There are four conferences under the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) banner
Atlantic University Sport (AUS), Universities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Quebec Student Sport Federation (RSEQ), Universities in Quebec
Ontario University Athletics (OUA), Universities in Ontario
Canada West, Universities in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
At the end of the regular season, teams have playoffs in their conferences for the automatic bids for the tournament.
8 teams play for the championship in February at the University of Toronto.