2006 Penalties

[Greg Perkins]

I think the rules are very fair. It's those who try to bend the rules as far as physically possible that are having issues. Here's a thought, build a robot that doesn't break any rules from ship? Because then guess what...NO PENALTIES!

Sorry to sound so brash, but I've been a ref since 2003...and it never stops. Before you say that the refs are all on an ego and power trip, why don't you try it and then once you've experienced how DIFFICULT being a ref is, make your judgment. Have I screwed up...yes, and I am sincerely appologetic for those who the screw up affected. We are all human, and being a ref can be so demanding...you have to constantly watch each robot, the field, interaction between bots, offsides, 5', and pinning countdowns. There just simply is way to much to focus on and call everything 100% correctly, I would probably say all refs do about a 98% accurate job of calling the game. If you have any problems with your outcome TALK TO THE HEAD REFEREE!!!

So my moral? Put yourself in our shoes before you run the marathon...you'd be suprised in what you may learn.

PS. STOP BASHING REF's...email FIRST and your issues will be promptly reviewd and during the head ref meetings will be discussed.