Answered: Adult Team Member?

[ncrowder]

Are adults allowed to be team members of a VEX Team? That is, be field side during matches, work on the robot…obviously serving in a capacity that is more than a coach or mentor.

[Karthik]

@ncrowder

Are adults allowed to be team members of a VEX Team? That is, be field side during matches, work on the robot…

Yes, adults are allowed to be members of VEX teams. However there are restrictions on what they are allowed to do during a match. These restrictions are listed in <G4>

@VEX Skyrise Game Manual

<G4> Only Student Drive Team Members may touch the team’s controls at any time during a Match, and are the only Drive Team Members allowed to interact with the Robot as per <SG4>. Adult Drive Team Members are not permitted to touch the controls or interact with the robot or Skyrise Sections. Minor violations of this rule that do not affect the match will result in a warning. Egregious (match affecting) offenses will result in a Disqualification. Teams that receive multiple warnings may also receive a Disqualification at the head referee’s discretion.

We encourage students to seek out adult mentorship from teachers, parents, college students, and industry professionals, in an effort to enhance and enrich their experience as a VRC participant.