People attending events at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent will find some major changes, including face masks required and the elimination of the outdoor smoking area.<\/p>\n
The new updated safety protocols began Sept. 1 and include a clear bag policy and cashless food and beverage and box office sales. The mask mandate falls under an order by the King County health officer.<\/p>\n
Several concerts and the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey season are coming up at the city-owned ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. The Seattle Kraken will play the Calgary Flames in a NHL exhibition game on Oct. 2. The T-Birds home opener is Oct. 9.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the changes:<\/p>\n
• Clear bag policy- Clear bags no larger than 12” x 12” x 6” are allowed. One-gallon ziploc bags and smaller clutches not larger than 4.5” x 6.5” are also allowed.<\/p>\n
• Cashless venue- Only card transactions will be allowed at the box office and for food and beverages. Cash will remain the transaction for chuck-a-puck and 50\/50 raffles.<\/p>\n
• Contactless entry- Walk through metal detectors may increase time it takes to enter building but reduces interaction with building staff.<\/p>\n
• Smoke-free facility- There will no longer be an exterior smoking section and guests will no longer be permitted to leave the building and re-enter to smoke.<\/p>\n