A five-second penalty is assessed for each infraction after the first handle strike. The hammer must be laid on the ground inside the designated drop area and is not to be thrown or dropped. A five-second penalty will be assessed for this infraction. A two second penalty will be assessed for any portion of each inch that the sled is short of the end of the tray.
Event # 4 – Hose Advance
The competitor must negotiate the 140-foot (42.6m) slalom course without missing or knocking over any delineator. Doing so will result in a five-second penalty for each infraction. The competitor then must pick up the nozzle end of the 1.75-inch fire hose and drag it 75 feet. Once the nozzle crosses the stripe, the competitor must place the nozzle in the square marked on the ground. If the nozzle is dropped, this will result in a five-second penalty.
Event # 5 – Victim Rescue
A 155-pound Rescue Randy mannequin must be dragged backwards a distance of 100 feet. Carrying the dummy is not permitted. The mannequin must not be grasped by its clothing or appendages. Time stops when the competitor and mannequin completely cross the finish line. *The course marshal, at his discretion, may stop any contestant who, in the marshal’s opinion, presents a danger to themselves or others.
PENALTIES
Dropping hose role from tower – Disqualification
Skipping an event/task – Disqualification
Failure to show at start time – Disqualification
Greater than six-minute completion – Disqualification
Illegal drug/alcohol abuse – Disqualification
Unsportsmanlike conduct – Disqualification
Any abuse of judges – 10-second penalty
Dragging mannequin out of lane – five-second penalty
Pushing, raking or hooking the beam – five-second penalty
Dropping or throwing mallet – five-second penalty per infraction
Knocking over a delineator – five-second penalty per infraction
Dropping nozzle on pavement – five-second penalty per infraction
Skipping a stair tread on decent – two-second penalty per infraction
False start – two-second penalty
Improper placement of hose roll/high-rise pack – two-second penalty per infraction
Sled shortage (forcible entry) – two-second penalty per inch
Running out of air – Disqualification
Lost PPE or equipment carried during event – Disqualification
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Skeet Shooting
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 0900
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Competitors responsible for bringing or purchasing ammunition.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Soccer (7v7) Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 0800 Check-In 0900 Tournament Begins
Location: Badger Creeks Soccer Complex (464 Blalock Rd Canton, GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place teams. Maximum of 14 medals per team.
Rules: Tournament will be 1 pool play game followed by a single elimination tournament. Brackets will be a blind draw prior to the start of the tournament. Adjustments to the format can be changed due to the number of teams.
Shirts must be of matching color. Teams should have dark and light-colored shirts to contrast from opponents.
Game time is forfeit time.
All games will be played in 7v7 format
All games will be played with 40 minutes split into two 20-minute half. There will be a running clock in each half. There will be 5-minutes half time for each game.
In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time in pool play the game will end in a tie.
In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time in bracket play games will go to a shootout. Each team will take 5 penalty kicks in accordance with the laws of the game to determine a winner. If the teams are still tied after the 5 penalty kicks teams will continue to alternate kicks until a winner is determined.
Field will be 80 yards long and 50 yards wide.
Game balls will be provided.
Contest officials will keep time and score on the field.
Any ejections for unsportsmanlike behavior will result of participant being removed from the remainder of the tournament.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Tennis-Singles Rules & General Information
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: Check-In 30 minutes prior to match 0900 Start
Location: Cherokee Tennis Center (155 Brooke Blvd. Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third place finishers.
Rules: Tournament will be single elimination with a consolation match for third place.
All matches will be the best of 3 set matches.
Brackets will be published on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Match time is forfeit time.
Tennis ball will be provided for all matches. All other equipment is the responsibility of the competitors.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Tennis-Doubles Rules & General Information
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: Check-In 30 minutes prior to match 0900 Start
Location: Cherokee Tennis Center (155 Brooke Blvd. Woodstock, GA 30188)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third place finishers.
Rules: Tournament will be single elimination with a consolation match for third place.
All matches will be the best of 3 set matches.
Brackets will be published on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Match time is forfeit time.
Tennis ball will be provided for all matches. All other equipment is the responsibility of the competitors.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Flag Football (7v7) Tournament Rules & General Information
When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 1600 Check-In 1700 Tournament Begins
Location: Cherokee Veterans Park (7345 Cumming Hwy. Canton GA 30115)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, & fourth place teams. Maximum of 14 medals per team.
