Spiel Scripts
Spiel scripts are customizable announcer templates that help your event announcers deliver consistent, professional introductions for every performing group. Instead of improvising or reading from handwritten notes, announcers can use pre-written scripts with dynamic content that automatically fills in group-specific information.
What is a Spiel Script?
A spiel script is a formatted text template that contains both static text (what the announcer says for every group) and dynamic variables (information that changes for each group). When announcers view the spiel sheets at an event, all variables are automatically replaced with the actual data for each performing group.
Example Script Template:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome {Group Name} from {Group Location}, performing in {Group Division}.
What the Announcer Sees:
Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome North Valley Winter Guard from Phoenix, Arizona, performing in Scholastic A.
Why Use Spiel Scripts?
- Consistency - Every group gets the same professional introduction
- Accuracy - Dynamic data pulls directly from group submissions, eliminating announcer errors
- Customization - Include any information groups have submitted (show name, music credits, director names, etc.)
- Time savings - Create once, use at every event
- Flexibility - Create different scripts for different group types or occasions
Common Use Cases
| Scenario | Script Content |
|---|---|
| Standard introduction | Group name, location, division, show title |
| Championships | Extended introduction with director names, show credits |
| Recognition | Include membership status, years competing |
| Sponsor mentions | Organization-specific acknowledgments |
Available Variables
General Information
These variables are always available:
- Event Name - The name of the current event
- Event Location - Where the event is being held
- Group Name - The performing group's name
- Group Location - The group's city/state
- Group Division - The division the group is competing in
Custom Variables
Any fields you collect through Data Collection can be used as variables. Common examples include:
- Show Title
- Music Selection
- Director Name(s)
- Years in Circuit
- Composer/Arranger Credits
To learn more about setting up custom fields, see Data Collection Overview.
Accessing Spiel Scripts
- Log in to CompetitionSuite as an organization administrator
- Navigate to your organization
- Click Settings in the top navigation
- Select Spiel Scripts from the Setup menu
Prerequisites
Before you can create spiel scripts, you must have at least one Group Type (configuration) set up in your organization. Spiel scripts are created per group type, allowing you to have different introduction styles for different activity types (e.g., Guard vs. Percussion).
How Spiel Scripts Work at Events
- Create scripts in Settings > Spiel Scripts
- Assign to competitions - Select which script to use for each group type in Event Setup > Announcer Settings
- View at events - Announcers access the Spiel Sheets page to see scripts with all variables populated for each group
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Access Requirements
To manage spiel scripts, you need Organization Setup access. Contact your organization administrator if you need this permission.