CUB PACK 277 PINEWOOD DERBY Theme “THE GREAT OUTDOORS” JANUARY 25, 2014

KIDS RULES 1) Team up with your parents 2) Design a cool Car 3) Do Your BEST 4) Cheer for your Den & Friends 5) Have Fun

Parents & Scouts The Big Win - Sportsmanship The father of the Pinewood Derby®, Donald Murphy, described his vision for the event to Scouting magazine: "I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer father- son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition." As Cub Scouts learn the skill of good sportsmanship, they are better able to recognize and appreciate the new skills they've acquired, to show respect to all those involved, and to experience the fun and excitement of competition.

Trophies/Awards Trophies will be given for -Fastest Car Overall -1st/2nd/3rd place for each Cub Scout rank -1 st place Siblings -1 st place Parents -1 st place for the Fastest Car in each Den. -Each scout will be limited to one trophy. While there are only a limited number of larger awards, each scout will earn a ribbon indicating their participation in the competition.

Trophies/Awards Special awards will be given for: Best Theme “The Great Outdoors?” Closest to Stock, Best Scout Spirit, Best Looking, Best Race Design, Shiniest, Most Patriotic, Best Overall, Funniest, Most Added to Car, Most Aerodynamic, Best Paint Design, Most Unique Car, Most Likely Completed by Scout. Special Tiger Awards will be given for Best Theme, Best Overall and Best Paint Design.

Parents & Scouts Car Building -Safety 1 st (Be safe and smart with tools) -Make it a fun team project -Read the Official Derby Rules See -Weigh your car before weigh in -Plan on making adjustments weigh in day -After weigh in -Cars remain overnight in the possession of the Derby Committee. (Sorry, no late entries.) -Cars are returned to scouts at the end of Race Day

Weigh In Schedule The Official weigh-in is Friday, January 24th (Kiel School Cafeteria) Please come at the indicated time (or after) to allow enough time to check in each car. 5:30 – 6:00 pm Tigers 6:00 – 6:30 pm Wolves 6:30 – 7:00 pm Bears 7:00 – 7:30 pm Webelos (Jr. & Sr.) 7:30 – 9:00 Committee Meeting

Weigh In Schedule The Official weigh-in is Friday, January 24th (Kiel School Cafeteria) Please bring coins or lead weights to adjust the cars weight as needed. If the car is too heavy you will need to bring tools to reduce the weight. All cars must pass inspection and be weighed on Friday, January 24th to be entered in the race. Cars remain overnight in the possession of the Derby Committee. (Sorry, no late entries.)

RACE DAY Schedule The Official RACE DAY is Saturday, January 25th (OLM Auditorium) RACE Ceremonies & Official Start Time - 11AM -RACE END TIME Is determined on the number of entries -FULL CAFETERIA SERVICES (benefit Pack 277) -As there are Scout, Sibling and Parent Races the event can run approximately 3 hours -Parents, We need help setting up and taking down the chairs & tables (Be a good scout parent & help out) -Track set up and tear down -(Derby Committee members only please)

Parents Volunteers Needed for 2014 & forward After managing the Pinewood Derby for the last 4 years it is time to pass the wheel to another parent. In doing so I would like a scout parent to volunteer. I will not leave you stranded in the middle of the road. For those interested I’ll ask that you 1)Work the derby with us this year and take notes 2)Then for 2015 I’ll work the derby for your team 3)We have a checklist and notes

Parents Derby Master Responsibilities -Work with Scout Master to set derby date -Build a good Race Crew – (Derby Committee) -Publish Derby Rules -Present and handout cars to scouts -Order Trophies -Test Track -Set up Race Morning & Tear Down Track -Store Track in Scout trailer