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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2025-2026: Mix & Match

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2998: U-beam partially support by the base of standoff goal

2454A
18-Dec-2025

Dear GDC,

I would like to follow up prior to the Q&A 2881. The enclosed picture indicated a U-beam is lying on the base of the standoff goal. One of my students argue with the referee that the whole structure does not worth any point as it touches the "Floor" and "Yellow floor goal". We would like to clarify the situation to the students for their understanding. In order to ask in more details, I would like to break down into 2 scenarios: Scenario 1: The structure on the left hand side supported by the base and both stack are fully nested. Does it count as roughly vertical? Should it be worthing 42 points? Scenario 2: The structure on the left hand side supported by the base and one stack is fully nested while the other doesn't. Should it be worthing 28 points?

Moreover, is there any suggestion for both students and referees to check whether the stack is fully nested without touch the stack regarding to this situation? Thank you so much!

[Example Image]

SC3  
Answered by committee
8-Jan-2026

The logic from Q&A 2881 applies in this scenario.

When a Beam is balanced on the IQ piece that defines a Load Zone, with Pins in one or more of the holes in its top face as shown in your example:

  • Per Q&A 2830, a Scoring Object can be resting on a Load Zone, the lower portion of the Standoff Goal, or the IQ pieces on the Floor around a Square Goal and still count as Connected & Stacked if the Scoring Objects are fully nested.
  • Because the Beam isn’t flat on the Floor, the Pins may be able to drop into a fully nested position.