What does the NFHS say about using music in our routines?
Guideline- USA
- NFHS
- NFHS Spirit Rules
- High school cheer
- Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18)
- School cheer
- 2026-27 season
- Coaches
Copyright compliance is one of the NFHS spirit points of emphasis for 2026-27.
- Spirit coaches and schools should follow all U.S. copyright laws when using music.
- Companies exist that can help you secure copyright compliance.
- Do your due diligence: unlicensed music can expose your program to costly fines and lawsuits.
- The NFHS points coaches to its Copyright Compliance for Cheer and Dance course on NFHS Learn and to copyright.nfhs.org.
Added 21 Oct 2026