Rogers Arena says kirpans allowed to be worn during events
Posted July 25, 2019 10:22 am.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Rogers Arena is confirming that baptized Sikhs are allowed to wear a kirpan when going inside the stadium.
However, they ask that they are kept sheathed and covered by clothing, so that no one is able to see it.
The arena is re-iterating their policy on the kirpan after two Sikhs were forced to turn over their kirpans and leave them in a locker in order to attend a Seattle Mariners game at T-Mobile Park in July.
Fan experience is a top priority for Rogers Arena. We respect the diversity of our fan base and permit Sikhs to carry a sheathed Kirpan that is secured under clothing and not visible to other guests.
— Rogers Arena (@RogersArena) July 25, 2019
The Mariners are in the middle of reviewing their policy and security practices. Current Major League Baseball ‘Best Stadium Operating Practices’ includes a “ban on knives of any size.”
In Vancouver, BC Place allows visitors to carry a kirpan, so long as it’s under clothing and not visible.
The kirpan is a small dagger worn for religious reasons.
