University of Massachusets Athletics

Mullins Center

UMass Athletics, Mullins Center, Focus On Fan Safety

October 18, 2017 | Men's Basketball, Hockey, Women's Basketball, Athletics Department

Policies in place to ensure a safe and fun game day experience for UMass fans visiting the Mullins Center.

AMHERST, Mass. – To ensure a safe and fun game day experience for UMass fans visiting the Mullins Center for hockey and basketball this season, University of Massachusetts Athletics would like to remind and educate fans of the building policies and prohibited items when attending events at the Mullins Center.
 
All guests may be subject to new security searches when entering the facility, so early arrival is encouraged. To help expedite entry, new express lines are being added for those not bringing bags into the Mullins Center. To further expedite game day processes, UMass Athletics also encourages all fans to purchase tickets in advance to save time in box office lines and to save on the per-ticket costs. For more information visit UMassAthletics.com or specific sport ticket links.
 
All Mullins Center guests may be subject to opening any coats, bags or containers of any type and also being physically patted down or screened with a metal detector. If contraband is detected, the guest will be asked to dispose of the item(s) prior to entering the building.
 
Purses, diaper bags, and other small personal bags are allowed, but will be inspected at all entrances. No storage or check-in area will be provided for items not permitted inside the arena. Items confiscated at the entrance will not be returned.
 
The following items are not permitted inside the Mullins Center:
  • No professional cameras
  • No audio/video recording devices
  • Any gifts or packages should be returned to the sender/patron
  • Backpacks and over-sized purses
  • Large bags, backpacks, duffle bags or boxes
  • Outside food or beverages
  • Cans, bottles, coolers or other similar containers
  • Video cameras or audio recorders
  • Laser pens or laser products
  • Noise making devices (horns, whistles, etc.)
  • Projectiles (including beach balls and frisbees)
  • Over-sized signs (larger than 2' x 3')
  • Stickers
  • Drones
  • Masks
  • Promotional items with intent to distribute (must be approved by General Manager)
  • Spray paint
  • Strollers
  • Balloons
  • Laptops  
  • Tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vapes, lighters, etc
  • Heeleys, skateboards or roller skates
  • Sticks or poles
  • Spiked necklaces and belts or pins of any kind
  • Illegal substances, drug paraphernalia, or alcohol
  • Animals except service animals
  • Knives, guns, chains or clubs
  • Weapons of any kind or any kind of item that could be construed as a weapon
  • Any other item deemed unacceptable by Management
 
DISCLAIMER: Each show has certain standards and requirements that need to be met in order for the event to take place, therefore policies and requirements are subject to change based on the specific details of each event. These changes can take place at any time leading up to an event and are subject to change without notice.
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