Social media can be a great way to celebrate our athletes, teams, accomplishments and the Offspeed Volleyball community. We encourage teams to use social media in a positive way that reflects the values of our club and helps create a fun, respectful and supportive environment.

​

Team Social Media Accounts

Teams are welcome to create a team-specific Instagram account, but creating an account is completely optional.

If your team chooses to create an account, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

• The account should clearly identify the team and its connection to Offspeed Volleyball.

• Usernames should include Offspeed, the age group and team name where possible.
  Example: @offspeed15uBlack

• Please email offspeedvolleyballsocialmedia@gmail.com when a new account is created so we can keep track of official team accounts.

• All team accounts should be followed by @offspeedvolleyball.

• All team members, coaches and/or team managers should have access to the account login information to ensure continuity and transparency.

 

Facebook & Team Communication

Private Facebook groups can be a great option for team communication and sharing information.

If a team creates a Facebook group, it should remain private and be limited to team members, coaches and team managers.

​

Other Social Media Platforms

To help maintain consistency, safety and appropriate oversight of team social media, team-specific Snapchat, TikTok and other social media accounts are not permitted at this time.

Use of the Offspeed Volleyball Brand

Teams are welcome to use the Offspeed Volleyball logo on approved team social media accounts.

Any account using “offspeedvolleyball” in its handle, username, bio, or otherwise presenting itself as being officially associated with Offspeed Volleyball must follow this policy and the expectations of the club.

​

Keeping Social Media Positive

We want Offspeed Volleyball social media to be a place where our athletes, families and community feel supported and celebrated.

​

Please make thoughtful choices about what is posted, shared or commented on. Content should be respectful, appropriate for a youth sports environment and consistent with the values of Offspeed Volleyball.

If content is considered inappropriate or does not align with the expectations of the club, Offspeed Volleyball may request that it be removed. In more serious situations, an account may be removed or deleted at the discretion of the Offspeed Volleyball Social Media Manager and/or Club Directors/Administration.

​

Athlete Accountability

We understand that mistakes can happen, and our first priority is to address concerns, provide guidance and help teams get back on track.

If these guidelines are not followed, Offspeed Volleyball may take disciplinary action. Depending on the situation and severity of the concern, the club may determine appropriate consequences, including:

​

First offence:
A warning and a request to correct or remove the activity in question.

Second offence:
A limited suspension from the team, with the length of the suspension determined by the Offspeed Volleyball Club Director.

Third offence:
Expulsion from Offspeed Volleyball.

​

Offspeed Volleyball reserves the right to determine appropriate action based on the circumstances and seriousness of an incident. Our goal is always to work with athletes, families and teams to maintain a safe, respectful and positive club environment.

Thank you for helping us make social media a place where our athletes and Offspeed Volleyball community can be celebrated!