UI Athletics believes Kinnick’s new metal detectors will speed up fan entry

Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa City fans, such as Drake Powell, a recent graduate of Iowa, are familiar with Kinnick Stadium.

Powell claims to have attended more than 100 Hawkeye games.

Powell affirmed, “I was present when they hit the game-winning shot against Michigan.” “I think I invaded the field three or four times.” I’m devoted to it.

Powell claims that although entry to the stadium can be sluggish, there is nothing to be upset about.

Powell stated, “I think Kinnick is very accessible.”

Rylee Lueken, a student at Iowa, said, “You kind of just walk through, open your bags, and they scan your ticket.” “It’s actually kind of chill.”

According to Marcus Wilson, executive senior assistant athletics director at UI, spectators and students can get through the procedure even more quickly.

39 additional metal detectors will be stationed at stadium entrances this season.

Although security will not check them, fans must still carry transparent bags. Spectators can simply stroll past the metal detectors.

No phones or keys; only weapons and forbidden objects like video cameras are intended to be detected by the detectors. The sports department won’t pay any more fees for them as they are being supplied by BEST Crowd Management, UI’s new security provider.

Wilson stated, “I do believe that this will improve the safety here at Kinnick Stadium.”

The person will get a more comprehensive inspection with a portable security wand in the event that the detector does find a prohibited item.

“For some of our fans, the first few games may take some getting used to, but we’ll work through that,” Wilson said. “But in the end, I believe it will lead to a more effective gate entry procedure.”