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What: Pinewood Derby

When: Tuesday, Jan 23, 6-8pm: Trials

Thursday, Jan 25, 6-8pm: Trials

Friday, Jan 26, 6-8pm: Check-in

Saturday, Jan 27, 8am-1pm: RACE

Where: Little Falls Presbyterian Church

Who: Pack 637 Scouts, parents, leaders, family, guests

Why: Develop wood working skills, tool familiarity, sportsmanship, and esprit de corps

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Resources:

Track (Ken Bandy/Dallas Baker) Stanchions, safety rope (Ken Bandy/Dallas Baker)

Timer, display, computer (Ken Bandry) Scales (Ken Bandy/Dallas Baker)

Trophies (Dallas Baker) Tools (Todd Quelet)

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Safety/Discipline/Liability:

Stay behind stanchions. No running or roughhousing inside the Church (Den leaders)

First Aid Kits accounted for (Todd Quelet)

Enforce code of conduct; disruptive kids sit with parents, or leave ceremony (Den leaders)

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CONCEPT of OPERATION. Scouts must check in on Friday, not Saturday. On Saturday, Scouts show up 5-10 min before race-time, and leave as soon as their dens complete racing. Dens will issue paper certificates for various categories, and trophies are awarded to the top-3 finishers, plus best design in each den. The top two racers in each den will compete at the pack level, and the top 2 pack racers will compete at the District level. Once racing starts, Scouts cannot modify their cars, including graphite. Repairs can be made by officials on a case-by-case basis. Sportsmanship is key, as this will be the first time many Scouts will experience competition …and failure, presenting an opportunity for coaching and emotional support among parents.

Derby car corral

Computer

CONOP: Pinewood Derby

Pillow

Timer

Racers

“Inner Circle”

Non-racers, spectators

Safety rope, Stanchions

EXIT