Dear HSL Teams,
TLDR: This is a call for nominations to the HSL organising committee (OC) and technical committee (TC). Without the work that these committees do, RoboCup HSL would not be possible. We ask that all teams nominate candidates for the committees. This year, we are particularly focused on strong representation from as many active teams as possible to help drive the continued evolution of the HSL. Please submit the nomination form by Thursday July 2, 5.00pm (Korea Standard Time): Link
What does being a committee member entail? The two committees (OC and TC) each have a different focus, although they work closely at times. The TC is responsible for writing the rules and technical challenges of the HSL and implementing the league’s longer-term roadmap year by year. The TC also manages the call for participation and qualification decisions. The time commitment varies depending on the time of year, but the TC usually meets every other week and the responsibilities are divided between the committee members. The OC is responsible for organizational aspects of the league and the RoboCup event. The OC interacts with the Local Organising Committee for the RoboCup event itself to ensure that the physical environment, network, etc. matches the league’s needs. The OC also helps organise the running of the HSL at the event, including the game schedule, referee allocation, the collation of results, etc. Like the TC, the time commitment varies, but OC usually meets at least once a month after the call for participation has gone out. The OC is an ideal committee for newer members of our league. There will be at most six people named to the new TC and the limit of the OC will be determined later.
Qualifications You don’t have to be an experienced RoboCupper or from an experienced team to join the committees. All we ask is that you have a reasonable expectation of attending the next RoboCup event and will commit to the role for at least the year leading up to that event. (If you might be able to participate for a couple of years, that is even better). By participating you get a chance to reshape the future of our league, develop long-lasting relationships, to help the league operate and improve, to add to your resume, and to genuinely make a difference. Nominees to both committees are voted for by the teams but must be approved by the trustees. (The trustees can also appoint members.) The trustees have specifically asked for diversified representation from different geographical regions and teams at different levels of the competition, in addition to other kinds of diversity.
Nomination Any member of any team may be nominated. You can nominate yourself, or another person (but ask them first to make sure they are interested in being nominated). To make a nomination, simply complete the following form by Thursday, July 2 at 5:00pm (Korea Standard Time): Link
Selection After nominations have been finalized, the list will be circulated and each team may vote for three preferred nominees for each committee. Nominee’s will also be asked to make a short statement at the team leader meeting on Thursday evening. More instructions will be given when the election opens. We will then submit a list of names to the trustees who have final approval on who is appointed. We look forward to receiving your nominations.
Best regards,
The HSL Execs (Josiah, Stefan, Tim, Reinaldo, Reinhard, Sebastien)