Here's a little PM bantering between Dave and I:
Dave: You forgot at least one 
Me: meh, perhaps I give you more credit than that - but I don't think you lack that much creativity.... Besides what would I do with this giant crate of batons I just ordered?
Dave: Maybe play a big game of "Pick Up sticks"???
Me: See, I knew you'd think of something. I never could twirl the darn things, and I wouldn't look right in a sparkly leotard. 
Dave: Oh wow, there is a mental image I didn't need! 
So there is it, pick up sticks! But no metal on the robot!?!?!!
I seriously doubt FIRST will have anyone hosting a FIRST competition risk a big spill of water on their gym floors etc. So stop with the water guesses people!
Looks like the only thing learned here was the programming. Thanks for that, I like it.