A brief guide to Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena
Rochester is a
super place to visit in the summer and ideal for a weekend or city break.
Located in Upstate New York State, Rochester is popular with New Yorkers
looking to get away from the noise and bustle of life in the Big Apple. There
is plenty to see and do in this charming and relatively peaceful location on a
trip.
Accommodation
wise there are a good number of hotel suites in Rochester, NY.
The Riverside Hotel in the
downtown area is great for family or business travellers. It also serves as a
popular wedding venue in
Rochester for couples planning to tie the knot when in town.
Sports
enthusiasts will definitely be keen to visit the Blue Cross Arena, which is a
multipurpose sports venue. Here is a brief overview of the Blue Cross Arena.
Events at the venue: When
in town if you plan a visit to the arena, check their website to find out the
upcoming events when you are in Rochester, at their website’s Events section.
Visitors can also browse and get seating information as well as tickets from
their toll-free number. One way of ensuring you are in the know about the
latest events and happenings at the venue is to sign up for their email
subscription list.
Items allowed: With
guests’ safety the primary objective, the management does not allow backpacks
of any kind to be carried into the arena. Personal bags are however allowed to
be taken into the venue. They undergo an inspection at the entrance while being
soft-sided and fit comfortably beneath the seat, without causing any
obstruction in the aisle. Items that are not permitted include briefcases,
backpacks and duffel bags.
Carrying cameras: During
ice hockey games any kind of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Guests
are allowed to use cameras as long as they do not in any obstruct the views of
others seated at the venue. Similarly, they cannot block any kind of access
ways or aisles. Selfie-sticks and tripods are restricted.
Those wanting to
click photos have to do it from their seats and cannot walk up to the glass
enclosure. When youth hockey games are played video cameras are permitted. Only
those that are bona fide media personnel can use the media section and approved
sections like glass cutouts and platforms. Further information about camera
policies can be gleaned from the administrative office.
Camera policies for events and concerts: Since the policies differ from one event to another confirmation
needs to be sought prior to an event. Audio and video recording is not allowed.
When cameras are allowed generally they are restricted to 35 mm and are either
digital cameras or disposable ones. All type of cameras using detachable or
large lenses is prohibited.
Box Office: For tickets,
there are nine ticket windows located in the lobby near the entrance of the
arena. These are open for business Monday – Fridays 11:00 – 15:00 hours. When there is an event the box office opens
from 11:00 am to the intermission’s end.
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