FIU Athletics

CLEAR BAG POLICY
In the interest of public safety and following the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) Best Practices Guide, FIU Athletics will implement clear bag guidelines effective August 2017.
 
The guidelines, which are part of a growing trend at professional and collegiate sporting venues across the country and consistent with all major sporting venues here in South Florida, will start with the 2017-18 competition season and will include all FIU athletic facilities that host ticketed events: Riccardo Silva Stadium (football), Ocean Bank Convocation Center (men's and women's basketball, volleyball), FIU Soccer Stadium (men's and women's soccer), FIU Baseball Stadium (baseball), and Felsberg Field (softball).
 
Each ticket holder, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziplock bag or similar), plus a small purse about the size of a hand.
 
The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search.

- A clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12" by 6" by 12".
- Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap that does not exceed 6.5" by 4.5".
- Equipment bag for necessary medical items.
- Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult. 

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to:  large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.  Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.
  
Fans can wear or carry items such as binoculars, hand-held electronic devices, and cameras (with lenses shorter than four inches) without carrying cases.  Fans may carry in seat cushions that will be screened upon entry.
 
"FIU events are known for their family type atmosphere. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing the safety of our fans, guests, and participating teams" said Alexander Casas, Chief of Police.  "The new guidelines will speed up entry into games while improving security measures."
 
FIU is committed to maintaining a safe environment at all athletic events.  This is an important step in achieving that.

PROHIBITED ITEMS
For safety reasons, the following items may not be brought into FIU Arena:
 
No alcohol, backpacks, hover boards, skate boards, drone aircraft or remote control vehicles, beach balls, illegal drugs, pets, outside food or drink, coolers, ice bags and chests, boom boxes, fireworks, any artificial noisemakers, tobacco products or E-cigarettes, umbrellas, video cameras, still cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above, tripods on monopods; flags, signs (unless pre-approved), laser pointers, weapons or any other item deemed hazardous by game management personnel or otherwise prohibited by FIU policy or procedure.  All items (packages) are subject to search.

PARKING
Parking (Pay by Phone) is available in Panther Garage (PG3) located on the north side of the OBCC;  and in Lot 10 located to the NW of the OBCC for all FIU home M and W Basketball games by using the FIU Pay By Phone App at https://parking.fiu.edu/permits/visitors/.