14th January 2010

2010 Pinewood derby schedule

Pack 870-

We are getting closer to our Pine Wood Derby on January 23rd, so there are a few items I would like to up date you on for the event.

First, prior to the race, there is a pre-race event on Friday night (Jannuary 22nd). Starting at 7pm we will begin setting up the track, bleachers, snack bar, activities area and decorations. Starting at around 8, the track and scales will be available for test running/weighing. Anyone is welcome to participate in set-up and/or testing.

Secondly, the committe has been working diligently to provide a fun, entertaining and well choreographed race. To aid in this effort, we are providing the following schedule to help guide you through the day. We will do our best ot follow this schedule, but please remember this is a guide line.

    8:00 – 9:00- Registration of Cars
    8:30 – 9:30- Take orders for Pizza and sell Chick-fil-a biscuits
    9:00 – 9:30- Administration time: finalize last minute details, etc
    9:30 – 10:00- Bears 1
    10:00 – 10:30- Web 2 Cobras
    10:30 – 11:00- Tigers
    11:00 – 11:30- Wolves 1
    11:30 – 12:00- Bears 2
    12:00 – 12:30-Wolves 2
    12:30 – 1:00- Web 1 Dragons
    1:00 – 1:30- Pack Finals
    1:30 – 2:00- Sibling Race
    2:00 – 2:30- Adult race
    2:00 – 3:00- Awards

Finally, please see a few notes regarding how the races will be run and prizes awarded.

 Trophy’s awarded to the following:
    Pack 1st -3rd
    Den 1st – 3rd
    Siblings 1st – 3rd
    Coolest Car
    Best of Show

Field for the finals will be chosen by selecting the top two cars  (fastest avg. time ) from the den races, plus the next two fastest ( not placing 1st or 2nd in their respective den ) times from the pack.

Attached are the rules one last time to consult as you are building your cars. PLEASE REVIEW THESE!!!! We will be following these rules as we check in the cars on Saturday. morning.

Remember to sign up for your slot at the snack bar and activities area.

If you have any questions contact me through Scout Tracker or at home at bsquared101@verizon.net.

thanks
Bradb
Cub Master

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13th January 2010

2010 Pinewood derby info

Pinewood Derby is almost here!

 
Each family is requested to bring the following items….either Friday evening or Saturday am.
 
Tigers      Snacks (individually package for sale)
Wolves    Single serving size chips
Bears       Drinks (please cool down if you can-water/soda/juices)
Webelos  Snacks (individually packaged for sale)
 
As like prior derbies, there will be a snack bar and additional activities for kids to do.  This is where we NEED YOUR HELP.   We ask every family to donate 1 hour of volunteer time to help us run derby smoothly and keep kids busy while not racing.  The link below takes you to My Sign Up so you can pick your hour to help work on registration, snack bar or activities.  It will be first come first serve so sign up early.  Pay attention to the time you sign up for!
 
             1.  Activities  will have leather stamping, perler beads and a game table (example 
                   checkers, cards, dominoes, chess, Jenga…)  All easy to do just need supervision and 
                   someone to melt the beads for the kids.
             2.  Snack Bar will sell drinks, snacks and deal with pizza.  Pizza must be ordered and paid 
                   for by 10 am.  
             3.  Registration involves inspecting/checking in cars Sat am.  
 
 
                            www.mysignup.com/pack870pinewoodderby2010
 

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28th December 2009

2010 Pinewood Derby info

The Pinewood derby workshop will be on Sunday, January 10th from 1-4pm at the Bollinger’s house, 1201 Wills Point Dr., Allen, TX. 

The Pinewood derby is on Saturday, Jan 23rd, but unfortunately,  the times are still being determined.  It will take place in the Kerr cafeteria.

Set up will be on Friday, January 22nd.   Time still to be determined.

For more information please contact Brad and Natalye Bollinger:  bsquared101@verizon.net : 214.718.1082

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