NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Georgia Tech Athletic Association facilities, the GTAA will implement a policy beginning with the 2018-2019 academic year that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums/arenas. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a 4.5″ x 6.5″ clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, grocery bags, cinch bags, non-approved chair backs and seat cushions**, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. Full policy | Clear Bag FAQs

Prohibited Items

The following items ARE PROHIBITED from entering Bobby Dodd Stadium and McCamish Pavilion:

• Beverages
• Food
• Alcoholic beverages
• Cans
• Coolers or ice chests
• Thermos/metal bottles
• TVs
• Ice bags
• Bags (not compliant with Clear-Bag Policy; see below)
• Horns or other noisemakers (bells, whistles, etc.)
• Laser pointers
• Video cameras
• Selfie sticks
• Cameras with lenses longer than 4″
• Sticks or flag poles
• Flags or banners larger than 3′ x 5′
• Pets/Therapy animals
• Weapons, including those carried with a permit
• Fireworks or other explosives
• Illegal drugs
• Strollers
• Personal transportation devices (skateboards, hover boards, scooters, etc.)
• Inflated balls of any type
• Stadium seats (chair-backs/seat-backs/seat cushions) WITH arms, pockets, compartments, and/or covers
• Umbrellas (umbrellas are permitted inside McCamish Pavilion)
• Electric/battery-powered blankets
• Personal heaters
• Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by security or game management

Prohibited Bags:

• Backpacks of any type
• Printed pattern plastic bag
• Fanny pack
• Purse
• Grocery bag
• Duffel bag
• Large tote bag
• Camera case
• Computer bag
• Binoculars case
• Cinch backpack
• Diaper bag
• Colored plastic storage bag
• Any other bags deemed non-compliant by security or game management

Permitted Items

The following items ARE PERMITTED to enter Bobby Dodd Stadium and McCamish Pavilion:

• Game Tickets
• Service Animals
• Binoculars
• Banners, signs & flags without sticks or poles (no larger than 3′ x 5′)
• Empty plastic water bottles (that can be filled inside the stadium at water fountains)
• Blankets (non-electric/non battery-powered)
• Stadium Seats (chair-backs/seat-backs/seat cushions) WITHOUT arms, pockets, compartments, and/or covers
• Medical Assistance Devices
• Breast Pumps & Supplies
• Baby food (with child in arms)
• The following bags:
  • Tote bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), AND/OR
  • Small clutch bags with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (approximately the size of a hand), can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bag options
  • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate by respective gate supervisor