For the 2023-2024 Season
This pathway shows the progression along the National League pathway from the league level (Premier 1 or Premier 2) to the national events (Playoffs and P.R.O.) to the USYS National Championships. National events are as of the 2023-24 season.
USYS National Championships
The very best teams from the National League (who qualified via National League P.R.O.) compete alongside the USYS Regional Championship representatives for a chance to claim the National Championship.
National League P.R.O.
The best teams from the playoff stage compete for a chance to advance to the USYS National Championships.
Conference Playoffs
The best teams from the previous season’s conference league play compete for a chance to advance to the next stage of national events: National League P.R.O.
Premier 1
If your team is in a Premier 1 division, you have the chance to:
- Earn automatic qualification for next season’s Conference Playoffs with a top finish.
- The top finisher may also have qualification opportunities to the Regional Championships.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s Conference Playoffs if selected through an application process.
Premier 2
If your team is in a Premier 2 division, your performance this season can help you:
- Potentially earn promotion to a Premier 1 division for next season.
- Top performing teams may also have a chance to play in the next season’s Conference Playoffs if selected through an application process.