Hi, I`m going to the March 28th game of Ottawa Vs Chicago at CTC. My seats for the game are in the 300L section, but I was wondering. Are you allowed to sit (Or Stand by the glass) in the lower bowl during warmups? I know other arena`s such as Columbus and Montreal allow it, but im not sure if CTC allows it. Does anyone here know?
Yep, you're absolutely allowed to be around the glass for warmups.
The ushers will expect you to adhere to a few basic rules, though:
- if you're in an aisle and someone is trying to get to their actual seat / you are standing in front of their seat, you are expected to be courteous and let them pass/ move if you are in their way.
- kids will usually get priority: you may get asked to surrender your spot "on the glass" for a kid (because kids are short and can't see around you, while you are tall and can easily see over their heads)
- Don't be a douchemachine
Basically: be courteous to people whose tickets are actually in that section, be nice to kids, don't be an ass.
Like Manked said: best way to get to the 100 level before the puck drops is by entering the building via Gate 2 or 3 (they are the two side gates). Gate 1 (the front gate) is usually mental, and there are ticket takers for the 100 level, and ticket takers for the 200 & 300 levels up the stairs. Because it is usually crazy down there before the puck drops, they don't want 200 & 300 level guests to enter the 100 level at Gate 1
not because you're not allowed, but because it's a logistics nightmare of trying to scan guests in
AND do ticket checks.
Elevators down to the 100 level from the 200 & 300 level are at sections 209 (and 309) and 221 (and 321). Stairs will be at the same sections, but on the opposite side of the hallway.
