SPS Performance
SPS Performance is a video creation competition where participants showcase their creativity through verbal communication and technological skill. SPS Performance is not the memorization of lines for a drama, but should be "told" in a more natural or "spontaneous" nature. Each individual is encouraged to expand their ideas and use their personal style to generate a creative video showcasing a fictional event in the future.
Performers are required to use one of the current year's Strategic Problem Solving topics as the foundation of the video. The storyline of the performance must emphasize the characters within the story through intriguing plotlines, captivating settings, as well as descriptive terms to support the changes or transitions as the characters grow and develop. The ability to sing, dance or act is more appropriate for theater or drama club than for a SPS Performance.
SPS Performance is not part of Governor’s Cup, but the awards for SPS Performance are presented at the Strategic Problem Solving Component Events Awards Ceremony immediately preceding the Governor’s Cup State Finals Awards Ceremony in March.
Key Dates
Registration Deadline - Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Video Submissions Due - Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Divisions
- Junior – Grades 4-6
- Middle Grades – Grades 7-9
- High School – Grades 10-12
Guidelines
For our state's competition, the Scenario Performance will be a video recording that is uploaded to a secure channel and scored at the state level. The performance will be limited to a time of 5 minutes.
> Overview
> Scoresheet
> Coach Resource Links
Required Submission Forms
- Coversheet/Information Sheet
- Publication Release and Behavior Form (Signatures Required)
- Scenario Performance Virtual Submission
All scenario entries must be sent electronically as an upload to the secure channel. Any forms that require a signature must be scanned and sent by email to Chris Hill.
More information can be obtained from our website or by contacting Chris Hill.
Cost
This event is now included in your annual membership dues, there is no additional fee once your school membership is paid.
Evaluation Process
Scenarios are scored by:
- Strategic Problem Solving Trainer
- Experienced Scenario Performance Coaches
State Finals Awards
State Finals winners are announced during the Strategic Problem Solving Component Event awards, held on the Monday of the Governor’s Cup State Finals.
Deadlines
Use the link below to register. You must submit your Scenario Performance registration by Thursday, February 5th, 2025. Your video submission is due February 12th, 2025. We will send you an email confirmation when we receive your scenario.
Registration Limitations
You will be able to register mutiple students in multiple divisions with the same form. However, if you coach students from multiple schools in Scenario Performance, it is best to use a separate form. This form does not allow you to register students attending different schools on the same form.
QUESTIONS about Scenario? Email Chris Hill