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5.13  FIELD STAFF

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”).

-        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.

-        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.

-        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.

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5.13  FIELD STAFF

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”).

-        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.

-        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.

-        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.