[Stu Bloom]

Let's be PERFECTLY clear.

There is NO RULE that specifically states that a team cannot "break the plane" of the player station wall. The disabled robots are a result of the highest level safety rule S01 (READ your rules - they are available to everyone) which is enforced based on the interpretation and at the discretion of the referees.

At some regionals, following some injuries in the first weekend of competition, the head referee used his discretion to pre-determine that it would be considered a safety hazard to have tetras swinging over the top of the player station wall, and that the offending/causing robot(s) would be disabled. Teams have been clearly and consistently notified of this "rule" during practice sessions and drivers meetings, and most have been appropriately cautious. I agree that the best solution would be a more "physically" well-protected player's station area, but with that option currently not available this is the next best thing.