Social Media Policy
Introduction
Nottingham Triathlon Club’s social media policy describes the rules governing the use of the social media sites created and used by our club. Members, committee members, parents & guardians of child members and coaches must adhere to this policy when using the clubs’ social media accounts. It explains the rules about using these accounts and how members must conduct themselves on the club’s social media accounts.
Why this policy exists?
Social media brings significant benefits to the club and its’ members, helping to build relationships with current and potential members, and advertise the achievements of our members. However, a misjudged status update can generate complaints about an individual or the club and damage the club’s reputation. There are also security and data protection issues to consider. This policy explains how members can all use social media safely and effectively.
Policy Scope
This policy applies to all Members, committee members, parents & guardians of child members and coaches (henceforth in this document these groups will be included in the term “members”) who use:
- Social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter.
- Online review websites, such as Rate my Race.
- Photographic social networks, such as Instagram.
Responsibilities
Everyone who uses the club’s social media accounts is responsible for implementing this policy. The following people have key responsibilities:
- The Social Event Organiser holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring the club’s social media accounts are used safely, appropriately and in the line with the club’s objectives.
- The Welfare Officer is responsible for ensuring requests for assistance and support made via social media are acted upon appropriately and will assist the Social Media Officer with ensuring that the accounts are used safely and appropriately.
- The Membership Officer is responsible for responding to requests for membership information made via social media.
Basic Social Media Guidance
- Know your audience – Please be mindful that anyone can see the Nottingham Triathlon Club Facebook page and the other open social media accounts. Be mindful that children may have accounts in the Nottingham Triathlon Club Junior Squad Facebook page.
- If you are unsure, do not post it – Members should err on the side of caution when posting to social media sites. If a member feels an update or message might cause complaint or offence, or be otherwise unsuitable they should not post it.
- Be thoughtful and polite –Members should adopt the same level of courtesy used when communicating in person.
- Do not escalate things – It is easy to post a quick response to a contentious status update and then regret it. Always take time to reflect before responding and do not respond if you have any doubts.
Use of the club’s social media accounts
This part of the social media policy covers all use of social media accounts used by the club and its’ members. Members must not:
- Create or transmit material that might be defamatory or incur liability for the club.
- Post messages, status updates or links to material or content that is inappropriate, including but not limited to pornography, racial or religious slurs, gender specific comments, information encouraging criminal skills or terrorism, or materials relating to cults, gambling or illegal drugs. This definition of inappropriate content or material also covers any text, images or other media that could reasonably offend someone on the basis of race, age, sex, religious or political briefs, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Use social media for any illegal or criminal activities.
- Send offensive or harassing material to other members via social media.
- Send or post messages or material that could damage Nottingham Triathlon Club’s image or reputation, or cause alarm or distress to any of its members.
- Use club social media or club activities to promote their business on social media, unless previously agreed by the committee in writing.
Security and Data Protection
Members should be aware of the security and data protection issues that can arise from using social networks. Members must not:
- Share or link to any content or information owned by the club or members that could be considered confidential or sensitive.
- Members should never reveal sensitive details through the clubs social media networks.
- Members should not reveal the surnames of any child on an open Facebook page without permission from the parent / guardian.
- Juniors can be given permission to access the closed junior social media from the date they turn 16 years of age.
Policy Enforcement
The club committee officials reserve the right to monitor how social networks are used by its’ members. Potential sanctions Knowingly breaching this social media policy is a serious matter. Members who do so will be subject to the sanctions laid out in the Nottingham Triathlon Club complaint’s policy.
Last Updated October 2020
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🏅 Medal Monday 🏅
As promised — here’s your Medal Monday update! 💥
Huge congratulations to Luke Hope-Gill for conquering the Outlaw Full Nottingham — a true test of endurance and determination! 💪
Race Breakdown:
• Swim: 01:35:54
• T1: 00:07:13
• Bike: 06:39:43
• T2: 00:09:45
• Run: 03:44:05
• Overall Time: 12:17:30
• Overall Position: 164 / 471
Luke will be the first to admit — the swim didn’t come easy. But with consistent graft and support from the coaching team, he powered through. And it didn’t stop there — he’s put in serious work across all three disciplines. A phenomenal achievement, and one we’re all incredibly proud of. Well done, mate! 👊
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Shoutout to Lesley Wright and Coach Mario Rocchelli for tearing up the Newstead Abbey Dash 5K in a blazing 17:48 (3:33/km pace) — slicing 8 seconds off his previous PB of 17:56! 💨🔥
Race Stats:
• Chip Time: 00:17:48
• Distance: 5.0 km
• Pace: 03:33 min/km
• Overall Position: 48 / 292
• Men: 47 / 189
• MV45–54: 7 / 51
Another week of Swim. Bike. Run. Local. ✅
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School holidays don’t stop us! 💪
We’re still training hard at Nottingham Triathlon Club. Interested in joining? Come along for a free trial – get in touch at hello@nottinghamtri.com.
