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NYRA releases list of banned, permitted items at Belmont
Stakes
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has revised
its security policies and procedures for the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes
on June 8.
The changes, a result of heightened public security
concerns in recent weeks, were developed in concert with federal, state and
local law enforcement officials, as well as racing and security officials in
Kentucky and Maryland.
"The security of our fans, employees and athletes is
paramount," said Sidney Anthony, NYRA's vice president of security. "Some of
these policies are new for 2013, while others will be familiar from previous
years.
"We encourage everyone to read the information carefully to minimize
inconvenience and help us ensure a fun and safe Belmont Stakes Day experience
for all."
All who enter Belmont Park on June 8 will be subject to an
electronic wand search at admission gates as well as at employee, vendor and
media entrances. All items carried into the track are subject to search by NYRA
security and law enforcement partners. Searches could occur outside or inside
the track's admission gates. Prohibited items confiscated during the screening
process will not be held for retrieval. Tailgating is prohibited on Belmont Park
grounds. Ice will be sold on the premises at minimal cost.
Below are detailed lists of banned and permitted items for
Belmont Stakes Day. Changes from existing policy are denoted by bold type.
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BANNED ITEMS |
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BUILDING AND APRON
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BACKYARD |
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No Air Horns/Noise Makers |
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No Air Horns/Noise Makers |
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No Alcoholic
Beverages |
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No Alcoholic Beverages |
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No Back
Packs |
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No Back Packs |
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No Briefcases/Luggage |
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No Briefcases/Luggage |
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No Cameras with
detachable lenses, or lenses more than 6" in length |
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No
Cameras with detachable lenses, or lenses more than 6" in length |
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No
Camcorders |
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No
Camcorders |
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No Coolers |
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No Coolers |
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No Duffle
Bags |
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No Duffle
Bags |
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No Fireworks |
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No Fireworks |
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No Glass |
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No Glass |
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No Grills |
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No Grills |
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No Laser
Lights/Pointers |
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No Laser
Lights/Pointers |
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No
Mace/Pepper Spray |
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No
Mace/Pepper Spray |
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No Purses
larger than 12" in diameter |
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No Purses
larger than 12" in diameter |
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No
Tents/Canopies |
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No Tents/Canopies |
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No
Thermoses |
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No
Thermoses |
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No Tripods |
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No Tripods |
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No
Umbrellas |
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No
Umbrellas |
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No
Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks |
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No Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks |
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No Weapons |
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No Weapons |
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No
Non-Folding or Folding Furniture |
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PERMITTED ITEMS |
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BUILDING AND APRON |
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BACKYARD |
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Baby/Diaper Bags
(Must contain child
care items and accompany a child) |
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Baby/Diaper Bags
(Must contain child care items and
accompany a child) |
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Beach
Tote Bag (without interior
pockets/compartments) |
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Beach Tote Bag
(without interior pockets/compartments) |
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Binoculars |
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Binoculars |
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Cell/Smart Phones & Tablets
(Subject to
Screening) |
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Cell/Smart Phones &
Tablets (Subject to Screening) |
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Food
Items in clear see through plastic container or bag no larger that
18"x18", including "Box Lunches"
(Limit two containers
per adult, no trash bags) |
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Food
Items/Non-Alcoholic Beverages in a clear see through plastic container
no larger that 28"Lx15"Wx 17"H
(Backyard area ONLY. Limit one container per adult. Non Alcoholic
beverages in clear plastic containers or regular sized cans only.
Patrons with these containers MUST enter through the Grandstand Paddock,
Grandstand Backyard or Grandstand West Gates.) |
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Non
Alcoholic Beverages individually carried in a plastic container or
regular sized can. |
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Beach Blankets |
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Purses not larger than 12" in diameter |
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Purses not larger
than 12" in diameter |
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Seat
Cushion (Backless) |
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Seat Cushion
(Backless) |
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Small
Cameras (No detachable lenses or
lens larger than 6") |
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Small
Cameras (No detachable lenses or
lens larger than 6") |
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Strollers
(Must be carrying a child) |
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Strollers
(Must be carrying a child) |
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Sunscreen
(No Glass Containers) |
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Sunscreen
(No Glass Containers) |
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Lightweight Aluminum
or Plastic Folding Chairs |
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