The participating teams include 13 Canadian provinces and territories and 13 regions from the United States of America. Each US Region is comprised of 3 to 5 states. The teams range in size from 8 to 500 youth per team. The team geography follows the borders of provinces, territories and states. Athletes and coaches participate in 15 sports, in three age categories. They comprise a variety of exciting events and disciplines in both male and female categories.