PRE Challenge
Returning for 2008 will be the “Pre-Rookie Exhibition Challenge”. The intent of these
matches is to allow newly forming teams to experience the excitement of FIRST
competition in a method where they can learn while gaining this experience.
These exhibition matches are for forming teams that did not compete in the 2008
FIRST challenge but are gearing up for the 2009 season. Teams may compete using a
robot they have built or that has been loaned to them by another FIRST team. The
robots must meet the general rules for the 2008 “FIRST Overdrive” challenge but leeway
will be given.
The PRE-Challenge teams will compete only with other PRE-Challenge teams. An
additional, veteran mentor will be allowed on the field with these teams as they
compete. Referees will call the match, but will limit penalties called and provide more
detailed descriptions of infractions to allow these future FIRST teams to learn.
PRE-Challenge teams must be sponsored by an existing FIRST team who will mentor
them on robot rules, game rules, Gracious Professionalism and provide guidance
during the matches.
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