2014 pinewood pinewood derby

Golden Spread Council, Boy Scouts of America
201
2014
Golden Eagle District
PINEWOOD DERBY
DERBY
WHO: Pack 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Winners in the
Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos (1st and 2nd years
will race together) Divisions from all area Cub Packs.
There is also an OPEN DIVISION, where you need not
have raced or won prior to compete & Senior Scouts
are welcome to enter and compete.
District-Wide Derby
Racing Classes:
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These races are open to
anyone. Cub Scouts will race
against other boys of the
same rank from across the
district. Everyone is invited
even if your car didn’t place
at the unit level competition.
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th, 2014
10:00-11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
3:00 PM (Approximately)
Races between Cub Scout cars
built after August 2013.
Weigh-In (required)
LUNCH!!
Racing Begins
Awards Ceremony
WHERE: NEW LOCATION!!!!
Westgate Mall Amarillo – Center Court
COST:
Each car entry that is racing will cost $7.
The cars will be run on a track with an electronic timer
and will race against the clock. Each car will run 3 or 4
times (depending on the track configuration). The fastest cars will be the cars with the fastest average time of
all their runs.
The trophies to be presented will be in the following
categories:
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Top 3 fastest Tiger Cubs
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Top 3 fastest Wolf Scouts
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Top 3 fastest Bear Scouts
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Top 3 fastest 1st or 2nd Year Webelos
Scouts (three trophies total)
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•
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Best Overall Time
Turtle/Slowest Time
Top in the Display Division- Best of Show
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Display only competition where
Pinewood Derby cars are displayed to compete for the
prestigious Best of Show award.
- Best of Show in Appearance
The Display-only competition is an
OPEN division, meaning anyone,
regardless of age may enter. Cars
entered in the display-only
competition can participate in any of
the other races. Display only cars do
not need to be weighed-in, but will
need to be registered during the
weigh-in time.
Pinewood Derby Racing Competition:
— Each Scout can register to race only 1 car.
— Each car participating in a race must register and weigh in as described below.
— The registration form for each car racing in a derby must be received at the Scout Office
at 401 Tascosa Rd. in Amarillo by Noon on Wednesday, May14th. Registration forms
can be delivered to the office or be payed over the phone. Call the Scout Office @ 806358-6500 to reserve your spot.
— Please make sure car meets the Official Rules as outlined on the Golden Eagle
District webpage. See the website for details before bringing it to the
inspection/weigh-in. www.goldenspread.org
— All cars that will be RACING in the Competition must be inspected, weighed-in, and
impounded on the morning of the race (May 17th between 10-11:00 AM). Cars will be
inspected to make sure that they meet the Official Rules of the competition. Wheel
lubrication must be done before the car is impounded—no lubricating will be allowed
before or during the races.
— **All cars need to be picked up by the Scout or his family after the races.**
The Official Rules for this Council-Wide Pinewood Derby are listed on the Golden Eagle
District website at www. goldenspread.org/goldeneagle/goldeneagle.htm
For information on “How to Build a Pinewood Derby Car”, please visit
www.pinewoodderby.org
If you would like a printed copy of either of these, please feel free to call/email us at 806-358-6500 or
[email protected]
REGISTRATION FORM
Pack #____________
Rank ____________
Please return to the Scout Office @ 401 Tascosa Rd., Amarillo, TX 79124 by Wednesday, May 15th.
For Questions, please contact Brian @ 806-358-6500 or [email protected]
Cub Scout Name: ______________________________________________________
Address_________________________ City/Town_________________ Zip________
Phone______________________ Email Contact: ____________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:_________________ Day/Cell Phone __________________
Competitions/Divisions you are entering: (please specify) ____________________