{"id":7768600,"date":"2024-01-18T17:11:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/?page_id=7768600"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:59:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:59:22","slug":"national-school-spirit-championships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"National School Spirit Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: Left center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: Left center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/website-header-1-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1><strong>DI &amp; DII National School <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>Spirit Championships<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><em>at Walt Disney World\u00ae <\/em>Resort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='#about' title='ABOUT' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-36-330x220.png)''><span>ABOUT<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NSSCFAQs' title='FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-37-330x220.png)''><span>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id='' class='wrap-tiles tiles-container four-tiles-row '><div class='tile tile-content ' id=''><div class='tile-profile'><div class='profile-thumb'><img width=\"330\" height=\"330\" class=\"attachment-330-330-center-top size-330-330-center-top b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41.png 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-41.png\" \/><\/div><div class='profile-info'><p class='name'>D1<\/p><p class='position'>NSSC Event Information<\/p><\/div><div class='profile-close-icon'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class='tile-info'><div class='close-icon'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/icons\/icon-close-white.png' \/><\/div><h4 class='name'>D1<\/h4><p class='position'>NSSC Event Information<\/p><div class='bio'><p>The National School Spirit Championships is home to the National High School Cheerleading Championship, National Dance Team Championship and National School Band Championship. Visit the link below for D1 event weekend information.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/' rel='' title='D1 NSSC Event Site' target='_self' class='btn btn-full' style='margin-top:35px'>D1 NSSC Event Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tile tile-content ' id=''><div class='tile-profile'><div class='profile-thumb'><img width=\"330\" height=\"330\" class=\"attachment-330-330-center-top size-330-330-center-top b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42.png 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-42.png\" \/><\/div><div class='profile-info'><p class='name'>D2<\/p><p class='position'>NSSC Event Information<\/p><\/div><div class='profile-close-icon'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class='tile-info'><div class='close-icon'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/icons\/icon-close-white.png' \/><\/div><h4 class='name'>D2<\/h4><p class='position'>NSSC Event Information<\/p><div class='bio'><p>The National School Spirit Championships is home to the National High School Cheerleading Championship, National Dance Team Championship and National School Band Championship. Visit the link below for D2 event weekend information.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/' rel='' title='D2 NSSC Event Site' target='_self' class='btn btn-full' style='margin-top:35px'>D2 NSSC Event Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tile tile-content ' id=''><div class='tile-profile'><div class='profile-thumb'><img width=\"330\" height=\"330\" class=\"attachment-330-330-center-top size-330-330-center-top b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44.png 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-44.png\" \/><\/div><div class='profile-info'><p class='name'>Yearbook<\/p><p class='position'>PPA<\/p><\/div><div class='profile-close-icon'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class='tile-info'><div class='close-icon'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/icons\/icon-close-white.png' \/><\/div><h4 class='name'>Yearbook<\/h4><p class='position'>PPA<\/p><div class='bio'><p>Exclusive to Varsity Yearbook and Varsity Spirit customers, your yearbook staff can travel with your school\u2019s cheer squad, dance team or school band for a hands-on journalism experience at the National School Spirit Championships at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href='https:\/\/yearbookdiscoveries.com\/press-pass-academy\/' rel='' title='PPA Event Site' target='_self' class='btn btn-full' style='margin-top:35px'>PPA Event Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='tile tile-content ' id=''><div class='tile-profile'><div class='profile-thumb'><img width=\"330\" height=\"330\" class=\"attachment-330-330-center-top size-330-330-center-top b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49.png 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-230x230.png 230w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-90x90.png 90w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Untitled-design-49.png\" \/><\/div><div class='profile-info'><p class='name'>NSSC Points Race<\/p><p class='position'><\/p><\/div><div class='profile-close-icon'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class='tile-info'><div class='close-icon'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Varsity-Theme\/assets\/icons\/icon-close-white.png' \/><\/div><h4 class='name'>NSSC Points Race<\/h4><p class='position'><\/p><div class='bio'><p>Learn more about the inaugural National School Spirit Championships and the BRAND NEW Points Race!<\/p>\n<\/div><a href='https:\/\/youtu.be\/NHHPYR59tao?si=82y_fWLw1C65Mg7X' rel='' title='Watch Here!' target='_self' class='btn btn-full' style='margin-top:35px'>Watch Here!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;about&#8221;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;about&#8221;]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"720\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-330x330.png 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-440x440.png 440w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC-resized-for-website-720-x-1000-px-720x720.