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G102       *Never step over the guardrail. A team member may only enter or exit the FIELD through open gates and only enter if FIELD lighting (FIELD facing side of the team signs and timers) is green, unless explicitly instructed by a REFEREE or an FTA.

Violation: VERBAL WARNING. YELLOW CARD if subsequent violations during the event.

Teams are encouraged to ensure that all members of their DRIVE TEAM are aware of this rule. It’s easy to violate, particularly when teams are doing their best to move on and off the FIELD quickly. The violations of this rule are intended to avoid nuisance penalties, but still enforce safety requirements around the FIELD. There is the potential for injury when stepping over the guardrail.

Violations of this rule apply to the entire team, not specifically to any 1 individual. For example, a member of Team 9999 steps over the guardrail prior to MATCH 3, and a different member steps over the guardrail prior to MATCH 25. The team receives a VERBAL WARNING for the first violation and a YELLOW CARD for the second.

Similar Rules

Rule G101
G101       *Humans, remain outside the FIELD. A team member may not reach into the FIELD with any part of their body during a MATCH .
Rule G104
G104       *Teams may not enable their ROBOTS on the FIELD. Teams may not tether to the ROBOT while on the FIELD except in special circumstances (e.g. after Opening Ceremonies, before an immediate MATCH replay, etc.) and with the express permission from the FTA or a REFEREE.
Rule G103
G103       *Be careful what you interact with. A team member is prohibited from the following actions with regards to interaction with ARENA elements.
Rule G302
G302       *Limit what you use during a MATCH. Items used during a match must fit on your team’s DRIVER STATION shelf, be worn or held by members from your DRIVE TEAM, or be an item used as an accommodation (e.g. stools, crutches, etc.). Regardless of if the equipment fits the criteria above, it may not: