Game Definitions
Alliance
Two teams who compete against another alliance
How many robots is each team allowed?
1
Can a team decline an invite for an alliance
How many sides have to display the team number?
2
Is the engineering portfolio required for judging?
Yes
Pit Area
A separate space where teams can work on their robots between matches
How many qualification matches do teams compete in?
5-6
How many alliances compete in elimination
Four
What is the maximim starting size for the robot
18X18X18 inches
How many parts are there to the judging process?
4
Human Player
A student team member who supplies scoring elements
Where do you ask questions to the referees?
The referee question box
This takes place before qualification matches
Drivers meeting
What controls all of the power for the robot?
The main power switch
Interview with judges
Evaluation of robot performance
Additional interview in pit during competition
Evaluation of engineering portfolio
Drive Team
Up to 4 representatives; 2 drivers, 1 coach and one from the same team
What happens if no member of the drive team is present at the start of the match
They are declared a no show
How many matches do you need to win to advance?
2
How far can launched game elements be launched
16 feet in distance or 5 feet in height
What is the maximum number of pages in the engineering portfolio
15
Surrogate Match
What happens if an alliance recieves 2 red cards?
They are disqualified from the whole tournament
How does a team get the highest ranking?
Total ranking points
How do you name you're robot controller or driver station
(Team number) - RC
(Team number) - DS
What is the minimum time limit for the judge interview?
10 minutes