Data Sheet

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VEX Classroom Competition “Swept Away”

Game Rules

Field Setup

1. Matches are played on an 8 ft x 8 ft field which is divided in half by a 12” tall wall.

2. One robot is placed on each side of the divider wall at the start of every match.

a. Robots may be placed anywhere, as long as they are ENTIRELY on their side of the field, and

NOT touching any balls.

b. At the start of the match no robot may be more than twelve inches (12”) tall.

3. There are six (6) footballs placed on each side of the field, as shown.

4. There are twelve (12) soccer balls placed on each side of the field, as shown.

5. The field surface (that the robots drive on) is not specified. Any available surface is allowable.

a. Recommended Surfaces: Linoleum, Concrete, Plywood, Foam Tiles, Low-pile Carpet

On each side of the field:

1. One (1) Football is placed in each of the four (4) corners.

2. Four (4) Soccer Balls are placed in a row centered on each of the three (3) outer walls.

3. Two (2) Footballs are placed 24” apart centered on the “back” wall.

Note: Use the mounting holes in the wall as reference points for placing these balls.