In this lesson, you will learn how you can write an anchoring script for a sports day.
Table of Contents
- Welcome Speech (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
- Welcome Speech (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
- Inviting the Principal to Say a Few Words (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
- After the speech:
- Inviting the Chief Guest to Say a Few Words (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
- After the speech:
- Sports Day Events (For Educational as Well as Non-Educational Institutions)
- After the Main Event (For Educational as Well as Non-Educational Institutions)
- Prize Distribution (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
- Prize Distribution (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
- Ending Speech (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
- Ending Speech (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
Welcome Speech (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
Hello and warm good morning to all! Today, the sun is bright, the sky is clear and the breeze is blowing gently. I believe we truly hit the jackpot by selecting this date and venue to host our sports day. On this pleasant day, I, [name], your host for the event, warmly welcome you all to the sports day of [school/institute name].
I would request our respected guardians to kindly take the seats on the left of the activity area. I would also request the students to take the seats on the right of the activity area. Dear volunteers, kindly assist everyone in finding their seats and getting settled. Thank you.
Now, I would like to invite our respected principal sir/ma’am and our dear teachers to come to the front and take their seats. We will soon commence the event. Thank you.
Welcome Speech (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
People often tend to overlook the importance of sports and games in daily life. Taking part in sports not only keeps one healthy and fit, but it also helps one learn several lessons of life such as discipline, responsibility and teamwork.
Today, we are here to witness the 25th annual sports day of [club name]. 25 years ago, the founder of our club, Mr [name], started this yearly tradition to motivate young and old to take a break from their busy lifestyles and spend some time playing sports. Today, we don’t have our beloved founder among us, but his blessings are always with us. And with the belief that he is still here watching over us and this event, I, [name], welcome you all to [club name]’s 25th sports day event.
I would like to especially welcome our chief guest, the honourable Mr / Ms [name], M.L.A., who graciously accepted our invitation despite having a packed schedule. Thank you so much, sir/ma’am. It is an honour to have you here with us today. And thank you to all the participants, guardians and audience members who have joined us today. Thank you.
Inviting the Principal to Say a Few Words (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
Sports are an important part of one’s life. Taking part in sports keeps a person fit in every sense. For students, it is even more important as it helps us release stress, stay healthy and focus well. Now, I would like to invite our respected principal, Mr / Ms [name], to please come up on the stage and address the amazing audience. Thank you, sir/ma’am.
After the speech:
Indeed, it is very important for young people to learn the meaning and importance of sportsmanship and what better way to do that than by participating in sports. Thank you for such an amazing and uplifting speech, sir/ma’am. You may now take your seat.
I would now request everyone to please stand up and stand in attention. Before the event starts, we will be singing our national anthem. Thank you.
Inviting the Chief Guest to Say a Few Words (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
Now, I would like to request our honourable chief guest to kindly come up on the stage and say a few uplifting words to encourage our participants. Thank you, sir/ma’am.
After the speech:
That is true, sir/ma’am. I absolutely agree with you. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. Thank you. You may now take your seat. Everyone, please give our chief guest a huge round of applause. Thank you.
Now, I would request everyone to please stand up and stand in attention. Before the event starts, we will be singing our national anthem. Thank you.
Sports Day Events (For Educational as Well as Non-Educational Institutions)
Running is an excellent activity. It not only keeps us fit but also strengthens our bones, builds muscles and improves the functioning of our cardiovascular system. Our first event is a 200 m flat race (boys) for [classes x and y OR age group x to y]. I would request the participants to kindly take their positions at the starting point and cooperate with the staff on the ground. Thank you.
We have our first winner for the day! For the 200 m flat race (boys) for [classes x and y OR age group x to y], the winner is [name]. Congratulations to you, [name]. Now we will move on to the next race – a 200 m flat race (girls) for [classes x and y OR age group x to y] –
It is now time for the young ones to shine. The next event is a chocolate race for kids (in nursery and kindergarten OR up to 5 years). I request the volunteers to kindly guide the kids to the starting point. Thank you.
Wow! That was fun, wasn’t it? Did you get a chocolate, little one? Yay, everyone got chocolates! We will be awarding all the kids who took part in this race. So, please stay with us until the end. Thank you. Dear volunteers, kindly guide the children back to their seats.
The next event is the sack race. I request the participants to take their sacks from the counter beside the starting point and take their positions. Thank you.
What a fun race! I hope you all enjoyed taking part in it. The winner of the sack race is [name]. Congratulations to you.
Now, we will move on to the 150 m hurdle race. — [The anchor can similarly make announcements for different activities and carry on with the event.]
After the Main Event (For Educational as Well as Non-Educational Institutions)
And with that, the sports part of the event today has finally reached its conclusion. I want to thank each and every one of you for participating in the games and giving your best. You all did well and I wish you all the best. As is the rule, we could only choose one winner per game. But irrespective of whether your name is on this list or not, I want you to know that you are a winner in your own right. You must always remember that. Okay?
Now, we will move on to the prize distribution ceremony.
Prize Distribution (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
I would like to request our respected principal sir/ma’am to please take a seat in front of the stage. Thank you. I would now be announcing the name of the winners. As I announce your name, I request you to please come up on the stage and receive your prize from the principal sir/ma’am. Thank you.
Announcing the names of the winners:
[Name] from class [x], winner of the [name of the race/game].
Prize Distribution (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
I would now like to request our honourable chief guest, Mr / Ms [name], to please take a seat in front of the stage. Thank you, sir/ma’am. I would now be announcing the name of the winners. As I announce your name, I request you to please come up on the stage and receive your prize from our honourable sir/ma’am. Thank you.
Announcing the names of the winners:
[Name], winner of the [name of the race/game].
Ending Speech (For Schools / Educational Institutions)
What an amazing, fun-filled day it has been! I hope you all enjoyed the sports day event today to the fullest. Thank you so much for attending the event and making it successful. A huge thank you to all the guardians who came today to cheer for the kids. Your presence means a lot to all of us. I would also like to thank our dear students, teachers as well as staff members without whom this event wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you all.
I also have a small announcement for the students – the school will be closed tomorrow. Take care and see you on Thursday [or the day after tomorrow].
Thank you and good night.
Ending Speech (For Local Clubs / Non-Educational Institutions)
It has been an exciting and fun-filled day. I am sure everyone here enjoyed the event to the fullest. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend this event and make it successful. Your presence and encouragement mean a lot to us. I would like to especially thank our honourable chief guest, Mr / Ms [name], for being here with us today.
We truly appreciate your kindness, sir/ma’am. I would also like to thank all the participants, guardians, audience members as well as our staff members without whom this event wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you for your time and support. We appreciate you.
Thank you, good night and take care.
Note: This is a sample script meant to provide you with a basic idea of how to write an anchoring script for a sports day event. Feel free to use this script and edit it as per your needs.