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><p>We are proud to introduce the inaugural DI and DII National School Spirit Championships in 2026 at <em>Walt Disney World<\/em>\u00ae Resort. These two weekends will serve as the home of the <strong>UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship, UDA National Dance Team Championship<\/strong> and introduce the new <strong>National School Band Championship. <\/strong>The National School Spirit Championships (NSSC) are endorsed by the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) reflecting the values we share; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87654327 BCX0\">healthy participation, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87654327 BCX0\">achievement,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87654327 BCX0\"> and sportsmanship<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87654327 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DII National School Spirit Championships:<\/strong> January 30 &#8211; February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>School size: 1-1399 students<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DII National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/li>\n<li>DII National Dance Team Championship<\/li>\n<li>DII National School Band Championship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u200cDI National School Spirit Championships: <\/strong>February 6 &#8211; 8, 2026<\/p>\n<p>School Size: 1400+ students<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DI National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/li>\n<li>DI National Dance Team Championship<\/li>\n<li>DI National School Band Championship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column el_id=&#8221;nsscvideo&#8221;]<div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex #about' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the National School Spirit Championships\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCxWokcl8mk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>BRINGING CHEER, DANCE, BAND, AND YEARBOOK TOGETHER.<\/h4><p>The National School Spirit Championships (NSSC) will be the home of the most prestigious cheer and dance championships and introduce a new band championship. The two weekends will celebrate athleticism, unity, and tradition, with up to $75,000 in prizes and awards.<\/p>\n<p>The National School Spirit Championships are endorsed by the NFHS and represent the values we share.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin-bottom-35&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145d9d86_96764242' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udcc6 Mark Your Calendar<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>DII National School Spirit Championships: <\/strong>January 30 \u2013 February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DII National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/li>\n<li>DII National Dance Team Championship<\/li>\n<li>DII National School Band Championship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u200cDI National School Spirit Championships: <\/strong>February 6 &#8211; 8, 2026<\/p>\n<p>School Size: 1400+ students<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DI National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/li>\n<li>DI National Dance Team Championship<\/li>\n<li>DI National School Band Championship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145da1f4_94045857' id='resources'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f Resources<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>Share the why behind NSSC with your Principal or Athletic Director\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NSSC-AD-principal-OneSheet\">Principal\/AD One Sheeter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Get the band involved! Start the conversation with your band director using this one sheeter.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nsbc-one-sheeter\">Band One Sheeter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>New to the championships and not sure what to expect?\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/new-coaches-resources-nssc\/\">Resources for new coaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>View all of the 25-26 UCA &amp; UDA Regional locations offering the NEW Spirit Program Game Day Division below\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-SPGD-Offerings\">Spirit Program Game Day Offerings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Invite your Yearbook to join in on the action and capture the championship through Press Pass Academy with Varsity Yearbook\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PressPass_Ad_SPIRIT.pdf\">Press Pass Academy One Sheeter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block text-image vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner b-lazy' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web.png'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-768x553.png 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-500x360.png 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-280x202.png 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-125x90.png 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web-100x72.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSSC_House_Web.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-right-md text-right-lg'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition to the standalone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">National High School Ch<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eerleading Championship, National Dance Team Championship, and National School Band Championship,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we will be introducing exciting new opportunities for all three spirit groups to compete together to represent their school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">Teams will still compete independently in the following divisions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">Cheer: Performance Divisions and standalone Cheer Game Day Divisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">Dance: Performance Divisions and standalone Dance Game Day Divisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">Band: Pep Band Division\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><em><span class=\"ui-provider ee bwd bte cuk cul cum cun cuo cup cuq cur cus cut cuu cuv cuw cux cuy cuz cva cvb cvc cvd cve cvf cvg cvh cvi cvj cvk cvl cvm cvn cvo cvp\" dir=\"ltr\">The sample block schedules below are estimated for illustration purposes only. The event schedule and length of each 2026 Championship will be announced following the 2025 Championships.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26NSSCBlockScheduleDI' rel='' target='_self' title='DI Sample Block Schedule'>DI Sample Block Schedule<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26NSSCBlockScheduleDI' rel='' target='_self' title='DI Sample Block Schedule'>DI Sample Block Schedule <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><p class='hide-sm no-margin'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26NSSCBlockScheduleDII' rel='' target='_self' title='DII Sample Block Schedule'>DII Sample Block Schedule<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26NSSCBlockScheduleDII' rel='' target='_self' title='DII Sample Block Schedule'>DII Sample Block Schedule <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin-bottom-35&#8243;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;why&#8221;]<div class='wrap-accordion-container margin-bottom-35' id='why'><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>THE WHY<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145e1632_82766221' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50School Spirit Amplified<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>School Spirit is the heartbeat of communities; and at Varsity Spirit, it is the driving force behind our mission to transform the student and athlete experience. At schools nationwide, there are three groups with the power to transform their communities together through spirit \u2014 cheer, dance, and band.