APPENDIX 20
Photography Policy - BOVEY CASTLE GC
Whilst the BOVEY CASTLE GC does not seek to prohibit those with a legitimate interest in
filming or photographing children participating in sporting activities it recognises that such
activity should take place within an appropriate policy framework.
This policy applies at any BOVEY CASTLE GC event at which children under the age of 18 are
participating.
Policy
The BOVEY CASTLE GC policy is as follows;
The welfare of children taking part in golf is paramount.
Children and their parents/carers and/or the BOVEY CASTLE GC should have control over the
images taken of children at BOVEY CASTLE GC events.
The golfing activity should not be misused purely for the purpose of obtaining images of
children.
Images should not be sexual or exploitative in nature or open to misinterpretation and
misuse.
The identity of children in a published image should be protected so as not to make the
children vulnerable. (If the name of an individual golfer is published with their photograph to
celebrate an achievement other personal contact details should never accompany the
picture).
Procedure
Official/professional photographers and those using 'professional' equipment
The BOVEY CASTLE GC requires that anyone wishing to take photographic or video images,
at any BOVEY CASTLE GC event at which children under the age of 18 are participating, in an
official or professional capacity or using 'professional' camera or video equipment registers
their details with the BOVEY CASTLE GC Championship Office. This must be done before
carrying out any such activity on the golf course (including the practice ground) or
surrounding area or in the clubhouse.
Once registered an identification label will be issued as confirmation of registration. Anyone
found using photographic or video equipment without an appropriate identification label
will be questioned.
The BOVEY CASTLE GC reserves the right to refuse to grant permission to take photographic
or video images if it sees fit.
Photographers must obtain consent from parents to take and use their child's image.
Parents/carers/family members of competitors
Parents, carers and family members taking occasional informal photographs with mobile
devices of their own child, ward or family member at a BOVEY CASTLE GC event do not need
to register their details with the BOVEY CASTLE GC.
If such photographs include other children (eg at a prize presentation) they should not be
publicly displayed or published on social media unless the prior permission of the parents/
carers of all the children in the photographs has been obtained.