The eight day event will see the top players from across the country descend on the city for the major event. 

There will be more than 30 teams and about 150 people competing at the tournament.

Players will be competing for either sites or state-based teams.  

Organisers are also hopeful for international teams to compete at the annual tournament. 

Last year's winner was a New Zealand team. 

A Bendigo team won the top event back in 2007.