{"id":5910,"date":"2024-01-19T16:27:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T16:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/?page_id=5910"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:59:44","slug":"national-school-band-championship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/national-school-band-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"National School Band Championship"},"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: 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   blue-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\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ASD01428-1.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>National School Band Championship<\/h1>\n<h4><i>\u00a0At the National School Spirit Championships<\/i><\/h4>\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='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/' title='National School Spirit Championships Information' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EU-6-Esteban-De-Leon-330x220.jpg)''><span>National School Spirit Championships Information<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/NSSCFAQs' title='Frequently Asked Questions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/0769-Electrify-Your-Symphony-20161217-330x220.jpg)''><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid image-text-block image-text 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\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2.jpg'><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\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/performing-arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NSBC_logo_web_2.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'>The <strong>National School Band Championship<\/strong> (NSBC) allows bands across the country to come together and compete at the national level at <em>Walt Disney World<\/em> Resort. NSBC will be part of the National School Spirit Championships across two weekends &#8211; DI &amp; DII, based on school size. These unique performance opportunities give your band the chance to shine in the spotlight, in a standalone Pep Band Division, and collaborate with your cheer or dance programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DII:<\/strong> Starting January 29, 2027<br \/>\nSchool size: 1-1399 students<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u200cDI:<\/strong> Starting February 4, 2027<br \/>\nSchool Size: 1400+ students<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/#championshipinfo' rel='' target='_self' title='National School Spirit Championships Information'>National School Spirit Championships Information<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/#championshipinfo' rel='' target='_self' title='National School Spirit Championships Information'>National School Spirit Championships Information <i class='fa fa-chevron-circle-right' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Championship Event Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a2651ef98_23288341' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6What makes NSBC unique?<\/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>This championship gives bands the opportunity to showcase their most crowd effective and engaging performances, geared at enhancing the game day experience. NSBC will give bands the opportunity to travel to <em>Walt Disney World<\/em> Resort to experience the magic and compete on the national stage.<\/p>\n<p>There will be two separate performance opportunities for bands at the ESPN Wide Worlds of Sports Complex.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pep Band Division<\/strong> \u2013 at the National School Band Championship, bands will compete with what you do at athletic events and at pep rallies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spirit Program Game Day Live Division<\/strong> \u2013 t<span class=\"ui-provider ed byn bbx byo byp byq byr bys byt byu byv byw byx byy byz bza bzb bzc bzd bze bzf bzg bzh bzi bzj bzk bzl bzm bzn bzo bzp bzq bzr bzs bzt\" dir=\"ltr\">he live format can be any combination of cheer and band, dance and band, or cheer, dance and band<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to get the conversation started with your band? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/VS-02862-2412-NSBC_One_Sheeter_Flyer-MiscPrint-2.pdf\">Click Here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a2651f4b8_17172598' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udcc6Mark 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 Championship:<\/strong> Starting January 29, 2027<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School Size: 1-1399 students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DI Championship:<\/strong> Starting February 4 , 2027<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School Size: 1400+ students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a2651f819_61729398' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc5National School Spirit Champion Points<\/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\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/national-school-spirit-championships\/\"><strong>National School Spirit Championships<\/strong><\/a>\u202fwill crown America\u2019s most spirited schools through a NSSC points race. Winners will be named in Junior High and High School for both weekends in DI and DII. There\u2019s even up to $75,000 in prizes and awards!<\/p>\n<p>Bands will earn points towards their school&#8217;s overall score in both the National School Band Championship and from performing in the Spirit Program Game Day Live division.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more information!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_id=&#8221;format&#8221; el_class=&#8221;format&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Pep Band Divisions, Rules and Scoring<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a26522c95_26554301' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfbaPep Band Division Format<\/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 Pep Band Division will closely resemble what bands perform in the stands at athletic events and at pep rallies. The division will consist of at least 3 song selections to showcase your band\u2019s traditions and crowd engaging performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZkQXzwtvkQM?si=L61VnMV2DtUIbrdF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">DIVISION FORMAT EXPLAINER VIDEO<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Division Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pep Bands must play a minimum of 3 of your most crowd-engaging selections.\n<ul>\n<li>Examples include: Pep tunes, cadences, fight songs, halftime show segments, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Anything to get the crowd engaged!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Number of performers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bands must have a minimum of 5 performers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Time limits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pep Bands may play more than 3 selections and must stay within their maximum performance time of 5:00 minutes (300 seconds).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a265231e9_56565628' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83e\udd41Pep Band Divisions &amp; Rules<\/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>High School and Junior High Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Regional competitions will split divisions in the best interest of providing a competitive environment. Divisions will initially start with a split only between High School and Junior High Divisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rules &amp; Score Sheets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-VPA-PepBand-SS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">2026-2027 Score Sheets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-VPA-DeductionsSheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">2026-2027 Deduction Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-VPA-SSExplainer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">2026-2027 Score Sheet Explainer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-VPA-RulesReg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">2026-2027 Pep Band Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-VPA-RuleChangeSheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">2026-2027 Rule Changes\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Spirit Program Game Day Live Division<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a265278e5_51696848' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfb7Spirit Program Game Day Live<\/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\u00a0<\/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\">\u00a0the 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,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">dance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u00a0and band\u2013<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u00a0in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u00a0an exciting new Game Day format that fosters school pride<\/span>\u00a0<\/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\">\u00a0emphasizes your school\u2019s traditions in an entertaining and crowd effective performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">.<\/span>\u00a0<\/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\">\u00a0will\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">showcase<\/span>\u00a0<\/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\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">ights\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">and<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">ounds of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">your<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">unique<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">\u00a0game day traditions while emphasizing the unification of\u00a0<\/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\">\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\">spirit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW197710810 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<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\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/spgd-division-guidelines\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><strong>Spirit Program Division Guidelines<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Click here for the\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/73arMO8ycFk?si=lKTPj_aQrw_MzzM_\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">Spirit Program Game Day Coaches Webinar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click here for the 25-26 regional locations offering the\u00a0<strong><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-SPGD-Offerings\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">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\u00a0<b>not<\/b>\u00a0included in the total participant number.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><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><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>PERFORMANCE FORMAT:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FIGHT SONG:<\/strong>\u00a0<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.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"http:\/\/varsity.com\/music\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">varsity.com\/music<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>CROWD LEADING (SIDELINE OR CHANT):<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">This section should\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">\u00a0any home\/traditional sideline with words that are repetitive, easy to follow, that incite crowd engagement and involvement. The crowd leading\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW221575597 BCX8\">portion<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<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>\u00a0<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\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">timeouts,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">\u00a0or pep rallies. This is the best time to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">\u00a0spirit program cohesiveness and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263367314 BCX8\">unison.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For information about Varsity Spirit music guidelines,\u00a0<a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/music-guidelines\/\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a132a265285f7_75696550' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfb5Spirit Program Game Day Live Division &amp; Rules<\/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 role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-NSBC-Rules-and-Reg\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">CLICK 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