[Jeff Pahl]

Originally Posted by roborat

In Pittsburgh last weekend, we were not allow to fill in on practice day unless we had completed total inspection and that was a long process with the number of teams we had being there for their first regional. We did not have any problems with inspection other than just finding time between practice matches to stand in line for the software and weight/sizing and then waiting for the inspectors to come to the pit to complete it. We got a couple of extra matches toward the end of the day.

You only have to complete the full inspection if you want to be in "The Filler Line" after lunch. However, there has been some confusion on this at times, so you may need to bring a copy of the manual with you...

In the morning you still have to meet the minimum practice requirements: bumpers, correct firmware, correct WPA key. Note that if you have competed at a prior regional, the WPA key still needs to be updated, you get a new one each event!

Originally Posted by Section 3 of the Manual:

3.6.1.2 The Filler Line
Although teams may not switch practice times, there will be a designated Filler Line at
each Regional Competition. Teams whose robots are ready for practice may join the
filler line. Teams from the Filler Line will be used on a first come, first serve basis to fill
empty spots in practice matches left by other teams that do not show up for their own
practice match. Filler Lines will be limited to at most, six robots, but is dependent upon
space at venues. Criteria for joining the filler line are as follows:
- Teams must join the Filler Line with their robot
- Teams may not work on their robot while in the Filler Line
- Teams may not occupy more than one spot in the Filler Line
- If a team is queued up for their practice match, they may not join the Filler Line
- Robots in the Filler Line, after the lunch break, must have passed full inspection.