One year ago today, the UAA operations and facilities staff including myself were preparing for the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour to come to the Swamp on April 20th. It had been 25 years since Ben Hill Griffin Stadium hosted the Rolling Stones as part of their Voodoo Lounge Tour. Needless to say event management, fanContinue reading “The Swamp’s Transformation from a Football Stadium to a Concert Venue (Blog 5)”
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Florida Football Game Day Experience Initiatives and Operations(Blog 4)
A closer look at the newer fan experience initiatives and their impact on game day operations . A decade ago Florida fans were coming off of a 13-1 season and averaging over 90,000 for home game attendance. The only game day initiatives in place for the upcoming 2010 season were heat initiatives and Gator FanContinue reading “Florida Football Game Day Experience Initiatives and Operations(Blog 4)”
Fans’ Perception of Security Procedures at Sporting Events (Blog 3)
With an increase in security measures there is now a greater demand to see how fans perceive these adapted policies. There are typically three types of reactions from fans when it comes to security procedures: resistance, protection and fear. These reactions are based on the different responses and perception of risk when attending sporting events. Continue reading “Fans’ Perception of Security Procedures at Sporting Events (Blog 3)”
How the Milwaukee Buck’s Deer District is Revolutionizing Security and Fan Experience (Blog 2)
The downtown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been the home of the Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum since 2018. The 30 acres is not only home to Fiserv Forum but also to the Deer District. The Deer District is an area surrounding the arena that provides a space for entertainment, events, dining, nightlife, and shopping. TheContinue reading “How the Milwaukee Buck’s Deer District is Revolutionizing Security and Fan Experience (Blog 2)”
Game Day Security Starts Sooner Than You Think (Blog 1)
When game day security comes to mind people typically think of the security guards and stadium staff running the metal detectors upon entering stadium or venue when in reality the security process starts much earlier than that. The security process begins well before fans leave their homes to attend a game or event. A commonContinue reading “Game Day Security Starts Sooner Than You Think (Blog 1)”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
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Game Day Security and Fan Experience 