Security Procedures:
The St. Pete Times Forum, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have instituted security measures for your saftey. These procedures are designed to help our fans have a safe and enjoyable visit to our arena. We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience. Your safety is always our first concern. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Guests attending St. Pete Times Forum events are advised that bags, backpacks, luggage, coolers, parcels, briefcases and like articles will be strictly prohibited from the facility. All guests will be subject to search, at the St. Pete Times Forum's  discretion, of their person and/or possessions (including women's handbags of normal size which may be allowed entry after such search). Patrons with prohibited articles will be turned away at the entrances and no storage or "check-in area" will be provided for such items. Enforcement will be without exceptions. the list below details the following:

• No bags or backpacks. Purses and diaper bags are permitted but will be searched.            
• No cameras with a lens larger than 6 inches long detachable or fixed.          
• Binoculars are permitted. Binocular bags are not permitted.            
• No video or audio recording devices.            
• No laser pointers.            
• No weapons of any kind.            
• No bottles, cans, containers of any kind.            
• No sharp objects, sticks or poles of any kind.            
• No fireworks.            
• No pepper spray or mace.            
• No food or beverage items. Baby bottles and formula are permitted.            
• No drugs or controlled substances.            
• Keep in mind, the St.Pete Times Forum will utilize a variety of search techniques at all entry points.

Age:
All individuals 2 years or older must possess a valid ticket for entry into the St. Pete Times Forum. Children under two (2) years old are admitted free of charge for all events, as long as they sit on a lap.

Smoking:
The St. Pete Times Forum is a smoke free facility and smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building. There are several designated smoking areas for your convenience during hockey games.

Video, Audio and Still Camera Equipment:

• Use of movie cameras and video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited by the St. Pete Times Forum, we reserve the right to confiscate any tape or film.
• Still cameras are allowed with the exception of camera equipment that utilizes a detachable lens or zoom lens.

*Policies are subject to change.