Official Q&A: VRC 2020-2021: Change Up

<VUR3> Teams are allowed to fabricate their own unique components for each of their Robots from the following additional raw materials. These parts may be fabricated using techniques that may otherwise be prohibited in VRC, such as welding, brazing, casting, forging, hot/cold rolling, tempering, or gluing. a. An unlimited amount of non-shattering plastic from the following list: polycarbonate, acetal monopolymer (Delrin), acetal copolymer (Acetron GP), POM (acetal), ABS, PEEK, PET, HDPE, LDPE, Nylon (all grades), Polypropylene, FEP. b. An unlimited amount of silicone, polyurethane, or other rubber. c. An unlimited amount of composite materials, such as G10 (Garolite), FR-4, or carbon fiber. d. An unlimited number of plastic 3D printed parts. e. An unlimited amount of steel, aluminum, brass & bronze.

In Appendix C of the rulebook, it references all of the legal materials we are allowed to utilize in VEXU. Is PVC allowed as a legal material in VEXU for this year? Two years ago for Turning Point, this rule specifically stated that PVC was a legal material. Our team is wondering if PVC was phased out of VEXU, or if it is still allowed for this season.