What about Maggie Walker? I am
trying to understand just where the pieces can be for that meet. There
has been so many emails about this my head is spinning!
This is what I need to know:
Can the team mates not at the table hold
robot attachments in their hands
Can the team have a box at the table on
the floor to hold the mat strategic object – if the answer is that one of
the team members at the board has to hold the box then how do you expect that
second team member to help with the robot which I am sure is what a lot of
teams have programmed for?
Please square this one away for all the tournaments
– not just
Please awaiting a reply and final ruling.
Juliann
From: First Lego
League Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of George E. Gonzalez
Sent: Wednesday,
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [VADCFLL-L] Correction -
Boxes, Tables & Carts at the Competition Table
Hello
VADC FLL Coaches,
After
hearing your feedback and checking with Scott Evans regarding the official
FIRST position on boxes, tables, and carts at the competition table, the previous ruling has been reversed for
the
1.
Modest sized rolling carts or tables will be permitted at
the competition tables provided they comply with the following:
a.
The setup and management of such
table can be performed by the team members within the allocated setup time
which is typically 1-2 minutes.
b.
The size and intended use of such
table or cart does not disturb the competition process or access by the
referees and other officials.
c.
Adequate space is available at and
around the competition table to permit safe operation.
2.
Teams may utilize a modest sized box or container to hold
attachments and strategic objects if held by one of the two team members at the
table or placed on the floor either directly under or along the competition
table so long as the container is visible
to the referees throughout the event and the placement does not
interfere with the competition process. A chair may be used to hold the
container assuming it does not interfere with the competition.
3.
Attachments and strategic objects
must be stored and maintained as follows:
a.
On the competition table,
b.
Held by the two team members at
the competition table, or
c.
Using one of the storage methods
stated above.
If, during practice rounds, your team's
management of its box, table or cart impedes the flow of competition or fails
compliance with the above guidelines, the head referee may disallow its
use in subsequent rounds. If you have any doubts about your solution,
bring a suitable backup. (Thanks for the suggestion Stuart.) Hopefully, these
guidelines assist your teams while providing a safe and efficient tournament.
Have fun at the tournament!
Best
regards,
George
Gonzalez