What if they use the Base Plate (32x32 studs or 10"x10") from LEGO as long as it fits (and stays) inside the base and not touching wall or secured to the mat and stays  
 
http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Large-Green-Baseplate-626
 
No marking is allowed but they can put figurines or some type for missions.
 
Desh Deshmukh

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4 - EQUIPMENT • EVERYTHING - Everything you use in the competition area directly or indirectly for strategy (mission-related activity) must be made entirely of LEGO-manufactured elements in original factory condition.  Stickers are not allowed, except LEGO stickers, applied per LEGO instructions.  Paint, tape, glue, oil, zip-ties, etc. are not allowed.  
— Exception 1:  You may reference a paper list to keep track of robot programs

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On Oct 7, 2013, at 8:24 PM, Lloyd O'Hara <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I don't believe that would be allowed.  Paper is not a Lego product and everything has to be made by Lego.
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Hi,

I'm coaching a rookie team consisting of elementary school kids. One of the kid in our team came up with the idea to place a paper at the base with all the markings to start the motor for the various missions. I'm not sure whether we'd place this paper with the various markings at the base and place the robot on top. I would like to get the input from the community before letting the team know.

Thanks!

Rajesh Virassamy

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