OFFICIAL IRI RULE CHANGES

[Chris Fultz]

The rule changes for the 2009 IRI are very limited. We believe the game was well defined and has been well played all season, so we are only making a few minor tweeks for the IRI.

G14 - Cell Count Modification
This rule will not be utilized.
Score away!

G43 - Referee Discussions
Mentors may discuss issues with the head referee.

R11 - Weight
Teams are allowed a five (5) pound weight margin.
Be honest.

9.4.1 and 9.4.2 Alliance Selection
Draft order will be 1-8, 1-8, 8-1.
Alliance captains will select their three partners.
Alliance captains can decide who plays each match.
Alliance captains may mix and match Payload Specialists and Robots / Drive Teams as desired.
No other back up robots will be allowed.

Match Starting Signal
The match will begin at either
- Master of Ceremonies / Announcer saying "GO"
- Clock Starting
Whichever occurs FIRST

Be sure to attend the drivers meeting before the start of matches for any clarifications or modifications to the above.

Word from the Head Referee overrules anything written above.