Monday, November 21, 2011

Pack 549 Pinewood Derby Races - 2012


Derby Race Day is Saturday, January 21, 2012




Morning snack (jucie, milk, coffee and snack) and Lunch (pizza and subs) will be served.

1. Our annual Pinewood Derby will be:  Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Glacier Edge Elementary School in Verona.

2. Car weigh-in and impounding is on Thursday, January, 19 at the pack meeting at the Glacier Edge School.

3. All cars racing on Saturday MUST be brought to and impounded at the Thursday pack meeting on the 19th.

4. Set up and equipment testing (track) will be on Friday January 20 in the evening at Glacier Edge School.

5.  Derby Cars will be distributed by your den leader or an assigned person from your den.  Watch for an email for details.  We will be very strict about the rules, so please read them carefully and if you have questions, please feel free to ask a Den leader.

6.  A digital scale will be at the Verona Public Library two weeks prior to the race until Wednesday, Jan 18th @ 8:00pm to check the weight.  Please try to weigh your car and get it set right before the Pack Meeting to ensure the car can be impounded.

7.  We need many volunteers to make the event a success. .

8.  There are 100's of car building tips, decals and extras available.  Search the Internet for "pinewood derby" and you find see tons of information.  However, we want to keep the process simple, keep the kids involved, and keep it fair.  Please follow the rules so everyone has fun.

9. Here is the race schedule for Saturday, January 21, 2012.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the race time.

Welcome 8:00-8:15am
Webelo 2
8:15-8:35 Den 4
Webelo 1
8:35-8:55 Den 9
8:55-9:15 Den 10
Bears
9:15-9:35 Den 6
9:35-9:55 Den 7
Wolfs
9:55-10:15 Den 1
10:15-10:35 Den 8
Tiger Cubs
10:35-10:55 Den 12
Open Class
10:55-11:15
Pack Finals
11:15-1:00

Clean-up and volunteers needed to help.