The Tri State Championship is a two-stage format; group stage followed by qualifying teams moving into a single elimination format. Each U9-U14 team plays three group stage games while each U15-U18/19 team plays two group stage games. The Tri State Championship may have as many as three levels of play (Platinum, Gold & Silver), with winners advancing into single elimination rounds of play, culminating with final matches to be played in the spring. Tri State Championship Platinum and Gold division winners (U10-U17) qualify for an EDP Tournament at no additional cost.