National High School BBQ Association, Inc. (NHSBBQA) chartered associations, programs, and events are one of the most valuable assets in providing resources and leadership to help local BBQ clubs and school districts. High School BBQ Charters can be used by educators to incorporate our High School BBQ program into your District, School, Club, Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), CTE Center, or After School Program. Examples would be Skills USA, FFA, FCCLA, 4-H, DECA, C-CAP, Home Economics, ProStart, Business Professionals of America, Special Education, Educators Rising. Food or Meat Science, Agriculture, Culinary Arts, Foods, Butchery, At-Risk Programs, Welding, Fabrication, and many more educational options. While the National High School BBQ Association provides guidelines for its comprehensive learning program, chartered associations and schools administer National High School BBQ Association Inc. learning programs, events, and offer additional programs that address specific educational needs of their students, campuses, Districts, and school clubs within the guidelines of our rules and Association for competition.

NHSBBQA Charters are agreements. It is an agreement by the Education Administrative Unit with  National High School BBQ Association on the proper use of the NHSBBQA and its State High School BBQ Associations Name and Emblem. And it is an agreement by the entity with the National High School BBQ Association to follow and abide by all state and local NHSBBQA policies, procedures, and other requirements. NHSBBQA Charters are agreements within the context of the overall NHSBBQA Program. NHSBBQA Charters do not qualify a  BBQ Club or team as a legal entity according to state government and business policies and definitions. NHSBBQA Charters do not allow a recognized NHSBBQA AEU, School, Club or team to share their rights and privileges, like the use of the NHSBBQA Name(s) and Emblem(s), with any other person, group, or business without prior written consent from the National High School BBQ Association, Inc.. A NHSBBQA Charter is required for any BBQ Club  or team to use the NHSBBQA or State High School BBQ Association Name(s) and Emblem(s) and compete in our events.  

By registering your Education Administrative Unit as a Charter Licensee the advisor administers the operations of the chartered association and state events, contest, school clubs or teams, class competitions, and championships. State High School BBQ Association charters are held by Education Administrative Units  such as state education departments, School Districts/Counties, Parishes, Charters, Faith Based, Colleges and Universities, or an educational focused non-profit corporation

What is an Administrative Educational Unit (AEU)? 

The governing local body and municipality supervising the teachers and students in an academic school year. Examples: School District, County, Education Service Centers, Parish System, Unified School District, Regional School Units, LEA (Local Education Agency), Charter System, Faith Based Entity, Supervisory Unions. 

What is the responsibility of the Administrative Educational Unit Charter holder? 

As the Charter license holder for your Administrative Unit your responsibilities are similar to a Principal, CTE Director, or Superintendent verifying and approving your School's and teams participation in our events representing your AEU. The AEU email of record will receive emails for transparency and to be the  stakeholder in the AEU to manage teachers, access, registration, and payment so they adhere to your local AEU policies, procedures, and  code of conduct. This can 100 percent be delegating to the Teacher(s) or Coach of record  designated by whoever registers the  Charter very similar to school Athletic Directors managing different sporting teams. Once the Charter has been established and the Schools and Teachers of Record have been assigned in our BBQ Dashboard you can officially sit back and COME EAT THEIR HOMEWORK and your work is done other than figuring out where to put the trophies, banners, and awards your teams may receive.  We like to call it Food Sport! Welcome to our High School BBQ Family!

Different states in the U.S. use various terms and classifications for their school districts or educational administrative units. Here are some common terms and classifications used across different states to see across the country:

School Districts: This is the most common term used across many states. School districts typically cover multiple schools within a specific geographic area. 

County School Systems: In some states, especially in the southern U.S., schools are organized by county. Examples include Georgia, Florida, and Maryland. 

Unified School Districts: These districts serve all grade levels (K-12) and are common in states like California and Kansas. 

Independent School Districts: Common in Texas, these districts operate independently of any county or municipal government. 

Regional School Units: Used in states like Maine, these units combine multiple towns or smaller districts into a single administrative unit. 

