Media Policy

Social Media Policy

Purpose

Social media helps promote NSA, share information, and celebrate our community. This policy ensures communication reflects NSA values and maintains a safe, positive online environment.

Official NSA Media Contacts

Only the following may speak publicly on behalf of NSA:

  • Chair/Vice Chair
  • Admin
  • Executive Director
  • Technical Director
  • Hired Media Manager

These individuals may delegate permission when appropriate.
A hired social media manager must follow all NSA Social media policies, our mission and values.

Inappropriate Content 

Accounts directly associated with NSA will never post or share:

  • Racist, sexist, ageist, or discriminatory content
  • Threats, insults, abuse, or personal attacks
  • Content that harms NSA’s reputation or the integrity of the game
  • Inappropriate or offensive photos
  • Reposts of inappropriate content

Official NSA platforms exist to:

  • Promote NSA and the soccer community
  • Communicate events
  • Celebrate achievements
  • Support soccer growth and development pathways

Official accounts:

  • Will take their lead from BC Soccer or Canada Soccer  on postings that could be deemed political or religious.
  • Will not take sides on controversial issues
  • Will not display unsportsmanlike behaviour
  • Will not engage in online arguments 

Content Standards

Official NSA communications must:

  • Reflect NSA mission, values, and positive community standards
  • Be factual, respectful, and appropriate
  • Avoid controversial discussions

PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

for tags and NSA affiliated content

Sharing Fundraisers & Community Accolades

  • Official media channels may only promote activities and fundraisers that benefit the Association’s membership as a whole.
  • Membership fundraising initiatives are welcome to tag the Association in their posts; the Association may interact with those posts when appropriate to help broaden their reach.

 Exceptions apply only when the initiative benefits the entire NSA community, such as:

  • Grant opportunities
  • Organization-wide awards or recognition
  • Programs, events, or resources for the full membership

Team and League Sponsors

  • Have permission to share their team photos on their company social media pages. 
  • Must follow NSA media policies when posting about NSA teams, programs, or members.
  • Tag @nelsonsoccer or use #nelsonsoccer when posting
  • Do not respond to negative comments about NSA — report them.

Responsibility for Your Actions when posting or commenting about NSA 

  • Your posts reflect on you, your team, NSA, and governing bodies (BCSA, CSA, FIFA).

  • Violations may result in disciplinary action.

  • Online content is permanent—even deleted posts can be saved or shared.

Expectations for Personal Accounts

  • If you reference NSA in your username, bio, or use NSA logos, you must include:
     “This account is not an official Nelson Soccer Association account.”

  • Follow NSA media policies when posting about NSA teams, programs, or members.

  • Tag @nelsonsoccer or use #nelsonsoccer when sharing positive content.

  • Do not respond to negative posts about NSA — report them to NSA leadership.

NSA may report accounts if guidelines are violated.

The Nelson Soccer Association (NSA) is a non-profit community soccer association whose mission is to provide all soccer players, coaches, officials and parents in Nelson and the surrounding area with programs and opportunities to learn, play and excel in the sport of soccer.

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