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A Launch Pad or Jig in Base is team equipment, so it's up to the team what
to do with it.

Steve Scherr
Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor

On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Arun Manroa <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Thanks Steve,
>
> Additional question, Does the "Launch Pad" or Jig needs to be removed from
> the base after the Launch, or can it stay ?
>
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 12:35 VA-DC Referee Advisor <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Yes, it's okay to use a launch pad that's built completely of LEGO, fits
>> completely in Base, and isn't being touched during a launch.
>>
>> No, it's not okay for an adult to do any of the programming.  (See FLL
>>  Core Values). But a coach can point the team at resources, discuss the
>> concepts behind different techniques, and be a good mentor.
>>
>> Don't worry too much about time.  Any timepiece is okay.
>>
>> As noted, the core values judging is to observe your team.  All judging
>> rubrics look at the team along a spectrum of development.  Some teams are
>> beginners, and some teams are exemplars.  If you want useful feedback, your
>> team should act like themselves, the same way that they worked during the
>> season. Each team has its own personality, but we do want team embers to
>> act with Gracious Professionalism.
>>
>> Steve Scherr
>> Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor
>>
>> On Monday, October 26, 2015, Cedric D'Costa <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Few clarifications needed regarding the rules for Robot game and Core
>>> value activity-
>>> 1. Robot game: Are the kids allowed to have "launch pad" made from Legos
>>> at the
>>> base from where the robot would start the mission. This was built so
>>> that the Robot
>>> starts in exactly the same position.
>>>
>>> How do other teams deal with the "starting position" issue?
>>>
>>> 2. Robot game: The kids are finding it hard to understand
>>> the programming required for making the Robot go straight or make turns
>>> using Gyro or Propotional line.
>>> Is it okay for a coach to provide them with Starigh line and turn
>>> MyBlocks to program their missions.
>>>
>>> 3. Core value activity: Are the kids allowed to carry a smartphone to
>>> clock the time
>>> or do they need to bring a watch.
>>>
>>> 4: Core value activity: Is it okay for the kids to split into 2 groups
>>> to solve a problem and try different approaches, selecting what works in
>>> the end or do they need to always be working together. I have 4th and 6th
>>> graders and it's a challenge to get them to work together.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Cedric D'Costa
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