[Danny Blau]

Hi CD
Here are the updated rules for CAGE Match 2016.
Enjoy!

CAGE Match will play FIRST Stronghold according to the 4/19/16 (latest) revision of the manual, except where denoted below. In general CAGE Match is an event used by many teams as an introductory and training experience, as such officiating will be relaxed. Any issues or questions will be handled by the head ref only. Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition are always expected!

Tower Strength
3.1.4 The Tower strength will be 10 for all matches

Boulders
G33 BOULDERS may only be introduced to the FIELD
A. during TELEOP,
B. by a DRIVER or HUMAN PLAYER,
C. through one of the holes in the HUMAN PLAYER STATION.
D. Over the Driver's Station wall only in the last 20 seconds of the match. There is no restriction to the zone the boulders must land in, any boulder landing outside of the FIELD will be reintroduced by a ref or field crew. If a boulder is scored directly into the tower, they will count as a scored boulder.
Violation: FOUL per BOULDER

G38 ROBOTS may not control more than one (1) BOULDER at any time.
Driving over or getting stuck on a boulder while holding another boulder will not be a violation of G38.
Violation: FOUL per extra BOULDER

Defenses
5.5.10 In QUALIFICATIONS - Defenses will be randomly selected / placed per the details below. The placement will be defined in advance and will change every 4 matches. There will be no Audience Selection of Defenses.
A. Cheval de Frise or 1x FTC Cap Ball (21.6” uncovered yoga ball Red, Blue)
B. Ramparts or Moat
C. Sally Port or 2 stacked Yellow Totes (yep, those totes…)
D. Rough Terrain or Rock Wall
E. Low Bar (Always in play and in position 1.)
The Cap Ball and Totes will use a new, unique base plate, it will be a mostly flat plate.

5.5.10 In ELIMINATIONS - Defenses will be selected by the opposing alliance (Category and Placement, except Low Bar) per the categories below. There will be no Audience Selection of Defenses.
A. Cheval de Frise or 1x FTC Cap Ball (21.6” uncovered yoga ball Red, Blue)
B. Ramparts or Moat
C. Sally Port or 2 stacked Yellow Totes
D. Rough Terrain or Rock Wall
E. Low Bar (Always in play and in position 1.)
The Cap Ball and Totes will use a new, unique base plate, it will be a mostly flat plate.

G12-1 ROBOTS may not deliberately use FIELD elements (e.g. BOULDERS, Totes, yoga balls, etc), in an attempt to ease or amplify the challenge associated with other FIELD elements, e.g. DEFENSES.
Violation: FOUL. For every five (5) seconds in which the situation is not corrected, FOUL

G12-2 Robots may not use FIELD elements (e.g. BOULDERS, Totes, yoga balls, etc), to block the EMBRASURES or their opponent's ability to collect boulders from their Human Players Station
Violation: Boulders may be introduced over the driver’s station wall. There is no restriction to the zone the boulders must land in, any boulder landing outside of the FIELD will be reintroduced by a ref or field crew. If a boulder is scored directly into the tower, they will count as a scored boulder. A referee’s signal will indicate the EMBRASURES are blocked


Inspection
Robots will not undergo formal inspection. Inspectors will be there if your team wants to practice this experience.
Weight should be near or below the 120lb in season maximum.
Controlled dimensions should comply with in season rules
All teams should follow all safe practices
Any issues will be handled by the senior field staff

Alliance Selection
5.4.1 Draft order will be 1-8, 8-1*, 1, 1-last*. (*)The second and third rounds (as needed) of the draft will be determined via random draw of remaining teams.