I102          *Check-in at the event on time. Teams must check-in by the check-in deadline listed on the public event schedule or as instructed by the Event Director per E105. Check-in must be completed by a team adult and at least one STUDENT must be present at the venue before check-in can be completed.

I301          *It is your team’s ROBOT. The ROBOT and its MAJOR MECHANISMS must be built by the FIRST Tech Challenge team that has registered for the event and intends to use the ROBOT to participate in MATCHES or as part of judged awards.

I103          *A responsible adult must be present for the whole event. At least 1, preferably 2, adult(s) responsible for the STUDENT team members must be present at all times during the event. Adults attending FIRST Tech Challenge events are expected to follow the same competition manual rules which dictate behavioral norms as youth participants while also following the FIRST Code of Conduct. Responsible adults must be listed on the team roster.

I303          *Get inspected before playing a Qualification/Playoff MATCH. A team is only permitted to participate in a Qualification or Playoff MATCH and receive RANKING POINTS if their ROBOT has passed an initial, complete inspection. INSPECTORS are available to help, but teams are expected to ensure their ROBOT and other supporting equipment are within the rules at all times when competing.