William & Mary Athletics, in conjunction with the William & Mary Police Department, will implement a clear bag policy that regulates the size and type of bag that may be carried into William & Mary Athletics facilities during the 2023-24 year, including Busch Field, Kaplan Arena, Martin Family Stadium, Plumeri Park, and Zable Stadium.
 
Fans are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new policies before arriving at venues to minimize time at security checkpoints.
 
This policy is consistent with many of the venues in the CAA and other non-conference venues W&M will compete at throughout the season.
 
Football season-ticket holders will be provided one clear bag per account and a limited number of bags will be available for sale as the 2023-24 competition season begins. Additionally, the William & Mary Spirit Shop has approved bags available for purchase online.
 
Bags that are approved include:

• Clear tote bags made of plastic, vinyl or PVC that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″
• One-gallon clear plastic zip-style bags
• Small purses or clutch bags that do not exceed 6.5″ x 4.5"
• Medical or diaper bags – diaper bags must be accompanied by a child

Bags are that not permitted include:

• Backpacks 
• Printed or tinted plastic bags
• Cinch or drawstring bags
• Fanny packs
• Camera or binocular cases
• Large purses or bags

A full list of items prohibited in any athletics venue can be found here.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does this expedite my entry into the venue?
A. This policy enables us to move guests through our security checkpoints faster, allowing staff to be more efficient and effective in checking bags that are brought into the venue.
 
Q. How does this new policy improve public safety?
A. The clear bag is easily searched by security staff. It also supports the Department of Homeland Security's "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.
 
Q. Do I have to put everything I am carrying in a permissible bag?
A. No. This policy is designed to limit only the of type bags carried into the venue, not the permissible items that are brought into the game. A full list of items prohibited in athletics venues can be found here.

Q. What happens if I arrive and do not have a permissible bag?
A. Guests will not be allowed into the venue with a non-approved bag. Fans will be asked to return the items to their vehicle.

Q. How many permissible bags may I bring to the venue?
A. One bag is permitted per guest as long as it is an approved bag such as: one-gallon zip-style bag or the 12" x 6" x 12" clear bag, plus a small clutch that does not exceed 6.5" x 4.5"

Q. What about diaper/medical supply bags?
A. Medical bags, diapers and other baby supplies are permitted, but will be subject to screening and temporarily tagged, showing that the bag has been screened and approved. Each bag will be searched upon entry. A diaper bag must be accompanied by a child.
 
Q. Are seat cushions/backs allowed to be carried into the venue?
A. Approved seat cushions & seat backs may be carried into the venue provided they are no wider than 16" and have no arms or pockets.

Q. Does this policy apply to me if I am working the game?
A. Credentialed individuals will continue to enter the stadium through designated gates. These individuals and any items that they bring into the stadium will continue to be screened based on procedures that are already in place.