Carolina Athletics Clear Bag Policy

CHAPEL HILL --- The University of North Carolina Department of Athletics implemented a clear bag policy at Kenan Stadium and the Dean E. Smith Center for the 2017-18 academic year.

The policy is designed to reduce wait times for fans entering Kenan Stadium and the Smith Center and put UNC in line with most college and professional venues in terms of fan safety measures.

Carolina Athletics encourages fans to leave all bags at home, but the following items will be allowed into Kenan Stadium and the Smith Center:

• Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", including gallon freezer bags.
• Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5".
• Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates.
• Up to two unopened 20 ounce or smaller bottles of water per person and empty drink containers that can be filled up at drinking fountains.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags.

Fans are still allowed to carry items such as phones, binoculars and cameras into the arena.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to put everything I'm carrying into the permissible bags?
No. Fans are limited only to the type of bags carried into the arena, not items that they may normally bring to a game that fit in pockets or clutch bags (e.g., keys, makeup, feminine products, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards). Fans may carry binoculars and/or a camera around their necks or in their hands without the case. Fans may also use the clear bag and clutch to carry these items and other permissible items. Every member of the family may carry in a permissible bag.

What about diaper bags?
Diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children must be carried in a clear bag. Each member of a family, including children, would be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the arena.

How many bags may each person bring into the arena?
One large clear bag -- either a gallon freezer bag or the 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag - plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5" x 6.5". The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and also is easily searched.

May fans carry cameras, binoculars, smart phones or tablets separately from what they put in a clear bag?
Yes. Phones, tablets, binoculars or cameras (as long as they are not in a bag or a case) may be carried into the arena.

What about bringing blankets in cold weather?
Fans will be able to bring blankets by tossing them over a shoulder or arm.

If I have certain items that I need to bring into the stadium for medical reasons and they won't fit in the clear bag, what do I do?
Medically necessary items will be screened and permitted into the stadium.

Are all purses prohibited?
No. Small clutch purses, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" are permitted along with either the 12" x 6" x 12" clear tote bag or the one-gallon freezer bag. Fans are encouraged not to bring any bags, but the policy has been created to balance fan needs with improved public safety and convenience.

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