What are the primary differences between the national vs. regional teams?
• Schedule–National teams participate in 10 tournaments. Their tournament season runs through June/July. Nationals will be completed by July 3, 2010 in all age divisions. Regional teams play in 7 tournaments. Their tournament season runs through April. • Travel—National teams travel across the country to tournaments. Regional teams generally stay within 2-3 hours of Des Moines (Cedar Falls, Omaha, Cedar Rapids) • Cost— Because of the travel, the tournament schedule for National teams requires a higher out of pocket cost.