Answered: How Many Students in Alliance Station?

[Zreiker]

The rules seem to state that only 3 members of each robot are allowed into the Alliance Station during a Match. Considering this to be correct:

Should a Student who does not belong to any robot in the match enter the Alliance Station, will this be counted as a violation of the rule? If so, which robot would be penalized?

In the scenario above, what if the Student belongs to the third team in the 3-Team-Alliance (The team not playing in the current match)?

What if the Student belongs to the opposing Alliance?

Relevant definition of Drive Team Member:

Drive Team Member – Any of the three (3) Students allowed in the Alliance Station during a Match for
each team.

Thanks in advance!

[Karthik]

Should a Student who does not belong to any robot in the match enter the Alliance Station, will this be counted as a violation of the rule? If so, which robot would be penalized?

The Student should be asked to leave immediately. If the Student refuses to leave, the team which he belongs to could be punished as per <G17>:

<G17> All teams are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner while competing in VEX Robotics Competition events. If a team or any of its members (students or any adults associated with the team) are disrespectful or uncivil to event staff, volunteers or fellow competitors, they may be Disqualified from a current or upcoming Match. It is important to remember that we are all judged based on how we deal with adversity. It is important that we all exhibit maturity and class when dealing with any difficult situations that may present themselves in both the VEX Robotics Competition and our lives in general.