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At a local competiton in a finals match
The blue alliance scored 4 blue rings total: 2 rings on 2 separate mobile goals.
The red alliance scored 3 red rings total: 2 mobile goals had one ring each and the red alliance stake had 1 ring scored.
We counted the score as red:9 blue:8
The referee awarded the blue alliance the autonomous bonus stating that top rings do not count.
Is there something more we can bring to the referees attention besides sc2?
Clause A of rule <SC2> excludes Climb points and Corner modifiers from the calculation of an Alliance's score for the purposes of determining the Autonomous Bonus. Scored Rings and Top Rings should, however, be included in that calculation.
If a Drive Team Member believes a Head Referee has made an error during a Match, rule <T3> gives them the right to appeal the ruling. In the case of an incorrect Autonomous Bonus or AWP determination, we recommend that Drive Team Members get the Head Referee's attention before the Driver Controlled Period begins. A Drive Team Member should politely express that they disagree, and ask the Head Referee to recount based on the misunderstood or misapplied rule number.