Waltham St. Lawrence Cricket Club

By taking part in matches, training, or events at Waltham St Lawrence Cricket Club, all members, guests, and spectators agree to abide by the following requirements for live streaming, photography, and video recording.

1. Approval and Consent
   • Any live streaming, filming, or photography must be approved in advance by team captains and the club committee, with consent obtained from all players, umpires, and coaches involved.
   • For junior players (under 18), written parental/carer consent is required.
2. Notice and Signage
   • Clear notices will be displayed at the ground when filming or live streaming is taking place.
   • All visitors and participants will be advised that footage may be published or shown online by the club.
3. Respect and Data Protection
   • Footage and images must never be used to challenge, dispute, or criticise umpire decisions at any time—during or after a match.
   • Any attempt to engage umpires with video footage or images to dispute a decision will result in disciplinary action.
   • All content must respect player privacy, dignity, and safeguarding requirements.
   • Images or video of individuals will not be published or tagged on social media without permission.
4. Use of Footage
   • Streaming and video is for enjoyment, education, and club promotion only—not as a referral system or to influence match officials.
   • Any footage requested by umpires for their own development may be shared only with their explicit agreement.
5. Responsibilities
   • All members are responsible for acting in accordance with this policy.
   • Breaches—including engaging umpires with footage over decisions—will result in disciplinary action as set out in the club’s code of conduct.
6. Raising Concerns
   • If any member or visitor has a concern about streaming, filming, or photography, they should raise it immediately with the Club Chairman or Welfare Officer.

This policy will be reviewed annually or as required.
For further detail on privacy or safeguarding, please contact the Club Chairman or Welfare Officer.