regional tournament; local competition
A tournament or competition held at a regional level, often a qualifier for a national event. Common in sports and academic contests.
He won the regional tournament and secured a spot in the national competition.
This year's local competition will be held next month at the prefectural gymnasium.
Compound of 地方 (ちほう, 'region') and 大会 (たいかい, 'tournament, convention').