Quote:
Originally Posted by SharonO
I have a question on this and I can't find the answer when I searched. Is the (student) coach allowed to carry the robot on the field? I thought the answer was NO- coaches aren't allowed to interact with the robot, controls or game pieces. But I can't find that written and I questioned our team on it this past weekend. I am now wondering where I got that idea in my head. Can someone clarify this for me? Thanks.
|
Sharon,
There are no rules restricting the coach from carrying or interacting with the robot, while positioning it on the field pre-match.
The only rules for coach-robot interaction would be during the match, the coach can't touch the controls. Unfortunately, I could not find the specific rule in the game manual to determine if that applys to student coaches or not.
I did find these rules:
G33
The COACH must wear the designated “COACH” button while in the ARENA.
Violation: MATCH will not start until the situation is corrected.
G34
COACHES may not touch BALLS. Inadvertent or inconsequential contact will not be penalized.
Violation: FOUL
Can anyone find the rule that restricts the coach from touching the controls?
The best I could find is the definition for DRIVER and COACH, stating that the DRIVER: a pre-college student TEAM member responsible for operating and controlling the ROBOT.