Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 1 Derbies Galore! A Presentation for Scouters with Pack Program Responsibility. Copyright 2007, 2009 by Stan Pope

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 2 You Said “Yes!” So, your Pack Committee wants to hold “A Derby”, and they want you to be chairman! What do you do now? What do you need to know?

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 3 Session Goal Provide organizers with ideas and resources to add excitement to the Pack Program within the context of Cub Scout Objectives.

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 4 Competition Scouting: A Game with a Purpose Leverage the natural competitiveness of boys!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 5 Why Competition for competition's sake??? Clearly identify the “Scouting Purpose” Balance the program.

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 6 Some Kinds of Derbies Pinewood Derby Space Derby Raingutter Regatta Cubmobile Derby (gravity powered)‏ Fishing Derby Kite Derby

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 7 Pinewood Derby

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 8 Space Derby (no current URL)‏ Pack 36 St. Marks UMC Northport, AL

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 9 Raingutter Regatta a /

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 10 Cubmobile Derby (gravity powered)‏

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 11 Fishing Derby

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 12 Kite Derby

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 13 You can make up your own Cubmobiles (push-mobiles)‏ Balloon-powered cars Rubber-band powered cars Pop-bottle rockets (competing for height, distance, flight time, or accuracy)‏

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 14 Pop-bottle Rocket Derby BYOR... Compete for height, distance, flight time, or accuracy

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 15 Your #1 Resource! Chapter 6 includes an outline for planning a Derby!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 16 Things to think about 1. When during the year should such a competition be held? Outdoors? Weather/temperature considerations. e.g. Avoid "wet" events during cold weather!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 17 Things to think about 2. How much lead time is needed between announcement and event? Might depend on... how complicated is the building activity? what materials are allowed? rules to be met?

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 18 Things to think about 3. What equipment is needed? What are sources? Make: cost, storage Borrow: ask for sources at Cub Roundtable, check "Resources" section of district website

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 19 Things to think about 4a. How should the competition be conducted? Everyone at once Activities like fishing and kite flying can have everyone competing at one time. Criteria like “first” or “highest” or “biggest” work easily if you can keep track of who is who!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 20 Things to think about 4b. How should the competition be conducted? A few at a time Events like Pinewood Derby and Raingutter Regatta have predefined courses over which entrants compete. A carefully constructed combination of “heat scoring” is applicable.

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 21 Things to think about 5. What rules are required? "Inherit" rules from a related district event? Should you require Official kits? Or allow Alternative sources? Add-ons?

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 22 Things to think about 6. Rules... KISMIF. Clear, concise, precise. And publicize early!!!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 23 Suggested Resources The “How To” Book (Chapter 6)‏ The Prior Chairman Pack Parents The Internet, especially Google and YouTube

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 24 From How-To Book Objective Leadership Facility Physical Arrangements Schedule Alternatives Public Relations Rules Judging and Awards Health and Safety Materials and Equipment Finances Registration Check-In Procedure Transportation Countdown

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 25 From How-To Book Use the “Back-Dated Planning Calendar” to help set important interim target dates!

Copyright © 2009 by Stan Pope Page 26 Use of This Presentation Permission is granted... You may use the presentation as-is within your organization. You may add, remove, or alter slides for use within your organization provided that this page is retained and that the original copyright assertion remains on all retained content.

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