FIELD STAFF are responsible for making
sure the MATCHES are cycled through efficiently, fairly, safely, and with a
spirit of cooperation, Gracious Professionalism, and generosity of spirit. FIELD
STAFF roles are filled by volunteers from the community who prepare for the
event with thorough training and certification. There are 3 FIELD-side key
volunteer roles with whom teams should be familiar and are encouraged to use as
resources to make their event experience valuable (in whatever way the team
defines “valuable”).
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Head REFEREE – trains, directs, and supervises REFEREES. They
oversee all scoring processes and procedures in collaboration with the FIRST
Technical Advisor (FTA). They interact with STUDENTS, volunteers, and
contracted/FIRST staff. The Head REFEREE is positioned between the FIELD
and the scoring table and wears a yellow shirt. The Head REFEREE has final
authority for decisions regarding MATCH scores, penalties, and YELLOW and RED
CARD assignments. For additional details, please refer to the Head REFEREE role description.
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FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA) - ensures events run
smoothly, safely, and in accordance with FIRST requirements. The FTA
collaborates with FIRST staff, event staff, and other event volunteers
in many different areas at events. The FTA is the liaison between FIRST
HQ and the event for all things related to the FIELD, ROBOTS, and game, acts as
a team advocate for all teams competing at the event and is a major point of
escalation and conflict resolution for the event. For additional details,
please refer to the FTA role description.
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FIELD Supervisor - directs activity on the FIELD to ensure
efficient execution of the MATCHES, pacing of the event, and smooth flow of MATCH
play. FIELD Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the FIELD is intact and lead
FIELD Reset teams, who are responsible for resetting the FIELD after each MATCH
in preparation for the subsequent MATCH. For additional details, please refer
to the FIELD Supervisor role description.
