The wait is nearly over. Banana Ball is coming to the Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre area this weekend, with a spirit of fun and competition that will thrill a packed stadium at PNC Field.<\/p>\n
Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre was chosen as one of the stops for the new Banana Ball Championship League. The Moosic home of the Scranton\/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will be the site of two games Friday and Saturday between the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Firefighters.<\/p>\n
Tickets for Banana Ball games are sold out, but for those lucky enough to purchase a coveted ticket, it helps to know where to park and what you can bring along with you for the big day.<\/p>\n
Parking<\/p>\n
The following parking options are available to those attending:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Lot A is the far left field lot.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Lot B is the left field lot.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Lot C is the right field lot.<\/p>\n
Motorcycle parking is available in designated areas in front of the main entrance to the ballpark.<\/p>\n
Disabled parking is located in the front of Lot B; valid tags required.<\/p>\n
Vehicles dropping off fans will be directed up the middle driveway, then exited out the back left field exit.<\/p>\n
COLTS service to the field<\/p>\n
For ticket-bearers who want to skip the traffic, County of Lackawanna Transit System is providing an affordable option to get there without the hassle.<\/p>\n
The special COLTS CrowdMover service is crafted specifically to get fans to the game quickly, affordably and stress-free.<\/p>\n
The CrowdMover runs directly from the Lackawanna Transit Center in downtown Scranton to PNC Field, beginning at 2:30 p.m. each day, with service every hour on both days of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cRide together, make memories, let\u2019s go bananas,\u201d the bus system said in a flyer announcing the service, which costs only $1.75.<\/p>\n
Bag policy<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Clear bags will be permitted, including clear backpacks.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Small purses, cross-body bags or wristlets measuring 9 inches long by 7.5 inches wide by 6 inches high or less are permitted.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Fans may bring medical bags or diaper bags of any size into the ballpark this season. All bags will be searched and tagged prior to entry.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Umbrellas are permitted into PNC Field but may not have a pointed end.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Lawn chairs are not permitted.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u2002Portable stadium cushions (with or without seat backs) are permitted.<\/p>\n
No firearms, knives, pepper spray or weapons of any kind are allowed within the ticket areas or parking lots of PNC Field. This includes off-duty law enforcement officers.<\/p>\n
Game day schedule, weather info<\/p>\n
The Plaza area of the stadium opens at 3:30 p.m. for pregame \u201cBefore the Peel\u201d activities, for ticket holders. Gates open at 5:30 and the game\/show starts at 6:30. Banana Ball games enforce a strict two-hour time limit to guarantee a fast-paced experience.<\/p>\n
When it comes to weather, organizers describe \u201crain\u201d as a four-letter word, but admit it\u2019s always a concern.<\/p>\n
Friday afternoon will begin with temperatures near 70 degrees before dropping to about 60 degrees at game time, according to AccuWeather forecasts. Saturday\u2019s forecast, however, will be less amenable to gamegoers, with forecasts of a nearly 100% chance of rain starting at noon and continuing throughout the day.<\/p>\n