[Siri]

1. As soon as your recognize this, contact the shipping desk at Championships. They'll work with you, but of course the damage is already done so this could be very unfortunate. There are thankfully only a few such stories in all of FIRST's history.

2. You can't open the bag at times not specified in the rules. If you can rearrange without opening it, more power to you. However, I highly recommend testing this before you tag it for your initial event.

3. Recommended and legal, though not necessary. It makes it easier for getting through some doors, too. If your crate is designed to fit an un-bumpered robot, then yes, feel free to bag & tag and record both separately.

4. You're given 2 in the KOP. If you need more (i.e. the plastic tears), you may want to find a point of contact (pick your favorite senior mentor, regional director, etc) to consult.

5. We didn't have a problem with this last year, and I don't think many people did. If it tears on the way to competition? Tell the inspector staff upon arrival. I think they'd be reasonable about it, especially if it's obviously unintentional and not enough to provide real access.

6. We screw 2x4s in tightly against the frame and potentially against other robust members higher up on the robot. Other teams probably have other techniques as well. There are certainly plenty of ways to do so.