New NFL guidelines announced for bags allowed into UOP Stadium

[Brian in Mesa]

Arizona Cardinals: New guidelines announced for bags allowed into UOP Stadium

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/sports/spo...o-university-of-phoenix-stadium#ixzz2W8oTXG9T

The allowed items include:

* Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” Cardinals’ season-ticket members will be sent compliant bags in early August.
* One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). The team will have these bags available at University of Phoenix Stadium gates on game day.
* Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
* An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Bags that will not be allowed include purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags, and camera bags.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

The no seat cushions makes little sense.

 

[BigRedRage]

so basically you are not allowed to bring a purse anymore.

But, you can bring in a gallon size baggie the size of a purse? huh?

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Btw, this is for the entire NFL.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

so basically you are not allowed to bring a purse anymore.

But, you can bring in a gallon size baggie the size of a purse? huh?

Bring a clear purse.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

My wife recently got a beautiful officially licensed Arizona Cardinals' purse which met the previous requirements, but will no longer be allowed and I always bring my officially licensed Arizona Cardinals' cinch bag (backpack) to put my cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. inside - to get through security quicker - which also will no longer be allowed.

Some of our friends bring seat cushions.



Can't wait for the Cards' to call me with their regular call and ask how I'm doing and if I have any questions or concerns...

 

[Brian in Mesa]

What about the items on this list that are also sold by the team in the team shops and kiosks inside the stadium?

"Sorry, can't bring that backpack (or seat cushion...or cinch bag) in here, but if you go to that shop right there...you can buy another one just like it..."

 

[devilalum]

I'm sure this is intended to protect us from the terrorist threat and has nothing to do with leveraging us into purchasing things we need in the stadium.

 

[BigRedRage]

I'm sure this is intended to protect us from the terrorist threat and has nothing to do with leveraging us into purchasing things we need in the stadium.

The NSA has gotten ahold of the NFL

 

[Brian in Mesa]

The TSA has gotten ahold of the NFL

FTFY

Next: "Please remove your shoes..."

 

[BigRedRage]

FTFY

Next: "Please remove your shoes..."

squat and cough?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

NFL to limit bags in stadiums

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9380773/nfl-limit-bags-brought-stadiums

The league is encouraging fans not to bring any bags to games.

"Our fans deserve to be in a safe and secure environment," Jeffrey Miller, the NFL's chief security officer, said Thursday. "Public safety is our top priority. This will make the job of checking items much more efficient and effective. We will be able to deliver a better and quicker experience at the gates and also provide a safer environment. We appreciate our fans' cooperation."

An NFL committee on stadium security recommended these measures in May and the owners have approved them.

A secondary buffer area well outside the stadium will be established where security personnel will check for prohibited items or bags being carried toward the ballpark. Fans with prohibited bags will be turned away until they dispose of those bags.

Stadium personnel are being encouraged to have approved bags on hand to give to fans, or to have a place outside the restricted areas to check items, so that fans can reclaim after games.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

I used a fanny pack (which I hate) at Fan Fest because I didn't want to stand in the heat while security checked my bag. I figured I'd have less for them to check.

I took it off, put it on the table and started to un-zip it and the security guy said it wasn't necessary. Instead he just felt all the pockets. "That's your sunglasses case? Keys?"

I assumed they'd had training on how to ID what was inside by touch but it was a little weird.

 

[Scott MS]

NFL, you just won over all the ladies on their period!!

We should stage a protest and bring in clear bags full of tampons and condoms.

 

[Catfish]

These are clear cut rules made to accommodate the customer, (while still protecting us from the terrorist threat). Anyone who complains against that is just not thinking of the safety end of this thing. Thank God someone is taking care of that, because the threat has not in the least diminished here in America. If anything, it is ramping up again since the Boston Marathon Incident. We don't need that to happen at an NFL event.

 

[thirty-two]

I can't wait to bring in a clear ziploc baggie with tampons in it! Thanks, NFL!

 

[Gee!]

I never brought anything into the stadium I didn't take with me on a normal day anyways.. I just don't feel the need to bring all of my worldly possessions to a sporting event.. So this really doesn't matter to me, I guess..

 

[devilalum]

I can't wait to bring in a clear ziploc baggie with tampons in it! Thanks, NFL!

You can keep those in your "clutch!"

 

[Longcolts]

Hmmmm wonder if that means I can't bring in the plastic whiskey flask in my boot any more!

 

[jmt]

Be afraid. . . very afraid. And enjoy that $5 bottle of water.

 

[BigRedRage]

NFL, you just won over all the ladies on their period!!

We should stage a protest and bring in clear bags full of tampons and condoms.

lmao

I wonder if clear purses will be acceptable in general. I carry a few items and its always nice to go ahead and throw it all in my wifes purse instead of having loaded pockets.

 

[BigRedRage]

I never brought anything into the stadium I didn't take with me on a normal day anyways.. I just don't feel the need to bring all of my worldly possessions to a sporting event.. So this really doesn't matter to me, I guess..

Women carry stuff, this is directed to their purses not us.

Smokes, lighter, keys wallet, phone - all I need.

 

[BurqueCardFan]

We never had to worry before but this year we planned on bringing our baby to a game (he will be almost 14 months by gameday). I guess this means we can't bring in any kind of diaper bag or backpack? We have found that there is quite a bit of stuff that needs to be carried around for a lttile guy. Has anyone here brought a young child to the game? Any tips?

 

[BigRedRage]

We never had to worry before but this year we planned on bringing our baby to a game (he will be almost 14 months by gameday). I guess this means we can't bring in any kind of diaper bag or backpack? We have found that there is quite a bit of stuff that needs to be carried around for a lttile guy. Has anyone here brought a young child to the game? Any tips?

Clear diaper bag I guess