Answered: Checks and Balances for GDC and RECF

VEX Robotics Competition Discussion VRC > In The Zone (17/18)
#1

Based on previous events and situations that have occurred, it has raised many concerns for teams globally.

In the case an event coordinator messes up (we all make mistakes) in a ruling for a team, or if the RECF representative at an event; makes a ruling that is not by-the-rulebook, what is the overall ruling?

For example, an RECF representative at a competition says that a team is disqualified because they broke a certain rule, but the rule doesn’t exist or isn’t enforced correctly; can the RECF or GDC correct the disqualification (if significant enough) after the competition?

This is a massive concern for the upcoming 2018-19 season as many referees at competitions are volunteers and have slight discrepancies here and there making the competition environment unfair.

Thanks!

#2

The purpose of this Q&A forum is to answer specific rules questions regarding VRC In the Zone. If you have specific concerns about a given event, your best route is to contact the REC Foundation.

Your REC Foundation Regional Support Manager can be found here: http://www.robotevents.com/support

The general REC Foundation support email is support@robotevents.com .

For non-rules inquiries, the GDC can be reached at GDC@vex.com .

#3