Sept. 18, 2001
New Security Measures Adopted for Commonwealth Stadium
In response to last week’s national tragedy, the University of Kentucky has adopted additional security measures for its remaining football games this season.
“We want to make sure our teams have a safe environment in which to play and that our fans, alumni and staff feel safe and secure while they’re in attendance,” said Larry Ivy, UK’s Director of Athletics. “We have always had emergency plans in place. The new steps we are taking will only enhance our current plan.”
Fans attending the Kentucky-Florida football game Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington are asked to arrive early for the 12:37 p.m. kickoff. A special pregame tribute will be conducted at approximately 12:15 p.m. and patrons might be delayed in gaining admittance to the stadium. The stadium has been locked down since Monday, Sept. 17. It will reopen at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, two hours before game time.
Newly prohibited items for the game include backpacks, bags, containers and packages. As in the past, umbrellas, artificial noisemakers and video cameras or any other recording devices are not permitted. Anyone attempting to bring these items into the stadium will be asked to return them to their cars.
Fans will be permitted to bring in cell phones, pagers, still cameras, small purses, binoculars, small radios and seat cushions. All items will be subject to search.
Donations Accepted
Donations will be accepted for the “Attack on America Relief Fund” at the Kentucky-Florida football game on Saturday. The charity fund, sponsored locally by Clear Channel Communications, WKYT-TV, WLEX-TV, the Lexington Herald-Leader, Fifth-Third Bank and Central Bank, will be used by the Salvation Army for disaster relief efforts in New York and Washington, D.C. Fans will have an opportunity to donate at select locations throughout Commonwealth Stadium including the Launch Pad.
Indiana Game Rescheduled
The Kentucky-Indiana football game, which was postponed last week, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. ET in Bloomington, Ind.
