Click a Step for Instructions
Create Account
1) Visit National Sports ID and click Get Sports ID > Choose Coach > Click Next Step
2) Complete your Coach Account Info.
3) Click Register – You will land on Create a Team and please watch the IMPORTANT 6 minute video.
Note: You can always use our live chat in the lower left hand corner of our website.
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Step-2 (Create a Team)
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1) Complete General Information
- Team name must be entered.
- Amount of players must be entered. (can be changed at anytime)
- Upload a team logo and enter description. (optional)
2) Confirm or Enter Team’s Eligibility
- The rules of the event will be automatically added to this section if you create your team after you click Join Tournament or Join League on an event you are attending.
- If you did not join an event yet then you can enter the eligibility you want your team to get verified for.
Age Based Eligibility
Grade Based Eligibility
3) Click Create
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STEP-3 (Invite Players to Join Team)
Send Invites Manually
1) Visit your Team Page and Click Invite New Members
2) Enter First Name, Last Name, Email for each Player and Click Send.
Note: There is a templated email that is prepared to go out with the invite to prepare parents for what is needed to get their child verified. You can edit this email if you need too.
Copy and Paste Team URL in an Email/Text
1) Visit your Team Page > Copy and Paste the URL into an Email or Text.
NOTE: Make sure to tell the parents to click the URL and then click Join Team.
Invite Parents using CSV Import
1) Visit Team page and Click Invite New Members
2) Click Contacts from Import from CSV
3) Format Contact List > Upload > Click Send
NOTE: Make sure you format your excel spread sheet and you can use the link to see an example.
NOTE: We have created a template email preparing the parents for what is needed that you can use. You can edit this at anytime.
Invite from Google Contacts Import
1) Visit your Team Page and Click Invite New Members
2) Click Import form Google Contacts
Create Accounts for your Players
This functions allows coaches and admins to create player accounts, upload all his or her information and submit the player for verification. You can have parents send you their child’s information or If you have already have it in a binder you can complete the entire verification process for them
This function allows coaches or admins to:
- Create Player Accounts
- Upload Player Photos
- Upload Player Documents
- Make Player(s) Payments
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Team Verified
Team Verification Rules:
- General Settings in Edit Team must be filled out completely.
- All players on your team must be verified.
- The number of players that join your team MUST match the number entered in settings.
- All verified players who have joined the team MUST meet the eligibility rules of the divison.
- All Roster Data must be complete. Jersey number, position and address.
- If waivers are being collected, all parents must sign for their child.
- If physicals or medical forms are being collected then all players must submit.
The orange box below is also located on your team page to assist you.
Age-Based Verification (Settings)
Age-based rules mean that all players on the team cannot be older than a certain age before the cutoff date set by the tournament or league. For example, the AAU age cutoff date is 8/31 of the current year. A 14-year-old division would mean a player could not turn 15 BEFORE 8/31 of the current year. To verify your team for an age-based event just check Age-Based, set the maximum age and the cutoff date to match the tournament’s rules you are trying to enter.
Grade Based Verification (Settings)
The Grade Based setting and the rule is simple. Just mark your team for Grade Based and choose the grade your team will participate in. Then all players that are in the grade you choose no matter their age can participate in any tournament or league that is using that rule.
Grade Based with Age Limit Verification (Settings)
This eligibility requirement is becoming more and more popular with tournaments and leagues. This rule says that the player MUST in the grade but there is also an age limit to the players who participate. For example, the 7th grade with 13 age limit cutoff 8/31/ of the current year says that the player must be in 7th grade and CANNOT be 14 BEFORE 8/31/. To set this turn on grade based and choose the appropriate grade for your team. Then turn on age limit and enter the age and cutoff that matches the tournament or league your team is entering.
Grade Based with Grade Exception Verification (Settings)
If you are entering a tournament or league that allows a grade exception it means it is a grade based division that allows a player who is one grade higher than the rules of the event BUT is age-eligible to participate. For example, the 8th-grade event with grade exception age limit 14 cutoff date of 8/31 says the 9th grade who DOES NOT turn 15 BEFORE 8/31 can participate. To add these settings to your team turn on the grade of players and choose the grade. Then turn on the grade exception and enter the max age and cutoff date that matches the tournament or leagues eligibility rules.
Grade Based with Floor Setting
The Grade Based with a Floor Setting allows event directors to make a minimum grade for players to have to be in to make them eligible. For example: If the division is for 8th graders an event director can choose 7th grade as the floor setting, which would mean 6th graders and under would be flagged as ineligible. If the director makes the floor setting 8th grade then all players in the division will have to be in 8th grade.
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Coaches who don’t want to send invites and want to upload docs for players here’s how:
Get Players Verified
If you are a Coach or an Admin that wants to create your player accounts and get them verified instead of having your parents do it you can. You can now create player accounts, upload all documents and even make the payment for your players. You can learn How a Coach Register’s Players by reading the instructions below.
- Log in or Sign Up for NSID
- Visit Your Teams Page
- Click Manage Team > Add/Verify Players
- Click Add Player > Complete Form > Click Save
- Click Verify All to Submit Players for Verification
NOTE: If any of your players have an account on NSID and you want to add him/her to your team, you can Search and add the player using the field provided
NOTE: If a player is rejected an email is sent to the parent email you entered when creating the account AND the Coach/Admin will also receive a copy of it so they can make the changes.
NOTE: If you hover your cursor over the symbol next to the player in Add/Verify Players section it will explain the status of the sports id.