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202775621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202775621 BCX0\">The impact of school spirit is clear. 92% of school principals agree that school spirit is tied to student achievement.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202775621 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students with higher levels of school spirit are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;9642&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More confident (91%)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;9642&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More likely to be a leader (90%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;9642&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Happier (88%)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;9642&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More active in their community (87%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;9642&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More fulfilled (73%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more on the impact of school spirit, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsitybrands.com\/research\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">School Spirit Research (varsitybrands.com)<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The National School Spirit Championships allow your school\u2019s cheer and dance teams, bands, and families to travel to\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Walt Disney World<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ae Resort together to compete at the National <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">High School Cheerleading Championship, National Dance Team Championship, and the new National School Band Championship<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> split between DI and DII<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u202f <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on how cheer, dance, and band members can compete together, see the Spirit Program Game Day section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145e1df3_89352945' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6Championships Reimagined<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>Varsity Spirit&#8217;s focus on new ways for cheer, dance, and band to work together to create a cohesive spirit program within their schools and communities has always been at the forefront. While each group shines in their discipline, working together and celebrating each other creates the foundation of school spirit.<\/p>\n<p>This mission has been exemplified at the UCA &amp; UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship since it began in 1983. Cheer and dance teams come together on one weekend to represent their school, compete at the highest level in their own activity, and support each other. In 2022 the introduction of the College Spirit Program Game Day Division provided a new opportunity for cheerleaders, dancers, and band members to work together to create a performance showcasing what makes them and their fans so proud to represent their universities\u2014all on one weekend.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, we are excited to introduce this same vision at the National School Spirit Championships, giving cheer teams, dance teams, and bands the chance to shine individually <em>and<\/em> together. It is a celebration of everything that makes cheer, dance, and band such imperative groups on campus while highlighting what makes them unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin-bottom-35&#8243;][vc_column el_id=&#8221;championshipinfo&#8221;]<div class='wrap-accordion-container margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT INFORMATION<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145e7368_06199057' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udce3NEW: Spirit Program Game Day Divisions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">The Spirit Program Game Day Divisions <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">emphasize<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> the collaboration and cohesion of your school\u2019s spirit programs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u2013 cheer, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">dance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> and band\u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> an exciting new Game Day format that fosters school pride<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">and<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> emphasizes your school\u2019s traditions in an entertaining and crowd effective performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">Your team<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">showcase<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">he <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">ights <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">and<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">ounds of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">unique<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\"> game day traditions while emphasizing the unification of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">spirit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">program<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW197710810 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click here for <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/spgd-division-guidelines\"><strong>Spirit Program Division Guidelines<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click here for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/73arMO8ycFk?si=lKTPj_aQrw_MzzM_\">Spirit Program Game Day Coaches Webinar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click here for the 25-26 regional locations offering the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-SPGD-Offerings\">Spirit Program Game Day Divisions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>NSSC Spirit Program Game Day will offer:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spirit Program Traditions Divisions \u2013 Varsity DI &amp; Varsity DII<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Spirit Program (Cheer &amp; Dance)<\/li>\n<li>Spirit Program Cheer LIVE (Cheer &amp; Band)<\/li>\n<li>Spirit Program Dance LIVE (Dance &amp; Band)<\/li>\n<li>Spirit Program LIVE (Cheer, Dance &amp; Band)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Junior High and Varsity divisions will be split.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Junior Varsity teams can combine with their Varsity for Spirit Program Game Day\/LIVE Divisions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>A minimum of 5 athletes must represent each performance group. (cheer, dance, &amp;\/or band)<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Overall minimum of 10 athletes\/performers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>A maximum of 75 athletes\/performers are allowed to represent the spirit program.