1 Heol-Y-Neuadd Y Tymbl Llanelli Sir Gaerfyrddin SA14 6ER Lliwiau: Du a Gwyn
Clwb Rygbi Y Tymbl Cyf. Sefydlwyd / Established 1897
1 Heol-Y-Neuadd Tumble Llanelli Carmarthenshire SA14 6ER Colours: Black and White
Gwefan / Website: tumble.rfc.wales
Social Media Policy What is Social Media? 'Social media’ is the term commonly given to websites and online tools (such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) which allow users to interact with each other in some way – by sharing information, opinions, knowledge and interests. Social media can be useful tools for communicating with our friends, other teams and service users, but such media must be used carefully to avoid potential problems and the risk of possible disciplinary action, damage to yours or the club’s reputation and even legal action being taken against you or the club.
Scope This guidance applies to all players, coaches, supporters and club members. The guidance aims to raise awareness of the implications of using social media, by individuals having some role within the Club, and it provides a framework for making responsible decisions about getting the most out of social media tools. Outside of the Club, we can all freely access social media sites, from home, mobile phones, public internet (cafes, libraries etc.). This ‘outside-of-the club’ access needs to be handled in a sensible and considered way so that neither the individual(s) involved nor the Club is put at potential risk of embarrassment, loss, disciplinary action or criminal proceedings.
General Guidelines Please be mindful of the following general guidelines when posting to social media on behalf of or in association of Tumble Rugby Football Club: •
Never publish or disclose any information about the Club which is not already in the public arena. Be mindful that whatever you publish may be in the public arena for a long time and that doing so may result in disciplinary action being taken against you.
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Do not publish or report on conversations that are meant to be private or internal to the Club. Do not cite or reference anyone.
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Ensure that your online activities do not interfere with your club membership, your job, your colleagues or commitments to others.
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Posting your feelings or just having a moan can give you or the club a very negative image. It gives a very unprofessional view of the Club and its members.
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It is very easy to damage your own reputation so be careful. Pictures of that recent lively social event, events at a match may be great to share between friends but what image of you may they represent to other individuals. Would you wish these comments or photos to be seen by a future employer, university interview etc. in the future?
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Do not use social media to attack or abuse colleagues, other team members, match officials, opposition team members / officials. Respect the privacy, feelings, reputation and position of others.
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Do not include contact details or pictures of ANYONE without their permission.
If anyone has any queries regarding this policy, please contact the Club Committee.
Tumble Rugby Football Club Committee April 2017
