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Printer-Friendly Alley Dock, Freight Door, Bullpen


Definitions:
Freight Door - A single, freestanding backing barricade.
Alley Dock - A backing barricade with side barricades.
Bullpen - A boxed in backing barricade with predetermined access.

Purpose:
To back the unit and position the rear of the unit within the confines of the dock and within the scoring zone (18") without touching it.

Scoring:
Position score minus penalties.

Measurements:
Both corners of rear of the vehicle must be within the confines of the designated doorway. Measure from the center of the tailboard. A free pull-up is at the discretion of the course chairman. The driver shall blow horn when ready for measurement. For the Bullpen problem the driver must use a designated entrance/exit and once inside must do all maneuvering inside the bullpen.

Penalties:
5 points - each unauthorized stop.
5 points - each additional pull-up.
15 points - going out of bounds and/or striking course fixture (10 for hit, 5 for reposition).
25 points for failure to follow instructions.
50 points for striking the "door" barricade (Zero the problem)