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Up to 2 Mascots are allowed and are <b>not<\/b> included in the total participant number.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><i>NOTE: UCA and UDA will split divisions in the best interest of providing a competitive environment. When\/if a division has 11 or more teams additional splits may be offered. When\/if a division has less than 3 teams, they may be combined into the same age\/size division. Junior High and Varsity will not be combined.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div><strong>PERFORMANCE FORMAT:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FIGHT SONG:<\/strong> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">This section should reflect your school\u2019s traditional Fight Song that your team performs at games, pep rallies, etc. Teams should incorporate crowd effective elements and choreography that enhances the overall effect. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For teams that do not have an official Fight Song, it is recommended to use a second selection of band chant music. Music guidelines are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/varsity.com\/music\">varsity.com\/music<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>CROWD LEADING (SIDELINE OR CHANT):<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">This section should <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\"> any home\/traditional sideline with words that are repetitive, easy to follow, that incite crowd engagement and involvement. The crowd leading <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">portion<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">should be easy for the crowd to follow along and engage.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW221575597 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>TIMEOUT\/TRADITION:<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">The timeout\/tradition should reflect a similar crowd interactive and entertaining performance that your team performs during halftimes, extended <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">timeouts,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\"> or pep rallies. This is the best time to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\"> spirit program cohesiveness and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">unison.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to get the conversation started with your band?\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nsbc-one-sheeter\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">CLICK HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For information about Varsity Spirit music guidelines, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/music-guidelines\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145e81b9_27522672' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udc51NEW: National School Spirit Champions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">National School Spirit Championships<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fwill crown America\u2019s most spirited schools through a NSSC points race.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winners will be named in Junior High and High School for both weekends in DI and DII. And, there\u2019s even up to $75,000 in prizes and awards!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">School<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> will earn points based on their highest placement in each championship<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 NHSCC, NDTC, NS<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Earn extra points by competing in the new Spirit Program Game Day Divisions. Learn more about the NSSC Points Race<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NHHPYR59tao?si=YevO6e3r4yveggg_\"> here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schools with the most points at the end of the weekend will be named the National School Spirit Champions and crowned America\u2019s Most Spirited Schools. The higher you place, the more points you earn.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Are you a <strong><em>new<\/em><\/strong> Coach or Band Director coming in NSSC in 2026? Explore our NSSC New Coaches Resource page<a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/new-coaches-resources-nssc\/\"> HERE<\/a> for a &#8220;How-To&#8221; guide on all of the steps to attend the National School Spirit Championships!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145e8679_16475050' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udcf8NEW: Press Pass Academy<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><section class=\"av_textblock_section av-small-hide av-mini-hide\">\n<div class=\"avia_textblock \">\n<p><strong>The Ultimate Journalism and Yearbook Experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Exclusive to<strong>\u00a0Varsity Yearbook<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Varsity Spirit<\/strong>\u00a0customers, your yearbook staff can travel with your school\u2019s cheer squad, dance team or school band for a hands-on journalism experience at the\u00a0<strong>National School Spirit Championships<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<em>Walt Disney World\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0Resort.<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to invite yearbook staffs to join us at the\u00a0UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC),\u00a0UDA National Dance Team Championship (NDTC)\u00a0and the new\u00a0National School Band Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Press Pass Academy <a href=\"https:\/\/yearbookdiscoveries.com\/press-pass-academy\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Interested in bringing your yearbook? Share <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PressPass_Ad_SPIRIT.pdf\">this flyer<\/a> with your yearbook advisor!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"hr hr-invisible avia-builder-el-6 el_after_av_textblock avia-builder-el-last \">\n<p><strong>We Hope to See You in 2026!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s too late to sign up for the 2025 Press Pass Academy, but you can add your name to the list for next year. This isn\u2019t a registration or obligation, but we will reach out to you with future updates and information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appuFvgWvrAhAyIhg\/pagjBAP4dk0g3rrRP\/form\">Stay in the know!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hear From Other Advisors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur favorite part of Press Pass Academy was the chance to photograph, video and create content around our school&#8217;s dance team. As an adviser, it was truly a once in a lifetime experience for these students to get such an in-depth look at a sports competition and have the opportunity to capture images and videos of that event.