Berwick Area School District

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Berwick Area High School
1100 Fowler Ave

Berwick, PA 18603

(570) 759-6400 opt 2 Fax (570) 759-6466

 

Berwick Area Middle School
1100 Evergreen Drive

Berwick, PA 18603

(570)759-6400, opt 4 / Fax (570)759-7978

Crispin Field

Varsity Stadium
(570) 759-6400

1101 N Mulberry St.
Berwick, PA 18603

 

For immediate release.

Bag size and Gate Restrictions

As a school district, the safety and welfare of our students, staff, and visitors to our schools and facilities is our highest priority. In order to maintain a safe environment for all members of the Berwick community, we have decided to take additional security measures at the Crispin Field Stadium.

In addition to visual inspections, all guests to the Crispin Field Stadium will be subject to a bag check before entering the facility for football games and other events. Following this new procedure, the District will restrict the size and type of bags permitted into the Crispin Field Stadium.

To expedite entry into the stadium, visitors are strongly encouraged not to bring any bags with them; however, one of the following will be permitted for each adult/child with a ticket to the event:

• One clear bag per person. No larger than 12" x 6" x 12". A one-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) is acceptable as meeting this requirement.

OR

• One small clutch bag or purse no larger than 6.5" x 4.5", with or without a strap.

Additional Information

• Exceptions for Essential Bags: To accommodate essential needs, exceptions will be made by security personnel at their discretion for medical bags, diaper bags when accompanied by an age-appropriate child, and small, single-compartment clutches no larger than 6.5” X 4.5” inches. These bags will be subject to inspection upon entry.
• Enhanced Security Measures: All bags, regardless of size, will be subject to thorough security inspections to ensure the safety of all attendees. The enhanced security measures align with our commitment to providing a secure environment for all guests.
• Media personnel, photographers, student-athletes, athletic staff, trainers, band members, and band staff may bring bags subject to inspection before entry. 

• Clothing, blankets, cameras, and cell phones will be permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. 

• Seat cushions will be permitted but must not exceed 18 inches wide and cannot contain pockets, zippers or concealable areas. 

• There are no provisions to leave or check items at the gates. Fans will be asked to take prohibited items back to their vehicle. 

• Stadium gates open 60 minutes prior to the start of each home game. Please give yourself time to park and proceed through the bag check.

• Any patron who leaves the field at any time and wishes to re-enter will need to repay to enter the field at full price (Including halftime).

• The Mulberry St and Vine Street gates will collect admission until the end of the game.  

• The Northeast Parking Lot gate will be used for exit only during the duration of the game.  

We feel limiting the size and types of bags allowed into the Crispin Field Stadium is an important additional layer of security for our District athletes, musicians, and spectators. Thank you for your assistance and compliance with these safety procedures.

Approved Bags Non-approved Bags

Maintenance Building
1200 North Vine Street

Berwick, PA 18603

(570) 759-6400