Event Levels
Event Levels
CompetitionSuite offers five event levels, each with different features and pricing. Choose the level that best fits your event's needs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Practice | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performances | Up to 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Registration | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Submissions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Commentary | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Performance Video | Yes | - | - | - | Yes |
| Publish Scores & Recaps | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Critique Signup | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Performance Music | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Announcer Access | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free | Per Performance | Per Performance | Per Performance | Per Performance |
Practice Level
Best for: Training sessions, mock competitions, internal practices
Practice level is free and ideal for testing your event setup or running small internal events. It includes most features but limits you to 3 performances.
Included Features
- Scheduling
- Virtual Submissions
- Scoring
- Audio Commentary
- Performance Video
- Critique Signup
- Performance Music
- Announcer Access
Limitations
- Maximum of 3 performances
- No registration capabilities
- Cannot publish scores or recaps publicly
- No messaging features
When to Use Practice Level
- Testing your scoring system before a real event
- Running an internal mock competition
- Training new judges or staff
- Small informal showcases
Bronze Level
Best for: Solo & Ensemble events, small competitions with basic requirements
Bronze provides essential competition features at an economical per-performance price.
Included Features
- Unlimited performances
- Registration
- Scheduling
- Virtual Submissions
- Scoring
- Audio Commentary
- Publish Scores
Limitations
- No performance video
- No messaging to groups
- No critique signup
- No performance music uploads
- No announcer access
When to Use Bronze Level
- Solo & Ensemble festivals
- Simple scoring events
- Events where groups don't need critique signup or music uploads
Silver Level
Best for: Standard competitions that don't require audio commentary or video
Silver includes messaging and most operational features for running a complete event.
Included Features
- Unlimited performances
- Registration
- Scheduling
- Virtual Submissions
- Scoring
- Publish Scores & Recaps
- Messaging
- Critique Signup
- Performance Music
- Announcer Access
Limitations
- No audio commentary recording
- No performance video
When to Use Silver Level
- Events with written-only judging feedback
- Competitions where you need full operational features without multimedia feedback
- Budget-conscious full-featured events
Gold Level
Best for: Full-featured competitions with audio commentary but no video needs
Gold adds audio commentary to the Silver feature set.
Included Features
- Unlimited performances
- Registration
- Scheduling
- Virtual Submissions
- Scoring
- Audio Commentary
- Publish Scores & Recaps
- Messaging
- Critique Signup
- Performance Music
- Announcer Access
Limitations
- No performance video
When to Use Gold Level
- Events where audio commentary is valuable but video isn't needed
- Standard competitions with comprehensive feedback options
- Events at venues where video recording isn't practical
Platinum Level
Best for: Premium events with all features
Platinum includes every feature CompetitionSuite offers, including performance video.
All Features Included
- Unlimited performances
- Registration
- Scheduling
- Virtual Submissions
- Scoring
- Audio Commentary
- Performance Video
- Publish Scores & Recaps
- Messaging
- Critique Signup
- Performance Music
- Announcer Access
When to Use Platinum Level
- Championship events
- Events where video feedback is important to participants
- Premium competitions wanting all available features
- Virtual or hybrid events relying on video
Understanding Per-Performance Pricing
For Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, pricing is calculated per performance. This means you're charged based on the actual number of performances at your event.
Example: If your event has 50 performances at the Gold level priced at $X per performance, your total cost is 50 x $X.
Pricing per performance is configured in your Season Settings. Contact your organization administrator for specific pricing details.
Upgrading Event Levels
You can upgrade your event to a higher tier at any time to gain access to additional features. Upgrades are available from any tier to any higher tier.
How to Upgrade
- Navigate to your event
- Go to Setup > Billing Information
- Click the Upgrade Level button
- Select your new event level
- Click Upgrade Level to confirm
Upgrade Paths
| From | Can Upgrade To |
|---|---|
| Practice | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum |
| Bronze | Silver, Gold, Platinum |
| Silver | Gold, Platinum |
| Gold | Platinum |
Important Notes
- Upgrades only - You cannot downgrade to a lower tier
- Pricing changes - The new tier's pricing will apply to your event
- Practice to paid - When upgrading from Practice, you'll need to provide payment information
- Immediate access - New features are available immediately after upgrading
When to Upgrade
Consider upgrading when:
- You need features not available at your current tier (like audio commentary or video)
- Your event scope has expanded beyond the original tier's capabilities
- You want to offer more features to participants