The Maryland Tech Invitational will be following the official rules for the Ultimate Goal challenge.  This includes the allowed electronics/parts/software as outlined in the Game Manuals and Game Forum.  

The noted exception is the Alliance Selection Process as outline below. 

Order of Selection

We will follow a snake draft order for the MTI.  Alliance selection will proceed as follows:

1st Seed Team - Picks 1st

2nd Seed Team - Picks 2nd 

3rd Seed Team - Picks 3rd

4th Seed Team - Picks 4th

4th Seed Team - Picks 5th

3rd Seed Team - Picks 6th

2nd Seed Team - Picks 7th

1st Seed Team - Picks 8th

Green and Red Flags

Prior to lining up for the alliance selection, each team will be asked to pick up a green or red "flag".  If your robot is fully functional and your team is able and willing to play in the semi-finals you will pick up a green flag.  If your robot is not functioning and your team is not able to join an alliance you will select a red flag.  

You will need to display your team's "flag" during the alliance selection so everyone can see what teams are available for an alliance and which ones are not.

As always, all participants and volunteers are expected to demonstrate the values of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition throughout the event.