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HOW SCHOOLS & TEAMS QUALIFY FOR THE S.L.A.B.®
The National High School BBQ Association® (NHSBBQA®) provides a national framework that allows schools and student teams to advance from local and state-level competitions to THE S.L.A.B.: HSBBQ National Championship®.
Schools and teams qualify by participating in sanctioned State Championships and designated qualifying events during the competition season.
STATE-BASED QUALIFICATION MODEL
Each state operates within the NHSBBQA® framework, ensuring consistent standards while allowing flexibility at the local level.
50-STATE QUALIFICATION VARIABLES
| Variable | Format | Example |
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| [STATE NAME] | Full state name | Texas |
| [STATE ABBR] | USPS abbreviation | TX |
| [STATE HSBBQ ACRONYM] | [STATE ABBR]HSBBQ | TXHSBBQ |
| [STATE ORG NAME] | [State Name] High School BBQ Association ([STATE ABBR]HSBBQ) | Texas High School BBQ Association (TXHSBBQ) |
| [STATE EVENT NAME] | [STATE ABBR]HSBBQ State Championship | TXHSBBQ State Championship |
| [STATE URL] | [state].hsbbq.org | tx.hsbbq.org |
Top-performing teams earn the opportunity to represent each State HSBBQ Association at the national level which is based on percentage of State Charters and Teams.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SCHOOLS & DISTRICTS
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Participation is school-based and education-focused
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Events emphasize teamwork, food safety, and skill development
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Qualification is earned through performance, not invitation
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All events operate within district and campus guidelines
How Schools & Teams Qualify for THE S.L.A.B.®
Select your state to view the State HSBBQ Association Matrix and the qualification pathway to THE S.L.A.B.: HSBBQ National Championship®.
Select Your State
State HSBBQ Association Matrix
Qualification FAQ (by State)
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NHSBBQA® is an independent, education-first organization.
Alcohol-free. CTSO Neutral. Teacher-supervised. Student-centered.
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