I asked.
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Q. What criteria will be used by the field supervisor to determine that a tote or recycling container should be permanently removed from play? Example 1: totes have features (flanges, handles) below the lid on the container base. If those features are cracked or missing, will a tote be considered playable? Example 2: the handle on a recycling container is cracked completely through, but still attached to the container. Is it playable?
A. Section 2.3 describes major feature damage as cause for a TOTE or RECYCLING CONTAINER to be rendered unsuitable for gameplay. Handles are considered a major feature, and if gone or severely damaged, will render a game element unsuitable for gameplay. "TOTES will be removed from play if, in the judgment of the Head Referee, the TOTE is unsuitable for gameplay. Examples include but are not limited to: lids broken off, large cracks that weaken rigidity, and large holes" and "RECYCLING CONTAINERS will be removed from play if, in the judgment of the Head Referee, the RECYCLING CONTAINER is unsuitable for gameplay. Examples include but are not limited to: lids broken off, large cracks that weaken rigidity, and large holes." We can't answer your question precisely, because it depends on the exact condition of the TOTE or RECYCLING CONTAINER and the judgement of the Head Referee. In general, if a feature has minor cracks or damage, the element itself will still be considered eligible for gameplay.
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My personal reading on this:
1. don't rely on the shape of the features on the long edge of the tote, particularly the presence or absence of vertical flanges.
2. The supply of totes at the competition won't be unlimited, so "suitability" will ultimately resolve to "play the best ones we have". Those participating in later weeks of the competition can pay attention to week 1 and adjust accordingly.