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The document provides rules and guidelines for a Sumobot competition. It outlines details such as: - Registration requirements including team size, fees, and deadlines - Competition structure including a maximum weight of 1kg per robot and rounds lasting up to 2 minutes - Scoring criteria such as forcing the opponent's robot outside the arena boundary - Conduct expectations like no interfering with matches or insulting language - Procedures for handling violations, injuries, and resolving disputes The document establishes a structured framework for a Sumobot competition with clear rules, scoring, and expectations for participant conduct.

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A. Category: Short Description

The document provides rules and guidelines for a Sumobot competition. It outlines details such as: - Registration requirements including team size, fees, and deadlines - Competition structure including a maximum weight of 1kg per robot and rounds lasting up to 2 minutes - Scoring criteria such as forcing the opponent's robot outside the arena boundary - Conduct expectations like no interfering with matches or insulting language - Procedures for handling violations, injuries, and resolving disputes The document establishes a structured framework for a Sumobot competition with clear rules, scoring, and expectations for participant conduct.

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A.

Category
Name of Category: Sumobot

Date and Time: November 12, 2017 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Robotics: Varied (Lego, Arduino, etc)


Entries: 20 teams (2 persons/team)

Short Description: Contestants ages 10-18 years old will compete at making their robot push
another robot out of the arena. Robots cannot be more than a kilogram.

B. Rules and Mechanics


Registration
 The Sumobot competition is composed of 1-2 persons.
 Each team is required to have a team name and a supervising coach. The coaches do not
need to be in the related STEM field. They must be present at every
training/prototyping session.
 The members must submit a completed registration form and a fee of ₱1,500 per team
regardless of the number of contestants per team. If you are a public school and need
assistance with the fees, please call us at 0917-629-4942 Globe or 0932-769-8893 Sun. If
you are out of Cebu City, we will provide you with bank information for your deposit.
 The team members must submit their t-shirt sizes. If you are unsure about your size, ask
a Compass Education staff member to assist you with sample sizes.
 Registration, payment, scheduled training, description of robots and t-shirt sizes must
be completed on or before October 10, 2017.
 The Liability Waiver and Release of photography and videography should be completed
and signed. The signed copy can be given to Compass Staff or emailed (scanned).
 Each category has a limited number of entries. Competitions in each category will be
closed as soon as it is filled.
Competition Day
 Each member of the team must wear their competition t-shirt given by Compass
Education or their respective school uniforms. Teams are responsible for obtaining
permission from their schools to wear their school uniform.
 Competitors must register at the registration table to gather their name badge at least
30 minutes before their scheduled competition time.
 Coaches and family members are not allowed on the competition floor.
 Each team will provide their own Sumobot.
 Each sumobot must not be more than 1 kilogram. It will be weighed before the
competition by the Marshall. All robots weighing more than 1 kilogram will be
disqualified.
 Each team will be given an opportunity to compete with another robot. The order will
be drawn by lots by the Marshalls.
 Each team will be given 3 minutes to complete the 7 missions.
 The last robot left in the arena will win the competition.

Awarding
 Awarding for all Categories will be at 4:00 PM on November 12, 2017.
 All contestants are requested to be there to receive their awards.
 A letter and a congratulatory tarp will be given to the schools of the winning
contestants.

C. Mechanics and Scoring


Robot Restrictions (Not Allowed)
 Robots should not weigh more than 1 kilogram with a maximum length of 20cm and
maximum width is 20cm. robots are weighed and measured during registration and
prior to the competition.
 Jamming devices such as IR LEDs, intended to saturate the opponents IR sensors are not
allowed.
 Sharp edges or parts that could break or damage the ring or the other robot(s) are not
allowed. Normal pushes and bangs are not considered intent to damage.
 Devices that can store liquid, powder, gas or other substances for throwing at the
opponent and sticky substances to improve traction are not allowed.
 Devices to increase down force such as vacuum pumps and/or magnets are not allowed.
D. Game Rules
 One match shall consist of 3 rounds, within a total time of 2 minutes each round, unless
extended by the judges.
 The team who wins two rounds or receives two points first, within the time limit shall
win the match. A team receives a point when they win a round. If the time limit is
reached before one team can get two points, and one of the teams has received one
point, the team with one point shall win.
 When the match is not won by either team within the time limit, an extended match
may be fought during which the team who receives the first point shall win.
 Alternatively, the winner/loser of the match may be decided by judges, by means of
lots, or by a rematch.
 One point shall be given to the winner when the judges’ decision was called for or lots
were employed.

E. Start, Stop, Resume, End a Match

Robot Placing

Upon the marshal’s instructions, the two teams approach the ring to place their robots on the
ring. A cross in the middle divides the sumo ring into 4 quadrants. Robots always have to be
placed in 2 opposing quadrants. The robots have to be placed at the border within the assigned
quadrant. The robot has to cover the white border at least partially.

Start

At the command of the marshal, the robot handler(s) will activate their robot simultaneously.
There must be a delay equal to 5 seconds prior to the robot’s starting motion.

Stop, Resume

The match stops and resumes when a marshal announces so.

End

The match ends when the judge announces so. The two teams retrieve the robots from the ring
area.
F. Time of Match

Duration
One Match will be fought for a total of 2 minutes, starting and ending upon the marshal’s
command, fought in a 3 round match

Extension

An extended match, if called for by the marshal, shall last for a maximum of 2 minutes. In case
of no robots gets a point.

Time Keeping
The following are not included in the time of the match:

1. The time elapsed after the marshal announces the point and before the match resumes.
The standard delay before the match resumes shall be 30 seconds.
2. The time elapsed after a marshal announces to stop the match and before the match
resumes.

