Section 3 FVC Q&A

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Q: In a typical competition how many matches would a team play in the Qualifying rounds? Also is their a certain number of teams that make it to the Elimination rounds?

A: The number of qualifying matches is dependant on a number of factors. Number of teams, number of playing fields and the length of the competition are among them. The number of matches will vary greatly based on these factors.

As for the elimination rounds, the tournament structure is described in Section 3.5 and Section 3.7 of the manual.

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Q: At the end of a match do the robots still have power or is power to the motors and sensors shut off?

A: All power is shut off at the conclusion of each match.

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Q: Does the platform continue to spin at the conclusion of the match?
*Although the power is off to the robot, it will still need to hang without any power?

A: The platform is not powered. If it is being spun by a robot at the end of the match, once the power to the robot is shut off the platform will eventually stop rotating.

At the end of the match the referees will wait until all objects and bots come to rest before scoring the field. If a robot makes contact with the platform or floor after power is shutoff it will not be counted as hanging.

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Q:How many teams qualify for the championships in Atlanta? Does the Winner and Runner up go? How do you sign up for the lottery to get into the championship if you don't qualify?

A: Per Rule 7.5, only the Winning Alliance Award winners and the Challenge Inspire Award winner are eligible for the Championship Event. Currently there are no slots at the Championship this year for teams that do not qualify through the awards.

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Q: What will the tournament structure be for the World Championship? As in because there will be far more teams than at any regional event, will there be multiple mini-tournaments as is the case with FRC?

A: The event will be run in very similar fashion to the regional Championship events except that it takes place over a two day period. Mini-tournaments or "divisions" will not be part of the tournament structure.

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Q: Where can I/we find a description of the pit area each FVC team will have in Atlanta? I am looking for the info that will help me decide how to use that space for team displays, tool/part storage and, of course, robot maintenance.

A: This information is not yet available and as much of it as possible will be distrbuted to teams when it is finalized.