The Importance Of Turnstiles At Stadiums, Concerts & Sport Events
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
Ensuring security at high-traffic events such as concerts and football matches is crucial to their smooth-running and success.
With so many types of perimeter security systems, it can be difficult to know which is the best option for your business. When it comes to major events such as football matches, tennis tournaments, major concerts, festivals and other popular attractions, turnstiles are often a fantastic choice as they offer supreme security for attendees.
What are the benefits of turnstiles?
Turnstile access control systems offer a range of advantages for major sporting and cultural events as they significantly enhance the security and safety of your premises. Whether you’re running a major sporting event at an established stadium or venue, or are hosting a temporary festival in a field or city, turnstiles are an exceptional option, no matter whether you need a permanent or temporary security solution. Here are just a few of the key advantages of installing turnstiles;
Enhanced security
Turnstiles offer enhanced security when compared to other entry and exit systems thanks to their unique configuration that only allows one individual to use the turnstile at any one time. Depending on your unique requirements, you can set up the turnstiles to grant access only to users with the appropriate credentials such as an access pass or key fob. As a result, the entrance is locked and will not allow any personnel in without an eligible pass. This can be extremely useful for events where a VIP section is required as only entrants with a pass will be able to gain access. This can significantly reduce the risk of vandalism, trespassing and robbery as security is heightened. Full-height turnstiles also act as a clear visual deterrent and secure barrier against trespassing or vandalism. Simply by installing turnstiles, you actively discourage individuals from attempting to enter the premises and significantly reduces the chances of unauthorised visitors.
Payment enforcement
Additionally, turnstiles can be utilised to enforce payment at ticketed events such as amusement parks, festivals and sports venues. These turnstiles can be fitted with scanners that automatically detect a valid ticket and grant or reject admission to the event. This significantly increases the security of your event and protects against trespassers.
Monitoring attendance
As an event organiser, you’ll likely want to collect as much data as possible about your event so you can adequately prepare for future and predict attendance levels and capacity. Turnstiles are a great way to count admissions in and out of your venue/event and keep track of how many people are in attendance at any given time. Once you’ve configured your turnstiles to monitor attendance, you will be able to ensure that your venue doesn’t go over full capability and understand peak times for future events. Turnstiles also ensure rapid throughput and are a great choice for events where entrants will be arriving at a similar time for example for a football match or concert.
Visual deterrent
Full-height turnstiles act as a clear visual deterrent and secure barrier against trespassing or vandalism. Simply by installing turnstiles, you actively discourage individuals from attempting to enter the premises and significantly reduce the chances of unauthorised access. The sheer size of full-height turnstiles are enough to deter most individuals from attempting unauthorised access and reduce threats such as burglary whilst ensuring the safety of your attendees and staff members alike.
If you’re still unsure whether turnstiles are right for your needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Cheshire Industrial Doors team and we’ll help you get the best possible access system for your event or venue!
