Find My Group

The Find My Group feature allows you to search for and request access to groups within CompetitionSuite. Use this when you need to join a group that you don't currently have access to.

Accessing Find My Group

There are two ways to access the Find My Group page:

1. From your Overview page, click Don't see your group? in the My Groups section
2. Navigate directly to /groups/find/

Searching for a Group

To find a group:

1. Enter the group's name (or part of it) in the search field
2. Click Find My Group or press Enter

Search Tips:

• Use at least 4 characters for best results
• Search by group name only (not organization or division)
• Partial names work well (e.g., "North" will find "Northview High School")

If your search returns too many results, you'll be asked to be more specific. Try entering more of the group's full name.

Understanding Search Results

Search results display in a table with the following information:

Status Indicators

Each group in the results shows one of three statuses:

• Associated - You already have access to this group
• Access Pending - You've requested access and are waiting for approval
• Request Access (button) - Click to request access to this group

Requesting Access

To request access to a group:

1. Search for the group using the steps above
2. Find the correct group in the search results
3. Select your member type from the dropdown:

• Staff Member — For instructors, coaches, and staff who need full access to all scores, commentary, and videos
• Competitor — For performers who will receive specific feedback shared by administrators
• Event Messages Only — For chaperones, boosters, and support personnel who only need event notifications

1. Click the Request Access button

After clicking, the button changes to Access Pending to confirm your request was submitted.

Note: The Admin option is not available when requesting to join. If you need administrative access, request as Staff Member and ask a current admin to upgrade your access after approval.

What Happens Next

When you request access:

• A notification is sent to the organization (circuit) administrators
• Group managers are also notified of your request
• The administrator will see the member type you requested
• The administrator can approve you with your requested type, or choose a different type
• You'll receive access once an administrator approves your request

If Your Request Isn't Approved

If you haven't received approval after a reasonable time:

• Contact your organization (circuit) directly
• Verify you requested access to the correct group
• Confirm with the group's director that they received your request

Note: CompetitionSuite staff cannot approve access requests. All approvals must come from the organization or group administrators.

Can't Find Your Group?

If your group doesn't appear in search results:

1. Check your spelling - Try different variations of the name
2. Use partial names - Search for a distinctive word from the group name
3. Contact your organization - The group may need to be created first, or the organization may not allow group search

Some organizations disable group search for privacy reasons. If this is the case, contact your organization administrator directly to be added to the group.

Related Articles

• Understanding Group Member Types — Learn what each member type can access
• Joining a Group — Detailed guide on the join process
• Your Overview Dashboard
• Accessing your Group