TOPS in Connecticut competition.

Lots of info about the TOPS in Connecticut competition. …

Step 1: Visiting the Registration Page

• Person opens the club’s registration page.
• They see a clean, simple form asking for:
  • First and Last Name
  • Street Address, City, and State (if not CT, how are you related to CT)
  • Camera Club Membership (if any)
  • Email Address
• Fees – $10 if member, and $20 non-member includes CAP membership for remainder of the year
• Open Color, Open Monochrome, Nature, Landscape/Cityscape/Waterscape, Classic Connecticut – 1 per category, NO same photo any variation in another category
• first – third, tops == 100 scores, and judges choice

Step 2: Submitting the Form

• The member fills in their details and clicks the Register button.
• If any information is missing or formatted incorrectly, a friendly pop-up dialog highlights what needs to be fixed.

Step 3: Immediate On-Screen Confirmation

• Once submitted successfully, a pop-up window tells the user:“Registration successful! Please check your email to verify your account.”
• The account is created, but remains paused (locked) until the email is confirmed.

Step 4: Opening the Verification Email

• The member checks their email inbox and finds a message from the club (e.g., “Verify Your CAP Photo Competition Membership”).
• Inside the email is a button: “Verify My Account”.

Step 5: Confirming the Email

• Clicking the link opens a simple web page displaying a card that asks them to click “Confirm My Account”.

Step 6: Account Activated

• Upon clicking the button, a success screen confirms:“Your email has been verified! A password setup link has been sent to your email.”
• The screen automatically returns them to the club’s home page after a few seconds.

Step 7: Setting Their Password

• The member receives a final email with a private link to choose their password.
• They click the link, enter their desired password, and save it.

Step 8: Logging In & Participating

• The member logs into the website with their email and new password.
• They are immediately recognized as a verified club member and can start uploading photos, entering competitions, and voting.