DAYTON – The University of Dayton has announced procedures and policies that will be used at UD Arena events with the implementation of new metal detectors that will be at all Arena entrances.

The following items are permitted to be carried through the metal detectors:
•    Wallet/coins
•    Cell phone
•    Belt
•    Keys
•    Watches

These items need to be placed on a security table, searched and will not be permitted to go through metal detectors:
•    Purses/small bags
•    Cameras

Fans are encouraged to not bring large purses, backpacks, and other large bags as these may be required to be returned to your car. (Note: The Arena does not have space to store items determined to be too large to bring into the event.)

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms, knives/blades, weapons of any kind, outside food and drink, strollers, signs larger than 8.5" x 11", tripods, balloons, animals (with the exception of service animals), large bags or backpacks, camera with lenses longer than eight (8) inches, laser pointers, and noisemakers.

Those in wheelchairs, walkers or other metal-type assisting devices will be asked to go around the detectors and be hand-wanded. Although safe for all medical implants and pacemakers, anyone who does not feel comfortable walking through the metal detector can alert the event staff and be directed around to be hand-wanded.  

To assist fans becoming accustomed to the new procedures, some early-season men's and women's basketball games will have earlier door-open times.

The women's exhibition game against Ashland on Nov. 1 will have doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET, 90 minutes before game time. Doors will open for the rest of the women's season 60 minutes before game time.

The first three men's games (exhibition game vs. Cedarville on Nov. 2, Indiana State on Nov. 9, and Charleston Southern on Nov. 16) will have doors open two hours prior to tip. For Cedarville this will be 3 p.m. ET (game time at 5 p.m. ET), while for Indiana State and Charleston Southern, it will be 5 p.m. ET (games times at 7 p.m. ET). For the remainder of the season, the doors will open 90 minutes prior to tip.

Fans are encouraged to take advantage of these earlier times to give themselves plenty of time to tour the newly-transformed UD Arena with the three-phase renovation project at its completion.

For more information, please visit DaytonFlyers.com or call the Arena Administrative Office at (937) 229-4635.

FAQ
Q: Where will metal detectors be placed?
A: Metal detectors will be placed at all public and staff entrances.

Q: Who must be screened by metal detectors?
A: Everyone entering the Arena must be screened by metal detectors.

Q: What items should I put in the bin before walking through the metal detectors?
A: All bags and purses must be placed on the table for inspection. Most common items (cell phones, keys, wallet) do not need to be placed in the bin and can be brought through the metal detector.

Q: What if an alarm sounds when I am screened?
A: You will be directed to a secondary screening where security will use a hand-held wand. You will need to empty your pockets for this screening.

Q: If I use a wheelchair, scooter, or walker, do I still pass through the metal detectors?
A: You can enter the same doors, but skip the walk-through metal detectors and go straight to the secondary screening where security will use a hand-held wand. You will need to empty your pockets for this screening.

Q: Are pacemakers or other medical devices affected by the metal detector equipment?
A: Metal detectors are safe for most medical equipment and devices. Guests may request a wand screening if they prefer. You will need to empty your pockets for this screening.

Q: If I am an expectant mother, do I have to pass through the metal detectors?
A: The metal detectors are safe for expectant mothers. However, guests may request a wand screening if they prefer. You will need to empty your pockets for this screening.

Q: What is the screening policy for children?
A: All guests, regardless of age, are subject to search. Parents with infants or small children may proceed through the metal detectors with their children.