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NYRA releases list of banned, permitted items at Belmont Stakes

Last updated: 5/22/13 2:15 PM

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.

BANNED ITEMS

BUILDING AND APRON

 

BACKYARD

No Air Horns/Noise Makers

 

No Air Horns/Noise Makers

No Alcoholic

Beverages

 No Alcoholic Beverages
No Back

Packs

 

No Back Packs

No Briefcases/Luggage

 

No Briefcases/Luggage

No Cameras with

detachable lenses, or lenses more than 6" in length

 No

Cameras with detachable lenses, or lenses more than 6" in length

No

Camcorders

 No

Camcorders

No Coolers No Coolers
No Duffle

Bags

 No Duffle

Bags

No Fireworks No Fireworks
No Glass No Glass
No Grills No Grills
No Laser

Lights/Pointers

 No Laser

Lights/Pointers

No

Mace/Pepper Spray

 No

Mace/Pepper Spray

No Purses

larger than 12" in diameter

 No Purses

larger than 12" in diameter

No

Tents/Canopies

 No Tents/Canopies
No

Thermoses

 No

Thermoses

No Tripods No Tripods
No

Umbrellas

 No

Umbrellas

No

Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks

 

No Wagons/Shopping Carts/Hand Trucks

No Weapons No Weapons
No

Non-Folding or Folding Furniture

  

PERMITTED ITEMS

BUILDING AND APRON

 

BACKYARD

Baby/Diaper Bags (Must contain child

care items and accompany a child)

 Baby/Diaper Bags

(Must contain child care items and

accompany a child)

Beach

Tote Bag (without interior

pockets/compartments)

 Beach Tote Bag

(without interior pockets/compartments)

Binoculars Binoculars
Cell/Smart Phones & Tablets (Subject to

Screening)

 Cell/Smart Phones &

Tablets (Subject to Screening)

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)

 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.)

Non

Alcoholic Beverages individually carried in a plastic container or

regular sized can.

 Beach Blankets

Purses not larger than 12" in diameter

 Purses not larger

than 12" in diameter

Seat

Cushion (Backless)

 Seat Cushion

(Backless)

Small

Cameras (No detachable lenses or

lens larger than 6")

 Small

Cameras (No detachable lenses or

lens larger than 6")

Strollers (Must be carrying a child) Strollers

(Must be carrying a child)

Sunscreen (No Glass Containers) Sunscreen

(No Glass Containers)

  Lightweight Aluminum

or Plastic Folding Chairs

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