{"id":2,"date":"2018-09-19T14:30:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T14:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-24T17:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T17:07:47","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][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: center 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: center 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: 30% 0%;\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   purple-fill ' 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\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MGS-Header-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>Mardi Gras Spirit<\/h1>\n<p class=\"h4\">Let the good times roll!<\/p>\n<p>Registration is <strong>OPEN<\/strong> for 2026-2027 Competitions!<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;teamType=All+Star&#038;varsityBrand=MGS&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional&#038;teamType=all-star-youth-rec' rel='' target='_blank' title='Register Now'>Register Now<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='\/scb\/#events' rel=''  target='_self' title='Events'>Events <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/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='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;teamType=All+Star&#038;varsityBrand=MGS&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional&#038;teamType=all-star-youth-rec' title='Search & Register for Competition' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/MGS_Gallery_2_1.19-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competition<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MGS-Top-CTA-330x220.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#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=\"330\" height=\"220\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/MGSE_1-4BackgroundImageCTABottom.jpg\" \/><\/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'><h4>About Mardi Gras Spirit<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cLaissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!\u201d \u00a0Everyone knows Mardi Gras is one big party and at our championships, you\u2019ll leave with awards, smiles and BEADS!<\/li>\n<li>No matter the level of your team, you are sure to have a great time.\u00a0 At our Championships, no one goes away empty handed. Unique plaques! Champion Banners! Special Gifts! Medallions! All done in Mardi Gras Style.<\/li>\n<li>Our awards ceremonies have music &amp; a mini parade featuring YOU \u2013 cheerleaders, dancers, coaches and parents.\u00a0 And no parade is complete without costumes &amp; Beads!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Put Mardi Gras Spirit Grand Nationals on your competition calendar and \u201cLet The Good Times Roll!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='wrap-special-events-accordion accordion-current-events margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4 class='text-uppercase'>Upcoming Events<\/h4><\/div><div class='special-events-accordion accordion-container' data-post-id='59519' id='special-event-59519'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI\/DII<\/h4><p class='location-date'>New Orleans, LA, 1\/15\/2027 - 1\/17\/2027<\/p><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div class='row-details'><a href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&eventId=7214&utm_source=website&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_campaign=mgs-nyr-comp-reg' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Register<\/a><a href='https:\/\/varsitytv.link\/4mRRBfu' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Watch Live<\/a><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Location<\/div><div class='col-info'>New Orleans Morial Convention Center<br \/><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Dates<\/div><div class='col-info'><span>1\/15\/2027 - 1\/17\/2027<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Housing Designation<\/div><div class='col-info'>Housing Required<\/div><\/div><div style='display:none;'>pageLocation: all-star<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='special-events-accordion accordion-container' data-post-id='59517' id='special-event-59517'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI\/DII<\/h4><p class='location-date'>Biloxi, MS, 1\/23\/2027 - 1\/24\/2027<\/p><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div class='row-details'><a href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&eventId=7213&utm_source=website&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_campaign=mgs-nyr-comp-reg' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Register<\/a><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Location<\/div><div class='col-info'>Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center<br \/><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Dates<\/div><div class='col-info'><span>1\/23\/2027 - 1\/24\/2027<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Housing Designation<\/div><div class='col-info'>Housing Offered<\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Points<\/div><div class='col-info col-info-bid league-bid'><div class='bid' style='width:100%'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/the-league\/'><div class='bid-logo league-logo'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VAS_CheerLeague_l_rgb.