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here is the second part of the Q&A:

What materials are being used for the scoring conics? : The scoring conics will be made of fiber glass, with a rough surface texture.

Is there a lip where the conic meets the floor, or will the slop of the conic directly take off from the floor? : The bottom of the conics will directly take off from the floor, there will be no lip.

Are wires ties being used on the top of the conic to hold the outer shell to the internal cyllinder? : No. The entire conic will be one piece.

What things on the playing field do you foresee the robots getting stuck on? : There is a potential for robots to get stuck anywhere the flat playing surface is elevated (ie goals, balls, etc).

Will the balls drop into the hole at the top of the conic, or is there a flat surface or depression for the balls to set upon? : The hole in all the conics continues all the way to the floor.

If the balls drop into the hole, is the hole as deep as the conic is tall? : yes

Can a team bring more than one robot to cempete? : Yes, but it needs to be registared as a seperate team.

Does the "coach" have to be an adult, or can two students go into the control area during the competition? : The driver and coach can be students, adults, or a mix of both.

Will hte VEX competition occur on Friday or Saturday? What time? : The competition will be both days. Attached below is a schedule for the IRI and VEX.

Is there a schedule for IRI? : Attached below is a schedule for the IRI and VEX.

Does the playing field have any obstructions on the lower edge of the gate opening, or is the gate opening level with the playing field? Looking at the jpg, it appears that either the whole surface is elevated (like on a 2x6 platform), or there is a small wall the robots must go over. : The lower edgge of the gate opening is level with the playing field, there is no obstical inside of the gate door.

IRI/VEX Schedule

IRI

>Friday: Doors open at 7 AM
>Matches begin at 11 AM
>Activities end at 9:30 PM
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>Saturday: Doors open at 7 AM
>Opening Ceremonies 8 AM
>Matches begin at 8:30 AM
>Finals begin at 1:30 PM
>Activities end at 4 PM

VEX

>Friday: Doors open at 7 AM
>Practice begins at 10 AM
>Matches begin at 1 PM
>Matches end at 6 PM
>Activities end at 9:30 PM
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>Saturday: Doors open at 7 AM
>Opening Ceremonies at 8 AM
>Matches begin at 8:30 AM
>Finals end at 1 PM
>Activities end at 4 PM

Note: Both of these schedules are VERY subject to change, this is just a rough idea from what we (the VEX staff) know so far.