Lionsbridge Football Club, in conjunction with the Christopher Newport University Police Department and RMC Security, has implemented a clear bag policy that regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into TowneBank Stadium, starting with the 2025 season.
Fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at venues to minimize time at the ticket gate.
This policy is consistent with many of the sports and entertainment venues in Virginia.
Bags that are approved include:
Bags are that not permitted include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does this expedite my entry into the venue?
A. This policy enables us to move guests through our ticket gate faster, allowing staff to be more efficient and effective in checking bags that are brought into the venue.
Q. How does this new policy improve public safety?
A. The clear bag is easily searched by security staff. It also supports the Department of Homeland Security's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.
Q. Do I have to put everything I am carrying in a permissible bag?
A. No. This policy is designed to limit only the of type bags carried into the venue, not the permissible items that are brought into the game.
Q. What happens if I arrive and do not have a permissible bag?
A. Guests will not be allowed into the venue with a non-approved bag. Fans will be asked to return the items to their vehicle.
Q. How many permissible bags may I bring to the venue?
A. One bag is permitted per guest as long as it is an approved bag such as: one-gallon zip-style bag or the 24" x 12" x 24" clear bag, plus a small clutch that does not exceed 6.5" x 4.5"
Q. What about diaper/medical supply bags?
A. Medical bags, diapers and other baby supplies are permitted, but will be subject to screening and temporarily tagged, showing that the bag has been screened and approved. Each bag will be searched upon entry. A diaper bag must be accompanied by a child.
Q. Are seat cushions/backs allowed to be carried into the venue?
A. Approved seat cushions & seat backs may be carried into the venue provided they are no wider than 16" and have no arms or pockets.
Q. Does this policy apply to me if I am working the game?
A. Credentialed individuals will continue to enter the stadium through designated gates. These individuals and any items that they bring into the stadium will continue to be screened based on procedures that are already in place.
Fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at venues to minimize time at the ticket gate.
This policy is consistent with many of the sports and entertainment venues in Virginia.
Bags that are approved include:
- Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 24″ x 12″ x 24″
- One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags
- Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5"
- Medical or diaper bags – diaper bags must be accompanied by a child
Bags are that not permitted include:
- Backpacks
- Printed or tinted plastic bags
- Cinch or drawstring bags
- Fanny packs
- Camera or binocular cases
- Large purses or bags
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does this expedite my entry into the venue?
A. This policy enables us to move guests through our ticket gate faster, allowing staff to be more efficient and effective in checking bags that are brought into the venue.
Q. How does this new policy improve public safety?
A. The clear bag is easily searched by security staff. It also supports the Department of Homeland Security's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.
Q. Do I have to put everything I am carrying in a permissible bag?
A. No. This policy is designed to limit only the of type bags carried into the venue, not the permissible items that are brought into the game.
Q. What happens if I arrive and do not have a permissible bag?
A. Guests will not be allowed into the venue with a non-approved bag. Fans will be asked to return the items to their vehicle.
Q. How many permissible bags may I bring to the venue?
A. One bag is permitted per guest as long as it is an approved bag such as: one-gallon zip-style bag or the 24" x 12" x 24" clear bag, plus a small clutch that does not exceed 6.5" x 4.5"
Q. What about diaper/medical supply bags?
A. Medical bags, diapers and other baby supplies are permitted, but will be subject to screening and temporarily tagged, showing that the bag has been screened and approved. Each bag will be searched upon entry. A diaper bag must be accompanied by a child.
Q. Are seat cushions/backs allowed to be carried into the venue?
A. Approved seat cushions & seat backs may be carried into the venue provided they are no wider than 16" and have no arms or pockets.
Q. Does this policy apply to me if I am working the game?
A. Credentialed individuals will continue to enter the stadium through designated gates. These individuals and any items that they bring into the stadium will continue to be screened based on procedures that are already in place.
