Rules and Refund Policy
Our Rule Book
The full rules for each season are in the SeaPerch West Asia Handbook on the season’s Challenge Manual page. Our handbook is based on the official RoboNation SeaPerch Team Handbook.
This page is a short summary. Season dates, fees and scoring are on the season’s Challenge Details page.
Teams
Team size
2 to 4 students
and one coach
Teams per school
No limit
per school or organization
Class is decided by
Grade
the students’ grades, not their ages
Classes and Robot Rules
| Rule | Middle School | High School | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who | All students in grade 8 or below | At least one student in grade 9 or above | Any grade |
| Cost of changes to the robot | $25 or less | $25 or less | Can be more than $25 |
| Frame | Plastic pipe and fittings only (PVC, CPVC, PEX); no CNC | Plastic pipe and fittings only (PVC, CPVC, PEX); no CNC | 3D printed, CNC and other materials allowed |
| Thrusters | Up to 3, simple on/off switches | Up to 3, simple on/off switches | More than 3 allowed; speed control allowed |
All classes
- One 12 V power source for the motors.
- Only standard SeaPerch motors to move the robot.
- All motors waterproofed.
- The robot must fit through the course hoops.
Open Class teams: you must modify the basic SeaPerch kit with a minimum budget of $25 USD. You are also required to add at least one Advanced Feature, such as a 3D-printed or CNC-machined frame, more than 3 thrusters, or a speed control system.
Key Rules for All Teams
- Students’ own work: student teams build and carry out all project work independently. Mentors give guidance and advice only.
- One robot per team: no sharing robots or attachments, and no spare robots (spare parts are fine).
- Same robot for both pool courses (Obstacle Course and Mission Course). After the compliance check, you cannot add or remove any part, except ballast.
- Safety: no exposed live wires, no sharp edges, sealed motors, covered clips on the power cable.
- Batteries: no lithium batteries larger than coin cell size at the event.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
Payment
| Method | How it works |
|---|---|
| Card online | Pay online by card. |
| Bank transfer | Email info@seaperchwestasia.org before you register. We send an invoice, payable within 14 days. |
Good to know: a team is confirmed when payment is received.
Refund Policy
| Situation | Refund |
|---|---|
| Team cancels by the season’s refund deadline | Full refund of the registration fee, minus payment fees. |
| Team cancels after the refund deadline and before registration closes | 50% refund of the registration fee. |
| Team cancels after registration closes | No refund |
| Kit has not been shipped | Full refund. Shipping is refunded only if the kit has not been shipped. |
| Kit has been shipped | No refund |
| Organizers cancel the event | Full refund, or move to the next season. The kit stays with the team. |
How refunds are calculated
- Refunds are based on the amount paid after discounts.
- For a package, the kit counts at the kit price and the registration is the rest (shipping not included).
- To cancel, email info@seaperchwestasia.org.
This season’s dates: the refund deadline and closing date are on the 2027 Challenge Details page.
Questions?
Email us at info@seaperchwestasia.org.