Competition jobs

[Aaron691]

what are the different jobs that each team must have somebody for at the competitions?

[Eagleeyedan]

Safety captain, driver, human player, drive coach, mechanical fixer-upper people. I forgot to mention a mentor or two!

[Aaron691]

is there a runner that can go into the field area and the pit

[Eagleeyedan]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

is there a runner that can go into the field area and the pit

Well, after each match you can bring your robot back so there isn't really a need for one. During a match, noone is allowed to so I think the answer is no.

[Aaron691]

no like when you are waiting to go on to the field and a bolt is lose or you lost a nut for a bolt

[connor.worley]

Yes, people from the pits are allowed to wait with the drive team in queuing.

[alectronic]

Originally Posted by connor.worley

Yes, people from the pits are allowed to wait with the drive team in queuing.

Sometimes. I would recommend that the drive team have basic mechanical abilities to do those quick little fixes. Some regionals do allow people in queue, but many do not, because they would not have drive team badges (which queuers often check for.)

[Aaron691]

whats a battery boy/girl and what do they do

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

whats a battery boy/girl and what do they do

If the robot's battery is not charged, the robot is useless. Whoever is in charge of batteries needs to make sure that they are charged/charging/not used if they're not ready.

[Aaron691]

go it is there anybody else that should be in the pit and/or other team jobs

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

go it is there anybody else that should be in the pit and/or other team jobs

You also should always have someone in the pit who knows the code and the control system very well.

Most other "jobs" depend on your team - do you have a mascot costume that needs to be worn? We have people whose job it is to go around and pass out buttons, as well. Another useful thing would be to assign one person (probably a parent or mentor) who makes sure that everyone is staying healthy by drinking enough water and eating meals. Speaking of meals, there needs to be someone to coordinate them (taking orders and money, placing the order, etc - figure out if your venue offers pre-ordered lunches and when the deadline is for them).

[MattC9]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

go it is there anybody else that should be in the pit and/or other team jobs

The only people that should be in the pit are, your drive team,scouts(sometimes if they need to talk to the drive team) your pit crew(the people who know the robot inside and out), and any one needed to talk to judges. Most of the time your scouts will just be walking around looking at other robots.

[548swimmer]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

whats a battery boy/girl and what do they do

They would make sure the robot has a fresh battery, and record (assuming you label your batteries) which battery was used when. They also make sure the batteries make it back to the charger after being pulled from the robot.

[Eagleeyedan]

Originally Posted by Aaron691

no like when you are waiting to go on to the field and a bolt is lose or you lost a nut for a bolt

If you are in the que, yes. If during qualification matches and you are already on the field, no. If you are in the elims, you can call one 6 minute time-out but I wouldn't waste that on a loose bolt but if there is something wrong that could affect the outcome of the match, it would be worth it.

[KrazyCarl92]

Our cart has a tool chest on it for that reason. Basically any tool we could conceivable need to use for a problem that could be fixed within 10 minutes is in the tool chest so that way it goes to the field with us just in case we need them. I try to get a picture up if I can find one!