Open tryouts....probably have 4 separate tryout sessions prior to the first sub regional. Cuts are made after first sub regional but in most cases they go from 4 teams....down to 2 teams. Teams probably train several more times then they typically go to another sub regional. Cut down to a team and a half. More training sessions (3-4) leading to final cut.
Compared to SC....
3-4 training sessions before 1st subregional vs. 1 for SC
2 subregionals vs 1 for SC
No fixed teams until June....constant tryout thru probably 10-12 sessions. Versus SC names team after 1 tryout and 1 subregional.
Coaches....in firm control of the process.
