FALCON STADIUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, ACCESS TIMES

Gates open four hours prior to kickoff

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Sept. 27, 2006

Falcon football fans can now bring cameras and small water bottles to Air Force Academy home football games, starting with Saturday's home opener against New Mexico.

The Academy's North and South Entrances open at 8 a.m. Saturday to allow fans access to Falcon Stadium. Fanfest starts at 9.a.m. in Parking Lot 3 and gates to Falcon Stadium open at 10 a.m. Fans are welcome to tailgate in the stadium parking lots prior to the game and for up to three hours after the game's conclusion.

Two significant changes to this year's security restrictions are a change in the policies regarding cameras and water bottles. This year, still cameras and handheld video cameras will be allowed. But flash photography and lenses larger that four inches in length are not permitted.

Empty or factory-sealed soft plastic water bottles, 24 ounces or less will be permitted.

Items prohibited at Falcon Stadium for the 2006 football season include: alcoholic beverages, food, umbrellas, backpacks of any sort, artificial noisemakers, banners or large signs, laser pointers, weapons, firearms, fireworks, glass containers, cans, bags larger than 8x11 inches, and any items that cannot be readily inspected are not allowed.

The only exceptions to the food and drink prohibition will be for people with certain medical conditions and infants. Pets other than working service dogs are not permitted. Infant carrier bags and diaper bags are allowed if an infant is present, but the bags will be searched. All hand-carried items will be checked, to include purses, diaper bags, fanny packs, seat cushions, and blankets. Express lines will be available for those spectators entering the stadium with nothing to be searched.

All patrons entering the stadium are subject to search. Initial visual screening and a pat down will be performed upon entry. Elevated screening procedures may be used, including metal detectors, if the base's security posture is heightened.

 

 

 

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