G412 *Dont damage the FIELD. A ROBOT may not damage FIELD elements.
Violation: VERBAL WARNING. DISABLED if the Head REFEREE infers that additional damage is likely. YELLOW CARD for any subsequent damage during the event. 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.
SCORING ELEMENT damage is specifically covered in G407. G407 and G412 do not stack. G412 does not apply to damage caused by normal gameplay actions.
FIELD damage includes, but is not limited to:
- contaminating the FIELD with a liquid or fine solid as in R205,
- damaging TILE in R201,
- causing the GATE to bend or break off
FIELD damage does not include:
- normal GATE interaction resulting in a GATE that sticks open
- normal interaction with the GOAL that causes it to lift off the TILES