Verify Your Athletic.net Profile
Link your Athletic.net account to automatically import verified results and unlock additional features.
Benefits of Verification
- ✓ Automatic import of all your Athletic.net results
- ✓ Verified badge on your profile
- ✓ Higher trust from coaches and recruiters
- ✓ Faster result submission (no manual entry needed)
- ✓ Automatic updates when new results are posted
Prerequisites
- A claimed Certified Sliders profile with your real name
- An existing Athletic.net profile with results
- Access to update your Athletic.net profile bio
💡 Important: Your name on Certified Sliders must match your name on Athletic.net for verification to work properly.
Step 1: Start the Verification Process
- Log in to your Certified Sliders account
- Navigate to Settings (click your profile icon in the top right)
- Scroll to the Athletic.net Integration section
- Click the Link Athletic.net Profile button
Step 2: Find Your Athletic.net Profile URL
You'll need your Athletic.net profile URL. Here's how to find it:
- Go to Athletic.net
- Search for your name in the search bar
- Click on your profile in the search results
- Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
(It should look like:https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=XXXXX)
Step 3: Generate Your Verification Code
- Paste your Athletic.net profile URL into the input field on Certified Sliders
- Click Generate Verification Code
- You'll see a unique verification code (e.g.,
CS-VERIFY-ABC123) - Copy this code - you'll need it for the next step
⚠️ Keep this page open! Don't close the verification page until you've completed all steps.
Step 4: Add Code to Your Athletic.net Bio
Now you'll add the verification code to your Athletic.net profile bio:
- Open a new tab and go to your Athletic.net profile (use the URL from Step 2)
- Click Edit Profile or Settings
- Find the Bio or About Me section
- Paste your verification code (
CS-VERIFY-ABC123) anywhere in your bio- You can add it at the beginning, end, or anywhere in between
- It can be on its own line or mixed with other text
- The code must be exactly as shown (case-sensitive)
- Click Save to update your Athletic.net profile
Example Bio with Verification Code:
Class of 2027 • 400m/800m specialist CS-VERIFY-ABC123 Running for State Championship 🏃♂️
Step 5: Complete Verification
- Return to the Certified Sliders verification page
- Click Verify Now
- Wait a few seconds while we check your Athletic.net profile
- We'll scan your bio for the verification code
- We'll confirm your name matches
- We'll validate your profile URL
- If successful, you'll see a confirmation message and your profile will be marked as verified!
After Verification
Once your profile is verified:
- Remove the verification code from your Athletic.net bio (it's no longer needed)
- Your Athletic.net results will automatically import within 24 hours
- Future results on Athletic.net will sync automatically
- A verified badge will appear on your Certified Sliders profile
Troubleshooting
Verification Failed - Code Not Found
- Double-check that you copied the code exactly (including dashes)
- Make sure you saved your Athletic.net profile after adding the code
- Wait a minute and try verifying again (Athletic.net may need time to update)
Name Mismatch Error
- Your name on Certified Sliders must match your Athletic.net name
- Update your name in Settings to match exactly
- Try verification again after updating
Invalid Profile URL
- Make sure you're using your Athletic.net profile URL, not a meet results URL
- The URL should contain
Athlete.aspx?AID= - Copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar
Can't Edit Athletic.net Profile
- You may need to contact your coach or team administrator
- Some school profiles are managed by coaches and locked from athlete editing
- Ask your coach to add the verification code for you
Need More Help?
If you're still having trouble verifying your profile, check our FAQ page or contact support for personalized assistance. Include your Certified Sliders profile URL and Athletic.net profile URL in your message.