Social Media Policy
Welwyn United's aim is to ensure that our children, young people, coaches, referees and adults in a position of trust are not subjected to improper online behaviour or improper allegations.
1. The Rules
It is against Club and FA rules to post comments that are or maybe perceived as:
• Offensive;
• Insulting;
• Threatening;
• Racist;
• Discriminatory; and any reference that may cause offensive harm to others.
Any such comments made on social networking sites and/or other media may result in disciplinary action being taken in line with the FA’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
2. Our Commitment
Welwyn United commits to ensuring our social networking pages are being used appropriately. If you have any concerns regarding anything posted on any media platform or social media, then please contact the Club Welfare Officer to report any concerns.
3. Protection of Children and Under 18 players
All club members must ensure that written permission is obtained from parents/carers of any player before anything can be posted on media or social media. No details shall be posted without this written permission. Any person who fails to comply with this may result in disciplinary action being taken in line with the FA’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
At no time should any information be posted on media or social media:
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Any children or young people’s details such as full name, mobile number, email address or other contact details be used in any group forums, private chats, closed social media accounts and anything such alike where another person can contact them;
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Any children’s or young person’s full name and location of a match;
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Post details of individuals which may lead to them being identified e.g. school/class/year, player profit detailing personal information e.g. favourite foods, movies, teams etc;
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Host pictures of an individual without the express permission of parents/carers consent;
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Post or host items which may be considered to be hurtful, insulting, offensive, abusive, threatening, racist or discriminatory or otherwise may cause offence or harm to another or might incite such behaviour in others; and
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Post or host match results for teams who participate in non-competitive matches. Remember the focus is on participation not outcome at this age.
Children and young people should be advised by their coaches, parents/carers and Club Welfare Officer to always tell an adult they trust about communications that make them feel uncomfortable or where they’ve been asked not to tell their parent/ carer about the communication.
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4. Further Information
If you need any further advice or information, please contact your Club Welfare Officer who will be able to assist you.
5. Useful Links
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ThinkUKnow.co.uk programmes which give age appropriate advice to children as well as parents/carer