This is my first year. How does the registration and log-in process work?

Welcome! The registration process works thusly:

1. Jjust click on the "Sign Up Now" link at the top of the site.
2. Fill out the User Registration form.
3. Click on the Login link at the top of the site.
4. Enter your user name and password.
5. Kapow! You're good to go.