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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