Social Media Policy

Shamokin Wild Tigers recognize the importance of the Internet in shaping the public’s perception of our organization. The Shamokin Wild Tigers also recognize the importance of coaches, booster officers, parents/guardians, and volunteers in leading and setting the tone of social media interactions in a manner that advances the Shamokin Wild Tiger’s mission and goals.

 

Mission Statement

The Shamokin Wild Tigers is dedicated to the development of well-rounded youth through positive sports competition. We strive to develop fundamental skills through active participation of our players and cheerleaders and to promote good sportsmanship from our players, cheerleaders, coaches, volunteers, and parents/guardians. The Shamokin Wild Tigers believe that our mission is to provide a safe environment for all athletes to grow and prosper not only on the field but in life as well.

 

Applicability

This Social Media Policy applies to all, coaches, booster officers, volunteers, players, cheerleaders, and parents/guardians (“Wild Tiger Family Members”). This Social Media Policy applies to all social media content posted by Wild Tiger Family Members in their professional and personal capacity to the extent such content is related to Shamokin Wild Tigers.

 

Aspirations

The Shamokin Wild Tigers strive to create a positive and inclusive organization that is dedicated to helping the youth of our community reach their potential. In furtherance of this goal, Shamokin Wild Tigers aspire to engage members of the community in positive, honest, transparent, and knowledgeable dialogue about the Shamokin Wild Tigers through social media. Shamokin Wild Tigers view social media as an important tool for communicating its successes and opportunities for athletic and individual development. The Shamokin Wild Tigers also view social media as a platform for receiving constructive feedback from the community and for discussing the Shamokin Wild Tiger’s challenges and opportunities for improvement in a positive and constructive way.

 

Guidelines

All Shamokin Wild Tiger Family Members shall abide by the following guidelines when using social media:

1. Be positive and respectful, and always take the high road. When disagreeing with others’ opinions, remain appropriate and polite. If you find yourself in a situation online that is becoming antagonistic, ask the Shamokin Wild Tigers Head Coaches or Booster Officers for advice on how to disengage from the dialogue in a polite and respectful manner that reflects well on Shamokin Wild Tigers.

2.     Do not post content that would harm the Shamokin Wild Tigers or damage Shamokin Wild Tiger’s reputation. Remember that even while you are on your own personal time, you are a representative of the Shamokin Wild Tigers, and people may interpret your online postings or social interactions as though they were official Shamokin Wild Tigers statements.

3.     Use good judgment when posting comments on any Shamokin Wild Tigers sites. Bear in mind that your comments can create liability for the Shamokin Wild Tigers. If you are unsure whether a comment is appropriate to post, either do not post it or obtain prior approval from the head coaches or booster officers.

4.     Be smart about what you publish. Once something is posted, it exists online forever. Ask yourself, “would I want to see this published in the newspaper or posted on a billboard tomorrow or ten years from now?” If the answer is “no,” do not post.

5.     Encourage others to engage in positive interactions on social media. If you are concerned about any Shamokin Wild Tigers Family member’s use of social media, please bring your concerns to the head coaches or booster officers.

 

Violations of the Social Media Policy

The Shamokin Wild Tigers booster officers and/or head coaches, and any individual appointed by the Shamokin Wild Tigers booster officers, shall have the authority to remove any inappropriate or offensive comments from the Shamokin Wild Tigers social media sites and to block any individual or organization from posting on any Shamokin Wild Tigers social media platform if they determine, in their sole discretion, that such removal or block is in the best interests of the Shamokin Wild Tigers.