{"id":2,"date":"2018-10-31T14:24:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T14:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:36:19","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/","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: 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\/2024\/01\/IMG_2602-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1>Universal Spirit<\/h1>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' 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-26_27&#038;searchRadius=*%20mi' rel='' target='_blank' title='VIEW THE 26-27 DATES!'>VIEW THE 26-27 DATES!<\/i><\/a><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/spiritofhope\/' rel='' target='_self' title='Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals'>Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals<\/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?brand=US&#038;teamType=All%20Star' title='Search & Register for Competitions' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/US1-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competitions<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/US191-330x220.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=\"Universal Spirit of Hope\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2370-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2370-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_2370-1000x720.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>Universal Spirit\u2019s philosophy is to provide innovative and creative competitions that promote a positive experience for everyone involved. Events feature high energy production, a first-class warm-up area featuring full-size floors, and an elevated performance floor.<\/p>\n<p>Universal Spirits 2-Day National Championship \u2013 Spirit of Hope Grand Nationals is dedicated to Hope Stout, a young cheerleader that lost her life to cancer. This National Championship is more than an amazing event, it is a way for cheerleaders to get involved in a wonderful cause.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/espn-air-dates-2023\/' style='max-width:920px; max-height:110px' title='' target='_blank ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VAS-0865-2305-EOS_SummitChampionships_ESPNDates-WebBanner_920x110-25.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VAS-0865-2305-EOS_SummitChampionships_ESPNDates-WebBanner_920x110-25-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VAS-0865-2305-EOS_SummitChampionships_ESPNDates-WebBanner_920x110-25-768x92.jpg 768w, 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class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Spirit of Hope - Grand Nationals - DI\/DII<\/h4><p class='location-date'>Charlotte, NC, 1\/16\/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:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?eventId=a1BPn000003u589MAA&utm_source=brand-website&utm_medium=vas-brand&utm_campaign=nyrevents-19-20&utm_term=us&MC_Job_ID__c=1300000' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Register<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.showclix.com\/tickets\/spirit-of-hope---grand-nationals---didiicjon48ttfrqfa3' target='_blank' class='btn btn-fluid btn-full'>Buy Tickets<\/a><a href='https:\/\/varsitytv.link\/4mVTisu' 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'>Charlotte Convention Center<br 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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. 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