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Well done to everyone who took part in today’s Swim Bike Run Local! It was a fantastic day, full of fun, energy, and smiles. Great to see so many people triing our amazing sport—whether for the first time or all over again. 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️
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We have our next Swim Bike Run Local event taking place tomorrow!
If you don’t fancy joining in with the actual swim, bike and run - we have volunteer positions available. Come along and see what we’re about!
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Cash waiting!!
We are looking for a qualified pool lifeguard who can assist us between 2.30pm - 3.15pm at Saturday 26th July at Harvey Hadden, Nottingham
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🏅 Medal Monday 🏅
A huge shoutout to our athletes for absolutely smashing it this weekend! Here’s a roundup of some incredible performances across a wide range of events:
🚴♂️ The Hour
A unique swim-run event featuring a 200m clockwise swim loop followed by a 1000m anti-clockwise run loop — repeated as many times as possible within one hour.
• Matt Bull – 5 laps
• Chris Thorne – 5 laps
• Georgia Bradley – 6 laps, one of the top 8 leading ladies 🥇
• James Rossington – 6 laps
🏔 Eiger Trail Ultra
Cary Hadfield
• 🐐 Training Rank
• ⏱ Race Time: 07:14:28
• 🏅 Category Rank: 33rd
• 📏 Distance / Elevation: 41.3 km / 2409m+
• 📸 Instagram Rank: 25th
🏊♀️🚴♀️🏃♀️ Belvoir Castle Olympic Triathlon
Bunny Choi
• Swim: 00:34:55
• T1: 00:05:26
• Bike: 01:38:56
• T2: 00:02:01
• Run: 00:52:27
• Finish Time: 03:13:47 (gun)
• Overall Position: 49
• Category Position: 6
🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Belvoir Castle Sprint Plus Triathlon
Martin Clifford – 4th Overall, 🥇 1st in Age Group
• Swim: 00:18:05
• Run 1: 00:03:37
• T1: 00:06:13
• Bike Lap 1: 00:39:33
• Cycle: 01:19:53
• T2: 00:02:50
• Run Lap 1: 00:18:45
• Finish Time: 02:25:08
🚴♂️ Nottingham Clarion Club 10K Time Trial
• Luke Hope-Gill
• James Rossington
• Thomas Button
🏃♀️ 5.30am 5K
• Lee Maddock
• Sarah Jane-Prior
• Josie Day
• Jodie Robson
👏 Massive congratulations to everyone for representing so strongly across such a diverse range of events — you continue to inspire! 💪
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BREAKING: Shimano Neutral Service Guy has been officially invited to Nottingham Triathlon Club’s Swim Bike Run event on 26th July at Harvey Hadden! 🛠️🚴♂️🏊♀️🏃♂️
After flawlessly fixing Tadej Pogačar’s bike mid-race, we figured he’s earned a spot. Tools optional. Cape mandatory. 😎
Just like our amazing volunteers, who make these events possible – from setting up cones to cheering every last finisher, you’re the real MVPs! 🙌💙
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💥 Want to join the fun?
Come and take part in some swim-bike-run action – do as much or as little as you like!
🗓️ When: Saturday 26th July
📍 Where: Harvey Hadden, Nottingham
💷 Cost: £5 per person or £5 for a family (up to 2 adults & 4 children)
🎟️ Sign up here:
👉 www.britishtriathlon.org/events/swim-bike-run-local-nottingham_16745
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Run by Nottingham Triathlon Club
In partnership with Active Notts & Active Nottingham
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Go Nottingham Tri Club!
Well done to Chris for pulling together the stats and to everyone for racing and adding to the points 👏🏻 ... See MoreSee Less
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Medal Monday 🥇
Huge congratulations to Mary Yeadon for smashing the Lincoln Sportive — 115km in an impressive 4:36:06! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing effort, Mary — well done!
Shoutout to Tom Fell for an epic 201.40km ride completed in 7:07:56 — a true endurance masterclass! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
And on Sports Day:
🏅 Mark Adams claimed 1st place in the Dad’s race
🏅 Hazel Le Cornu-Mark and Douglas Mark also hit the podium — great results all round!
Just shows the all-round ability our members bring to everything they do — from sportives to school fields. 👏
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