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Official Q&A: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2024-2025: High Stakes

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2210: SG11 Clarification


Marcus Edwards (Event Partner)
21-Oct-2024

In a V5RC match, how would rule SG11 be applied if Blue1 forces Blue2 to violate the rule by pushing it into contact with a Loaded Mobile Goal in a protected Positive Corner during the last 15 seconds? Would this be considered a violation, and if so, how would it be enforced? SG11 states thats <SG11> So, how can Blue1 be penalized if they don't touch the Rings or the Mobile Goal? Would the answer change if Blue is winning and or Losing? Additional context for the question:

  • We understand that <SG11> prohibits contact with Mobile Goals in Positive Corners during the endgame.
  • We're specifically asking about a situation where an alliance forces its own teammate to violate this rule.
  • We're unsure if this would be treated differently from an opponent forcing a violation, as addressed in <G15>.
  • We'd like clarification on whether this would be considered a violation, and if so, how it would be penalized (e.g., applied to the specific robot, the whole team, or handled differently).
Answered by committee
24-Oct-2024

There is no rule that prevents a Team from forcing their Alliance Partner into a Violation. In this scenario, Blue2 would receive a Minor or Major Violation of <SG11>, based on whether or not the outcome is determined by the Head Referee to be Match Affecting.