Important Note:

  • Cross Country meets cannot be cloned.

Steps:

  1. Log In
  2. Create New Meet
    • Select Create New Meet. 
    • Enter the Meet Name.
    • Select the home team from the drop-down menu.
    • Select the appropriate registration type:
      • Standard Online Registration: Commonly used. Allows event creation and lets coaches select athletes for each event.
      • Roster Registration: Coaches declare attending athletes but not specific events. Events cannot be added to meet registration.
  3. Venue and Dates
    • Choose the appropriate venue from the drop-down menu labeled Course.
    • Enter the start and end dates for registration. 
  4. Team Entry Settings
    • Select the types of teams allowed to enter the meet. Team types not selected will be unable to register.                                                                                      
  5. Entry Fees
    • Enter desired settings for entry fees if collecting registration fees online. Contact https://support.directathletics.com/en. if this setting is unavailable.
      • Individual Pricing: Applicable only if individuals are allowed to register.
      • Team Pricing:
        • Flat Rate Pricing for All Teams: Add a price in "Price per Team" and leave Price per Athlete blank.
        • Charge per Athlete up to a Team Cap: Add Price per Athlete, Price per Team (team cap), and Minimum athletes for team price.
          • Example: $20 per athlete, $150 per team, 5 athlete minimum. Charges $20 per athlete up to 4 athletes, then $150 for 5 or more.
        • Charge per Athlete (no team fee): Add Price per Athlete and leave Price per Team blank.
      • Select required or optional next to payment features to enable payment for your meet.
  6. Meet Type
    • Select Open or Invitational:
      • Open: Any teams or athletes can enter.
      • Invitational: Only invited teams or leagues can enter. 
  7. Review and Submit
    • Review all information and click submit.
  8. Add Events
    • Click the green add events tab at the bottom of the meet page. 
    • Name the race (e.g., Varsity Boys 5k, Girls 1 Mile run). 
    • Set the max athletes per team (cap on athletes one team can add)- this is optional.
    • Select the correct gender.
    • Enter the race distance.
    • Set the max teams (registration closes when the limit is met)- this is optional.
    • Click submit when finished and repeat for other events.
    • Note: Registration will not begin until events are added.
  9. Schedule Teams
    • Click the green schedule button at the top of the meet page. 
    • If the meet is an invitational, click edit registration method and enter the invited teams or leagues. 

Additional Notes:

  • Ensure all fields are filled correctly to avoid issues with meet registration.
  • Double-check payment settings to ensure accurate fee collection.