Today 20th Jan 2007, a meeting was held at the FRA building for the presentation of an updated Robotic Event Safety Guideline document.
Present, Robots Live,Robochallenge,Roaming Robots,XFM and FRA executive.
It is normal that a motion be put to the FRA governing body for their approval and after this a date for implementation. (Usually three months)
All the event organisers agreed that safety was of the highest priority and have decided to implement the guidelines with immediate effect.
This is how it effect’s roboteers.
ARENA’S WITH A FABRIC STYLE ROOF.
“Spinning weaponry of any sort is not permitted in a class XX arena, all axe weaponry must have a safety tether fitted in order to run”
It applies to both featherweights and heavyweights.
Event organizers are endeavoring to put on extra events in 2007 for featherweight spinning robots.
Currently there are not any arena’s or any known in build that will hold a heavyweight spinner safely.
It was also agreed that for 2007 the robot build rules concerning carrying cradle’s and sharp edge protection would be enforced on a 1strike and out basis.
Roboteers have a duty to be part of the safety regime.
We have been busy preparing the safety guidelines of late and have not sent our usual year end message regarding rejoining the FRA.
Membership fee is still £10 per year.
Our bills to keep the association going have to be paid by 31/3/07. If you have not read our meeting minutes you will not be aware of the fact that if you are a past or existing member the membership fee for joining after the 31/3/07 is £20.
Exclusions to the above are new member teams and roboteers from mainland Europe the membership fee is £10 at any time of the year.
Membership cards will be distributed starting 9/10 Feb at the Robots Live event.
Next FRA meeting sat 24th Feb at Daventry
Our year should be an active one, with more event organiser’s, more events than ever, in more different locations there is plenty of choice for every one.