Rules: Tournament will be 1 pool play game followed by a single elimination tournament. Brackets will be a blind draw prior to the start of the tournament. Adjustments to the format can be changed due to the number of teams.
Shirts must be of matching color and be numbered. Shorts or pants may not have belt loops or pockets.
Game time is forfeit time.
Coin toss for Receive, Defer, Direction.
All games will be played by current 7v7 NIRSA Rules, with exceptions below.
All games will be played with 40 minutes split into two 20-minute half. There will be a running clock in each half with clock stoppages for timeouts, injuries, or official discretion. The last minute of each half will have regular clock stoppages on first downs, out of bounds, incomplete passes, timeouts, injuries, or officials’ discretion.
Field will be 100 yards long and 40 yards wide.
Contest officials will keep time and score on the field.
Triple Threat flags (flag on each hip and tailbone area) are the only style of flags that will be used during play. Flags will be provided.
Any ejections for unsportsmanlike behavior will result of participant being removed from the remainder of the tournament.
Teams must provide their own football and must be at a minimum of a high school size football.
Players can be a combination of any legal participants. Civilians are not allowed to participate.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Toughest Competitor
When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 0800
General Information & Rules Coming Soon!
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Softball Rules & General Information
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 30 Minutes prior to first game Check-In 1100 Start
Location: Hobgood Park (6688 Bells Ferry Woodstock, GA 30189)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to teams that finish first, second, & third.
Rules: Tournament will be double elimination format.
Brackets will be drawn at random and published Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Teams must have matching color shirts with a permanent factory affixed number on the back. No metal cleats may be worn.
Run rules will be as follows: 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, 10 after 5 innings.
All balls will be supplied by tournament host. No balls will be allowed to be thrown in by teams.
Game time is forfeit time.
Flip for home team for all games.
If a team begins play with ten (10) players, that team may continue with one less player than it starts with, whenever a player leaves the games for any reason other than ejection. If the player leaving the game is a base runner, he/she shall be declared out.
Whenever the player who has left the game under the exception is scheduled to bat, an out shall be declared. The player who has the left this game under this exception cannot return to the lineup.
All USA Softball rules will be adhered to unless contrary to rules provided by host.
All bats must bear the USA softball or USSSA stamp.
The 1-up home run will be used in all games. The home team will not be allowed to go up by (1) one home run in the bottom of the 7th inning or any innings that follow.
A courtesy runner may be used 1 time per inning.
All pitchers must pitch from behind/side of the protective net. Any batted ball that hits of the net will be deemed a foul ball. Any thrown ball that hits the net will be considered in play.
Batter will start with a 1 Ball and 1 Strike count. They will be allowed one extra foul.
Any player ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct will be unable to return for the remainder of the tournament.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Cornhole Competition Rules & General Information
When: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 1600 Check-In 17000 Tournament Begins
Location: Ball Ground City Connection Park (286 Gilmer Ferry Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, & third place finishers.
Rules: Unisex Singles and Unisex Doubles will be the classifications for this contest. There will be a division for police & fire and a division for civilians.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Boards and Bags will be provided. Participants can use their own ACO certified bags.
Pool play will be used followed by bracket play. The number of pool play games and bracket games will be determined by the number of participants.
Participants can compete in both singles and doubles. We will work on scheduling so matches don’t conflict, but there are no guarantees and the tournament will not be held up because of a participant playing in both competitions.
The game shall be played to the pre-determined number of twenty-one (21) points. The first player/team to reach (or exceed) that amount at the conclusion of a frame is the winner.
The approved method of scoring for the sport of cornhole is “cancellation” scoring. In cancellation scoring, the points of player cancel out the points of their opponents. Using this method, only one player/team can score in each frame.
In singles participants will alternate pitching bags from the same headboard. At the end of the frame they will calculate the score, pick up bags, and pitch bags from the other headboard.
In doubles each team will stay in their designated lane for the whole game. Players at the headboard will alternate pitching bags until each player has pitched all four (4) of his/her bags.
Players at the footboard will take score and resume pitching back to the other cornhole board.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required for division placement. Anyone that doesn’t have a police/fire ID must compete in the civilian division.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 13
5K Race Rules & General Information
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 0700 Check-In 0800 Start
Location: Hobgood Park (6688 Bells Ferry Rd. Woodstock GA 30189)
Awards: Medals will be awarded to first, second, & third place finishers in each age division, male and female. Civilian runners will have their own divisions with the same awards.
