The following guidelines are taken from the Irish Sports Council & NSPCC - child Protection in Sport Unit (U.K.)
http://www.irishsportscouncil.ie/Participation/Code_of_Ethics/Code_of_Ethics_Manual/Practice_PDF_/
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Guidelines for Use of Photographic Filming Equipment for Official Use at Sporting Events
Provide a clear brief about what is considered appropriate in terms of content and behaviour.
Issue the photographer with identification which must be worn at all times.
Inform children and parents that a photographer will be in attendance at an event and ensure they consent to both the taking and publication of films or photographs which feature and clearly identify their child (e.g. close ups, small group and team photos).
At many events, organisers and others will reasonably wish to take wide angle, more general photos of the event sites, opening and closing ceremonies, and so on. Separate to the issue of consents for ‘identifying’ photographs/footage (as above) parents and children should at least understand that these types of images will be taken during, or at specific points in, the event e.g. information could be included on the parental consent form. It is not reasonable, practical or proportionate to require parental consents for this type of photography, or to preclude it on the basis of the concerns of a small number of parents.
Do not allow unsupervised access to children or one to one photo sessions at events.
Do not approve/allow photo sessions outside the event or at a child’s home.
Children, parents and others should be informed that if they have concerns they can report these to the organiser.
Concerns regarding inappropriate or intrusive photography should be reported to the event organiser or official and recorded in the same manner as any other child protection concern.
Other professional photographers/filming/video operators wishing to record the event should seek accreditation with the event organiser by producing their professional identification for the details to be recorded. Ideally, they should request this at least (set number of days) working days before the event.
Students or amateur photographers/film/video operators wishing to record the event should seek accreditation with the event organiser by producing their student or club registration card and a letter from the club/educational establishment outlining their motive for attending the event and planned use of the material.
Accreditation procedure: a system should be established. Professionals should register prior to the event and their identification details be recorded. Ideally they should be:
name and address of the person using the camera
names of subjects (if specific)
the reason or use the images are being or intended to be put to
signed declaration that the information provided is valid and that the images will only be used for the reasons given.
Ideally, identification details should be checked with the issuing authority prior to the event. On registering, promoters of events could consider issuing a coloured identification label on the day which can serve to highlight those who have accreditation but they must ensure that where events occur regularly, the colour and or type of identifying label is changed to prevent unofficial replication.
A clear brief about what is considered appropriate in terms of content and behaviour should be issued. It may include a list of any areas where photographic and recording equipment including mobile phones is forbidden under all circumstances (e.g. changing rooms, toilet areas). Unsupervised access to athletes or one to one photo sessions