Can-Am Police-Fire Games | Sports Descriptions
The following sports will be featured at the Can-Am Police-Fire Games in Regina from August 13–19, 2028. Additional sports, schedules, and event details will be released as planning progresses, with divisions and rules for each sport outlined in the technical packages.
Angling
- Using “AIM” style tournament rules, this catch-and-release fishing event allows participants to enjoy a day out on Last Mountain Lake, just 50 minutes outside of Regina.
Archery (Target, Field, 3D)
- Athletes compete in Target, Field, and 3D archery, each offering unique course layouts, distances, and scoring styles. Participants must bring their own equipment.
Basketball (3‑on‑3)
- This fast‑paced half‑court event follows standard 3‑on‑3 rules with a 12‑second shot clock. Each team may have a maximum of 6 dressed players and 1 non-playing coach, and games run to a set time or target score.
Beach Volleyball
- Get ready for sun, sand and high-energy competition as Beach Volleyball teams participate in a round-robin on Regina’s regulation outdoor sand courts.
Bench Press
- Athletes compete under standard powerlifting rules with approved equipment, weight classes, and age divisions. Each competitor receives three attempts, with certified spotters and an official weigh in.
Biathlon
- This event combines cross-country running with precision shooting. Penalties apply for missed shots, and all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing.
Billards
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Pocket billiards will be featured as a low-impact event in one of Regina’s premiere locations.
Bowling (10-Pin)
- Athletes compete in singles, doubles, and team formats using scratch scoring. Personal balls and shoes are welcome, with house equipment available for all skill levels.
Cornhole
- Cornhole follows standard rules for board distance and scoring, with singles and doubles formats offered. Players may bring approved bags, and the event welcomes all experience levels.
Cross-Country (5k, 10k)
- Runners take on 5k and 10k courses featuring natural terrain such as grass, gravel, and light trails. Age divisions will be offered.
Cycling – Criterium
- A high‑intensity timed race on a short, closed circuit emphasizing speed, strategy, and cornering. Standard road bikes are required, drafting is allowed, and athletes race in ability or age‑based categories.
Cycling – Road Race
- A mass‑start race on open roads with set distances. Standard road bikes are required, drafting is allowed, with feed zones and neutral support provided where available.
Cycling – Time Trial
- Athletes start individually and race the clock on a designated course. Time‑trial bikes and aero equipment are permitted, drafting is not, and fastest time wins.
Darts
- Try your aim in our singles and doubles events, following the rules from the National Darts Federation of Canada.
Disc Golf
- Players compete on an 18‑hole course using PDGA‑approved discs, with scoring based on total strokes. Divisions accommodate age and skill levels, and the course is designed to challenge yet remain accessible.Did you know? Disc golf originated in Saskatchewan.
Flag Football
- This non‑contact 7‑on‑7 format emphasizes speed, strategy, and teamwork. Certified officials oversee all games, with mixed teams offered when registration allows.
Did you know? Regina has the largest flag football league per capita in North America.
Golf
- Golf will offer singles, 2-person, and 4-person categories. Golf is played in a stroke‑play format with divisions based on age and skill level. Athletes use their own clubs, with cart, caddie, and practice‑round availability determined by the host course.
Hockey
- This non‑checking ice hockey tournament features age‑based divisions for balanced competition. Teams must wear full uniforms and CSA‑approved protective gear, with game lengths following standard tournament timing.
Jiu Jitsu
- The event follows Brazilian Jiu Jitsu rules with both gi and no‑gi divisions. Athletes compete in recognized weight and age classes, with match durations varying by division and options for all experience levels.
Mountain Bike
- Riders tackle a cross-country course featuring mixed terrain, climbs, and single-track technical sections. Standard mountain bikes (in good working order) are required. Helmets, protective eyewear, and gloves are mandatory, and pre-ride opportunities may be scheduled in advance.
Note: E-bikes or gravel type bikes are not allowed for this event.
Pickleball
- Singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events follow official pickleball rules, including scoring and non‑volley zone guidelines. Athletes bring their own paddles and compete in divisions based on age and verified or self‑rated skill levels.
