On Rules, Referees, and Rewards (aka Penalties)

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Originally Posted by T. Hoffman

These volunteers would be trained in the rules enough to know why the refs threw each flag and know which point penalties are attached to them. They would observe the refs on each side of the field and respond by holding up the appropriate-colored cards - red or blue. Perhaps these cards could be positioned on an easel board - one for each alliance, or perhaps a centralized board for simplicity - with 10- and 30-point areas in which to display them - a running tote board of penalties for each team. I know that as a spectator, I'd sure appreciate a system like this.

I agree...maybe something like the down markers used in football but with colors. And one for each loading station area.