Rules: Check-in at race registration table to receive number prior to race or at other check-in areas Friday before the race.
Race will be out and back over rolling hills.
Water points approximately 1.5 mark.
All race times and order of finish will be determined by Start 2 Finish timing company.
This event is open to all police and fire support staff as well as civilians.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) can be picked up at event site or at other check-in area on the Friday before the race. Police/Fire ID Required for Police & Fire Games participants.
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Motorcycle Rodeo Competition Rules & General Information
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 0900 Check-In 1000 Competition Begins
Location:
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to first, second, third, finishers for Expert and Novice Skill Level.
Eligibility:
All participants must be employed at a Law Enforcement agency and be assigned to your agency’s Motorcycle Unit.
All participants must have completed a Basic Police Motorcycle Course that was accepted by an accredited Law Enforcement training facility.
All participants must have a valid motorcycle license.
Motorcycle Requirements:
Participants may only compete with an agency issued police motorcycle which is equipped with all equipment for police motorcycle work. Saddle bags and guards that protect saddle bags must remain on and not be removed along with all engine guards / crash bars. All windshields must remain on motorcycles. All tires must be inflated to manufacturer specifications or within 10psi plus or minus.
All motorcycles must be equipped with a gasoline-powered engine and be in good working condition with no known mechanical issues. Harley Davidson motorcycles shall not be less than 1300cc and Metric motorcycles shall not be less than 1100cc.
Participants must use their issued motorcycle for all events they compete in. If a participant’s issued motorcycle becomes inoperable, they may use another motorcycle if that motorcycle meets all requirements for the registered division they started in.
Participant’s Attire:
Participants must wear agency issued training attire or on-duty uniform. On the day of the Rodeo Competition all participants will be required to wear your agency’s on-duty uniform to include ballistic vest and gun belt. All participants will wear all safety gear (Helmet, Boots, etc.) anytime you are riding in the course.
Motorcycle Division Classes:
Harley Davidson FLHP with windshield (Road King)
Harley Davidson FLHTP and FLTRXP with fairing (Electra Glide, Road Glide)
BMW R1250 RT-P / R1300 RT-P, Honda ST1300P, NT1100 (Any other Metric style Police motorcycle)
Any other cruiser style Police Motorcycle
Skill Level Classes:
Novice / Beginner Class - All participants who have never participated in or placed in a Police Motorcycle Rodeo competition.
Advanced / Intermediate Class – All participants who have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Novice / Beginner Class in a Police Motorcycle Rodeo competition.
Expert Class – All participants who have placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the Advanced / Intermediate Class or any participant who is a Police Motorcycle Instructor.
Cone Course Events:
Precision Run - Will consist of several separate cone courses to be completed in a single run. Participants will complete the run at their own pace, and it is not a timed event. Each cone course cleared clean with no penalties will subtract 1 second from your Speed / Timed Run.
Speed/Timed Run - Will consist of several cone courses connected making one large course. Participants will be timed on a single run through the entire course. The objective is to complete the course with the fewest penalties and at your own pace, but you will be ranked amongst the other participants based on penalties and overall time for the course. Your time will start when the contact pad of your front tire crosses the start line and your time will end at the finish / stop box when your motorcycle comes to a complete stop with your left foot on the ground.
Slow Ride Event - Participants will enter the course at a designated location and leave the course at a designated location. Participants will travel through the course slow as possible for as long as possible. If you put your foot down at any time, drop the motorcycle, touch a cone or travel across a boundary line your time stops. The participant with the longest amount of time spent within the course wins. Your time starts when the contact pad of your front tire crosses the start point and ends when the contact pad of your rear tire crosses the finish point.
Team Event – Will take place in the Speed / Timed Run course but will be split up in different sections. Teammates (party of two) will choose who will be the leader and who will be the follower. The leader will start the course with their teammates following directly behind them. If both participants clear the course section clean with no penalties, they will swap positions as the leader and follower and move onto the next course swapping positions after every cleared section. If either one of the participants commits a penalty within a section of the course, they both must re-due that section of the course until it’s cleared clean before moving on to the next section. Your time will start when the contact pad of the leader’s front tire crosses the start line and your time will end at the finish / stop box when both motorcycles come to a complete stop inside the box with both participants’ left foot on the ground. The team with the fastest time wins.
