Security Measures Heightened for 2013 U.S. Open
The USTA has announced that new security measures have been added to the 2013 U.S. Open. Guests will need to proceed through magnometers upon entering the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Center. Fans should anticipate slight delays upon entering the grounds. Once on the grounds, security procedures will remain the same as previous years for entry to all stadiums, buildings and outer courts.
“We reassess our security procedures each year and work very closely with all law enforcement agencies on the local, state and federal level when building our security plan for the tournament,” said Mike Rodriguez, U.S. Open director of security. “We ask for the fans patience and understanding as it relates to these new procedures.”
Safety is one of the highest priorities at the U.S. Open, and the USTA will continue to take every reasonable step to ensure the safety of everyone entering the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center gates. The USTA will once again be implementing several important security measures in conjunction with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies:
1. We encourage fans to arrive early to avoid delays and help speed the entry of all spectators.
2. All fans will go through a screening process that will now include magnometers and wanding before passing through the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center entry gates.
3. There will be a limit of one bag per person admitted onto the grounds.
4. All bags are subject to search and cannot be larger than 12"W x 12"H x 16"L.
5. There will be no bag storage on the grounds. For a nominal charge, there is a bag storage facility outside the grounds.
6. Speed lines for those fans without bags will be available at all gates.
7. The following items are prohibited and MAY NOT be brought onto the premises:
â–ºBackpacks
â–ºHard coolers or like containers
â–ºSealed packages of any kind
â–ºBottles or cans (glass or metal)
â–ºAerosol cans or noisemaking devices
â–ºAlcohol
â–ºVideo cameras or recording devices
â–ºComputers or laptops
â–ºFood (except in limited quantities, or for medical, dietary or infant purposes)
â–ºWeapons
â–ºAnimals (unless a service animal)
â–ºFlags, banners or signs
â–ºAny materials constituting unauthorized advertising or promotion
â–ºLaser pointing devices
â–ºTennis racquets
â–ºAny other items deemed inappropriate or dangerous by U.S. Open personnel, in their sole discretion
