Open Ceremonies To Be Held At Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
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Opening Ceremonies for the Fairfax 2015 World Police & Fire Games will be held at the historic Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. - affectionately known as “RFK” around the globe. RFK is the current home for Major League Soccer's D.C. United. Many remember this great stadium as the previous home to football's Washington Redskins and baseball's Washington Nationals.
In 2011, the AT&T Nation’s Football Classic™, an annual football game between two historically black colleges and universities, joined the diverse schedule of events at the stadium. Music fans have also been thrilled by performances under the stars at RFK by artists such as Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, U2, the Eagles and the Grateful Dead. An illustrious roster of legends have passed through the stadium doors, but the evidence shows, the future is as bright as ever.
And now this great stadium will host public safety athletes of both law enforcement and fire services from over 70 countries. It is our hope to produce an Opening Ceremony fitting of these great heroes.
Getting To RFK Stadium
We encourage all athletes and guests to take Metrorail for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games Opening Ceremonies. Both the BLUE and the ORANGE lines will take you to the Stadium - Armory stop. The stadium entrance is just a very short walk from the Metro station. Games volunteers will direct you to the appropriate entrances.
ATM Machines
ATM Machines are located throughout the stadium:
200 Level (Main Concourse)
- Behind Section 207 – Near Gate A
- Behind Section 219 – Near Gate F
300 Level
- Behind Section 318 – Near the D.C. United Team Store
Credit Cards
The food concessions operated by Centerplate accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover at all concession locations throughout the stadium.
Elevators
There is an elevator available for disabled persons and patrons with suite tickets by the RFK Stadium Administrative Office entrance at Gate A (near Section 208). There is also an elevator located within the stadium at Section 210.
Guest Services
Guest Services is located on the 300 level behind Section 307. Guest Services representatives assist fans during games with stadium information, lost children, driving directions, car trouble and wheelchairs.
Lost and Found
Guests needing to claim or report lost items during our event should visit Guest Services on the 300 level behind Section 307. Guests may contact Lost and Found at (202) 608-1100 to inquire about and/or retrieve lost items.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all seating areas of RFK Stadium.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are not permitted in the stadium for the safety and sight lines of other fans. Rain gear of choice is a poncho. For more information, please see the list of prohibited/permitted items.
It's now less than 24hrs until registration I know two guys who are really looking forward to June/July 2015. Except for logging in we are up and running but I have one query: what is the dress code for the opening and closing ceremony ie do we wear any uniforms/medals? My reason for enquiring is that I intend to participate in both ceremonies (if I survive the golf!) and I would not like to be improperly dressed and risk offence to the Organisers of the games or spectators as this is the first time I will be participating in the games and whilst we are all proud of our Service, whatever form that took, I would not wish to attend in Service regalia if this is not the proper form for the occasions. As a retired Police Officer from the Royal Ulster Constabulary (George Cross) and a member of their Association, our normal attire for formal occasions is blazer, shirt, tie, slacks and medals. However, I don't want to stand out from the crowd like a fool if the code is less formal. It would be helpful to know what other participants wear or have worn previously. Thank you :-)