Answered: <S1> and <R3> Clarification

[Connor]

**<S1> If at any time the Robot operation or Team actions are deemed unsafe or have damaged the
Field Elements or Scoring Objects, the offending Team may be Disabled and/or Disqualified by the
determination of the referees. The Robot will require re-inspection before it may again take the
field.
a. Teams should be extra cautious when interacting with Scoring Objects. Damage to Scoring
Objects can be ruled as a violation of <S1>. **

<R3> The following types of mechanisms and components are NOT allowed:
a. Those that could potentially damage playing field components.
b. Those that could potentially damage other competing robots.
c. Those that pose an unnecessary risk of entanglement.

Would it be considered legal for a robot to take apart the field and the field elements, but not damage them? This would be very useful for certain situations like tipping an empty stationary goal as well as ensure your 10 point zone extends further out.

Thank you very much for your time

• [TVA] Delta III

[VEX_GDC]

No, this would not be legal. Taking apart field elements would be considered damage.