Clarification on rule G4

[JaphyRider]

I’m wondering if it would be acceptable for a team with only one driver at an event to compete for the first 35 seconds of a match, then set down the controller for the remainder of the match. This is assuming they were unsuccessful at finding a qualified substitute driver.

[Karthik]

@JaphyRider

I’m wondering if it would be acceptable for a team with only one driver at an event to compete for the first 35 seconds of a match, then set down the controller for the remainder of the match. This is assuming they were unsuccessful at finding a qualified substitute driver.

Let’s take a look at <G4>

@VEX IQ Challenge Bank Shot Game Manual

<G4> Each team shall include two Drivers. Teams with only one Student in attendance at an event are granted an allowance to use a qualified Driver from the event. No Driver may fulfill this role for more than one team at any given event.

So teams with only one Student will need to find another Driver at the event. Considering these events are filled with students in the proper age range who all have a passion for robotics, I would hope that finding a Driver wouldn’t be that difficult.