Accepted Player Photo
Not Accepted Player Photos
Age Documents Accepted
Birth Certificate
Passport
State Issued ID
Grade Documents Accepted
Report Card
Progress Report
Pic of Online School Account
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Welcome Coaches!
Say farewell to the hassle of collecting and managing your players’ age and grade verification documents for sporting events.
As seasoned coaches, you’re aware that most leagues and tournaments mandate age and grade verification for all players to ensure fair and appropriate division placements. We know that managing these documents can be a burdensome task. National Sports ID is here to simplify this process.
With NSID, you can create a coach account that allows parents or you to submit necessary documents. These documents are then verified by NSID, ensuring a smooth verification process. Once approved, players will receive a verified Sports ID indicating their age and grade, accessible on any device.
Why should you get your team verified Sports IDs?
- It ensures your team’s eligibility for leagues and tournaments.
- It instills in your players the value of abiding by the rules.
- It eliminates the need to collect or transport verification documents to events.
- It enables you to acquire a verified roster with pictures to submit to any tournament or league.
- It makes your team eligible for the top national tournaments, licensed by hundreds of National Youth Sports Organizations across the United States. (View our partners)
Spend a few minutes navigating through the instructions above, which will guide you to create a coach account, form your team, and invite your players to get verified Sports IDs. Additionally, you can view a sample verified team ID, or a player’s verified sports ID, or check out some frequently asked questions by clicking any of the buttons below.
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Sample Verified Team Roster
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Sample Sports ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
When I register for NSID and try to sign in for the first time and it says “your account is disabled” what do I do?
This means that the the link in the confirmation email that you should receive right after registration was not clicked OR you did not get the email. Please click LIVE HELP on the NSID site and customer support will enable your account right away.
This means that the the link in the confirmation email that you should receive right after registration was not clicked OR you did not get the email. Please click LIVE HELP on the NSID site and customer support will enable your account right away.
What is a Sports ID?
A Sports ID is a document that will prove you are the athlete you say you are. It will verify the sports you play, teams you play for, your age and what city you live in. Your Sports ID will be accessible on your mobile phone or can be printed out so you can present it at league or tournament games.
How do we verify athletes documents?
National Sports ID has a team of analysts who carefully inspect all documents and information you submit. If a document is found to be counterfeit then National Sports ID will notify the athletes school and push to get this as cheating on the child’s transcript. JUST DO NOT CHEAT AND YOU WILL BE ISSUED A SPORTS ID.
Is my personal data secure?
We can assure we take every possible measure so all of your documentation and data is 100% secure on National Sports ID. We use new revolutionary ways to make our site and the paths your documents are on virtually impossible to track or be hacked. We do this by changing passwords a few times per day.
Why do I have to pay for verification?
All the materials you are sending have to be thoroughly verified. While it may seem to be fairly easy, the process requires us to employ a team of analysts who have appropriate knowledge and experience. Our services are built to the highest possible standard and such – unfortunately – cannot be maintained for free.
What happens if I give false information or a fake document?
If a document is found to be counterfeit or information you submit is false then National Sports ID will notify the athletes school and push to get this as cheating on the child’s transcript. JUST DO NOT CHEAT AND YOU WILL BE ISSUED A SPORTS ID.
What payment options are offered for parents sign up?
NSID offers PayPal and all major credit cards.
What are the Sports ID cards used for?
Sports ID are used to verify youth athletes age/grade so leagues and tournaments know their edibility for their events.
How do I get my child a verified Sports ID?
National Sports ID will issue your son/daughter an approved Sports ID as long as you follow the instructions and process which you can learn all about by clicking here: Get My Child Verified
How much is a Sports ID?
A Sports ID is just $10.00 per 365 days.
How do I know my payment info is secure?
NSID is a secure site and for payments we use PayPal, which is the most secure financial transaction in the world.
How do I get my team verified?
National Sports ID will issue a team verification once ALL players who are a part of your team have all been verified. You can learn exactly what you must do to invite your players and help them get verified by clicking here: Get My Team Verified
Can I pay for my entire team or other players Sports ID’s?
In the website you ARE NOT able to pay of other athletes Sports ID’s, however this can be arranged directly with NSID and you should use the LIVE CHAT to set this up.
If I am registered as a Coach in NSID can I also be a Parent?
Yes. All you have to do is go to your Account or Edit Your Profile and scroll to the bottom. You will see a button called Enable Parent. This will give you the ability to switch between your coach and parent account, which you can do at the top of the screen Switch to Parent.
If I am registered in NSID as a Parent can I also be a Coach?
Yes. All you have to do is go to your Account or Edit Your Profile and scroll to the bottom. You will see a button called Enable Coach. This will give you the ability to switch between your parent and coach account, which you can do at the top of the screen Switch to Coach.
Do we get a physical Sports ID card?
The Sports ID is designed to be a virtual ID card used mainly on mobile devices, however you can print one out and have a physical card as well.
Can I pay for my entire team or other players Sports ID’s?
In the website you ARE NOT able to pay of other athletes Sports ID’s, however this can be arranged directly with NSID and you should use the LIVE CHAT to set this up.
Is our information and documents uploaded to NSID secure?
We can assure we take every possible measure so all of your documentation and data is 100% secure on National Sports ID. We use new revolutionary ways to make our site and the paths your documents are on virtually impossible to track or be hacked. We do this by changing passwords a few times per day.
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