Sample Team Rules

Team Guidelines and RulesBasic Rules:

• Be safe! Wear safety goggles and be careful and cautious at all times.
  
• Be respectful! Don’t say negative things about people (including yourself) and objects.
  
• Listen to all ideas. All ideas can contribute
  
• Clean up after yourself; if a screw rolls away, take the time to pick it up.
  
• Record everything you do, whether in a photo or on paper, and add to the notebook.
  
• The team will use votes to make decisions, but the mentors have veto power
  
• If you have a conflict with someone, please resolve peacefully or talk to the coach.
  
• No inappropriate behavior.
  
• No swearing or cursing.
  
• Check your email at least once a day for team updates and important emails.
  
• Report all injuries immediately.
  

• No playing video games or checking social media during the meetings.
  
• Only use your phone for calling/texting parents and emergencies.
  
• Robot designs and team documents are confidential, do not share them with others.
  

Competition Rules:

• Be on your best behavior because you represent the team.
  
• Do not say bad things about other teams.
  
• Do not lie, cheat, or steal.
  
• Do not go anywhere without telling the mentor.
  
• Listen to all rules of the competition and follow them.
  
• Respect all volunteers.
  
• Be in the pit when it is your assigned time to do so, and monitor our setup area.
  

Social Media Rules:

• Be professional on our website and social media because it is open to the public. We are a positive team and need to represent that!