UCLA Football, the Rose Bowl and the Clear Bag Policy

UCLA has announced a new policy for UCLA Football games at the Rose Bowl which requires any bag taken into the stadium be clear.

In trying to further enhance the fan experience as well as keep the safety of spectators in mind, a new policy has been implemented for UCLA football games when they take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

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This policy will require anyone entering the stadium with a bag, will only be allowed to do so with a bag that is clear.

Per uclabruins.com, the policy has been implemented to “provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry in to the Rose Bowl”.

This policy restricts spectators from entering the Rose Bowl with certain bags as well as take in to consideration the size of allowable bags (bags must not exceed 12″X12″X6″). Along with this new policy, UCLA will put to use electronic screening equipment (metal detectors).

Because of this, those entering the gates of the Rose Bowl will have to remove certain items before going through the screening equipment.

Here is a list of bags not allowed to enter the stadium and which items need to be removed from pockets:

Because of this, there have been concerns from fans about the policy which has caused some backlash.

Fans, especially on social media, have spoken up about this new policy for several reasons: the inability to use personal items/fashion, personal items being in plain view (in clear bags), bags not big enough to carry medical supplies and the inability to bring in items for children, just to name a few.

Though these are proper concerns, the big picture with this policy is about safety. As a major sports venue, the Rose Bowl attracts large crowds and if ever there was a threat, these new policies would help lessen or even prevent something unfortuante to happen.

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Of course, there are several questions that arise with special needs for certain spectators in regards to the new policy. For further review of the policy, visit uclabruins.com. Either way, this policy is for the greater good and though it restricts fans to an extent, know it is for everyone’s safety. Go Bruins!