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Sounds like an American discussion going on, but just to throw in my two pence, we've got the universities championship once a year here in Britain. (was in the winning team myself once! *cough*) Normally it's held on a Saturday, but this year it's being extended to a weekend (incl. both team and individuals competition) up in Edinburgh. (rotates to a different city every year) A league would theoretically be even more exciting, but as your brainstorming have pointed out the participants, transporation, costs, etc. do pose a big barrier. So I think rfoxmich's idea sounds like the best solution, afterall ours is the 13th year running now! I'm sure university kendokas wouldn't mind travelling once a year to gather and compete ... it's something to look forward to infact, well ... in my opinion anyways