Every year Ice Skating clubs from around the country take part in the National Team Challenge. The NTC provides a means for club skaters of all ages and standards to get a chance to compete, where they may not have been able to do so otherwise.
There are a total of 14 classes, encompassing solo free and dance, pairs, dance couples, veteran couples, solo exhibition, 2's 3's and 4's and a show number (10 to 30 skaters). Teams are allowed to enter only 8 of 1st of 13 classes. The 14th class is a show number with up to 30 skaters taking part. All teams have to have a show number.