The tournament was intended to be held in a direct knock-out format for all the test playing countries of the time.

The play-off will be held in a double-eliminination format.

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This event was the last to be held in a traditional format until 1993.

For the first time, the tournament was held in a single-elimination format.

Individual and team events are held in a knock-out format.

The tournament will be held in a semi-final/final format.

It was held in a double knockout format, qualifying two teams to the provincial championship.

The event was held in a final only format.

This is only used in the Finals, all other playoff games are held in a 2-2-1-1-1 format (the team with home court advantage starts).