[1] The event takes place in August of the calendar year, and generally at the beginning of the figure skating season.
Eligible skaters must be on the junior or senior levels and must be enrolled at a college or university.
Previous competitors include Paul Wylie, Nancy Kerrigan, Sydne Vogel, and Ryan Bradley.
Figure Skating made the decision to have multiple clubs host the event in 2001.
Figure Skating’s Athlete Development Committee announced that the top two senior ladies and men will be assigned to an international competition.