Cub Scout Race Day

Saturday, January 28, 2012

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Parents, Siblings and Older Scouts "Unofficial" Races

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Pinewood Car Construction Workshop - Lowes in Milford

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Hello Pack 200 Parents:
 
The Pinewood Derby is Sat. Jan. 28, 2012 at the American Legion (110 Peter Kristof Way (off of West St. behind Medfield Vet.Clinic). PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A NEW DATE, LOCATION AND SCHEDULE FROM PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS.
 

ALSO NEW THIS YEAR: Friday Night Lights – Jan. 27

• Parents, siblings, and older scouts are invited to competitively race new or old derby cars on Friday night, January 27
• Check in / Weigh In from 7 – 7:30. Races begin at 7:30 pm
• All cars must conform to current Derby rules (link below)
• Entrance fee is $10 at the door
• Purchase cars on your own at Brenner’s and craft stores like AC Moore, etc.
• Pre-register at the Pack meeting or via email: KentR@Cisco.com by Jan. 13
• Bring your kids to cheer YOU on!

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Grab a friend and join the fun!

• Fri. Jan. 27: A few parents are needed to help with set up from 6 – 7:30
• Sat. Jan. 28: Two parents from each rank are needed to help weigh-in cars. Weigh in lasts one half-hour and you are done by the time your son races.
• Volunteers also needed in advance for Derby related errands.
• Email JeanMineo@aol.com with your area of interest, name, phone, and scout’s rank to sign up. No experience necessary.

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE: Sat. Jan. 28, 2012

Rank                            Weigh In                      Race Time      

Webelos I and II          9:30 – 10                     10 – 11:15 am
Bears                          10:45 – 11:15              11: 15 – 12     
Wolves                        11:30 – 12                   12 – 1 pm       
Tigers                          12:30 – 1                     1 – 2 pm         
 
Pack Championship    1:30 – 2                       2 – 3 pm         
Pack 113                     3 – 7 pm
Interpack Race            6:30 – 7                      7 – 8 pm         
 
NOTE: Pack and InterPack Championships

• 1-2-3 place finishers in each rank return at 2 pm to race for 1-2-3 overall in our Pack
• 1 & 2 place finishers from each rank also return at 7 pm to race 1 & 2 from Pack 113 for InterPack Championship.

 
PHOTOS for RACE DAY
This year we are adding photos of the boys to the race software so their image will be projected on the wall when their car races. All Den Leaders are asked to get one photo of each child to Jim Brand at j.brand@neu.edu before Dec. 22. These should be close up head shots - funny faces are welcome!
 

WORKSHOP – Sat. Jan 7, 2012 at Lowe’s in Milford (40 Fortune Blvd)

We have a few slots left

• Scouts with a parent bring your kit and access tools, the official Pack scale, and expertise from experienced scouts. Includes brief instructional video and then scouts design, cut, sand, and weigh your car.
• Workshops run from 1 – 3 pm or 3 – 5 pm 
• Limited to 10 scouts in each workshop
• Pre-registration required by emailing Dan.Gipson@Saucony.com 

 

TROPHIES

• Trophies are awarded for first, second and third place finishers in each rank
• Additional trophies awarded for Best Design (car that looks like a car), Most Creative (car that looks least like a car), Scout Spirit so go for one of these with your design

 

SEVEN RIVERS DISTRICT DERBY – Sat. March 24, 2012 from 10 am – 6 pm

·      Location:Bass Pro Shop in Foxboro

• All registered Cub/Boy Scouts in the Seven Rivers District, Leaders, Parents, Siblings, are eligible to race.

 
Helpful Links:
Pinewood Derby Coordinator: JeanMineo@aol.com 508-242-9991

Pinewood Derby Schedule
 
Pinewood Derby Rules
 
Pinewood Derby Block Template
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Standard_Block_Template.gif
 
 
Lowe’s 13 minute instructional video
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-make-pinewood-derby-race-car-with-lowes-299823/ 

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Food and Refreshments: Fuel for our Racers!

Contact: Jim Hatch                        jameshatch98@verizon.net 

Since the Pinewood Derby can turn into an all day event, the Pack 200 committee decided to sell hot dogs, beverages and chips.  We will be offering hot dogs for $2, soda and water for $1 each and bags of chips for $1.  The proceeds will go directly Pack 200 to support scout activities.  We are looking to volunteers to help sell at various times of the day, contact Jim Hatch to sign up!