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# How do I register myself as an adult athlete?

> Use the 'This athlete is me' option to add yourself as an adult athlete on your own account.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * You must be **18 or older** to register yourself — the date-of-birth picker blocks any date under 18.
  * You can create **only one self-athlete** on your account.
  * A self-athlete **can't have additional or co-guardians** — it's tied to you alone.
</Note>

If you're an adult signing up for a class yourself (rather than for a child), add yourself as an athlete using the same **Add Athlete** form.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Add Athlete form">
    In the parent portal, choose **Athletes**, then **Add Athlete** (or add yourself during checkout on a club's website).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Turn on 'This athlete is me'">
    Flip the **This athlete is me** switch on. Your name is filled in from your account — adjust it if needed. Enter your **Date of Birth** (must be 18 or older) and a **Gender Declaration**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save yourself as an athlete">
    Choose **Add Myself**. You now have a **You** athlete card and can register yourself for programs just like any other athlete.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Because a self-athlete represents you specifically, it can't be shared with or claimed by other guardians, and you can only have one. If you also manage children, add each of them separately as their own athlete.

**Related:** [How do I add my child as an athlete?](/families/families-getting-started/add-my-child-as-an-athlete) · [What is a guardian, and who is the primary guardian?](/families/families-getting-started/what-is-a-guardian) · [What is the Uplifter parent portal?](/families/families-getting-started/what-is-the-parent-portal)