SMC Adopts Clear Bag Policy For Athletic Events
8/17/2021 10:30:00 AM | Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
MORAGA, Calif. — A Clear Bag Policy will be in effect at all Saint Mary's Athletic events beginning in the fall of 2021. This policy will define the size and types of bags that may be brought to events. Exceptions will be made for individuals with medical needs or diaper bags. This policy mirrors many professional and collegiate venues across the country. Exceptions to this policy will be made by SMC Athletics staff or their designated representatives.
Allowable clear bags:
SMC Athletic Event Staff reserves the right to make the final determination on prohibited items. In the event that the prohibited items are revealed in a search, guests will be asked to dispose of the item or return them to their vehicle before re-entering the building. SMC Athletics Event Staff reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person violating a facility rule, local state or federal law or those whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly or offensive by management.
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Allowable clear bags:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x12"x6"
- No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag. Any logo can only be on one side of the bag.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4.5"x6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
- Items such as keys, makeup, feminine products, combs, phones, wallets, and credit cards that can be carried in your pockets are allowed but are subject to inspection upon entry.
- Items permitted into Saint Mary's Athletics venues are:
- Bags that comply with the stated bag policy
- Cameras with lenses 6 inches or shorter
- Diaper bags accompanying a child
- Guide, signal and service animals with guests that need their assistance(Guests may be asked to show verification by a staff member)
- Seat cushions
- Items not permitted into Saint Mary's Athletics venues are:
- Backpacks
- Outside food and beverages
- Glass/Cans/Metal Bottles
- Hard Coolers
- Artificial noise making devices
- Video Cameras/ Monopods/Tripods
- Bags larger than 12"x12"x6"
- Banners/Signs
- Balls or other projectiles
- Weapons of any kind
- Laser Pointers
- Tobacco Products including e-cigarettes
- Skateboards/Rollerblades/Scooters/Roller Shoes
- Balloons
- Illegal Drugs
- Non-Medically necessary motorized units(Segways, Bicycles, Tr-Bikes)
SMC Athletic Event Staff reserves the right to make the final determination on prohibited items. In the event that the prohibited items are revealed in a search, guests will be asked to dispose of the item or return them to their vehicle before re-entering the building. SMC Athletics Event Staff reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person violating a facility rule, local state or federal law or those whose conduct is deemed illegal, disorderly or offensive by management.
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