diff --git a/app/routes.py b/app/routes.py
index a103d2d..6fca809 100644
--- a/app/routes.py
+++ b/app/routes.py
@@ -62,7 +62,11 @@ def index():
             if existing_user.confirmed:
                 flash("You are already registered and confirmed!", "info")
             elif existing_user.on_waitlist:
-                flash("You are already on the waitlist", "info")
+                if confirmed_count < max_spots:
+                    send_verification_email(existing_user)
+                    flash("Registration started! Check your email to confirm your spot.", "success")
+                else:
+                    flash("You are already on the waitlist", "info")
             else:
                 if existing_user.num_emails_sent < 5:
                     flash("Confirmation email resent. Please check your inbox.", "info")