Photos videos of children playing sport

[Whatif wewin]

Is there a law which prevents me from videoing my child playing team sports, without prior permission from any one?

[Grunty]

No, not a law. There have been cases of school officials over-reacting in my view, by banning this activity in case paedophiles should join in.

[RATTER15]

I would be careful, especially if there are young girls involved. To be on the safe side, why not ask permission from the team leader or teacher concerned.

If some Father sees you pointing your camera at his young daughter in her PE gear, you may end up with your vid cam shoved where the sun don't shine.

[Ethel]

I would expect to see lots of camcorders at a school event - it is what proud parents do.

Unless you have a communication from the school expressly forbidding photography and recording, presume it will be ok to do so.

[Pippa68]

I am in agreement with Ethel ~ I have been watching school plays/sports days for 12 years now (at different schools) at not once has anyone complained about photography.

I have even asked other parents for copies when I forgot the camcorder ;o)

RATTER ~ why just young girls?

[Whatif wewin]

My 14 year old, when he was 9, 10 and 11 played rugby we never got any videos of his team because, the trainers said it was illegal.
Now he plays football but no one videos at all.( I think everyone in Sheffield believes that it is illegal )
His older brother has videos of when he played to look back on. It seems a shame that my younger son does noy have any to look back on when he is older.
But if it is not illegal as Grunty and others say hoe can i prove this to doubters?