All-Star Varsity's New Video Policy

[catlady]

Folks this isn't a "Varsity" thing, it's a legal thing. To break it down, their policy states when we attend the event we are giving permission to be photographed and/or video'd, and it includes by anyone including us the "invitees" and those images can be posted. Yay, we can take photographs/videos of our kids and post them.

When it comes to live streaming, many states now require you to have the permission from the place you are live streaming at. Varsity is stating they do not have permission from the venue, hotels, restaurants, basically any location they can be tied to as the event planner, for us to live stream. Therefore, if you live stream at any of those places, you have been warned, they stated their consequences to breaking the law, they covered their butt, so you're on your own. Corporate CYA.

 

[cheermomforever]

so varsity is so $$ hungry that if u go "live" they will disqualify team? They think more people will buy live feed? How much more control do they need!

 

[catlady]

A thread is already opened:
Varsity's New Video Policy | Fierce Board - The Voice Of Cheer

 

[Bella's mom]

I thought it was if you were using it for commercial use only? I took it that we could do it for personal use


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[luv2cheer92]

I thought it was if you were using it for commercial use only? I took it that we could do it for personal use


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No personal live streaming, but you can still record for personal use.

 

[MissCongeniality]

Folks this isn't a "Varsity" thing, it's a legal thing. To break it down, their policy states when we attend the event we are giving permission to be photographed and/or video'd, and it includes by anyone including us the "invitees" and those images can be posted. Yay, we can take photographs/videos of our kids and post them.

When it comes to live streaming, many states now require you to have the permission from the place you are live streaming at. Varsity is stating they do not have permission from the venue, hotels, restaurants, basically any location they can be tied to as the event planner, for us to live stream. Therefore, if you live stream at any of those places, you have been warned, they stated their consequences to breaking the law, they covered their butt, so you're on your own. Corporate CYA.

Well not exactly... a lot boils down to public vs private venue (and gosh darn it that whole freedom of speech thing!) Like look at Dallas... the convention center and even the Omni are owned by the city (public), they are not owned (even if rented) by Varsity. Also, the intent of your usage... for profit or not?

And how about this great idea... I want our competitors to get DQ'd.... so I am going to pretend to be them and livestream their performance then conveniently ensure the big V knows.

 

[oncecoolcoachnowmom]

And how about this great idea... I want our competitors to get DQ'd.... so I am going to pretend to be them and livestream their performance then conveniently ensure the big V knows.

Careful.

Someone out there at Shady Athletics is yelling to his front desk lady to write this down because it is pure genius.

*maniacal TV villain hand rub/laugh*

 

[LittleMissA17]

I'm being a bit dumb right now, are you still allowed to film your team's routine and not put it online and, say, send the video to other parents?

 

[MissCongeniality]

I'm being a bit dumb right now, are you still allowed to film your team's routine and not put it online and, say, send the video to other parents?

Yes, as far as this new policy reads... Varsity hasn't "banned" that yet.

 

[catlady]

Well not exactly... a lot boils down to public vs private venue (and gosh darn it that whole freedom of speech thing!) Like look at Dallas... the convention center and even the Omni are owned by the city (public), they are not owned (even if rented) by Varsity. Also, the intent of your usage... for profit or not?

And how about this great idea... I want our competitors to get DQ'd.... so I am going to pretend to be them and livestream their performance then conveniently ensure the big V knows.

You're right in the sense the media policy does sometimes vary by venue. Spirit of Hope has a different media policy, but Varsity puts those exceptions on those events website.

Live streaming is just an entirely different animal, and as far as, teams wanting to get competitors DQ'd, there is a reason for the clause about it being up to Varsity's discretion. Bottom line, Varsity has to follow the federal and state laws, and the rules of the venues and businesses they do business with. In this case, they are telling people don't do it, and they have put in consequences to show people this is "no joke". I get it, there have been rapes and other horrible crimes live streamed and many businesses want it crystal clear that people do not have their permission under any circumstances to live stream on their property without a license.
ETA: There is no 100% when it comes to safety, but at least they can say they were taking precautions.

 

[ScottyB]

And how about this great idea... I want our competitors to get DQ'd.... so I am going to pretend to be them and livestream their performance then conveniently ensure the big V knows.

Bingo. The real root of the issue lies here.

 

[ScottyB]

Don't worried.... they 'clarified' their language just now on Twitter:



Do ya'll see any clarification? I don't.

EDIT: just spoke with someone from Varsity. They are working on more specific answers to questions that the community has. Please hold tight for now!

 

[Eyes On The Prize]

Don't worried.... they 'clarified' their language just now on Twitter:



Do ya'll see any clarification? I don't.

WAITTTTTTTT.

Did they just say, in release #2, "we're protecting athlete's from videos of them being used for financial gain" when they literally stated, in release #1, that any videos or images of you taken at a Varsity event can be used by them for their financial gain?

Wha-ha-hat the actual f*ck, man. Atheltes' safety... yeah right.

 

[UCFKnights07]

i dont understand how preventing a random cheer fan recording a livestream sitting on their couch at home is protecting athletes.... but whatever.

and i doubt athletes, much less programs give two craps about what random people are videoing at nca, uca, and so on, when they have teams to manage, etc.

bottom line this is about varsity being pissed about losing money.... And i wouldnt be shocked is USASF came out with the same thing at some point...

 

[LittleMissA17]

Yes, as far as this new policy reads... Varsity hasn't "banned" that yet.

Thanks. But the day they decides to do that, good lord.