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To ensure a positive and educational experience for everyone, please adhere to the following behavior guidelines while interacting with your teams. When in doubt, remember: "Student Led, Student Success!"
Focus on Learning Over Winning
Guideline: Emphasize the importance of learning and personal growth over the desire to win.
Reason: This helps students appreciate the other skills they learn through the competition.
Respect Student Centeredness
Guideline: Students must be the only ones designing, building, programming, and troubleshooting their robots.
Reason: This encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Provide Guidance, Not Answers
Guideline: Provide guidance through leading questions and guided discussions rather than providing direct answers or solutions.
Reason: This helps students develop independence and confidence in their abilities.
Maintain a Positive Environment
Guideline: Create a supporting and encouraging atmosphere. Avoid negative comments or criticism.
Reason: A positive environment boosts student morale and encourages a growth mindset in which students are encouraged to overcome challenges.
Encourage Student Communication
Guideline: Students should be the only ones who communicate directly with judges, referees, and members of other teams.
Reason: Leading team communications gives students opportunities to practice their presentation, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Stay Behind the Scenes
Guideline: Adults should stay in the background during active problem-solving and match play.
Reason: When students are the primary participants and leaders in the competition,
all teams are on a level playing field.
Respect All Participants
Guideline: Treat all students, mentors, volunteers, and other event attendees with respect and courtesy.
Reason: Respectful behavior promotes a fair and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Avoid Unnecessary Interference
Guideline: Do not interfere with the operations of other teams or the event staff.
Reason: This maintains the integrity and smooth operation of the competition.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
- Teams will receive warnings or violations for adult interference.
- Repeated offenses could lead to a team's disqualification.
- Adults may be asked to leave the competition area.
Student Led, Student Success!
We thank you for your cooperation and commitment to making this a memorable and educational experience for all students. For comprehensive information on the REC Foundation's Student-Centered Policy and Code of Conduct, please visit audience.recf.org.