(Kevin Carmody/CHSAANow.com)
AURORA — Heightened security at the U.S. Air Force Academy will change the entrance procedures for fans planning on attending the Class 5A boys swimming and diving state meet this weekend.
The meet is Friday and Saturday at the Academy’s Cadet Natatorium.
More details, via Air Force’s athletic department:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the US Air Force Academy has been forced to make adjustments to visitor access to the installation in accordance with NORTHCOM directives.
As a result, all visitors to the Academy for the CHSAA 5A State Boy’s Swimming Championships will be subject to search at the North Gate. Therefore, the Academy recommends that all visitors allow for additional time to gain access for the Championships.
Visitors should allow at least one hour from the time they arrive at the North Gate to gain access. Carpooling is also highly recommended.
This decision has been made to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our Airmen and event participants and your support and patience is greatly appreciated.
“With this change to the entrance procedures, we’re encouraging teams to be the first to show up around noon, and hope that fans arrive after 1:30 (in the afternoon) on Friday,” said CHSAA assistant commissioner Bethany Brookens.
The meet doesn’t start until 4 p.m. on Friday.
Fans planning on attending should also review the entry policy. All documents from entrants should be up-to-date, including driver’s license, registration and car insurance, when entering the base.
Anyone in the vehicle may be asked for identification. IDs for children under 16 are not required.
Directions to the Cadet Natatorium are available here.