Pistol – Duty
- This event features a standardized accuracy‑based course using approved duty‑issued or duty‑style handguns. Athletes supply their own factory‑loaded ammunition and compete in skill‑based divisions, with optics rules outlined in the technical package.
Pistol – Police Action (PAP)
- This dynamic event features movement‑based shooting stages focused on accuracy and time. Athletes use approved duty‑type handguns, undergo equipment inspection, and must attend a mandatory safety briefing.
Pistol – Police Pistol Combat (PPC)
- Police Pistol Combat (PPC) is a precision shooting discipline focused on accuracy from multiple distances and supported positions. Competitors use approved revolvers or semi‑automatic pistols, with scoring based on designated accuracy rings.
Police Motorcycle Skills
- Riders navigate a timed obstacle course designed to test precision, balance, and advanced control skills. Participants must use department‑approved police motorcycles, pass safety inspections, and wear full protective gear; the event is restricted to sworn law‑enforcement operators.
Police Service Dog (Canine)
- Certified police service dogs and handlers compete in obedience, agility, detection, and scenario‑based challenges. Handlers provide their own working gear, and all events follow strict safety protocols for dogs, handlers, and spectators.
Powerlifting
- Athletes compete in squats, bench press, and deadlifts under standard powerlifting rules. Competitors receive three attempts per lift and are placed in age and weight divisions, with approved equipment and official weigh‑ins required.
Running (5k, 10k)
- Runners can enter certified 5k and 10k road races with standard age divisions. Walkers are welcome unless otherwise noted.
Skeet
- Athletes shoot regulation skeet rounds following standard competition rules using their own shotgun and ammunition. Mandatory safety briefings, strict range protocols, and required eye and ear protection ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Slow Pitch Softball
- This event follows standard slow‑pitch rules with 10 unless otherwise noted. Teams wear matching numbered jerseys, may bring approved bats, and compete under the supervision of certified umpires, with mixed divisions offered when registration allows.
Soccer
- Get ready to take the field and compete in this game of speed, skill, teamwork, and strategy.
Sporting Clays
- Competitors shoot a multi‑station course designed to simulate real‑world hunting scenarios. Athletes bring their own shotgun and ammunition, attend mandatory safety briefings, and may be grouped into divisions depending on registration.
Submission Grappling
- This sport combines elements of wrestling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Sambo. This no-gi event follows standard submission grappling rules with divisions based on age and weight. Matches vary in duration by division, and athletes of all skill levels compete wearing required rash guards and grappling shorts.
Swimming
- Get ready to race in a classic swim meet format featuring individual and relay events across a range of strokes and distances.
Texas Hold’em
- This event follows standard Texas Hold’em no limit tournament rules and welcomes all skill levels. Tournament length and additional rules will be outlined in the event package.
Toughest Competitor Alive (TCA)
- TCA is a multi‑discipline challenge combining running, swimming, strength tests, obstacle elements, and skill‑based events. Athletes must complete all components in one day, competing in age and gender divisions, with cumulative scoring determining overall standings. The order of events is as follows:
3.1-mile (5 km) run, shot put, 100 M sprint, 100 M swim, 20-foot (6.1 metre) rope climb, bench press, pull-ups and obstacle course.
Toughest Firefighter Alive (TFA)
- TFA features firefighter‑specific challenges such as hose drags, stair climbs, forcible entry tasks, and rescue simulations. Competitors must be active or retired firefighters and compete in full firefighter turnout gear (no mask), with scoring based on total time and performance.
Track and Field
- A full slate of sprints, middle‑distance races, relays, jumps, hurdles, and throws is offered. Athletes may enter multiple events, with age divisions provided and venue‑approved spikes and throwing implements permitted. Events offered:
- 100 m Dash
- 200 m Dash
- 400 m Dash
- 800 m Dash
- 1500 m Run
- 110 m Hurdles
- 400 m Hurdles
- 4 x 100 m Relay
- High Jump
- Long Jump
- Triple Jump
- Shot Put
- Discus
Trap Shooting
- Athletes shoot regulation trap rounds using their own shotgun and ammunition. Mandatory safety briefings, strict range protocols, and required eye and ear protection ensure a safe and structured competition, with divisions offered when registration allows.