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='bid-info'><p class='title'>The Varsity Cheer League<\/p><p class='subtitle'>300 Point Event<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='display:none;'>pageLocation: all-star<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='special-events-accordion accordion-container' data-post-id='59520' id='special-event-59520'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Mardi Gras - Beaumont - Classic - DI\/DII<\/h4><p class='location-date'>Beaumont, TX, 2\/7\/2027 - 2\/7\/2027<\/p><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div class='row-details'><a href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&eventId=7212&utm_source=website&utm_medium=brandsite&utm_campaign=mgs-nyr-comp-reg' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Register<\/a><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Location<\/div><div class='col-info'>Ford Park<br \/><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Dates<\/div><div class='col-info'><span>2\/7\/2027 - 2\/7\/2027<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Housing Designation<\/div><div class='col-info'>Housing Offered<\/div><\/div><div class='row-details'><div class='col-title'>Points<\/div><div class='col-info col-info-bid league-bid'><div class='bid' style='width:100%'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/the-league\/'><div class='bid-logo league-logo'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VAS_CheerLeague_l_rgb.jpg' \/><\/div><div class='bid-info'><p class='title'>The Varsity Cheer League<\/p><p class='subtitle'>300 Point Event<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='display:none;'>pageLocation: all-star<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-special-events-accordion accordion-past-events margin-bottom-35' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4 class='text-uppercase'>PAST EVENTS<\/h4><\/div><div class='special-events-accordion accordion-container' data-post-id='153603538388243' id='special-event-153603538388243'><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>View All Past Events<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><div name='eventseasonhidden' style='display:none;'>\"2026-2027\"<\/div><div name='activeseasonhidden' style='display:none;'>{\"term_id\":909,\"name\":\"2026-2027\",\"slug\":\"2026-2027\",\"term_group\":0,\"term_taxonomy_id\":909,\"taxonomy\":\"sf_event_season\",\"description\":\"\",\"parent\":0,\"count\":0,\"filter\":\"raw\"}<\/div><div class='row-details row-past-details'><div style='display:none'>1770065515<\/div><div class='col-title'>Mardi Gras - Biloxi - Showdown - DI\/DII<\/div><div class='col-location-date'>Biloxi, MS, 1\/31\/2026 - 2\/1\/2026<\/div><div class='col-buttons'><\/div><\/div><div name='eventseasonhidden' style='display:none;'>\"2026-2027\"<\/div><div name='activeseasonhidden' style='display:none;'>{\"term_id\":909,\"name\":\"2026-2027\",\"slug\":\"2026-2027\",\"term_group\":0,\"term_taxonomy_id\":909,\"taxonomy\":\"sf_event_season\",\"description\":\"\",\"parent\":0,\"count\":0,\"filter\":\"raw\"}<\/div><div class='row-details row-past-details'><div style='display:none'>1768782447<\/div><div class='col-title'>Mardi Gras - Grand Nationals - DI\/DII<\/div><div class='col-location-date'>New Orleans, LA, 1\/17\/2026 - 1\/18\/2026<\/div><div class='col-buttons'><a href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14478839\/results' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Results<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-tcm-slide'><div class='wrap-tcm-slide-title'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase'>Photo Gallery<\/h4><\/div><div class='tcm-slider slick-slider   middle-arrows-position' id='' data-slides='4' ><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/MGS-7-1440x813.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel6aa921d246f691.12364790'><img 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-1000x476.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-280x133.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-189x90.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1-100x48.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01702-LY26_VAS_VAS_COMP_Pre-Reg_PT-BD_Send1-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/your-complete-registration-guide-for-the-2026-2027-varsity-all-star-season\/'>Your Registration Guide for the 2026\u20132027 Varsity All Star Season<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026-2027 Competition Season Is Almost Here! Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned program director or a first-time registrant, early preparation is the key to securing your spots and enjoying a seamless experience. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to get ahead of the game. \ud83d\udd11 Key Registration Dates Registration for Grand Nationals and Super Nationals will [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Aug. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9469163' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/meet-the-2026-varsity-all-star-pinnacle-award-winners\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-135x90.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-100x67.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ASD02658-1-scaled.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_self' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/news\/meet-the-2026-varsity-all-star-pinnacle-award-winners\/'>Meet the 2026 Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award Winners<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, Leadership \u2013 this is The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award. The Varsity All Star Pinnacle Award was created to recognize athletes that exemplify exceptional leadership qualities and dedication to all star. This award is based on the four characteristics of #AllStarStrong \u2013 Teamwork, Dedication, Confidence, and Leadership. 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