Penalties:
Touch a cone or knock a cone down – 1 second added to time.
Drop the motorcycle – 5 seconds added to time.
Putting any part of your foot down – 2 seconds added to time.
Running out of the event with both tires (Upon running out of the event you must enter in the same place you ran out to continue) – 5 seconds added to time.
Running out of the event more than once – Disqualified (DQ)
Note: All the penalties above apply to Speed / Timed Run only. If you accumulate more than 10 seconds of penalties it is an automatic disqualification.
Judging/Disputes/Ties/Mechanical Failures:
There will be 5 judges to include a head judge that will keep score of all penalties and time. If there is a dispute of any kind, all judges will review the dispute with the head judge. Head judge makes the final decision for the outcome of the dispute.
Ties will be determined by flipping a challenge coin. If the coin lands on Heads both participants overall times for the Speed / Time Run Event and Team Event will be added up. The participant with the least amount of time wins the tie. If the coin lands on Tails both participants will run the Speed / Time Run Event again to determine a winner. In the event they both tie again, both participants will share the award for the event.
If a participant’s motorcycle has a mechanical failure while competing in a course event it will be assessed by the judges. If the participant can use another participant’s motorcycle (same division) they will be allowed 5 minutes to get that motorcycle and be at the start line of the course for another run attempt.
Note: A broken kickstand stand spring will not be considered a mechanical failure. If you are afraid of this happening tie your kickstand up but do so at your own risk.
Course Event Rankings / Awards:
Speed / Time Run Event - For each Division Class and Skill Level (Novice / Beginner, Advanced / Intermediate and Expert) within that Division there will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award given.
Slow Ride Event – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place award given.
Team Event – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place award given.
Top Rider Award – This award will be voted on by all participates acknowledging the top rider for the entirety of the Motorcycle Rodeo event.
General Rules and Conduct:
Participants will be assigned a random number on the day of the rodeo competition. This number will be placed on motorcycles where it is visible for the judges to see.
All participants will keep safety in mind while riding and avoid being negligent or reckless on the course. Any rider found to be either of these will be removed from the competition.
All participants will adhere to their agencies code of conduct policies while participating in this event.
**Rule changes can be made before competition day if all participates vote for the change to be made**
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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Softball Rules & General Information
When: Friday, June 12, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 30 Minutes prior to first game Check-In 1100 Start
Location: Hobgood Park (6688 Bells Ferry Woodstock, GA 30189)
Awards: Individual Medals will be given out to teams that finish first, second, & third.
Rules: Tournament will be double elimination format.
Brackets will be drawn at random and published Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Teams must have matching color shirts with a permanent factory affixed number on the back. No metal cleats may be worn.
Run rules will be as follows: 15 after 3 innings, 12 after 4 innings, 10 after 5 innings.
All balls will be supplied by tournament host. No balls will be allowed to be thrown in by teams.
Game time is forfeit time.
Flip for home team for all games.
If a team begins play with ten (10) players, that team may continue with one less player than it starts with, whenever a player leaves the games for any reason other than ejection. If the player leaving the game is a base runner, he/she shall be declared out.
Whenever the player who has left the game under the exception is scheduled to bat, an out shall be declared. The player who has the left this game under this exception cannot return to the lineup.
All USA Softball rules will be adhered to unless contrary to rules provided by host.
All bats must bear the USA softball or USSSA stamp.
The 1-up home run will be used in all games. The home team will not be allowed to go up by (1) one home run in the bottom of the 7th inning or any innings that follow.
A courtesy runner may be used 1 time per inning.
All pitchers must pitch from behind/side of the protective net. Any batted ball that hits of the net will be deemed a foul ball. Any thrown ball that hits the net will be considered in play.
Batter will start with a 1 Ball and 1 Strike count. They will be allowed one extra foul.
Any player ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct will be unable to return for the remainder of the tournament.
Active competitors from police and fire agencies may combine to form a team regardless of agency size. Retired competitors may combine to form a team in any manner they wish with other eligible competitors whether police or fire.
Registration packets (T-Shirts, ETC.) Can be picked up at event site. Police/Fire ID Required.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Rain Date
