{"id":16121,"date":"2021-10-01T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T19:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/?page_id=16121"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:57:02","slug":"spiritofhope","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/home\/spiritofhope\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit of Hope"},"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    ' 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\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/US-SOH-HeroImage.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1><strong>Spirit of Hope<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>Grand Nationals<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>January 16-17, 2027<br \/>\nCharlotte, North Carolina<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14479066\/results' rel='' target='_blank' title='2026 Results'>2026 Results<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/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.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;teamType=All%20Star&#038;competitionType=Cheer&#038;brand=US&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=us-nyrcompetition-25_26&#038;searchRadius=*%20mi' title='Search & Register for Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-29-330x220.png)''><span>Search & Register for Competitions<\/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\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Cheer-Extreme-Myrtle-Beach-Sassy-Katz_L2-Junior-Small-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 el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column]<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=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2739-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2739-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2739-1000x720.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><strong>Universal Spirit<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Spirit of Hope National Championship is more than an amazing event, it is a way for cheerleaders to get involved in a wonderful cause.<\/p>\n<p>Spirit of Hope is named after a young girl, Hope Stout.\u00a0 As a 12-year-old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of osteosarcoma. When given the opportunity to have almost any wish fulfilled by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hope\u2019s wish was that the other 155 Wish kids would be granted their wishes.<\/p>\n<p>The Spirit of Hope is about sharing her selflessness, putting others first, having an attitude of gratitude.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf2306_23328746' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>General 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><strong>Location:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Charlotte Convention Center<br \/>\n501 South College Street<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC, 28202<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf25b5_95718186' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Schedules<\/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><em>2027 Information Coming Soon!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf2784_90697174' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Housing Required Event<\/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>This is a Housing Required Event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For your convenience we have secured attendee blocks throughout the city with amazing rates specifically for Varsity All Star customers. Team Travel Source (TTS) has also successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your teams preparation and performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Booking through our housing partner TTS is required for all athletes, coaches and spectators attending this event.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtravelsource.com\/varsity\/varsity-all-star-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book REQUIRED Housing<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail\u00a0<\/span><a role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:staysmart@varsity.com\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">staysmart@varsity.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf2a47_21123853' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Bid 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 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><em>2027 Bid Information Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>2025-2026 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thecheerleadingworlds.net\/\">The Cheerleading Worlds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">4 Full Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">8 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/25-26-VAS-WorldsBidDec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View 2025-2026 Worlds Bid Declaration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\">The Summit Championships<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/SummitChamps-BidGuide25-26\">View 2025-2026 Summit Championships Bid Guide<\/a> (The Summit, The D2 Summit, The Youth Summit, The Rec Summit, The Regional Summit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/youth-rec\/competitions\/the-quest\/\">The Quest Recreational Championship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\"><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-Quest-GoldBid-Distribution\">View 2025-2026 Quest Gold Bid Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/us-finals\/\">The U.S. Finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-list\">\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf2f97_05073093' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Spectator 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><em>2027 Spectator Information Coming Soon!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Admissions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Physical tickets will not be sold at the door, and cash will not be accepted for entry at any Varsity All Star competitions. Spectators must purchase tickets online using a valid email address and credit card. Digital tickets will be issued and scanned for entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6a4fff2fcf3139_11779823' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Results<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14479066\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/12789307\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/11267293\/results\">2024 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/7976129-2023-us-spirit-of-hope-grand-nationals?utm_campaign=380132usspiritofhopeg&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=varsity.com&amp;utm_content=website&amp;utm_term=&amp;rtid=380132&amp;coverage_id=7976129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/7150716\/results\">2022 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/6744430\/results\">2021 Spirit of Hope Results<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<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\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-17-1000x720.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\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-17-1000x720.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-17-500x360.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VAS-1234-2308-League_PointsIcons-MiscDigital_V2-600-17-1000x720.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'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The Varsity Cheer League is the official points system for the sport of all star cheerleading. Teams are separated by D1 &amp; D2 and placed by their age group, based on the points they earn throughout the regular season. Winners are named both regionally and nationally and receive their share of $500k in cash and prizes. This is a 600 point event.<\/p>\n<p class='hide-sm'><a class='btn btn-full' href='http:\/\/www.varsity.com\/theleague' rel='' target='_self' title='Learn More'>Learn More<\/a><\/p><p class='hide-md-lg'><a class='cta-link cta-link-ruby' href='http:\/\/www.varsity.com\/theleague' rel='' target='_self' title='Learn More'>Learn More <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][vc_column]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/cheerltd' style='max-width:px; max-height:px' title='Cheer Ltd Twitter' target='_blank ' rel=''><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#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 ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container 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Pinnacle Athletes are leaders, encouragers, [&hellip;]<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Jun. 23, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9243111' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339844-insider-info-2026-spirit-sports-kansas-city-nationals'><img  class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy\" alt=\"Insider Info: 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/679f277d5dc19.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339844-insider-info-2026-spirit-sports-kansas-city-nationals'>Insider Info: 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>The 2026 Spirit Sports Kansas City Nationals returns for another year, as All Star teams will compete at the Kansas City Convention Center on Feb. 7-8.<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Feb. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9243110' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339826-insider-info-2026-southern-nationals-by-cheer-power'><img  class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy\" alt=\"Insider Info: 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/65f86fd9bb2f9.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339826-insider-info-2026-southern-nationals-by-cheer-power'>Insider Info: 2026 Southern Nationals By Cheer Power<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>American Cheer Power is known for putting together action-packed cheer and dance events around the country and will be making its next stop in San Antonio for the 2026 edition of Southern Nationals by Cheer Power , which will take place at the Alamodome on Feb.7-8.<\/p><\/div><footer class='entry-footer'><p class='meta'>Feb. 5, 2026<\/p><\/footer><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class='wrap-article post-4' ><article id='post-9243112' class='post post-articles' ><div class='wrapper'><div class='entry-thumb'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339813-insider-info-2026-csg-grand-nationals'><img  class=\"aspect-17889  b-lazy\" alt=\"Insider Info: 2026 CSG Grand Nationals\" data-src=\"https:\/\/d2779tscntxxsw.cloudfront.net\/6798058f35585.png\" \/><\/a><\/div><header class='entry-header'><h2 class='entry-title'><a target='_blank' href='https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/articles\/15339813-insider-info-2026-csg-grand-nationals'>Insider Info: 2026 CSG Grand Nationals<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='entry-content'><p>Action is ahead in Schaumburg, Illinois, for the CSG Grand Nationals 2026. 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