Photography and Video Guidance

1. Photography and filming must always be appropriate, respectful, and in the best interests of the child.
2. Images and videos should focus on basketball activity and team play, not on individual children.
3. No photography or filming is permitted in changing rooms, toilets, or any private areas.
4. Do not take close-up, prolonged, or intrusive images of children, particularly those who are not your own.
5. Images must not be taken or used in a way that could be misinterpreted, misused, or cause distress.
6. Photos and videos should not be shared publicly without parental consent, in line with club policy.
7. Children should not be named, tagged, or identified on social media without permission.
8. All photography and filming must comply with the club’s Safeguarding Policy and Data Protection procedures.
9. Anyone asked by a coach, official, or Welfare Officer to stop filming or photographing must do so immediately.
10. Any concerns about photography or video should be reported to the club’s Welfare Officer.

This guidance follows Basketball England safeguarding standards, which are designed to protect children and young people and promote a safe, positive environment for everyone involved in the game. Basketball England expects all clubs, parents, carers, and spectators to act in the best interests of the child at all times and to follow club safeguarding and data protection policies when taking or sharing images and videos.

For more information on safeguarding please refer to the Gloucester Saxons safeguarding policy and statement.