Frequently Asked Questions
- How does XCStats work?
- How much work is required by a coach?
- Can the coach delegate the responsibilities described above?
- Are there any promotions for 2009?
- I’m a coach. XCStats looks great, but the school doesn’t have funds for this. Suggestions?
- I’m a parent. I like what I read and I’d like our team to sign up. What should I do?
- As a coach, I've kept a history of our results from seasons past. Can I get my data loaded into XCStats?
- What if I see some incorrect data or misspelled names?
- When will our data get loaded after a race?
- What if I (a coach, runner or parent) have trouble logging in?
- On your statistics reports, what is "Rank vs Comp"?
How does XCStats work?
It's very simple. After your school signs up, the XCStats team gathers, computes and loads your teams current and past data, so that is available and searchable by coaches, parents and runners. The service includes 24 reports, an email system for the coach, a private discussion forum and access to our massive California cross country database (go to the walk-through). It's a huge time-saver for coaches and parents and runners love it.
How much "data" work is required by a coach?
Very little! This is the beauty of XCStats. Coaches don’t need to enter results data, rosters or personal records. That is done by the XCStats team. Coaches only need to:
- Enter your team race schedule.
- Fix any misspelled or inconsistent names, through a simple to use interface.
That’s it! Most coaches will spend an hour for the entire season on these tasks.
Can the coach delegate the responsibilities described above?
Yes, if desired, the coach can share the login information with a trusted volunteer to perform these tasks.
Are there any promotions for 2009?
Yes, for new subscribers, California schools that sign up for the 2009 season will get their 2008 season loaded for FREE!
I’m a coach. XCStats looks great, but the school doesn’t have funds for this. Suggestions?
In 2009, for new subscribers, payment is done by donation, so you don't need funds to sign up! It's a great way to get started and to find out if XCStats is for you and your XC community.
I’m a parent. I like what I read and I’d like our team to sign up. What should I do?
Send a message to your coach to have him/her to check out this site. While the amount of time it requires from the coach is very small (see question above), it does require some time, thus you’ll need to get their concurrence. For new subscribers in 2009 payment is optional, so you don't have to worry about a financial commitment.
As a coach, I've kept a history of our results from seasons past. Can I get my data loaded into XCStats?
Yes, we can load past results if the data is properly formatted. Contact us for more information.
What if I see some incorrect data or misspelled names?
Inform your coach. When race results are reported, it is very common to have misspelled runners’ names or to have one runner use the bib of another. The coach has a handy tool to fix these situations.
When will our data get loaded after a race?
A vast majority of the time, your stats will be posted within hours of being available.
What if I (a coach, runner or parent) have trouble logging in?
Drop us a line through the contact us form and we'll fix you up.
On your statistics reports, what is "Rank vs Comp"?
This is the ranking of runners from all schools who are on the same position within their team. Therefore, the #1 runner is ranked against all other #1's, and #2's against other #2's, etc.