V5RC Push Back Game Manual Updates

On August 7th, 2025, Version 1.1 of the V5RC Push Back Game Manual was released, and the following changes were made:

  1. Revised the Violation note in <SG4> to include strategic and intentional removal of Blocks from the Field

Any Team that intentionally or strategically removes three (3) or more Blocks from the Field in a single Match will receive a Major Violation.


  1. Updated <SG7e> to clarify intent

  1. Updated <SG8b> to clarify that incidental Violations of <SG7> will not be penalized

Incidential Violations of <SG7> will not be penalized and will not automatically award the Autonomous Bonus to the opponent as described in <GG13>.


  1. Revised <SG9> to clarify that Drive Team Members are allowed to use both hands when introducing Blocks into a Loader

  1. Updated <SG9d> to note that Blocks bouncing out through the bottom opening of a Loader after being properly introduced should not be considered a Violation

  1. Added a new bullet to <SG9> to state that Blocks can only be added to a Loader containing 5 or fewer Blocks

  1. Updated <VUR4> to include tapped/threaded-hexagonal stock

  1. Added Section 7, VEX AI Robotics Competition

  1. Added a new drawing for Control Zone tape specifications to Appendix A

  1. Added significant Q&A boxes throughout the manual

  1. Minor typo / formatting fixes

The next manual update, Version 2.0 will occur on September 4, 2025.