A form release and waiver is recommended for local leagues that plan to post photos of families, including minors. The release gives the league permission to do so, and requires a formal signature from the parent or guardian. It is recommended that a league have the form release and waiver signed during the registration process, either online, or in person.
Below is a template form release and waiver that a local league may customize.
I (name), of (address), hereby give permission to <<INSERT LOCAL LEAGUE NAME>> (Local League), to use photographs, voice recordings, or video taken of me during the games and events associated with Local League in any manner to help promote the league activities as determined in the sole discretion of the Local League. Such use could include publications, media releases, announcements, electronic or otherwise, and on league websites or social media pages. I understand that neither I nor my child/ward will receive any compensation if such image appears in any of the manners listed above or any other manner that the league deems appropriate. I agree that such image is the property of Local League.
(signature) | (date)
(If the above is a minor, the section below must be completed by a parent or guardian)
I (name), of (address), the [ ] parent [ ] guardian (check one) of the above listed minor, hereby give my permission to <<INSERT LOCAL LEAGUE NAME>> (Local League), to use photographs, voice recordings, or video taken of the above listed minor during the games and events associated with Local League in any manner to help promote the league activities as determined in the sole discretion of the Local League. Such use could include publications, media releases, public announcements, electronic or otherwise, and on league websites or social media pages. I agree that neither I, nor the above listed minor, will receive any compensation if such image appears in any of the manners listed above or other manner that the league deems appropriate. I agree that such image is the property of Local League.
(signature) | (date)