For the 2024-2025 Season
See the progression along the National League pathway from the Elite 64 regular season to the national events (Quarterfinals and Semifinals) to the USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.
USYS National Championships
The very best teams from the National League (who qualified via National League Semifinals) compete alongside the USYS Regional Championship representatives for a chance to claim the National Championship.
National League Semifinals
The best teams from the quarterfinals compete for a chance to advance to the USYS National Championships.
National League Quarterfinals
Elite 64 teams compete for a chance to advance to the next stage of national events: the semifinals.
The Champions Pool gives teams the best chance to advance, followed by the Silver Pool and then the Wildcard Pool.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
ELITE 64
During your Elite 64 regular season, your team’s performance helps to determine your team’s placement for next season’s NL Quarterfinals (Champions Pool, Silver Pool or Wildcard Pool)
- The higher you place in your league standings, the more points your team earns toward its pool placement
The top finisher may also have qualification opportunities to the USYS Regional Championships in the same seasonal year.