Use of Photography/Filming Equipment

Use of Photography/Filming Equipment – including images captured on mobile telephones by becoming a member of London Irish ARFC parents/guardians and young people have granted their consent for the taking and publication of photographic images. Members are expected to complete a “consent for the use of photographs and recorded images and request to take photographs and recorded images” form as part of the registration process at the start of every season.

In all circumstances:

1. All young people must be appropriately dressed for the activity taking place.
2. Photography or recording should focus on the activity rather than a particular young person and personal details which might make a young person vulnerable, such as their exact address must never be revealed.
3. Where an individual has achieved success in the game (e.g when selected for representative side or showing triumph over adversity), permission must be gained from a parent/guardian and the young person to use photographs/recordings and relevant details.
4. Where possible, to reflect the RFU Equity Policy, photographs/recordings should represent the diverse range of young people participating in rugby.
5. Anyone taking photographs or recording at any rugby event must have a valid reason for doing so and seek the permission of the organisers/persons in charge.
6. They should make themselves known to the event organisers/persons in charge and be able to identify themselves if requested during the course of the event.
7. All concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography should be reported in confidence to the Club Safeguarding Officer.
8. When used as part of the coaching programme, video films will be stored safely and parents/guardians will be made aware that such video equipment is being used as a legitimate coaching aid.