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TACO BELL X-COUNTRY FESTIVAL 2005

Cross Country Online Entries System

Instructions for Attending Coaches

1. Go to our website sydexsports.com, and click on "XCountry Online Meet Entries" www.sydexsports.com.

2. The main page for Online Entries appears. Click "Roster Setup/Send Entries to a Meet".

3. The login screen appears. Type in your User Name and Password if you are a returning user. First-time users, click "Register as New User", fill in the fields, and click Proceed. The next screen asks for your team information. Fill in according to the on-screen directions.

4. On the Meet Selection screen, select your meet then click "Proceed to Add/Change Rosters...".

5. You are now successfully logged into the meet. Please review the meet information, taking note of any "Special Instructions" given by the meet host.

6. Enter your rosters with the "View/Edit Roster" buttons. Follow all instructions, making sure to enter athlete grade/class if your host requires it! (You will be shown on-screen if it is needed).

7. Once you've entered your roster, put athletes into events with the "Add Entries to Events" buttons. Follow all instructions, clicking "Next Event" as you work through the events. Click the "Confirm" button when you are finished.

8. After all the athletes are in events, you may view your work by returning to the previous screen and clicking "View a List of Your Entries".

9. To send the email of your entries to the host, click "Email your Entries to Host". You may send this email more than once, if necessary.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

(Please print all instructions and have them with you when you register)

1.       Only online entries will be accepted!

2.       Use the attached list of TEAM NAME and TEAM CODE when you register your team. If your team name and team code are not on the list please contact me immediately!

3.       You MUST enter a grade level for each athlete. (9, 10, 11, or 12)

4.       Athletes may be entered in their age group race or the relay NOT BOTH! You will have until the Wednesday before the race to make changes and/or additions. All changes and/or additions that are received after Wednesday August 24, 2005 will NOT BE ACCEPTED. You will receive an email conformation by Friday stating that your entries have been received.

5.       There will be no meet day changes or additions. Therefore if you think someone may run enter their name on your roster or add “Joe Doe” names to accommodate any last minute additions. Just remember they must have a grade level.

6.       Please remind your athletes that there will be T-Shirts for sale at the meet for $10. The shirts will have the name and mascot of all participating schools on the back! This year there will be more small and medium t-shirts, but the quantity is limited. Also this year the shirts will be sold by Atlantic Screen Graphics who decided to make the shirts after we lost last year’s shirt sponsor so please encourage your athletes to purchase a shirt!

7.       McLelland Shoes will be filling in for the Charlotte Running Company this year. They will have great deals on training shoes from Brooks, Saucony, and New Balance. They will also have a variety of running gear and specialty running items. Fell free to call them for more information about what they will bring and for any of your running needs at 704-873-7935.

8.       Make checks payable to Warrior Running with the memo Taco Bell Festival. The entry fee is $30 per school.

9.       If you have any questions please contact me as soon as possible.

Coach Tim Ivey

West Iredell High School

Email: timothyivey@hotmail.com

Please remember the last day for entries is Wednesday August 24, 2005!

Thank you for choosing to attend the Taco Bell X-Country Festival this year!

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