RADFORD, Va. – Radford Athletics is committed to finds new ways to improve the fan experience inside the Dedmon Center each and every year. With schedule announcements and season ticket sales right around the corner, let's take a look at the enhancements being made for the 2023-24 season.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Radford Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy at the Dedmon Center starting for the 2023-24 basketball season. The policy is designed to put Radford in line with the majority of college and professional venues in terms of fan safety measures.
 
Radford Athletics encourages fans to leave all bags at home, but the following items will be allowed into the Dedmon Center:
 

• Any clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". A single gallon size freezer bag is acceptable
• Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
• Necessary medical items following inspection at entry gates
• Small diaper bag for families with infants and/or toddlers present
• Seat cushion with no pockets that is no larger than 16"

 
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, computer bags, and camera bags.



MOBILE CONCESSIONS ORDERING
Radford fans never have to miss any of the action this season thanks to new technology coming to the Dedmon Center! With the launch of mobile concession ordering, fans can order food and drinks on their phone and skip the line, not the game.
 
Mobile concession users have the ability to skip the line with an express pickup location once your food is ready. All standard game day concessions will be available including hot dogs, popcorn, sodas, water and more. This cashless and contactless option is available by simply scanning a QR code provided at each seat, digitally taking fans to the mobile ordering platform.
 
Mobile ordering will be available at all men's and women's basketball games starting this season.
 
NATIONAL BANK COURTSIDE LOUNGE
Premium hospitality is returning to the Dedmon Center again this year with the National Bank Courtside Lounge. Located in the south end zone, the courtside lounge gives members access to premium hospitality in the heart of the action. Access will include complimentary hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks and waters, plus a cash bar will be available to purchase beer, wine and hard seltzers. 
 
Membership is very limited and you must be a season ticket holder in the reserved chairback (sections 1-5) section or have courtside seats in order to sign up. In addition, membership requires an annual $500 gift per person to the Highlander Club General Fund. Gifts earmarked for a sport specific account will not be counted.
 
To secure your membership visit thehighlanderclub.com/give and designate your gift to the Highlander Club Annual Fund. For questions related to the National Bank Courtside Lounge, call Frank West at 540-831-7667 or email at fwest3@radford.edu. 
 
BASKETBALL SEASON TICKET INFORMATION
Basketball season is right around the corner and the 2023-24 season ticket packages will be released to the general public starting Monday, August 7. Renewal packets have been mailed out to all 2022-23 season ticket holders with different ways for them to renew their tickets. 
 
Don't want to wait until August 7 to purchase new season tickets? Join Radford Athletics on Thursday, August 3 for our annual Highlander Fan Fest at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg where fans will have the first opportunity to purchase their season tickets or renew them for the upcoming year!

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