With regards to the Pan American Challenge (men & women), this tournament will be open to all National Associations seeking qualification to the Pan American Cup. Two Nations from each of the Men's and Women's Divisions will qualify. The nations placing seventh and eight at the previous Pan American Cup will join the other nations taking entry for the Pan American Challenge. For seeding purposes, nations shall be ranked according to the PAHF Internal Outdoor Rankings. The two top placed nations from the Pan American Challenge will be promoted to participate in the next Pan American Cup. The nations placing seventh and eight in the Pan American Cup will be relegated and receive automatic placement in the next Pan American Challenge.