• Capture real moments: reactions, energy, emotions

• Tell stories, not just results

• Highlight:

  • Players

  • Community

  • Culture of the game

When covering or participating in Fieldtalk Foundation events:

• Focus on inclusion, access, and community impact

• Respect all participants (especially youth & beginners)

• Avoid overly competitive or negative narratives

• Capture moments that reflect:

  • Opportunity

  • Growth

  • Enjoyment of the game

• Arrive 30–45 minutes early

• Check in before covering events

• Be reliable — communication matters

• Represent both brands with professionalism

• Respect venue and league rules

• Do NOT interfere with gameplay

• No unauthorized access

• Prioritize safety at all times

• Content captured under assignments:

  • Can be used by Fieldtalk & Fieldtalk Foundation

  • Creators will be credited when possible

• No independent selling or licensing without approval

• Keep tone:

  • Clean

  • respectful

  • culture-driven

• Tag:

  • @fieldtalk

  • @fieldtalkfoundation

• Avoid:

  • Negative or disrespectful captions

  • Controversial content

• Roles may be:

  • Volunteer (especially Foundation events)

  • Development-based

  • Paid (case-by-case)

• This will always be clarified beforehand

• Parent/guardian permission required for minors

• Ensure safe transportation

• No unsupervised assignments for youth media members

• Be mindful when filming minors (ask when needed)

• Violations that may result in removal:

  • Disrespectful behavior

  • Misrepresentation of either brand

  • No-shows without notice

  • Unauthorized content use

• We’re building:

  • Paid opportunities

  • Event leadership roles

  • Media training

  • Pathways into sports media and community leadership

• “Where the game meets the culture.” (Fieldtalk)

• “Access to the game. Opportunity through it.” (Foundation)