Oakland Athletics / Oakland Coliseum Rules

I think that this is the relevant policy information that will affect us on August 4.

Autographs:

Guests may request autographs from the players from the time gates open until 45 minutes prior to game time from either dugout; however, consideration should be given to guests possessing tickets for these areas.

Banners and Signs:

Management reserves the right to remove any signs or banners at any time. Signs and banners may be hung during the A's games as long as:

• They do not obstruct the site line of another guest.
• They are not in the field of play.
• They do not cover up any existing signage.
• They are not commercial in nature.
• They are not paraded around the stadium.
• They are not in poor taste.

Brooms/sticks/poles:

For the safety of our guests, brooms, sticks and poles are not permitted at the McAfee Coliseum. On days that the A's are going for a sweep, small whiskbrooms will be permitted. Brooms may not exceed four feet in height. No sticks, and/or metal poles of any type are permitted at any time.

Bubbles/Lightsticks:

These items are not permitted into the stadium at any time.

Cameras & Videos:

Cameras and videos are allowed in the Stadium during all regular season baseball games as long as they are not for commercial use. Both cameras and videos must be hand held; tripods cannot be set up in the seating areas or the aisles (monopods are allowed), and must not block the view of the ball game for other guests.

Carry-in Items:

All bags must be no larger than 16" x16" x 8". All bags, including backpacks and purses, are subject to search. No cans, weapons, glass containers or alcohol are allowed into the Stadium at any time. No hard-sided coolers of any size are permitted. Diaper bags are permitted in regardless of size, for guests accompanied by their babies. Strollers must be small enough to keep out of walkways and aisles or be checked into the Security Office 125 or First Aid 109.

Cellular Phones:

Guest cellular phones are allowed as long as they do not distract from the enjoyment of other guests. Repeated use may constitute a warning. Failure to comply may result in being asked to check the phone in at the Security Office.

Laser Pointers:

Laser pointers and similar items are prohibited. Anyone who is observed using a laser pointer will be ejected from the stadium and the device to be confiscated. Any laser pointer, which is confiscated, will not be returned.

Noise Makers:

Noisemakers, cowbells, air horns, drums, cell phones, and all items that make a noise are allowed in the stadium. However, their use, frequency and location are at the discretion of management. If there are complaints about these items being used, their use should be stopped. If necessary, the item may be checked into the Security Office, behind section 126 on the Main Concourse, until the end of the game.

Oakland City Ordinances: Oakland Municipal Codes
8.44.030 Activities prohibited within the stadium and arena.

P. No person shall remain standing in or block any aisle or passageway beyond the time reasonably necessary to transit the aisle or passageway. Aisle or passageway shall mean those areas immediately adjacent to the seating areas that are intended as walkways leading to or from seats or exits. Aisle or passageway shall also mean the concourse areas when large crowds have gathered in sufficient numbers so as to block such aisle or passageways. (Ord. 12091 (part), 1998; Ord. 12003 § 2 (part), 1997)

Petitions and Leaflets:

Anyone wishing to distribute leaflets must receive written permission from the Vice President of Stadium Operations of the Oakland A's. Petitioners are allowed to seek signatures from guests in the parking lots away from all stadium entrances.

Name in Lights Program:

For a donation to the community fund, guests can send birthday, anniversary, and or special messages to family and friends on the Stadium's matrix board. The messages are limited in length and must be received 72 hours prior to being run. For additional information please email to Community@oaklandathletics.com or guests may call (510) 638-4900 ext. 2329 for an order form.

Tailgate Area:

Guests may reserve Tailgate space during Oakland A's games. Tailgate space is available for groups of 50 people or more. Reserved Areas are available up to 2 1/2 hours before game time. Each Tailgate Area can accommodate a group up to 250 guests. There is an $85 fee to reserve each block in the Tailgate Area. Each vehicle associated with the group must pay the regular $15 parking fee for entrance. You may purchase Tailgate parking passes in advance for special entry. Any early entry for setup must be prearranged with A's Stadium Operations Department and will be charged an additional $25 early entry fee. Tailgate areas include portable restrooms, charcoal disposal bins, and garbage cans. Tables and chairs are also available to rent through the Stadium Operations Department. For more information or to reserve your space, call (510) 563-2339.

Oracle Arena:
I did find additional TicketMaster notes about Oakland Oracle Arena, which I believe is a separate area.

As a security measure, coolers, backpacks and other large bags are not allowed into the Arena. The Arena in Oakland will deny entry into the facility to those who carry any of the items mentioned until they are put away. The Warriors or the Arena will not assume the responsibility for the storage of any of these items.

No video, audio or professional lense cameras. Additionaly no digital cameras or laser pointers.

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