[Chris Fultz]

i was a field volunteer at BAE.

From the start, we were counting discs as a verification of the score. When the counts were below about 15, it was easy to count from behind the player stations. When the counts were higher, or we were not confident, then we did a manual unload and count and the scores were not input until we submitted the human counted counts. We counted after Auton and at the end of the match.

For elims, there were two people at each end just counting and we had to agree.

All of the volunteers recognized the importance of accuracy, and how one disc can make an impact. I have a lot of confidence in the BAE scores.

I think FIRST will create an improved system, but it may take more than one week since the trucks are already on their way to week 2 events.