12-28-2010, 09:57 PM
Damn! I guess my wife will have to smuggle in our gerbils in her bra. Again. I mean, at the Van Gogh exhibit, yeah. I can see why some people might consider gerbils "inappropriate." But in an open air stadium? Jeez, people. We\'re great big adults here.
From the Sun Life Stadium website:
To avoid delays at the Gate, and for the safety of our Guests, the following items are prohibited:
   * Animals (Except for certified animals assisting disabled guests.)
   * Alcoholic beverages
   * Bags, purses, or camera cases exceeding 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size
   * Bottles, Cans, Thermoses, Coolers, Hard Containers
   * Food
   * Umbrellas, Poles, Brooms
   * Strollers (Permitted in Suites only. Strollers must enter Gates C, G or E)
   * Cameras with lenses exceeding 8
   * Noise makers, laser pointers and any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate
   * Weapons of any kind (Firearms, Knives, Pocket Knives)
Allowable Items:
   * Footballs
   * Binoculars and binocular cases. Cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Cameras and camera cases. Personal cameras and hand-held video cameras with lenses under 8\' are permitted. Camera cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Beverages - one (1) 16 oz. unopened plastic bottle of water per person is permitted. Bottle must not be frozen. NO OTHER BEVERAGES PERMITTED.
   * Bags - Soft-sided bags are allowed but cannot exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Stadium Merchandise - Stadium merchandise is permitted in soft-sided bags not exceeding 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Football helmets are allowed.
Comment: This hardly seems fair. They go and ban poles, umbrellas and brooms, but then they go and let the Hokie bastard you want to thump wear a football helmet. Where\'s the fun in that?
Other Important Information To Know:
   * All guests and their belonging are subject to NFL-mandated pat-downs and search.
   * Due to security and safety reasons, prohibited items will need to be returned to your vehicle. Items may not be left by the Stadium gates.
   * Inebriated and unmanageable guests will not be admitted entry into the stadium.
   * Guests, including children over two years of age, must have valid tickets with them at all times and show it upon request.
   * Guests with disabilities may enter through Gate C (north side) or Gate G (south side).
   * Club and Suite Members may enter through Gate C (north side) or Gate G (south side)
   * Guests may only access areas for which they hold a valid ticket or credential. Violation may result in the guest having their ticket revoked, ejection or arrest.
   * No scalping, sales or solicitation allowed on stadium premises.
   * No re-entry allowed without a stadium-issued re-entry pass.
Banners & Signs:
Guests are welcome to display hand-held banners or signs in the Stadium during events provided they are in good taste and do not:
   * Contain any derogatory comments or profanity
   * Impede another guest\'s view of the playing field
   * Contain any commercial or political content
The banners or signs may not be affixed or hung anywhere in the facility or displayed in a manner which will obstruct any guest\'s view of an event, cause a disturbance among other guests or cover any Stadium signage. Sun Life reserves the right to remove any sign or banner in violation of the policy or that is deemed inappropriate.
From the Sun Life Stadium website:
To avoid delays at the Gate, and for the safety of our Guests, the following items are prohibited:
   * Animals (Except for certified animals assisting disabled guests.)
   * Alcoholic beverages
   * Bags, purses, or camera cases exceeding 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size
   * Bottles, Cans, Thermoses, Coolers, Hard Containers
   * Food
   * Umbrellas, Poles, Brooms
   * Strollers (Permitted in Suites only. Strollers must enter Gates C, G or E)
   * Cameras with lenses exceeding 8
   * Noise makers, laser pointers and any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate
   * Weapons of any kind (Firearms, Knives, Pocket Knives)
Allowable Items:
   * Footballs
   * Binoculars and binocular cases. Cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Cameras and camera cases. Personal cameras and hand-held video cameras with lenses under 8\' are permitted. Camera cases must not exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Beverages - one (1) 16 oz. unopened plastic bottle of water per person is permitted. Bottle must not be frozen. NO OTHER BEVERAGES PERMITTED.
   * Bags - Soft-sided bags are allowed but cannot exceed 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Stadium Merchandise - Stadium merchandise is permitted in soft-sided bags not exceeding 14 in. x 14 in. x 8 in. in size.
   * Football helmets are allowed.
Comment: This hardly seems fair. They go and ban poles, umbrellas and brooms, but then they go and let the Hokie bastard you want to thump wear a football helmet. Where\'s the fun in that?
Other Important Information To Know:
   * All guests and their belonging are subject to NFL-mandated pat-downs and search.
   * Due to security and safety reasons, prohibited items will need to be returned to your vehicle. Items may not be left by the Stadium gates.
   * Inebriated and unmanageable guests will not be admitted entry into the stadium.
   * Guests, including children over two years of age, must have valid tickets with them at all times and show it upon request.
   * Guests with disabilities may enter through Gate C (north side) or Gate G (south side).
   * Club and Suite Members may enter through Gate C (north side) or Gate G (south side)
   * Guests may only access areas for which they hold a valid ticket or credential. Violation may result in the guest having their ticket revoked, ejection or arrest.
   * No scalping, sales or solicitation allowed on stadium premises.
   * No re-entry allowed without a stadium-issued re-entry pass.
Banners & Signs:
Guests are welcome to display hand-held banners or signs in the Stadium during events provided they are in good taste and do not:
   * Contain any derogatory comments or profanity
   * Impede another guest\'s view of the playing field
   * Contain any commercial or political content
The banners or signs may not be affixed or hung anywhere in the facility or displayed in a manner which will obstruct any guest\'s view of an event, cause a disturbance among other guests or cover any Stadium signage. Sun Life reserves the right to remove any sign or banner in violation of the policy or that is deemed inappropriate.
