[EricH]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

I think all the off-season events are independent. You would have to check with each one to get specifics.

Correct. I belive that most off-seasons (not all) have a "standard" set of rules:
--They play the current game. Changes may be made to the rules; however, those changes are only good at that competition.
--Size and weight might not be checked. (This allows for mods to improve performance.)
--One day only. (IRI is the notable exception.)
--Only pre-college students can drive, unless there are "Mentor Rounds." (Which may or may not count towards your ranking.)
--Any high school may enter, even if they are not rookies yet, as long as they have a robot from somewhere.
--Theoretically, anyone with a robot can compete.

NOTE: These are merely what I have seen as the "standard" rules from the events I have been to. Always check with the event, as some may have special rules/registration requirements/tweaks. The above list is not necessarily accurate.

And on the tweaks: SCRRF Fall Classic 2006 played 2-on-2 almost exclusively, with no backbot rule, due to only having 12 teams at the event. This will hopefully not be repeated this year.