[EricH]

Originally Posted by Ikillee

Should someone who isn't involved in the build or is involved very little be allowed to try out for the drive team?

In my opinion, no. There may be exceptions on a case by case basis.

If you're just on the team to drive a robot, the team has probably got a few demos you can show up at. Drive there.

Being on the drive team is a privilege. There are a bunch of students on the team; no more than 4 get to be on the drive team. I've actually seen a student removed from a drive team (for a time) for violating team rules. If you're not there and putting in the work, why should you be considered for one of the most prestigious spots on the team?

As noted, if I were making the rules, I'd do exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Good exceptions would include being out due to sickness, if the person was otherwise dedicated, or other "unavoidable issues" not having to do with school or other extracurricular activities. I'd also have an exception the other way, for someone who was present but not productive at a lot of meetings.