[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by jpsaul7usa

Too bad the rules don't say what to do when 8.4.1 is violated.

There is no need for a response to this situation. The rule just states that it cannot happen. A high ranked team cannot decline one alliance and accept another because the they cannot be approached after the first decline. They will be treated as if they are already part of an alliance and not eleigible for an invitation. This rule prevents (as well as it can) the formation of alliances off the field (a situation that did arise at one time) to the exclusion of other teams. A team who finishes at the top of qualifying should have the choice of all teams present.