Hello!
After the matches last year between TIGERs on behalf of the SSL and the Junior Soccer LightWeight and Open Leagues received positive attention and feedback, we want to host the matches this year again, deepening our cooperation to further increase knowledge transfer between both leagues. Since the junior teams will consist of robots from multiple teams again, we want to prove that the SSL can play with robots from multiple teams on a shared team as well. After a first test during the German Open ([Lifestream of the match](https://www.youtube.com/live/__ASDKObXNY?si=B_cGATAb3sl5xPfe&t=3087)), where TIGERs and ER-Force gave their best to split the responsibility on the field, we want to expand the circle of competing teams. Therefore we are currently looking for teams that are open to the challenge and would like to join the matches.
As the junior bots are usually a bit more fragile than the SSL bots, all competing robots must be limited to the following values: - Max Robot speed: 2.0 - Max Robot acceleration: 2.0 - Max Ball speed: 2.5
In addition to that, the use of chip kicks is strictly forbidden.Disabling the chip kicks in hardware is strongly encouraged and preferred, but disabling it in software is also fine. To ensure that these limits are not violated, each SSL team will have to demonstrate compliance to these limits beforehand.
The matches will take place on the main Div B field. Therefore, the ruleset used will be similar to the SSL Div B ruleset. As all junior bots will get equipped with vision patterns, and the GC will control the SSL bots and coordinate the matches. Expect some adaptations to improve the flow of the game by the refs or GCO, you should not need to adapt your AI or hardware beyond the safety limitations.
Since the schedules of the involved leagues are still being finalized, we do not have a specific time for the demo yet. However, I expect it to take place on Friday or Saturday. Since we will need the main Div B field anyway, there is no need to worry about scheduling conflicts with other matches. However, since tournaments never run as expected, you can always withdraw from the challenge.
If you have any questions regarding the matches or would like to join the matches feel free to reach out to the OC.
Thanks,
David.
------------ RoboCup Small Size League | OC Member