Know Before You Go: Wofford Game In Carmichael

GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Carolina Athletics is excited to expand its Tar Heel Ambassador Program to strategic locations throughout campus to offer customer experience support. Look for the pink shirts!

Follow the Game Day Twitter account (@GoHeelsGameDay) and the gameday portion of the GoHeels app (download for iOS orAndroid) for the latest details, logistics, times and more for everyone coming to the Smith Center.

Fans may call or text our Fan Text line at 919-238-9894 to report any concerns or ask any Game Day Related questions and expect a timely response.

TICKETS
The ticket office is located at the North East Corner of Carmichael Arena near the Main Entrance and gates are scheduled to open 90 minutes prior to tip-off. More information is available at GoHeels.com/tickets.

GETTING THERE
Address: 310 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

TAR HEEL EXPRESS SHUTTLES ARE NOT OPERATING FOR THE WOFFORD GAME AT CARMICHAEL ARENA

PARKING

Public Parking Lots are available in the following locations:

$10-Bell Tower Deck – South Road
$10 Venable Lot – South Road

When paying by cash, exact change is appreciated to facilitate traffic flow into the lots.

Accessibility Parking is reserved in the Rams Head Deck located off of Ridge Road.

Accessibility Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Patrons with a state (any state) disability permit or license plate may park in this location.
Patrons with a temporary mobility issue that do not have a state issued disability permit or plate may arrange for a game day disability parking permit by contacting Transportation and Parking Services at 919-962-3951 or submit requests by completing the Basketball Request Form.

Rams Head Shuttle provides service from the Rams Head Deck bus stop to the front of the Carmichael Arena.

Patrons are issued a Shuttle Pass when paying to park that must be presented when boarding the Rams Head Shuttle.

Reserved Parking has been set aside for Wofford game day permit holders. The following lots are reserved for those issued permit holders and will require a valid matching Wofford parking pass:

Carmichael Driveway
South Road Meters
School of Government Deck
Cobb Deck
Raleigh Road Visitor Lot
Navy Field Lot
Boshamer Lot

More parking information is available here.

Uber/Lyft/Taxis
Taxi services, including Uber and Lyft, may drop and pick-up passengers at ATM Drive off of Raleigh Street (see map below). Other areas of campus have restricted traffic and road access and taxi services are not allowed.
Uber-Lyft pickup map

CLEAR BAG POLICY
The Smith Center's clear bag policy will be in effect for all home men's basketball games, including Wofford. More details available here.

Carolina Athletics encourages fans to plan to arrive at the gate at least 30 minutes prior to tip-off and to leave all bags at home.
Clear Bag 2019-20 Smith Center

• Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 20", including gallon freezer bags
• Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
• Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates
• All prohibited items must be returned to your vehicles or discarded at the gates.
• No weapons of any kind are allowed to enter Dean E. Smith

Prohibited Items for Arena Entrance:
All items are subject to inspection prior to entrance within the Smith Center, and will be allowed or removed based upon the safety of fans and spectators.

Alcoholic Beverages in bottles or cans
Artificial Noisemakers (horns, whistles, bells …)
Bags, Backpacks or Purses which do not meet Clear Bag Policy guidelines
Balloons
Beach Balls
Baby Seats
Cameras with interchangeable lenses larger than 6", Tripods, and Drones
Cigarettes or E-Cigarettes (smoke free facility)
Explosives
Firearms
Fireworks
Folding Chairs
Hard or Soft Coolers, Packages or Containers
Homemade Banners/Signs
Illegal drugs
Laser pointers
Outside food and beverages (two unopened water bottles - 20 oz. or less - per person are allowed)
Pets (service animals who perform assisted skills and are escorted by their direct handler are allowed within)
Skateboards
Weapons of any kind (including those carried with a permit)

Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I enter the Arena?
The main entrance of Carmichael Arena is the intended entrance for the general public. The North Entrance at South Road is reserved for UNC Students.

Why did the University of North Carolina adopt the Clear Bag Policy?
The UNC Athletic Department adopted the policy to further enhance the safety and security of our fans, spectators, players, coaches, and more. This positive transition will allow for a quicker ingress, a great game day experience, and additional spacing within the aisles.

Do I have to place everything I'm carrying into the permissible bags?
No. Fans are limited solely to the type of bags carried into the facility, not the items they may normally bring to a game that fit within pockets or clutch bags (e.g., keys, makeup, feminine products, comb, phone, wallet, credit cards).

What about diaper bags and strollers?
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, can carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse inside the Smith Center. In addition, strollers are allowed within the Arena if collapsible. Please know there is no designated stroller drop-off area and must fit underneath individual seats.

How many bags may each person bring into the arena?
Each individual will be allowed one large clear bag -- either a gallon freezer bag or the 12" x 12" x 20" 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 the ability to be easily searched.

May fans carry cameras, binoculars, smartphones or tablets separately from what they put in a clear bag?
Yes. Phones, tablets, binoculars or still cameras may be carried into the Smith Center. Please know if traveling with a designated binocular or camera case, it will be searched upon arrival.

If I have certain items that I need to bring into the arena 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 arena upon the discretion of Gate Supervisors.

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 12" x 20" clear 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.

Do I have to purchase a bag from the University?
We will accept 12" x 12" x 20" clear bags that showcase different logos or no commercial identification, as well as an inexpensive one-gallon Ziploc bag. We encourage UNC Gear, and will provide Team Clear Bags to be purchased on the day of the game.

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