2024 Tournament Rule Changes - Revision history

Paxmorningstar: Switched to more appropriate category

2025-08-13T19:40:16Z

Switched to more appropriate category

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	In extreme cases, further sanctions beyond an event disqualification may be warranted. If this is the case, the TIC will meet to decide. In line with current NHRL policies, these investigations, along with the sanctions, will be kept private between the builder and NHRL.		In extreme cases, further sanctions beyond an event disqualification may be warranted. If this is the case, the TIC will meet to decide. In line with current NHRL policies, these investigations, along with the sanctions, will be kept private between the builder and NHRL.

	[[Category:~~Productions~~]]		[[Category:Information]]

Paxmorningstar at 14:34, 28 May 2025

2025-05-28T14:34:58Z

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	===Further disciplinary sanctions===		===Further disciplinary sanctions===
	In extreme cases, further sanctions beyond an event disqualification may be warranted. If this is the case, the TIC will meet to decide. In line with current NHRL policies, these investigations, along with the sanctions, will be kept private between the builder and NHRL.		In extreme cases, further sanctions beyond an event disqualification may be warranted. If this is the case, the TIC will meet to decide. In line with current NHRL policies, these investigations, along with the sanctions, will be kept private between the builder and NHRL.

			[[Category:Productions]]

Paxmorningstar: Added link to 2023 champs to remove Dead-end page classification

2025-05-22T16:40:53Z

Added link to 2023 champs to remove Dead-end page classification

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	===New Tournament Format===		===New Tournament Format===
	For our 2024 events, we will use a format similar to the one we used at the 2023 World Championships.		For our 2024 events, we will use a format similar to the one we used at the [[2023 Championships\| 2023 World Championships]].

	Here are specific tweaks we are making.		Here are specific tweaks we are making.

Gilhova: /* Random pre-fight weight checks */

2024-04-05T20:01:24Z

Random pre-fight weight checks

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	Unless a weight check is required, the bot does not need to be visible at the pit desk.		Unless a weight check is required, the bot does not need to be visible at the pit desk.

	===~~Random pre~~-~~fight~~ ~~weight~~ ~~checks~~===		===Pre-Fight Weight Checks===
			<span style="color:#990099">All competitors will be required to weigh their bots before each fight.</span>
	We will randomly determine certain fights in which both competitors must weigh in before the fight. There will be an official, calibrated scale available to competitors, so they can weigh their bot themselves before the official weigh-in.

	If a bot is overweight by up to 2.5oz it will be given 1 TKO point. If the team can quickly reduce the weight, they will be allowed to fight assuming the bot has not received 3 TKO points.		If a bot is overweight by up to 2.5oz it will be given 1 TKO point. If the team can quickly reduce the weight, they will be allowed to fight assuming the bot has not received 3 TKO points.

	If a bot is over 2.5oz it will receive 3 TKO points and an immediate TKO.		If a bot is over 2.5oz it will receive 3 TKO points and an immediate TKO.

	A set of official calibrated NHRL scales will be made available in the pits for builders to use at any time to check their bot weight.		A set of official calibrated NHRL scales will be made available in the pits for builders to use at any time to check their bot weight.

Gilhova: /* Bot inspections */

2024-04-05T20:00:58Z

Bot inspections

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	* Safety compliance		* Safety compliance
			* <span style="color:#990099">Checking that sharp edges are adequately covered when not fighting.</span>
	* Weapon lock compliance (as per the updated bot design rules)		* Weapon lock compliance (as per the updated bot design rules)
	* Weight checks		* Weight checks

Gilhova: /* New Qualification System for World Championships */

2024-04-05T19:59:51Z

New Qualification System for World Championships

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	===New Qualification System for World Championships===		===New Qualification System for World Championships===
			<span style="color:#990099">The semifinalists at each Norwalk tournament will qualify for the NHRL World Championships. If a semifinalist has already qualified, the quarterfinalist with the highest pre-tournament ranking will take that qualification spot.</span>
	As of March 25, we have reverted our World Championship qualification rules to our 2023 rules.


