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Competition Game Rules

Competition Game Rules. Carolyn Bauer August 5-6, 2013. Overview of BEST Rules. Consist of: Game Specific Rules – new every year BEST Generic Rules – updated every year Returnable Kit List – updated every year Consumable Kit List – updated every year

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Competition Game Rules

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  1. Competition Game Rules Carolyn Bauer August 5-6, 2013

  2. Overview of BEST Rules • Consist of: • Game Specific Rules – new every year • BEST Generic Rules – updated every year • Returnable Kit List – updated every year • Consumable Kit List – updated every year • Generic Kit Usage Guide – updated every year • Q&A needs to be checked frequently – open after Kickoff – Sept 21 without the password • Everyone needs to understand these!

  3. BEST Generic Rules • Issued at Kickoff & include these topics: • Safety Rules • Robot Constraints • Materials: construction, returnable kit, consumable kit, additional materials, constraints & exceptions • Size, weight, energy sources, compliance, & general • Tournament explanation – • General, Field Colors, Drivers & Spotters, Penalties • Other issues • Non-compliance = you can’t compete!

  4. Gatekeeper Rules • Game-Specific Rules • Issued at Kickoff & understanding them is criticalto your team’s success • Includes scenario, rules, scoring & penalties • Head Referee will have a mandatory huddle with Teacher & Mentors at Practice & Game Day • Primarily to discuss any Q&A updates / clarifications

  5. Referee Advice • Lessons Learned During Past Games • Be ready when the next match begins. • No delays allowed: 30 second setup time allowed to place and switch on robots. • No reach-in assistance allowed after game begins. • Scoring is done after each match & driver is involved. • Practice Day is less structured than Game Day • All drivers & spotters need practice time& good communication

  6. Online Official Q&A • Refer frequently to BRI website Participants / Official Q&A for ongoing modifications. • http://best.eng.auburn.edu/cgi-bin/bestqna.pl • Questions about awards, kits (consumable, returnable), field, rules (generic, specific, rules clarification, rules change), other • Essentially to any part of the game / competition • Give this task to at least one team member! • Remember Q&A answers trump rules!

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