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Rules and Forms
Policy on the Taking and Use of Photographic and Recorded Images of Young People
Tyne and Wear County Netball Association (TWCNA) has adopted England Netball’s policy for the taking and use of photographic and recorded images of young people and works in accordance with the following statement:
TWCNA does not wish to prevent parents or other spectators being able to take legitimate photographs. However, TWCNA is committed to providing a safe environment for all its participants and particularly young people aged 18 and under. Included in this commitment is ensuring that as a County we take all necessary steps to protect ALL our participants from the inappropriate use of their images in resources and media publications, on the Internet, and elsewhere.
Photographic or Recorded Images
Definition This includes images or recorded images using a camera, digital camera, video recorder, mobile phone or personal digital assistant devices (PDA).
Obligations of Everyone
Everyone involved in Tyne and Wear competitions or events must act in accordance with the general principles in England Netball’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People Policy and the England Netball Photographic and Recorded Image Policy. In addition, they must abide by the agreed County policy, set out below, governing the taking and use of photographic and recorded images at TWCNA competitions and events, note that this policy applies to ALL participants regardless of their age.
Photography or Recording Images at TWCNA Competitions and Events
No photography or video recording is allowed at matches in the Tyne and Wear Adult or Junior County Leagues subject to the 3 exceptions below. ALL photography or recording which does take place MUST be registered via the online form and recorded on the team sheet submitted.
Process
The opposing club must be informed by the Tuesday preceding the match and they MUST give their permission for ALL players to be filmed. If the opposing team have one player who can’t be filmed, even if that player is potentially only playing a single quarter the match must not be filmed. Note that bench personnel, subs, siblings and spectators may end up being featured in the footage. Also, young players arriving for the next match and spectators moving up and down the side of the court could be accidentally caught in the footage at Junior League matches. Clubs MUST take this into account before agreeing to the filming.
The relevant Photography Recording Form must be completed at least 4 days in advance of the match (link at the top of this page). As the game will involve at least one young person clubs are reminded they must have all necessary consents in place before agreeing to, or arranging any video recording. Please note that Umpires can also refuse to be filmed. If forms are not submitted in full and on time Umpires may refuse permission to film. On the day of the match the Umpires will advise on an appropriate position for the person filming to stand.
If there is an issue and an Umpire asks an individual to stop filming and delete any footage they have taken, the responsibility is on the Safeguarding Lead present with that team to ensure the footage is deleted.
If there are any doubts or issues on the day, or Coaches can’t agree, then filming should not take place.
3. Clubs/Umpires may video matches for training purposes. As in 2 above, the consent of the opposing team must be gained at least a week in advance of the recording taking place and the recording must be registered with the County. This is only permitted at Adult League matches.
For exceptions 1 and 3 above the Club/Umpire involved commits to ensure that any photographs or recorded images are stored safely, deleted if/when not required and used appropriately. In the event that an issue arises with any photography or video the responsible Club will:
TWCNA does not wish to prevent parents or other spectators being able to take legitimate photographs. However, TWCNA is committed to providing a safe environment for all its participants and particularly young people aged 18 and under. Included in this commitment is ensuring that as a County we take all necessary steps to protect ALL our participants from the inappropriate use of their images in resources and media publications, on the Internet, and elsewhere.
Photographic or Recorded Images
Definition This includes images or recorded images using a camera, digital camera, video recorder, mobile phone or personal digital assistant devices (PDA).
Obligations of Everyone
Everyone involved in Tyne and Wear competitions or events must act in accordance with the general principles in England Netball’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People Policy and the England Netball Photographic and Recorded Image Policy. In addition, they must abide by the agreed County policy, set out below, governing the taking and use of photographic and recorded images at TWCNA competitions and events, note that this policy applies to ALL participants regardless of their age.
Photography or Recording Images at TWCNA Competitions and Events
No photography or video recording is allowed at matches in the Tyne and Wear Adult or Junior County Leagues subject to the 3 exceptions below. ALL photography or recording which does take place MUST be registered via the online form and recorded on the team sheet submitted.
- Team/squad photographs may be taken at both Adult and Junior League matches, at the start or end of a match, as long as no one else is included in the background, eg: other players, umpires, spectators, etc. No photographs must be taken during matches. Team/squad photos may be posted on “official” Club social media sites but Clubs must ensure they have all appropriate consents in place before they publish. Check the England Netball website for examples of forms that can be used to gain photographic consent from club members. Clubs who publish team/squad photos must ensure they retain control of these photographs, their use and distribution therefore all Club members should be informed not to share photographs on personal social media as the Club then has no control over their distribution.
- A young player who needs video evidence to submit as part of an official examination or award. Adult League matches should always be used if possible. The morning matches of the Junior County League (10.30 and 11.30) maybe used as an exception if the young player does not play in the adult league.
Process
The opposing club must be informed by the Tuesday preceding the match and they MUST give their permission for ALL players to be filmed. If the opposing team have one player who can’t be filmed, even if that player is potentially only playing a single quarter the match must not be filmed. Note that bench personnel, subs, siblings and spectators may end up being featured in the footage. Also, young players arriving for the next match and spectators moving up and down the side of the court could be accidentally caught in the footage at Junior League matches. Clubs MUST take this into account before agreeing to the filming.
The relevant Photography Recording Form must be completed at least 4 days in advance of the match (link at the top of this page). As the game will involve at least one young person clubs are reminded they must have all necessary consents in place before agreeing to, or arranging any video recording. Please note that Umpires can also refuse to be filmed. If forms are not submitted in full and on time Umpires may refuse permission to film. On the day of the match the Umpires will advise on an appropriate position for the person filming to stand.
If there is an issue and an Umpire asks an individual to stop filming and delete any footage they have taken, the responsibility is on the Safeguarding Lead present with that team to ensure the footage is deleted.
If there are any doubts or issues on the day, or Coaches can’t agree, then filming should not take place.
3. Clubs/Umpires may video matches for training purposes. As in 2 above, the consent of the opposing team must be gained at least a week in advance of the recording taking place and the recording must be registered with the County. This is only permitted at Adult League matches.
For exceptions 1 and 3 above the Club/Umpire involved commits to ensure that any photographs or recorded images are stored safely, deleted if/when not required and used appropriately. In the event that an issue arises with any photography or video the responsible Club will:
- If the issue involves a Young Person, be reported to England Netball and managed within the Safeguarding policies and procedures
- If the issue involves an adult be dealt with under the England Netball Disciplinary procedures
