Serpentine RC Facebook group

There is a Serpies Facebook group that's open for all current Serpentine members to join. This is a 'closed' group, which means that only current Serpentine members are allowed to join it. It's a well-used, active forum where members post about training and racing.

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What can I post / not post on the Facebook group?

We have created some basic guidelines about what the group is for, and also what it isn't for! These are:

The Facebook Group is:

  • for Serpentine club members only (if we can't easily identify you as a club member when you join, you may be asked for your membership number before joining the group)
  • to be used for running / triathlon related subjects e.g. discussing training tips, races, equipment, informal training sessions etc.
  • 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
  • to be used sensibly i.e. don't post anything you might regret later, or that is likely to offend others
  • not be used 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 a substitute for eBay or Gumtree i.e. no advertising of anything not running / triathlon related, such as flats with spare rooms
  • not the place the club will use to post information about official club activities e.g. club-organised training sessions and Serpie social events. For these, please join the Serpie email lists and visit the Serpentine website.

Is the group moderated?

A few Serpies have kindly volunteered to be administrators of the Serpies Facebook group. They are the people who'll check that people asking to join are Serpentine members. They will also check posts to make sure that they don't breach the guidelines. If guidelines are breached, posts will be removed and posters will be advised that they have posted something that they shouldn't.

How can I join?

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If the group administrators can easily tell that you are a current Serpentine member, your request should be approved. Some people use slightly (or very) different names on Facebook from those they've joined Serpentine with; or have the same name as another Serpie - in these cases, please be patient with the administrators who may have to contact you and ask for some more information, e.g. your Serpentine membership number, so they know that you are a current club member and can join the group. If you have any questions or problems in joining, please contact communications@serpentine.org.uk.