Secret Rocky Runners Chat Page

Social Media Policy

Founded in November 2014, Secret Rocky Runners (SRR) is at its heart a family of runners and fitness enthusiasts. We exist to make running and fitness fun, inclusive, passionate and purposeful. We strive to support, develop, encourage and achieve no matter what the ability.

The Secret Rocky Runner Chat Page is an active informal members/non-members area where our runners can get to know one another. It also allows members and non-members to share running routes, arrange social runs, training ideas, etc. The SRR Committee will not advertise SRR member organised events on this page. Participation in events organised through this page are on the basis that runners are responsible for their own physical and medical ability to do so, and is totally at their own risk.

This Facebook group is an informal forum and is:

to be used for running subjects e.g. discussing training tips, races, equipment, arranging transport to events and races, organising socials and parties, informal training sessions etc.;
to be used in a respectful manner i.e. no inappropriate language or content, and be respectful of other users. All opinions will be treated with mutual respect. Treat your fellow runners the same way you expect to be treated;
for sharing running related information and articles you think may be of interest to your running mates;
to be used sensibly i.e. don't post anything you might regret later, or that is likely to offend others. What goes up can never really come down – respect the privacy of others;
NOT the place to swap race entries/numbers without first gaining approval to do so from the race organiser. If you do have permission, please say so when you post to the group;
NOT to be used for advertising your business;
NOT a substitute for eBay or Gumtree i.e. no spamming - advertising of anything not running/ triathlon related, selling or giving away anything not connected with running or selling or advertising 3rd party products or services;
NOT the place to post graphic or disturbing photos, videos and other media;
NOT for expressing political, religious or other potentially divisive opinion or for being critical, confrontational or abusive toward other club members. PLAY NICE, no need to be arrogant or rude;
NOT for personally attacking other users with words that are harmful, threatening or inappropriate. If members see any offensive posts, please do not respond to them. Instead contact SRR admin on secretrockyrunners@gmail.com This applies to personal messages as well.

SRR admin can at their discretion remove posts, which they feel go against the spirit of this policy and SRR ethos. As a general rule, before posting think if your post or comment adds to the SRR running community and consider what a new user would think when reading your comment (perhaps without knowing the background). Finally, do remember that sarcasm and humour is often not conveyed very well on a forum of this sort and can easily appear rude or offensive.

Secret Rocky Runners Members Page

Social Media Policy

The Secret Rocky Runner Members Groups is an active members area where our runners can get to know one another. It also allows newer members to get a feel for what a friendly and sociable club we are.

The SRR Members page is also where the SRR Committee post information relevant to members such as SRR organised events, SRR merchandise for sale, benefits/offers available to SRR members and the amazing achievements of our SRR members.

This Facebook group is:

for SRR members only (if we can't easily identify you as a club member when you request to join the group, you may be asked for more information before we accept your request to join the group);
to be used for running and club related subjects e.g. discussing training tips, races, equipment, arranging transport to events and races, organising socials and parties, informal training sessions etc.;

NB: Race directors are welcome to advertise your race once, but no ‘bumping’ your post to bring it to the top of the page or promoting your own business without prior approval of the SRR Committee;

an informal forum. Please bear this in mind when arranging to attend informal training sessions organised through the Group, and act responsibly;
to be used in a respectful manner i.e. no inappropriate language or content, and be respectful of other members. All opinions will be treated with mutual respect. Treat your fellow SRR members the same way you expect to be treated;
for sharing SRR photos, running related information and articles you think may be of interest to your club mates;
to be used sensibly i.e. don't post anything you might regret later, or that is likely to offend others. What goes up can never really come down – respect the privacy of others;
NOT the place to swap race entries/numbers without first gaining approval to do so from the race organiser. If you do have permission, please say so when you post to the group;
NOT to be used for advertising your business without the prior approval of the SRR Committee;
NOT a substitute for eBay or Gumtree i.e. no spamming - advertising of anything not running/ triathlon related, selling or giving away anything not connected with running or selling or advertising 3rd party products or services (if you feel that a product or service would be of interest to our members, ask the seller if they would like to become a club sponsor);
NOT for sharing your non-running holiday photos;
NOT the place to post graphic or disturbing photos, videos and other media. If you are not sure about content that you want to post, email SRR admin on secretrockyrunners@gmail.com
NOT for expressing political, religious or other potentially divisive opinion or for being critical, confrontational or abusive toward other club members. PLAY NICE, no need to be arrogant or rude;
NOT for personally attacking other members with words that are harmful, threatening or inappropriate. If members see any offensive posts, please do not respond to them. Instead contact the SRR Committee on secretrockyrunners@gmail.com

NB: This applies to personal messages as well.

NOT for raising issues for the attention of the SRR Committee (who don't check every post/thread). These should be addressed to secretrockyrunners@gmail.com.

SRR admin can at their discretion remove posts, which they feel go against the spirit of this policy and SRR ethos.

As a general rule, before posting think if your post or comment adds to the SRR running community and consider what a new member would think when reading your comment (perhaps without knowing the background). Finally, do remember that sarcasm and humour is often not conveyed very well on a forum of this sort and can easily appear rude or offensive.