Photography, Transport and Changing Rooms Policy
Permission for the use of photographs and recorded images
Yateley Cricket Club (YCC) recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all young people in cricket. As part of this commitment we will not permit photographs, video images or other images of young people to be taken or used without the consent of the Parent/Guardian and the young player. YCC will follow the guidance issued by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on the use of images of young people which is available on line at www.ecb.co.uk, YCC will take steps to ensure that these images are used solely for the purpose they are intended, which is the promotion and celebration of YCC’s cricketing activities. If you become aware that these images are being used inappropriately you should inform YCC Welfare Officer immediately.
If photographs eg team or action shots, are submitted to the press or published on YCC website individuals will not normally be identified. In certain circumstances it may be necessary to publish a name and by signing below the parent/guardian confirms their authority for this to happen.
Please note: YCC understands that there are circumstances under which a parent would not wish their child to be photographed. Whilst YCC will do all that it can to ensure the safety of children during games it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian concerned to ensure that if necessary their child is not videoed or photographed. YCC is unable to supervise individual children during cricket activities or competitions.
Transport to matches and practice sessions
YCC policy is that parents or other responsible adults are responsible for transporting players to and from all matches and practice sessions and therefore YCC will not be registering private vehicles for the transportation of individuals in connection with any fixtures or practice sessions arranged by the club. The implementation of this policy is not intended to exclude any player from participation and parents/guardians should contact the YCC Welfare Officer if they have any problems with the transportation of players to matches or practice sessions.
Club Changing Policy
All parents must be aware that there are circumstances under which players under the age of 18 years may find themselves changing clothes in the presence of persons over 18 years. The Club requests that if any parent is not comfortable with this arrangement then it is their responsibility to ensure the following:
ü Young players who do not wish to change or shower with adults are under no obligation to do so and are advised to change and shower at home
ü Parental consent must be given if young players are to share changing facilities with adults
ü It is the responsibility of the parent concerned to ensure that their child does not enter changing facilities at any time if consent is not given
ü Use of mobile phones in changing rooms is forbidden.
Updated: January 2013