*Story by Steve Diffey with Holmes CC Athletics.
Holmes Community College has announced the college will implement a new clear bag policy at Holmes athletic venues beginning November 2025. The new policy works to ensure the safety of all fans, students, and student-athletes attending events on campus.
The following outlines bags that will be permitted into athletic venues:
• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″; and
• Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″ (approximately the size of a hand); and
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar).
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection by Campus Police.
• Stadium cushions and seats without pockets will be allowed.
Prohibited bags include purses larger than a clutch bag; backpacks; briefcases; camera bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes listed above. All persons and
bags are subject to search upon entry into Holmes Athletic facilities.
