[EricH]

Originally Posted by apm4242

My team is based in DC and this is the first year we are doing the district model. Because of this, Section 5.5 of the admin manual allows for a "Robot Access Period" after stop build day where teams can un-bag the robot for 6 hours and "perform any activity they would normally do during the build season, including practicing with the robot" within the 7 days preceding a district event.

Does this permit teams to bag only the chassis and continue to work on other parts until a week before their district event, put everything together during the 6 hour Robot Access Period, and re-bag? Essentially an unlimited withholding allowance.

This seems like it wouldn't be allowed but I couldn't find a rule prohibiting it...

You're right, it's NOT allowed. Take a look at R30, starting after the first blue box.

Short version: You get 30 lb, whether you put it into the bag during the access period or carry it into the venue separately. Choose your parts wisely...