The National is a

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to determine the Men's and Women's National Champion from the United States. On the men's side, there exist an Elite and Open Division. In years with many teams, the Open Division is split into Division I and II.

History

The record champion on the men's side is the

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with a total of 20 titles. Since the Men's Elite Division was established, New York City THC holds the most titles (7), followed by

(6). The current US men's reigning champion is San Francisco CalHeat. On the women's side, Chicago Inter HC holds 6 titles. The current US women's reigning champion is New York City THC.

Men's

Until 2000 the Open Division was the tournament to select the national champion. After the Elite Division was established. The overall record champion is the

with 20 titles.

Men's Elite Division

Record champion is New York City THC with 7 titles each.

Men's Open Division I

Record champion is the

with, at minimum, 8 titles; the club has also the most repeat titles—3 titles.

Men's Open Division II

Record champions are the

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and

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each with 2 titles.

Women's Open Division

Record champion is the Chicago Inter HC with 6 titles the club has also the most continues titles with three.

History

Men's

Men's Elite Division

Men's Open Division I

Men's Open Division II

Women's Open Division

Medal count

Men's medal count

Women's medal count

Total medal count

References