Hype Safety

BEFORE HYPE: You will be searched on entry!

ITEMS TO BE HELD (which can be collected later)

	FLAMMABLES (e.g hairspray, deodorant)
	OTHER ITEMS BY DISCRETION (chains, keys, etc)
	MEDICATION (to be advised to first aider on arrival)

ITEMS TO BE CONFISCATED

	ALCOHOL
	CIGARETTES  also includes lighters/matches
	CHEWING GUM
	DRUGS
	OTHER ITEMS BY DISCRETION

DURING HYPE - NO:

	FIGHTING/BULLYING
	THROWING THINGS
	ENTERING RESTRICTED AREAS
	LITTER
	EARLY EXIT WITHOUT PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT

AFTER HYPE - MAKE SURE YOU:

	HAVE A SAFE WAY OF GETTING HOME
	DON'T LEAVE ALONE
	COME AGAIN

HYPE is 'substance free' zone.

NO drugs, NO alcohol, NO tobacco and NO CHEWING GUM are allowed.
Everyone will pass through a security area on entry to the event.
Any items of value or any potentially hazardous articles are receipted and kept in a place of safety to be returned at the end of the evening. With the exception of cigarettes, lighters and matches - it is an offence for under-18's to purchase these items.

Young people are encouraged to realise that they can say NO, and are made aware of the crimestoppers telephone number (0800 555111) where suspicions of use of illegal substances, or any other crime can be reported.

www.crimestoppers.co.uk
 

Peer trainers and youth counsellors are available for confidential or group discussions at any time in the chill out areas.

2011 events - record numbers of attendees!

• For safety reasons there is a maximum limit for the building.
• The designated drop off area is patrolled by Lions and Police from 7.15 pm. (sometimes earlier if staff available).  We are unable to accept responsibility for young people before this time.
• Young people up to the maximum number will be issued with an entry card whilst in the queue.  This will guarantee entry to the event.
  
• DOORS OPEN 7.30pm
  
• PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE GAINED ENTRY BEFORE YOU LEAVE.
• Once inside young people will be in a safe  environment during the event. 
•  If any young people need to leave, for a valid reason, during the event they will need to be collected by a parent or guardian.
• Young people WILL NOT be allowed to leave the event at any time without a parent or guardian.