			<span style="color:#990099">The qualification rules for tournaments outside out of Norwalk will be communicated before those tournaments.</span>
	At events at our House of Havoc in Norwalk, the top 4 bots of each weight class qualify for World Championships.

	If a bot that previously qualified makes it into the top 4, then the bot tied for 5th in that weight class with the highest ranking going into the event qualifies.

	===Technical Knockout Result===		===Technical Knockout Result===

Gilhova at 17:14, 29 March 2024

2024-03-29T17:14:17Z

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	===New Qualification System for World Championships===		===New Qualification System for World Championships===
			As of March 25, we have reverted our World Championship qualification rules to our 2023 rules.
	We are raising the number of qualification slots for 3lb bots from 24 to 32. 12lb and 30lb will remain at 24 slots.

			At events at our House of Havoc in Norwalk, the top 4 bots of each weight class qualify for World Championships.
	For each event run at a weight class, the top 2 bots will qualify for the World Championships. That will leave a number of open wildcard slots. For example, with 11 qualifying 3lb events, we could have as many as 22 3lb bots qualify. That would leave 10 wildcard slots.

			If a bot that previously qualified makes it into the top 4, then the bot tied for 5th in that weight class with the highest ranking going into the event qualifies.
	If one or both bots in the top 2 of a weight class at an event have already qualified, we will not “drop down” and qualify bots in lower places. Instead, we will add wildcard slots.

	After the final qualifying event, we will fill in all wildcard slots. The order of filling wildcard slots is:

	* Single best tournament finish.
	* If there is a tie, overall 2024 win percentage.
	* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 opponent win percentage.
	* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage versus all qualified bots.
	* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage versus all tied bots.
	* If there are any remaining ties, random draw.

	All win percentages will be represented and calculated as a rounded percentage. For example, a win percentage traditionally expressed as .667 would be expressed and calculated as 67%.

	===Technical Knockout Result===		===Technical Knockout Result===

Gilhova: /* Disciplinary Measures */

2024-01-18T15:36:29Z

Disciplinary Measures

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	===TKO points===		===TKO points===
	NHRL will ~~replace the 2023 demerit system with~~ a TKO point system. ~~This~~ will be administered by the tournament stewards, and issued by stewards, referees, and NHRL staff.		NHRL will introduce a TKO point system that will be administered by the tournament stewards, and issued by stewards, referees, and NHRL staff. TKO points will generally be charged for non-safety mistakes that lead to rules violations.

	Any bot that receives three TKO points will be considered TKO’d from their current or upcoming fight.		Any bot that receives three TKO points will be considered TKO’d from their current or upcoming fight.
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	In addition to issuing TKO points, tournament stewards can disqualify individual bots, and decide that individual competitors must leave the pits or the building. If a bot is disqualified but individuals are not made to leave, those individuals can continue to compete with any other teams that they are registered with for the event.		In addition to issuing TKO points, tournament stewards can disqualify individual bots, and decide that individual competitors must leave the pits or the building. If a bot is disqualified but individuals are not made to leave, those individuals can continue to compete with any other teams that they are registered with for the event.

			===Demerits===
	===Single TKO point infractions===
			To ensure that events run safely and fairly, NHRL has a disciplinary system called Demerits. Demerits will generally be charged for intentional rules violations or most safety violations.
⚫	Single ~~TKO points~~ can be given by any ~~referee~~ or tournament director. These can only be given for the following listed infractions:

			Any bot that receives 3 Demerits will be disqualified from the event. A disqualified bot is immediately removed from the tournament. Its next opponent receives a bye. In addition, a disqualified bot is not allowed to enter Freestyle fights.

			Demerits will be applied to the bot and not individuals. It is the Main Driver’s responsibility to ensure that their team stays safe and within NHRL rules.

