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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay
2572: SG4 Complications for finals
How are we handling illegally loaded balls in the finals matches.
SG4 Says that it is head ref discretion. So I guess my question is: How can all of the head refs be consistent in the finals with Disqualifications and calls for things such as starting early, switching late, and illegally loaded balls.
Balls that are Loaded improperly through the Loading Station are handled as described in clauses E & F of rule <SG4>, regardless of the type of Match.
Balls that are Rapid Loaded improperly are handled as described in clause G of rule <SG5>, regardless of the type of Match. As described in the 2nd Violation Note for <SG5>, all Score Affecting Violations of <SG5> in Finals Matches and repeated Score Affecting Violations in Qualification Matches are treated as Major Violations.
As to consistency of calls, the blue box following rule <T1> describes the intent of rules that may require Head Referee judgment. In short, when judgment is required there is no "right" ruling beyond the one made by the Head Referee.