How do I create a registration program?

Updated Since 5/14/2025

In this article, you’ll learn how to create your first registration program. We’ll cover the basic steps to get started, including how to build, edit, and customize your program and launch it so students can begin registering. For more in-depth guidance, visit our Resource Room for free webinars and tutorial videos on creating registration programs.

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How to Create a Registration Program

Sections

How do I create a program?

How do I edit and customize my program?

How do I create a program?

1. Click Programs.

2. Click Create Program.

You have three options to choose from: 

• Clone Existing- Copy a previous registration, including all its settings, criteria, and features. 
• Use Template- Select a pre-built registration template from our database.
• Create New- Start from scratch and build a brand-new registration program. 

How do I edit and customize my program?

After creating your program, you can edit all eight tabs, each controlling a different part of your registration. Simply click on the tab, make your changes, and make sure you always click Save or Save and Continue.

1. Create a Description.
   • General information about your program.

2. Create your Sections.
   • This is where all your sports, extracurricular activities, camps, etc, are located.

3. Create Add-ons.
   • These apply to the entire program. Typically used for payment adjustments such as administrative fees, discounts, or family price caps. This can also help you sell items or ask questions before starting the registration.

4. Set-up Participant Information.
   • Indicate the information you want to collect from the registrant

5. Create Agreements.
   • Agreements must be signed to participate in the program. Policies are for the registrant to view prior to completing registration.
   • Click here to learn more about adding or updating an Agreement or Policy.

6. Create a Payment Method.
   • You may add up to three electronic payments: Stripe, PayPal, and MySchoolBucks. A fourth option will be an instructional method. 

7. Set-up Discovery.
   • Complete the Discovery information to make it easier for people to find your programs.

     Note: Most schools and school districts do not need to edit the Discovery section, as they typically provide direct links or other resources for parents to register their students.

8. Enter the Publishing dates.
   • Enter a date or date range for when you want your programs to be displayed on Arbiter Registration and when you want your registrations to open.

        

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• Student Registration