			In addition to issuing Demerits, Tournament Stewards can disqualify individual bots, and decide that individual competitors must leave the building or the pits. If a bot is disqualified but individuals are not made to leave, those individuals can continue to compete with any other teams that they are registered with for the event.

			====Single-Point Demerit Infractions====
		⚫	Single-point Demerit can be given by any Referee or tournament director. These can only be given for the following listed infractions:

	* Leaving a lipo battery charging unattended		* Leaving a lipo battery charging unattended
	* Weapon not locked ~~on powered bots~~ when away from the designated pit table, ~~machine shop~~, bot inspection area, hazard area or inside the cage (unless with express permission from NHRL staff)		* Weapon not locked when away from the designated pit table, workshop, bot inspection area, hazard area or inside the cage (unless with express permission from NHRL staff)
	* Controlling the bot or activating the weapon before cage doors are closed		* Controlling the bot or activating the weapon before cage doors are closed
	* Working with hazardous materials outside of the Hazard Area		* Working with hazardous materials outside of the Hazard Area
	* Using grinding tools outside of the grinding tent or machine shop.		* Using grinding tools outside of the grinding tent or machine shop.

	Any potential infraction not on this list must be sent to the ~~tournament~~ ~~stewards~~ for an investigation. The infractions on the list can be updated by the ~~TIC~~.		Any potential infraction not on this list must be sent to the Tournament Stewards for an investigation. The infractions on the list can be updated by the Commission.

	===Tournament Steward Investigations===		===Tournament Steward Investigations===

Gilhova: /* Random pre-fight weight checks */

2024-01-18T15:27:43Z

Random pre-fight weight checks

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	We will randomly determine certain fights in which both competitors must weigh in before the fight. There will be an official, calibrated scale available to competitors, so they can weigh their bot themselves before the official weigh-in.		We will randomly determine certain fights in which both competitors must weigh in before the fight. There will be an official, calibrated scale available to competitors, so they can weigh their bot themselves before the official weigh-in.

	If a bot is overweight by up to 5% ~~in their random pre-fight weigh-in, they~~ will be given a TKO point. If ~~they~~ can quickly reduce ~~their~~ weight ~~(e.g. removing screws)~~, they will be allowed to fight it the bot has not received 3 TKO points..		If a bot is overweight by up to 2.5oz it will be given 1 TKO point. If the team can quickly reduce the weight, they will be allowed to fight assuming the bot has not received 3 TKO points.

	If a bot is over 5% ~~overweight~~ in ~~the~~ ~~random~~ ~~pre-fight~~ ~~weigh-in,~~ ~~they will receive~~ an immediate TKO.		If a bot is over 2.5oz it will receive 3 TKO points and an immediate TKO.

	A set of official calibrated NHRL scales will be made available in the pits for builders to use at any time to check their bot weight.		A set of official calibrated NHRL scales will be made available in the pits for builders to use at any time to check their bot weight.

Gilhova: /* New Qualification System for World Championships */

2024-01-16T20:47:48Z

New Qualification System for World Championships

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	After the final qualifying event, we will fill in all wildcard slots. The order of filling wildcard slots is:		After the final qualifying event, we will fill in all wildcard slots. The order of filling wildcard slots is:

	* Single best finish.		* Single best tournament finish.
	* If there is a tie, 2024 win percentage ~~against other tied bots~~.		* If there is a tie, overall 2024 win percentage.
	* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage ~~against other qualified bots~~.		* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 opponent win percentage.
	* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage ~~overall~~.		* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage versus all qualified bots.
			* If there are any remaining ties, 2024 win percentage versus all tied bots.
	* If there are any remaining ties, random draw.		* If there are any remaining ties, random draw.

			All win percentages will be represented and calculated as a rounded percentage. For example, a win percentage traditionally expressed as .667 would be expressed and calculated as 67%.

	===Technical Knockout Result===		===Technical Knockout Result===