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Originally Posted by richardmcc2
Last year was our teams rookie year, our team was based out of one high school, but we had one or two students from a neighboring high school. This neighboring high school, has started their own team this year. Is there any rule against having students from this other school on our team?
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Originally Posted by JaneYoung
This part of the inquiry caught my eye. If it involves a newly formed rookie team, you want to make sure all systems are go for the rookie team and for yours as well, Richard. My suggestion is that you contact FIRST directly with your questions.
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Originally Posted by Richard
I agree with Jane. You should contact FIRST directly for guidance on this.
You (and someone from the rookie team) might also want to read the 2008 FRC Rookie Team Criteria. |
The concern FIRST will have here is whether or not the new team is truly a rookie team, or is a split from your current team. If the team members that were on your team last year stay with your team, that will help the other team in maintaining rookie status. Your lead mentor or theirs should probably contact FIRST to clarify the situation.
One thing not brought up yet, there is a new rule this year that no student may be on more than one team. If the other school is listed in both team names, you may want to reassure FIRST that the team members are separate.