First you have to be a member of the forums so if your buddies are not, they will need to be.

Second you need to sign up. The sign ups run July through August so they are over for this year. You can check out the rules thread in that forum as well. It's great fun and a chance to meet new people which can open up new adventures and many friendships made.

Oh, welcome to the forums too. I see that is your first two threads although you've been reading for some time. Good luck to you this season and I wish the best of luck. Hopefully you'll be with us next contest.