G415      Watch your ARENA interaction. With the exception of GAME PIECES, addressed by G410, a ROBOT may not damage an ARENA element. A ROBOT is prohibited from the following interactions with an ARENA element, except chain (see G416) and a GAME PIECE (see Section 7.4.2 GAME PIECES).

A.     grabbing,

B.     grasping,

C.     attaching to (including the use of a vacuum or hook fastener to anchor to the FIELD carpet),

D.     becoming entangled with, and

E.     suspending from.

Violation: TECH FOUL, plus YELLOW CARD if REPEATED, longer than MOMENTARY, or for any subsequent damage during the MATCH or event. If the Head REFEREE infers that damage is likely, DISABLED. Corrective action (such as eliminating sharp edges, removing the damaging MECHANISM, and/or re-inspection) may be required before the ROBOT will be allowed to compete in subsequent MATCHES.