New "security" measures being implemented at the Dome

[MissTeeks]

According to Eric Francis, it is per NHL standards:

Eric Francis‏@EricFrancis22 mins

Flames fans attending games at the Dome will now be greeted by metal detectors and searches as per NHL standards #yyc pic.twitter.com/IRp52FGDd7

[burn_baby_burn]

At this point I don't think the Flames want to make attending a Flames game any less enticing than it already is. I can see why they are doing it, however, Americans are a lot more used to this type of thing since 9/11 than we are. If people have to wait in line to get into the dome, I can see there being even more empty seats.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

According to Eric Francis, it is per NHL standards:

Eric Francis‏@EricFrancis22 mins

Flames fans attending games at the Dome will now be greeted by metal detectors and searches as per NHL standards #yyc pic.twitter.com/IRp52FGDd7

That's the press entrance. I'd put a metal detector up for most of them too!

[Kipper is King]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

If people have to wait in line to get into the dome, I can see there being even more empty seats.

I highly doubt standing in line for less than a minute will discourage people from going to games lol.

[Southside]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

At this point I don't think the Flames want to make attending a Flames game any less enticing than it already is. I can see why they are doing it, however, Americans are a lot more used to this type of thing since 9/11 than we are. If people have to wait in line to get into the dome, I can see there being even more empty seats.

Agreed. I think there is a fine line. I feel really safe on the couch in my basement with an HD feed, private washroom and cheap drinks.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by getbak

Unless they're going to start wanding people at the door (like they do in the States), they don't even give you a second look if you're not carrying a bag. Leave the giant purse at home and it won't even slow you down.

The searching into purses and other bags do not take long at all. I usually have a back pack and the time it takes to search it is minimal, just come a few minutes earlier. The arena staff and management do not mind if you bring a reasonably sized bag and voluntarily show the contents.

[Komskies]

Was at the game last night. The metal detectors were installed but not operational.

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by Kipper is King

I highly doubt standing in line for less than a minute will discourage people from going to games lol.

No, but the cold weather, bathroom lineups, losing, crappy food, and having to stand in line on top of that could take its toll.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

No, but the cold weather, bathroom lineups, losing, crappy food, and having to stand in line on top of that could take its toll.

So it's not the metal detectors, but everything else that will keep people away?

The truth is, they've been checking bags all year long already. In the long run, the addition of the detectors shouldn't really slow anyone down - unless you get stuck in line behind someone who brings a pen knife to the game just to stick it to the man.

[tete]

Yes, they've been checking bags for most of the season, as mentioned earlier. We often bring our daughter, so they usually check the diaper bag we bring in and get to see snacks, sippy cups, diapers and small toys. Last night I went with a friend, left the kid at home and just tossed my ID, STH card and some cash in my jacket pocket and left the purse at home.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

No, but the cold weather, bathroom lineups, losing, crappy food, and having to stand in line on top of that could take its toll.

Lol. I don't think the Flames will need to worry. Crowds will drop during the rebuild, probably for a combination of the reasons you mentioned, but the crowd they will draw is still very healthy, and is paying full pop for tickets, so its fine.

That's difference between hockey markets and non hockey markets. Hockey markets sell out the building during the regular season when the team is good, and people pay full price for tickets. When the team sucks, they still manage 75% attendance and better, and people still pay full price for tickets.

In a non hockey market, the building sells out in the playoffs, with 30% of the tickets being sold for $10 with a jersey, pop an hot dog. When the team is no good, they only sell 30% of the tickets, all of them going for $10 with jersey's and food included.

Also, I was at the game last night, went through a metal detector, it didn't add any time in line. The only difference is it allowed the sucurity staff that was already there indication on who to search versus doing it randomly or into bags only.