Guidelines for Use of Photographic/Video Recording Equipment
There is evidence that some people have used sporting activities including events as an opportunity to take inappropriate photographs or film footage of young and disabled sportspeople in vulnerable positions. Activities and events organised by Northumberland Sport will therefore be subject to guidelines detailed in our child protection policies and procedures.
It is not the intention of Northumberland Sport to prohibit those with a genuine interest in filming or photographing young people participating in sport. The purpose of this guidance is to:
- Prevent unsuitable persons from exploiting sport to obtain images of young people.
- Prevent improper images of young people or an inappropriate portrayal of sport being produced.
- Protect the identity of young people from publication of their personal details and/or image.
These guidelines apply to all forms of technology that can be used to record images of young people, including mobile telephones.
For detailed guidance on the use of technology at sporting events, please click here.