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carrie Rapp <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">|<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Adviser at Lindbergh HS (MO)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs the adviser, my favorite part of Press Pass Academy was seeing my students down on the floor taking photos and seeing their faces light up as they looked at the photos they took. They knew there was a lot of pressure to get the best shots in such a short amount of time, but they did such an amazing job. It made me tear up!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grace Podjeski <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">|<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Adviser at Rockwood Summit HS (MO)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cPress Pass Academy created the optimal environment for hands-on learning for student journalists. I also enjoyed seeing my students interact with Varsity and ESPN staff. They were attentive and truly engaged in the experience.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michelle Barkin <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">|<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Adviser at Hillsborough HS (NJ)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;margin-bottom-35&#8243;][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION INFORMATION<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145ebb86_06303328' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50Division Split Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>The National School Spirit Championships will be split into two weekends based on school enrollment size.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DI: 1400+ students<\/li>\n<li>DII: 1-1399 students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>High Schools will need to provide proof of enrollment each October.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12359463 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW12359463 BCX0\">A Junior High team must register for the same event as the largest high school the school feeds into based on school zoning. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12359463 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW12359463 BCX0\">If the school does not feed into a high school, the team will compete on the DII weekend.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recreational cheer teams will follow the school they are affiliated with. If the Recreational cheer team is not affiliated<br \/>\nwith a school, the team would compete in the DII Championship weekend. If you have additional questions, please<br \/>\ncontact your State Director<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145ebf69_17388224' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2753 How to Qualify for the Spirit Program Game Day Divisions<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cheer\u00a0 &amp; dance teams: 75% of the qualifying team must participate in the Varsity Spirit\/NFHS Squad Credentialing Program, \u00a0teams can be credentialed either at a Varsity Spirit Camp or through the Credentialing program, to be eligible to compete. <i>(Teams do not need an additional bid to compete in the Spirit Program Division only). <\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bands will not need to qualify for the first year of the National School Band Championship.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*See each championship event site for individual event qualifications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/\">National High School Cheerleading Championship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/high-school-nationals\/\">National Dance Team Championship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/national-school-band-championship\/\">National School Band Championship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h4><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_id=&#8221;faq&#8221;]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content68a850145ee916_91702007' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>National School Spirit Championships - FAQ<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NSSCFAQs\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to view the NSSC frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-video-module'><h4 class='video-module-header'>National School Spirit Championship<\/h4><div class='carousel-youtube carouselVideo  b-lazy  ' id='' ><div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NHHPYR59tao\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NHHPYR59tao\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/NHHPYR59tao\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">2025 NSSC Points Race Explainer<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j8wSszNhz48\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j8wSszNhz48\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/j8wSszNhz48\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">Varsity Spirit - Press Pass Academy!<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a6CM_CphnZA\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a6CM_CphnZA\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/a6CM_CphnZA\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">Developing the National School Spirit Championships with Coaches<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zHUzNXEwSVw\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zHUzNXEwSVw\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/zHUzNXEwSVw\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">Spirit Program Game Day Divisions at NSSC<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkXYQtskTko\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkXYQtskTko\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/BkXYQtskTko\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">All New Pep Band Division Opportunity For Bands To Perform On The Biggest Stage.<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCxWokcl8mk\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCxWokcl8mk\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mCxWokcl8mk\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">Introducing the National School Spirit Championships<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y3qdnepcCXM\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y3qdnepcCXM\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/y3qdnepcCXM\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">Get Ready for the National School Spirit Championships in 2026<\/h5><\/article> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"slick-slide-video\"><div class=\"wrap-slide-video\"><article class=\"post-video\" data-rel=\"lightcase\" data-lc-href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yrZNRFpUbLg\"><div class=\"entry-thumb\"><a target=\"_self\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yrZNRFpUbLg\" tabindex=\"0\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\"videoClickable\" alt=\"test\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yrZNRFpUbLg\/mqdefault.jpg\"><\/a><\/div> <h5 class=\"video-title\">National School Spirit Championships - 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