IOWA WILD AND IEC ANNOUNCE NEW SECURITY POLICIES
Jan 21, 2016New Guidelines Provide Safer Environment For All Fans and Players
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with the Iowa Events Center, announced on Thursday new security policies at Wells Fargo Arena for all Iowa Wild home games.
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To enhance game day safety for fans, Wells Fargo Arena has implemented additional security procedures for all professional sporting events including the Iowa Wild. Starting Tuesday, January 26th (Iowa Wild vs. Chicago Wolves), hockey fans will see additional security measures which include: size requirements on all bags brought into the arena, new prohibited items and hand-held wanding upon entry. The enhanced security measures are intended to increase the overall safety of all guests and are consistent with security procedures at other venues around the country.
Fans may carry in bags that do not exceed 13” x 15” x 6”. Bags exceeding this size are not permitted in Wells Fargo Arena, and those fans will be asked to return their oversized bags to their vehicles or discard them. This is in addition to the existing policy that all bags, purses, or personal items of any size are subject to search.
Wells Fargo Arena prohibits outside food and beverages, professional cameras (detachable/lenses longer than 6”), weapons of any kind (including permit to carry), chain belts, pocket knives and other hazardous or potentially dangerous items. Items are subject to change at the discretion of Wells Fargo Arena security personnel. Exceptions may be made for medical reasons after proper inspection of medical items.
Wells Fargo Arena is unable to store oversized or prohibited items. Fans are encouraged to leave unnecessary personal belongings in their vehicle or at their place of residence.
Wells Fargo Arena respects the privacy of its guests and enhanced security measures are used to prevent hazardous and prohibited items from entering the venue. These measures are being implemented in light of the changing world we live in.
The Iowa Wild travels to Rockford next weekend for two games against the IceHogs on Friday and Saturday night. Iowa returns home on Jan. 26 for a game against the Chicago Wolves at 7 P.M. Tuesday’s game features a Crash’s Kids Meal for every kid under the age of 12 courtesy of 96.5 Country of iHeartMedia Des Moines. Crash’s Kids Meal includes one hot dog, one soda, one popcorn, one fruit snack, and one wild prize. The game is also a “Taco Tuesday” presented by Taco John’s. Every fan receives a voucher for a free taco upon entry to the game.
Iowa hosts the Charlotte Checkers for a pair of games on Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30. Friday’s game is Military Appreciation Night. The first 1,500 fans (12-years old and under) receive an Iowa Wild patriotic jersey courtesy of Scheels and KISS FM. Friday is also $2 beer night sponsored by 100.3 The Bus. ‘Bring Your Buds Bundle’ will also be available for purchase, including one ticket, one 16 oz. Budweiser or Bud Light at the game, one hot dog, one popcorn, $1 off a Budweiser or Bud Light at the game, and one free Budweiser or Bud Light at Carl’s Place. Saturday’s game is John Torchetti Bobblehead Day, sponsored by NASH FM and NASH ICON. The first 1,500 fans receive a bobblehead of Coach Torchetti. Fans may also purchase the Brewdog Pack, which includes one ticket, one beer, one hotdog, and one free Budweiser or Bud Light at the Legends American Grill. There will also be Subway and Star 102.5 combo packs available for purchase. Starting at $12, the pack includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda, and one Subway coupon.
Fans may purchase single-game tickets multiple ways, either through the team's website – www.Iowawild.com, the Wells Fargo Arena box office or participating Hy-Vee food stores. Tickets are available online at www.Iowawild.com under the single game tickets tab. The Wells Fargo Arena box office is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. For Saturday game days, the box office will open at 10 a.m. For Sunday game days the box office will open at 12 p.m. Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-844-55-HYVEE or by visiting participating Hy-Vee food stores locations in the greater Des Moines area. Those interested may also visit www.hy-veetix.com. Fans interested in buying full season, or smaller season packages may call the Iowa Wild front office at 515-564-8700.
The Iowa Wild 2015-16 season is presented by Mercy Medical Center, it runs from October through April. Fans may purchase seats to see any of the team’s 38 regular season home games at Wells Fargo Arena. Season tickets to see the Wild play its 2015-16 season at Wells Fargo Arena start at just $9 per game. For more information on tickets, including ticket plans and group seating, please contact the Wild ticket office by calling 515-564-8700 or go to www.iowawild.com.
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