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Guidance for coaches, medics and officials

Guidance for coaches, medics and officials

Once you have placed something on the internet it is in the public domain – therefore anyone can potentially access it.

Bear this in mind when you are using your club website to host information about players.

• Avoid using player profiles – do not provide personal contact details of players
• Always ensure you have parental/guardian permission to use any photos of players
• Avoid placing the full name of players who feature in photographs
• If a child or young person in your club is concerned about the way someone has communicated with them online, report this to your club Child Welfare Officer*
• If you use the internet to communicate with players, be aware of what you say and how you say it
• Best practice would be to avoid engaging in one to one conversations with players via chat rooms
• If you are concerned about the way a player is attempting to contact you via the internet e.g. face book or online chat areas speak to your club Child Welfare Officer* immediately

Remember you are in a position of trust as a coach, team manager, official or medic. 

For more information about how to stay safe online visit the CEOP website www.ceop.police.uk

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