This topic is used to announce important information from OnStage OC (Organizing Committee). Please read this topic and check the latest information before and during the event. If there is any question, feel free to ask adding a comment. 
Technical Description Paper (TDP)
Now ”Technical Description Paper (TDP)” is ready. This year, all teams are required to submit two kinds of documents. One is a TDP which is described in the rules, and another is a “Team Blurb Slide” which is expected to work as kind of a communication tool between participants. A submission deadline is described as " three weeks before" in the rules, the date has already passed through though. Hence, we re-set a new deadline, 12th June. We would kindly ask all participating teams to keep this deadline.
There are two methods for submitting TDP, via web form (Google forms) and email. Teams can choose an easy way for themselves.
A. Submission from a web form
This form is made with Google forms. Google asks us to log in, since sending any files via Google forms is limited to a person who has a Google account. If it is not useful for your team, please send TDP via email.
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Please download a standard format (template) of ”Team Blurb” and edit with your team’s data before submitting TDP. There are three sheets in this template. First one is main team blurb, second is for additional photos and movies, and last is a sample. The first slide is enough if you don’t need additional photos. This team profile slide will be gathered into one file with all participating teams, so please make your team slide not too long. Once complete editing, please save the slide with your team name.
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Additionally, teams can attach some photos and/or documents to TDP. Please prepare attachments before accessing a TDP form. The size of attachments is maximum 10 MB in total, and the contents should be fitted within five pages by A4 size paper.
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The TDP form is here. Please access TDP after complete preparing attachments mentioned above.
B. Send by attaching with an email
Teams can submit TDP by email. Be sure to enclose Team Blurb (and attachments as necessary) when sending TDP.
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Please download a standard format (template) of ”Team Blurb” and edit with your team’s data before submitting TDP. There are three sheets in this template. First one is main team blurb, second is for additional photos and movies, and last is a sample. The first slide is enough if you don’t need additional photos. This team profile slide will be gathered into one file with all participating teams, so please make your team slide not too long. Once complete editing, please save the slide with your team name.
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Additionally, teams can attach some photos and/or documents to TDP. Please prepare attachments before sending TDP. The size of attachments is maximum 10 MB in total, and the contents should be fitted within five pages by A4 size paper.
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TDP is downloadable from the link below:
- Please fill in TDP and send it to Shoko Niwa of this year’s OnStage OC Chair. Please don’t forget to include the attachments mentioned above. The subject and destination are as follows:
- Subject: Submission of TDP
- email: shoko.niwa.japan [at] gmail.com (replacing [at] with “@”)
Way of thinking about the rules
1. Regarding the use of batteries 
We, OnStage OC, decided the policy about the use of batteries in this year as follows:
- Regarding batteries, obey what is stated in Rule 1.3.4.
1.3.4. Under no circumstances, will mains electricity should be equipped with some sort of battery. Lead acid batteries are not suitable unless the team has gained permission before attending the competition from the Technical Committee for a specific reason.
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As for lead-acid rechargeable batteries, only for the sealed type will be permitted. Teams are responsible for shipping batteries, bringing them to the venue, and disposing of them.
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As for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, teams are responsible for shipping batteries, bringing them to the venue, and disposing of them. Additionally, teams should not use deformed or unusually fevering batteries. When charging at the venue, use the appropriate charger with measures against overcharge prevention.
