They can most certainly ask a referee.  Definitely don't ask the coach or another team member who is not one of the 2 kids "at the table".  Referees see this all the time (that's why I always make sure my refs or assistant refs are tall enough to reach all parts of the table.)  

Anne Meyer - Chantilly Tournament Director

On Oct 26, 2014, at 2:24 PM, Jessica Chittum <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi - I am just wondering what happens if the team members (programer and bot
> handler) decide they want to pick the robot up and bring it to base, but due
> to where the robot is on the field, neither of the two kids cannot
> physically reach across to actually pick it up.  Our kids are shorties!  The
> two tables being joined down the long side of one end makes it pretty much
> impossible to get it.   Can they ask for assistance from someone with longer
> arms, such as a referee or a coach?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Jessica
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