[Al Skierkiewicz]

Last year, a team decided mid event to change the design of the robot. They removed a shooter to become a defensive robot. In this case the change was a permanent redesign and not an attachment. As such the robot was required to be reweighed and inspected. The team went through all the steps including the input of the Head Ref, FTA and Inspector. Of most concern is that the "ballast" was secured within the robot. Of interest this year is the weight class ruling. You will state at the beginning of the event the weight class in which you will be competing. Once stated, that is the class you will use for the remainder of the event.