Barclays Center Policies

NYCRedmen

NYCRedmen

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Last week a friend of mine who is a Michigan State guy scored 2 tickets to the Coaches vs Cancer finals so I went with him for the double header (was nice seeing Seton Hall beat VT). I was very annoyed to learn about some of the Barclays Center policies. When I was waiting to go thru the metal detectors, 2 fans were being told they were not going to be allowed in b/c of the size of their backpacks. These were regular backpacks that most college students walk around with, I couldn't believe they were giving them a hard time. Then another person couldn't bring in his camera. The reason, b/c the lens is detachable so it's treated as a professional camera, I kid you not. Then the ultimate insult, a Jewish couple was told that they did not sell Kosher food, so the couple went and purchased some Kosher items before entering. When they came back, they were told they couldn't bring it in and they needed to "check the food with guest services".

I left that arena with a very bad taste and other than St. John's this weekend, I really have no intentions of setting foot in there anytime soon. FYI, below is a link to their "prohibited items"

http://www.barclayscenter.com/guest-services/prohibited-items
 
The policies at events on SJU campus are also very frustrating . You cannot bring outside food or beverage to athletic events on campus . I went to the CHSAA Soccer championships at Belson stadium and was told that I could not bring in a cup of coffee into the game( it was a very chilly night ) even though there were no refreshments available at the game .You cant bring in food to carnesecca ,you have to check your umbrella , and the food prices have hit Yankee stadium levels .
 
I understand what you mean Matt, but I've been able to bring my dslr camera to both MSG and Carnesecca and I've had bags with me about the same size as those 2 people in Barclays, and never had a problem. Barclays was a whole new level.
 
The policies at events on SJU campus are also very frustrating . You cannot bring outside food or beverage to athletic events on campus . I went to the CHSAA Soccer championships at Belson stadium and was told that I could not bring in a cup of coffee into the game( it was a very chilly night ) even though there were no refreshments available at the game .You cant bring in food to carnesecca ,you have to check your umbrella , and the food prices have hit Yankee stadium levels .
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Carnesecca Arena security has been a pet peeve of mine for years. Last game I was able to make was Wagner and it went no better. I emptied my pockets, went through the detectors and approached the short female security officer for the wand. I proceeded to open my jacket up to show my "person" which is standard security procedure just about anywhere. She says to me "what the hell are you doing?". "What do you think that does?". I told her that i held my arms up and jacket open to be helpful. She scowled and gave a haughty chuckle. I won't deny I didn't take it too well, and threw a few expletives her way, but this is a constant problem at SJU. This stupid woman knows nothing about security and trusts her wand over me offering to show under my jacket, goes on to patronize. It's a nightmare over there.
 
I do know that both the Garden and CA have relaxed security as compared to the TSA at airports. I'm pretty sure they use discretion because when I set off an alarm either with the hand scanners or through the metal detectors, I'm always told not to worry about it. I'm often with one of my kids, so perhaps they profile me as not the type who would cause a security problem. Interesting comment about digital SLRs, and even non SLRs which have changeable lenses. The policy probably has more to do with a serious photographer annoying people around him from his seat than doing anything else. After the Boston Marathon bombing I'm sure every venue reviewed its security policies regarding backpacks. Finally, in terms of outside food, I'm not crazy about those policies, but I understand. Food is often cheaper and better on the outside, and arena vendors do pay hefty fees to sell in arenas. Not to be able to bring coffee into SJU's soccer stadium is just dumb.
 
The policies at events on SJU campus are also very frustrating . You cannot bring outside food or beverage to athletic events on campus . I went to the CHSAA Soccer championships at Belson stadium and was told that I could not bring in a cup of coffee into the game( it was a very chilly night ) even though there were no refreshments available at the game .You cant bring in food to carnesecca ,you have to check your umbrella , and the food prices have hit Yankee stadium levels .
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who was playing the chsaa soccer champ?
 
St. Francis Prep beat Molloy in the city championship and then St. anthonys from long Island beat St Francis Prep in the State championship
 
I liked going to the Nathan's stand to get a hot dog and fries only to be told the NATHANS fries were at another location. Then to arrive at the other location and be told they were out of hot dogs. I was waiting for someone to tell me they sell hot dogs here but buns on the other side of the arena.

*Oh and the dixie cup sized soda's must make Bloomberg smile.
 
I liked going to the Nathan's stand to get a hot dog and fries only to be told the NATHANS fries were at another location. Then to arrive at the other location and be told they were out of hot dogs. I was waiting for someone to tell me they sell hot dogs here but buns on the other side of the arena.

*Oh and the dixie cup sized soda's must make Bloomberg smile.
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Pretty funny stuff Moose! bet that stuff only happens when St. John's is in the building, sort of to make the fans feel at home like the University handles all matters. :)
 
I liked going to the Nathan's stand to get a hot dog and fries only to be told the NATHANS fries were at another location. Then to arrive at the other location and be told they were out of hot dogs. I was waiting for someone to tell me they sell hot dogs here but buns on the other side of the arena.

*Oh and the dixie cup sized soda's must make Bloomberg smile.
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Pretty funny stuff Moose! bet that stuff only happens when St. John's is in the building, sort of to make the fans feel at home like the University handles all matters. :)
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I was told by someone same thing happened to them earlier in the week when Pitt played Tex Tech in some other tournament there.
 
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