G. Scoring

Scoring One point shall be given when:

1. A team legally forces the body of the opposing robot to touch the space outside the
ring, which includes the side of the ring its self.
2. The opposing robot has touched the space outside the ring on its own.
3. Either of the above takes place at the same time that the end of the Match is
announced.
4. When a wheeled robot has fallen over on the ring or in similar conditions, point will not
be counted and the match continues.

When marshal’s decision is called for to decide the winner, the following points will be taken
into considerations:

1. Technical merits in movement and operation of a robot


2. Penalty points during the match
3. Attitude of the players during the match

The match shall be stopped and a rematch started under the following conditions:
1. The robots are entangled or orbiting each other with no perceivable progress for 5
seconds. If it is unclear whether progress is being made or not, the judge can extend
the time limit for observable progress for up to 30 seconds.
2. Both robots move, without making progress, or stop (at the exact same time) and stay
stopped for 5 seconds without touching each other. However, if one robot stops its
movement first, after 5 seconds it will be declared as not having the will to fight. In this
case the opponent shall receive a one point, even if the opponent also stops. If both
robots are moving and it isn't clear if progress is being made or not, the judge can
extend the time limit up to 30 seconds.
3. If both robots touch the outside of the ring at about the same time, and it cannot be
determined which touched first, a rematch is called.

H. Violations

 Insults A player who utters insulting words to the opponent or to the marshal or
puts voice devices in a robot to utter insulting words or writes insulting words on the
body of a robot, or performs any insulting action, is in violation of these rules.

 Minor Violations
a.) Enters into the ring during the match, except when the player does so to take the robot
out of the ring upon the marshal’s announcement of one point or stopping the match.

1. To enter into the ring means:


a. A part of the player's body is in the ring, or
b. A player puts any mechanical kits into the ring to support his/her body

b.) Demand to stop the match without appropriate reasons.


1. Take more than 30 seconds before resuming the match, unless the marshal
announces a time extension.
2. Start operating the robot within five seconds after the marshal announces the
start of the match.
3. Does or says that which disgraces the fairness of the match.

I. Penalties

1. The judge shall give two points to the opponent and order the violator to clear out. The
violator is not honoured with any rights.
2. Each occasion of the violations described in Sections7.3 shall be accumulated. Two of
these violations shall give one point to the opponent.
J. Injuries and Accidents during the Match

Request to Stop the Match

 A player can request to stop the game when he/she is injured or his/her robot
had an accident and the game cannot continue.

Unable to Continue the Match

 When the game cannot continue due to player's injury or robot's accident, the
player who is the cause of such injury or accident loses the match. When it is not
clear which team is such a cause, the player who cannot continue the game, or
who requests to stop the game, shall be declared as the loser.

Time Required to Handle Injury/Accident

 Whether the game should continue in case of injury or accident shall be decided
by the judges and the Committee members. The decision process shall take no
longer than five minutes.

K. Declaring Objections
 No objections shall be declared against the judge’s decisions. There are numerous
judges both on the STEM field and otherwise. Their decision is final.
 The coach of a team can present objections to the Marshall, before the match is over, if
there are any doubts in the exercising of these rules.

L. Flexibility of Rules
 As long as the concept and fundamentals of the rules are observed, these rules shall be
flexible enough to encompass the changes in the number of players and of the contents
of matches. Modifications or abolition of the rules can be made by the local event
organizers as long as they are published prior to the event, and are consistently
maintained throughout the event.

M. Liability
 Participating teams are always responsible for the safety of their robots and are liable
for any accidents caused by their team members or their robots.
 Compass Education and the organizing team members will never be held responsible or
liable for any incidents and/or accidents caused by participating teams or their
equipment.
 Compass Education and its partners and sponsors shall not be responsible for any lost
and stolen models during the competition.
N. Awarding

Judging will be conducted at 1-3 PM on November 12, 2017 by several judges. The Awarding
Ceremony will be at 4:00 PM.
The awards are as follows:

1st Place Gold Medal

2nd Place Silver Medal

3rd Place Bronze Medal


Liability Waiver and Release of Photography and Videography

Assumption of Risk

As the coach of the team, I represent the team and I __________________________________


am aware that participation and involvement in the 3rd Compass Education Robotics Cup has
many inherent risks, including but not limited to personal injury due to misuse of machines or
tools or malfunctioning of items constructed during the competition and events.

I freely accept and fully assume all such ris ks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of
personal injury from misuse of machines or chemicals (i.e. loss of limb or digit, burns) death,
property damage or loss resulting from such risks, dangers and hazards.

I agree as follows:

1. To waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against Compass
Education, and its members, officers, employees, students, agents, volunteers and
independent contractors, donors and sponsors (all of whom are hereinafter collectively
referred to as "the releases");

2. To release the releases from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense
that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my involvement in the
competition. Due to any cause whatsoever including negligence, breach of contract or
breach of any statutory or other duty of care.

3. To hold harmless and indemnify the releases from any and all liability for any damage
to the property of, or personal injury to, any third party
resulting from my involvement in the competition or events

4. I hereby permit Compass Education to use any pictures, videos or interviews taken
during the Competition to be used for marketing, website, press and social media
purposes. None of the pictures takes will be sold for commercial purposes.

5. This agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin,
Executors, administrators, assigns and representatives in the event of my death or
incapacity. In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying upon any oral or written
representations or statements made by the Releases other than what is set forth in this
Agreement.
I have read and understood this agreement and I am aware that by signing / initialing this
agreement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors,
administrators and assigns may have against the releases.

Date: ______________ Name and Signature of Coach: ________________________________

Thank you for registering. Payment is due 10 days from the registration date. Checks payments
should be written out to Compass Education. Please call us at (032) 319-0640, Globe 0917- 629-
4942 or Sun 0932-769-8893 or email us for bank details. Thank you.

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