This has been the case for some time.

Good move. Don't need rucksacks taking up legroom.

Something they're planning to do in the future cannot possibly have been the case for some time.

The max A4 size bag has been a thing there for at least 3 or 4 years

try again Kobe. Go Cats.

They don't teach reading comprehension anymore, huh?

The max A4 size bag has been a thing there for at least 3 or 4 years

basically you can no longer bring a nappy bag for your babies/toddlers?

so much for 'family friendly'

hmmm

Yeah I was gonna ask what you're supposed to do with an infant? We can't go anywhere without a bag full of nappies, snacks, changes of clothes, water. Might only be 2 hours but for a kid thats a long time.

That's bad, not surprised because they want you to buy their overpriced food and drinks.

What’s next on the ban list?

I'm telling you guys. Australia is a nanny state. Country run by morons.

At Qudos it might depend on which specific security person you deal with, but they seem slightly more lenient with parents re: a bag that is a little larger than the allowed size, but it's still far from ideal if you have a little one.

"I'm telling you guys. Australia is a nanny state. Country run by morons."

I went to an NFL game NY/NJ in 2013 and they made people cloke their bags.

At Qudos it might depend on which specific security person you deal with, but they seem slightly more lenient with parents re: a bag that is a little larger than the allowed size

I know John Cain Arena let you bring a bag that fits under your seat. It's good enough for 600ml drinks and snacks.

IIRC that's no different from last season - large wallet size bag. My wife is diabetic and carries a medication bag that is slightly larger than a wallet and that has been OK. You would be stretching to get a nappy and a couple of wet wipes in it though if you have a baby/toddler.

Only solution is bring 2 bags if you got nappies and wipes for a baby, then have a food bag.

haha, got me

Entering NBA arenas in the US via airport-style metal detectors (body scanners?) will never feel normal to me.

We have it good here.

If you have medical or disability equipment, no venue can prevent you taking this equipment in.

Would include diabetic equipment, breathing apparatus, mobility aids, artificial heart spares.

They will lose if they try to enforce this without reasonable accommodations for these needs.

What are the rationale for these measures?

Is it safety? People are tripping over each other's bags?

Is it security? Don't want people taking a bagful of C4 into the building?

Is it revenue? More drinks and snax to sell?

"It also blows my mind that a sealed plastic bottle is the only way to get water in. We're banning single-use plastics everywhere else, but making them compulsory at major venues?"

Just bring your own empty vessel and fill it once you are inside from the water fountains

I can confirm that it's been that way at Qudos for a while now. My wife was forced to cloak a very small backpack, yet many women with handbag twice the size we’re allowed to take them. When asked what the difference was, the security person’s response was literally, "the number of straps."

Faced the same issue with opened water bottles as well, though some security guards will be more lenient than others. Had one such gentleman suggest that it could be vodka, so I necked it in front of him and proceeded in with my empty bottle (...slightly tipsy).

Can confirm this has been the case for a few years for Wildcats, with a cloak room outside. It does suck for taking kids, pretty ludicrous actually.

Funnily enough, they let you bring in your own food and big bags for Hopman Cup, yet one time my wife was running late for the Cats game after work, bought subway, and the bouncers made her wait outside and shovel it down before they would let her in.

I'm not a member anymore as I have a 2 year old going on 3 and there's no way I'd survive taking him without a bag, the food he likes, hi water bottle and nappies. Pretty sad to be honest.

Bags are completely banned in stadiums in many countries around the world, usually with the exception of bags for under 2 (nappies, etc) or medical care. A bit like the exception for 100ml liquid through airport security - formula is fine.
A bit sad Australia is heading that way too. At least in Australia you can bring a water bottle. You can't in many countries, as folk can’t be trusted to not throw full bottles at players / officials.

But boy oh boy, you can pour a beer out over a player!

"If you have medical or disability equipment, no venue can prevent you taking this equipment in.

Would include diabetic equipment, breathing apparatus, mobility aids, artificial heart spares.

They will lose if they try to enforce this without reasonable accommodations for these needs."

Oh yeah, just to be clear, this has never been an issue re: my wife's medication (at Qudos at least, we've run into some idiots, especially in some international airports). She carries a slightly bigger bag than is needed for just her meds though, but it's never been an issue outside of sometimes needing to have it inspected.

Typical W.A... Hide under the doona everyone!

I seen on channel 7 Perth that RAC arena for Fridays game was introducing a quiet room for those with autism so they could escape if they become overwhelmed which is a great initiative.

As for this enforced rule, wasn't this brought in due to the happenings at the Ariane Grande concert, definitely feels like a fear of taking C4 into the stadium.

Personally I'd rather be able to take my bigger bag into the venue if it gets put through an airport X-ray machine rather than wait 30+ minutes to get my bag from the cloak room

Brought merchandise before game which they put into a carry bag. Then wasnt allowed to take bag into stadium

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That's surprisingly unprofessional.

Perhaps the best idea would be to pay a small deposit and arrange to pick it up after the game. If they send the merch sellers home after 3/4 break, they’ll have to change this or pay more for wages in future.

Contact the club and ask what their position is. It seems amateurish to penalise fans for giving them money.

Are you not allowed to carry the bag itself or the merchandise as well in the stadium?

Lovebroker

Imagine, if you will, a venue/team that wouldn't let you put on team merch to watch the home team, and made you keep wearing a generic shirt in the visiting team’s colours.

The whole scenario is weird, possibly just for the sake of selling more drinks n food.