Technical Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Ball Arena

Meeting Agenda:

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Networking
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Lunch/Presentation
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Tour

🎤 Presentation Highlights:

The Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Safety Department will present a high-level overview that offers a sneak peek into the inner workings of Ball Arena. They will share some of their safety and security programs and risk management strategies that keep this bustling venue running smoothly. You will learn about the opportunities and challenges of managing a world-class entertainment destination right in the heart of downtown Denver! 🌆

🚶‍♂️ 60-minute Guided Tour Details:

Step onto the arena floor and feel the energy of the game beneath your feet. Venture inside the Breckenridge Brewery Mountain House for a peek inside the restaurant and then discover the hidden gems of Ball Arena’s backstage hallways, production booths, and Club Level Suites. Get up close and personal with the history of Ball Arena as you discover fascinating tidbits about its history over the years. 🏒🏀🎶. Please note that while we aim to provide a comprehensive tour experience, certain areas such as the Visiting Team Locker Rooms and the Nuggets Practice Court may only be accessible if there are no scheduling conflicts or ongoing activities.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the safety and security programs, history, modern day challenges, and current protocols implemented by the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Safety Department to ensure the smooth operation of Ball Arena.
• Discuss the risk management strategies implemented to address the unique challenges of managing a sports and entertainment venue.
• Experience firsthand the inner workings of Ball Arena through a guided tour, including access to the arena floor, production booths, backstage areas, restaurant, and Club Level Suites. Don’t miss this opportunity to go beyond the ordinary and experience Ball Arena like never before! See you there!

Presenter:

Adrienne Hutchens, MPH, CSP has been with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) for five and a half years and is the Director of Health & Safety for the KSE Colorado Region. The Colorado Region offices out of Ball Arena in downtown Denver and oversees four sports franchises, three entertainment venues, as well as KSE Media with TV, radio, and magazine media groups. Adrienne’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, a Masters Degree in Global Environmental & Occupational Public Health, and is a Certified Safety Professional.

Parking, Security, and Entry Instructions: Attendees will enjoy complimentary parking (check your email for instructions on which lot to use and what to tell the parking attendant). If you did not receive that email, please contact web@colorado.assp.org.

All attendees will undergo a security screening process, including walk-through metal detectors, and all bags will be subject to X-ray screening. To expedite entry, please refrain from bringing pocketknives, weapons, pepper spray, oversized bags, or other prohibited items.

Once inside, follow the “Colorado Social Restaurant” signage for the ASSP meeting room, which is located on the Club Level.