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Re: Definition of a rookie team
Mr. Wilson-
The number of years of "inactivity" required to be a rookie team is 3 years, according to USFIRST.
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A returning team that has not been in a competition for three years would be considered a Rookie; that is, going into the 2015 season, the team cannot have competed in seasons 2014, 2013 or 2012. Teams, whose last competition season was 2011 or earlier, can return during the 2015 season as a Rookie with a 2015 Rookie team number, OR, they can continue as a veteran with their original team number. Teams that choose to register as a veteran are not eligible for the above listed Rookie incentives and recognition.
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However, there is this one tidbit listed:
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It is important to remember that these are guidelines only and FIRST will review special situations on a case-by-case basis as they are brought to our attention. Teams that do not meet the guidelines and wish to submit a petition for Rookie Status may do so by writing to us at frcteams@usfirst.org with a full description of their situation.
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I am not sure what is considered to be a special enough situation.
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4509- Mentor (2013-2015)
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