Local Education Agencies (LEAs): This term is used in federal contexts and some state contexts to refer to public authorities legally constituted to provide control or direction of public elementary or secondary schools. 

Parish School Systems: Used in Louisiana, where administrative divisions are referred to as parishes rather than counties. 

Supervisory Unions: Found in Vermont, these unions serve multiple school districts under one administrative body. 

Education Service Centers: These are regional bodies that provide support and services to multiple school districts, found in states like Ohio and Texas. 

Intermediate School Districts: Used in Michigan, these districts provide specialized services to local school districts within a geographic area. 

Charter School Networks: In some states, groups of charter schools are managed by a single organization or network, rather than a traditional district. 

Special Administrative Regions: In some large cities like New York City, schools are organized into special regions or districts within the city.

Union High School Districts: Found in states like Arizona, these districts typically serve only high school students from multiple elementary school districts. 

Examples by State 

California: Uses Unified School Districts, Elementary School Districts, and High School Districts. Florida: Uses County School Systems. 

New York: Uses Central School Districts and City School Districts. 

Texas: Uses Independent School Districts and Consolidated Independent School Districts. Illinois: Uses Community Unit School Districts, Elementary School Districts, and High School Districts. 

Georgia: Uses County School Systems. 

Ohio: Uses Local School Districts, City School Districts, and Exempted Village School Districts. Pennsylvania: Uses School Districts, including Special School Districts for certain types of schools. 

Each state may have unique classifications and organizational structures for their educational systems, reflecting local governance, historical development, and legislative decisions. 

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  or call (512)629-7357.

NHSBBQ CHARTER LICENSE FEES 

2024-2025  National High School BBQ Association Annual Charter License Fee and Student dues. 

2024-2025 Charter License Fee(s) 

(Annual fee for each school year covering the from August 1st- June 15 of each school year to become a member and compete in our league, season, and Championships.) 

Tier 1 - Charter: 

School Administrative Unit with 1-2 high schools under supervision. $250 per Classification for up to 2 High School teams.

(NOTE: Add an additional $100 fee per Middle School team so it would be $350 to include one Middle School team under a High School umbrella per High School.) Example: AEU has one High School BBQ team and no Middle School teams would be $250 dollars annual fee. If this AEU wants a Middle School team it is $100 per team or $350 for the season. 

Tier 2 - Charter: 

School Administrative Unit with 3-5 high schools under supervision. $400 per Classification.

(NOTE: Add an additional $100 fee so it would be $450 to include one Middle School team under a High School umbrella per High School.) 

Tier 3 - Charter: 

School Administrative Unit with 5 or more high schools under the supervision. $500 per Classification.

(NOTE: Add additional $100 fee so it would be $600 to include one Middle School team under a High School umbrella or $100 per additional Middle School.). 

Tier 4 - Charter: 

School Administrative Unit - Universal License (Annually). $1,000 for unlimited High School and Middle School teams to compete.

Tier 5 - Charter:

New State and BBQ Teams joining in a State that has less than 3 teams in the State. $400 

(NOTE: This Charter License only includes one team because it is a new team and or State with less than three teams and NO HSBBQ State Championship. The $400 license also includes registration for the National Championship event held June 3-6, 2025 in Kansas City as well as meat provided for the event. Once a State has three teams registered the 4th team will pay regular fees and the State must host their own HSBBQ State Championship to determine which 3 teams and schools advance to Nationals. Tier 5 is only available for one year at which time Schools and teams must register for another Charter Tier the follow Academic School year.)

No Alcohol, Drugs, or Guns, on Cook Off property EVER - No Sleeping RV's or Campers - No Overnight (Except State/Nationals) - Our events are always on AEU, School or College or University Property for regular season events. Use your team and skills for fundraising and a showcase for your school or program - Build an on Campus Service group for catering or community events -

ULTIMATE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT - We call craving ( A.k.a - engagement) COME EAT OUR HOMEWORK!

HOPE TO SEE YOUR SCHOOL, STATE, AND TEAM AT THE SLAB: HSBBQ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas June 3-06,2025 at the Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Resort!