Reviewing Events
Reviewing an esports event involves looking back at how the event was planned and delivered. This helps organisers understand what went well, what did not go as planned, and how future events could be improved.
Reviewing an event is important because it allows organisers to learn from their experience and make better decisions next time.
Reviewing an event
When reviewing your esports event, you will be expected to evaluate four key areas. Each section should be written clearly and in detail, using examples from your event to support your points. The four key areas are as follows:
Success of the Event
Evaluate how successful the event was overall. This may include attendance, organisation, timing, and whether the event met its aims.
Things to consider
- Did the event run as planned?
- Were the aims of the event achieved?
- Was the event well attended?
- Did the schedule run on time?
- Were players and spectators engaged?
Possible sentence starters
- Overall, the esports event was successful because…
- One of the main strengths of the event was…
- The event met its aims by…
- Attendance at the event showed that…
- The organisation of the event contributed to its success because…
Areas for Improvement
Identify parts of the event that could be improved. This may include planning, equipment, communication, or scheduling.
Things to consider
- What problems occurred during the event?
- Were there any technical or organisational issues?
- What would you change if the event ran again?
- Were time, equipment, or staffing managed effectively?
Possible sentence starters
- One area that could be improved is…
- During the event, a key issue was…
- If the event were repeated, I would…
- This issue affected the event by…
- An improvement that could be made in future is…
Teamwork
Evaluate how well team members worked together to deliver the event. You should also suggest ways the team could have worked more effectively.
Things to consider
- How well did team members communicate?
- Were roles and responsibilities clear?
- Did everyone contribute fairly?
- How were problems handled as a team?
- How could teamwork be improved?
Possible sentence starters
- The team worked well together because…
- Communication within the team was…
- Each team member contributed by…
- A challenge the team faced was…
- In future, the team could work better by…
Feedback
Summarise feedback collected from players, spectators, or staff. This feedback should be used to support your evaluation.
Things to consider
- What feedback was collected?
- Was the feedback mostly positive or negative?
- What did participants enjoy most?
- What complaints or suggestions were made?
- How could feedback improve future events?
Possible sentence starters
- Feedback from attendees showed that…
- Many participants commented that…
- A common piece of feedback was…
- This feedback suggests that…
- Based on the feedback, future events could…
Evaluations are personal and may differ between individuals. Each team member may have had a different role, responsibility, or experience during the event, which can influence their review. This means there is no single “correct” evaluation, as long as opinions are supported with clear examples and reflection on the event.