Data Sheet

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VEX Classroom Competition “Swept Away”
Copyright 2009 VEX Robotics, Inc.
Critical Field Specifications cont.
Unofficial Field Construction
Ball Dimensions
The official field is NOT needed to play Swept Away.
There are a number of methods to build a “close enough” field to play the game. It is also possible to
build stand-in objects for practice. (For example, it is possible to use a piece of cardboard 12” tall to
simulate the height of the wall.)
A full field perimeter can easily be constructed out of 8-foot long 2x6 boards. The wall can be mocked up
from plywood and 2x4 boards.
Swept Away can also be played with different game objects. If footballs and soccer balls matching the
official Swept Away game objects are not available, it is possible to play the game with something else.
(Obviously in this case the robots might not be able to play with official game objects, if they were
designed for something else).
Orange Footballs:
Width – approximately 5.25” wide
Length – approximately 9.0” long
Weight – approximately 0.4 lbs
Green Soccer Balls:
Size – approximately 4.0” in diameter
Weight – approximately 0.125 lbs