Offizielle Frage&A: VEX V5 Robotics Competition 2026-2027: Override
3196: Does SG11a forbid match loading during auto skills?
<SG11> SG11a states that "scoring objects may only be introduced...during the Driver Controlled Period of a match". The definition of match in Appendix B defines "Autonomous Coding Skills Matches" as matches with "no Driver Controlled Period". My interpretation of is rule is that, when read together with the definition, it forbids match-loading during Autonomous Skills Matches.
However, at some events it has been ruled that teams are allowed to introduce match loads during Autonomous Skills Matches. Whilst the rules seem fairly clear, because of the potential impact of this ruling (especially if it were to be applied inconsistently between competitions) I wanted to ensure that it was clarified.
Therefore: Does SG11a forbid introducing match loads during Autonomous Skills Matches?
Teams may introduce Match Load Scoring Objects at any time during a Robot Skills Match, but only through red Alliance Loaders. This applies to both Driving Skills Matches and Autonomous Coding Skills Matches.
<RSC2>clause D will be revised in the August 6 game manual update to make this more clear.