Program Overview
What is the Spirit Showdown?
Does your school have spirit? Show us! Spirit Showdown is an opportunity for schools to film their student cheering section and become the best in the state!
Who is eligible for nomination?
Any FHSAA member high school may participate. Everyone from students to administrators, yearbook staff to band, and athletics to TV production will be encouraged to participate in this project.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) judging will be based on the following:
- Positive emphasis on sportsmanship
- Student body and community participation
- School spirit
- Originality and creativity
- Organization of the student body
- Fun!
- How well did each school follow the guidelines of contest
Voting
Fans will be encouraged to watch all videos and vote on favorites on FHSAA social media using the JotForm link that will appear at the bottom of each video and on social media sites. Social media fan voting will begin on February 11, 2026 and last until February 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. Social Media fan votes will enhance the score from SAAC. SAAC will select the winner based on the top three highest rated videos at their meeting on March 2, 2026.
What are the nomination deadlines?
Member schools may submit a video that is 90-seconds to 3-minutes in length. The video must contain a 30-second part on why that school has the best student section in the state; content must be appropriate. Member schools will be able to film their student cheering section during sports seasons that fall between mid-October and late-January. One entry per school. Submissions must be sent to FHSAA office by February 4, 2026 using the following URL: https://form.jotform.com/203074469489063. Follow-up the upload with an email to krichardson@fhsaa.org to ensure no issues with the uploading process.
What does the winner receive?
The winners of each category will be announced March 2, 2026 and will receive a plaque and banner from the FHSAA at an event hosted by the winning school.
How do I obtain the previous results of this award?
Please send an email to Media@fhsaa.org requesting this information. Please be sure to reference both the name of the award and year within your request.