Sportsman Classes - Revision history

Chklnk: +Sportman vs. ND and links

2025-10-13T03:59:49Z

+Sportman vs. ND and links

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2021-11-16T03:02:23Z

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User: Starting this page - needs more details

2021-11-14T22:09:20Z

Starting this page - needs more details

User: Content needed

2021-10-19T03:40:36Z

Content needed

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Page Created - Need basic description of the class like we did for the Plastic Antweights

Intent
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 What are Sportsman Robots? <br>
 [[File:Sportsman.jpg|thumb|Sportsman Robot Storm Rider]]
-They are a special class of robots that require an an active weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class, but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.
+Sportsman-class robots require an an active weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and easier to contain within arenas, and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. Requiring a weapon discourages slow wedge-on-wedge matches and is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining. Lifters, hammers, and low KE (kinetic energy) saw blades are common in the class, but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.
-The most common weight-class for Sportsman robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br>
+The most common weight class for Sportsman robots is 30 pounds, but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. The Sportsman class can be a great entry point to building your own large robot!  Take a look at the '''[[Events]]''' page to steer you to events that run Sportsman class competitions.
-The Sportsman class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over-complicated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.<br>
+"Sportsman" may sometimes be confusingly used to describe a non-destructive class (no chopping, sawing/cutting or crushing), but a non-destructive combat class match normally allows a bot to have wedge(s) without an active weapon.  Be sure to talk to your '''[[Local Groups]]''' to see if they have variations on the standard rule set at '''[https://sparc.tools/ SPARC]'''. The event organizer's ultimate goal is to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.

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-What are Sportsam Robots? <br>
+What are Sportsman Robots? <br>
 [[File:Sportsman.jpg|thumb|Sportsman Robot Storm Rider]]
-They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.<br>
+They are a special class of robots that require an an active weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class, but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.
-The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br>
+The most common weight-class for Sportsman robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br>
-The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over complecated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.<br>
+The Sportsman class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over-complicated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.<br>

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 What are Sportsam Robots? <br>
 [[File:Sportsman.jpg|thumb|Sportsman Robot Storm Rider]]
-They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit their destructive power. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class. The intent behind the class is to reduce the liklihood that robots are completely destryed in a match while at the same time encouraging creativity and entertaining matches.<br>
+They are a special class of robots that require an anctive weapon, but limit the destructive power of the weapon to make them easier to build and contain within arenas and to increase the chances that the robots won't be completely destroyed in their matches. The weapon requirement is meant to make matches more exciting and entertaining as some slow wedge-on-wedge matches aren't much fun to watch. Lifters, hammers, and low KE saw blades are common in the class but pneumatic flippers and crushers are also allowed.<br>
 The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br>
-The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can be a bit complecated and some events run simplified versions.<br>
+The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can seem a bit over complecated but some events run simplified versions of the rules and are happy to work with you. Most event organizers just want to provide a safe and fun place for people to play with their robots.<br>

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-Page Created - Need basic description of the class like we did for the Plastic Antweights
+What are Sportsam Robots? <br>
-Intent
+The most common weight-class for Sportsan robots is 30 pounds but some events run 12 pound versions of the class and other heavier weights have been tried as well. Take a look at the [[Events]] page to see which events run Sportsman class competitions.<br>
-Rules
-Examples
+The Sportsan class can be a great entry point to building. You can find the full rule set at [http://sparc.tools/?p=340 Sparc.tools] but talk to your event organizers to see if they have variations on the rules. The full ruleset can be a bit complecated and some events run simplified versions.<br>