Robot stuck on bridge in Teamwork Challenge

[DSM]

During the Bank shot season, we witnessed a team at the local events which at times would stall their robot at the start or in the middle of the game in front of the goal or at another spot in a teamwork challenge. They would not even attempt to move the robot out of the field. It appeared as if the team was trying to bring the other teams scores down by doing this. My question is that in case such a thing happens at the local events this year ( A situation where such a robot flips the bridge to their side and stays there with it’s weight on ) and the other team is stuck on the other side, what can be done by the other team. Should there be a rule to remove such a robot from the field immediately to let the other team score as many points as possible. Just a thought.

[Karthik]

We expect all teams to be trying their hardest to contribute to their alliance. In the rare case where a team is trying to lower their alliance score to hurt their partner, they could be in violation of <G16>, quoted below.

@VEX IQ Challenge Crossover Game Manual

<G16> All team members, which includes all students and adults associated with a team, are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and positive manner while participating in the VEX IQ Challenge. If team members are disrespectful or uncivil to staff, volunteers, or fellow teams at an event, the team may be Disqualified from their current or upcoming Match. Judges may also consider team conduct and ethics in determining awards.

​In all aspects of the VEX IQ Challenge program, the students make the decisions and do the work, with adult mentorship. The VEX community prides itself on being a positive learning environment, where no one ever bullies, harasses, berates or places unnecessary stress upon students and/or event volunteers. Stressful and challenging situations are viewed as teachable moments to model positive behaviors and good sportsmanship.