[1] As part of the same National Championships, the Challenge Trophy is presented annually to the men's amateur soccer champions.

As Canada Soccer's premier amateur competition, only Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons may compete in the National Championships.

"[4] Bidders are evaluated across nine different categories: Background; Support and partnerships; Facilities; Competition; Finance; Communication, hosting services & activities; Operation Organization; Legacy; and Overall Bid Presentation.

[5] That first Final featured the winners of Canada Soccer's Western and Eastern Championships, the Edmonton George's Angels and London Concorde SC, at Centennial Stadium on Saturday 6 November 1982.

From Canada's most recent FIFA World Cup team in 2023,[11] only four of the 23 players featured in at least one National Championships, albeit all of them as teenagers before their professional careers (Deanne Rose, Sophie Schmidt, Christine Sinclair and Shelina Zadorsky).

As outlined in the tournament regulations,[2] "Provincial and Territorial Associations must advise Canada Soccer of its qualified teams" for the National Championships.