A theoretical total of 19 teams may compete in the competition (an increase of 1 compared to the 2011-12 competition), and will begin on Sunday 22 December 2012 with the Ladies Plate Round 1. The competition will culminate with the Ladiess Plate Final in April 2013 at Penzance HC. Penzance HC are the respective holders of both the Men's and Ladies Plates.
