Win or lose, youll take pride in having done your best. The district pinewood derby is held each 2nd sunday in march. Rules provided by pinewood pro pinewood derby rules i. The pinewood derby is one of the most popular and successful family. When you race in a cub scout derby, you learn craft skills, the rules of fair play, and good sportsmanshipthings you will remember all your life. Keep updated on all actvities going on in northwest district and erie shores council. These rules are the official rules for the bsac pinewood derby and are to be used for the pack, district and council races. If you want to build a really fast pinewood derby car there are several factors that you must pay special attention too. Cars made in prior scout years are strictly prohibited. Northwest district, erie shores council, bsa home facebook. Place categories place categories for the 2016 council pinewood derby will correspond with our cub scout program.
Eagle bay district is comprised of ottawa county and sandusky county. District pinewood derby cascade pacific council, bsa. Sully district pwd rules perpetual 2018 pdf sully district pinewood derby event rules and procedures ver 2018 the purpose of this document is to provide a reasonable and level playing field for all contestants. Help your scout speed ahead of the competition with the latest derby essentials, paints, lights, and other new accessories. Wheelbase no more than 4 38 inches from center of front axle slot to center of rear axle slot, 78 from one end of. Resident lifestyle clubs and contacts village community. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Every opportunity will be given to allow the car to compete. The top 3 cars from each rank tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, arrow of light will be allowed to race in the district derby. Mid america a popular class ran at the mid america councils yearly race. Pinewood derby mid america pinewood derby derby car racing pinewood pinewood races pinewood race derby race derby races pwd scout pinewood pinewood derby video pinewood derby pictures scout pinewood derby cub scout pinewood derby midamerica pinewood derby event details and sponsors pinewood derby midamerica council pinewood derby racing 2014 pinewood derby race. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the competition. Your pack may go by just these official rules 1997 that come in the pinewood derby kit box. Official pinewood derby rules 20 jayhawk area council.
Pymatuning valley board of education honors their cheerleaders. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. Please read and heed the information and the rules. Rules included in the pinewood derby car kit are not official bsac rules. Pack 263 follows erie shores northwest district rules. To view data of the erie shores council, bsa, go to guidestar is a nonprofit agency that collects and publishes data tax returns, irs form 990 of all charities nationwide. Pack 55 pinewood derby rules the most important rule of the pinewood derby is to have fun. Derby, your district pinewood derby and council extreme pinewood derby will all use the same rules. Details such as steering wheels, driver decals, fenders, paintings, and exterior details are permissible as long as the inclusion of these details does not exceed the length, width, weight, height, and ground clearance specifications and race inspectors can still view. Eligibility registration all cub scouts from the pack 6 divisions lions tigers wolf bears webelos i webelos ii good sportsmanship is expected at all times by everyone present at the race o cars must have been constructed this year. Remember, every pack, district and council sets its own rules for their pinewood derby race, so make sure you check with your local leaders to get the official rules. But if you want to be able to continue on and compete in district and council races, you should build your car to meet their rules. The location will be the clyde high school gym, 1015 race st, clyde, oh 43410. Scouts must be in class a uniform in order to race on race day.
Postponed northwest district pinewood derby erie shores council. Note that all pinewood derby rules are set at the local race level. National response center, united states coast guard. Cub scouts can only enter one car which must have been built this scout year. Official 2017 polaris district pinewood derby rules. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Scouts are encouraged to build their own cars as independently as they are able. Rules provided by pinewood pro official pinewood derby rules rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules the overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. Pinewood derby, annual dinner, and scout shop on the road. Please note that not everything sold online or in stores including the boy scout store, adheres to the pack 155 and yahara district pinewood derby rules.
Once cars are checked in no other claims of nonconformance may be made. With the help of adults, scouts build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing a block of pine wood, plastic wheels, and metal axles. These rules and the equipment used at this event take precedence over any rules or equipment used at previous pinewood derbies. When you race in a cub scout derby, you learn craft skills, the rules of fair play. Alternately, you may purchase a pre shaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters packs of the cub scouts program of boy scouts of america. Pinewood derby season is approaching fast and will race by before you know it.
May 9, 2020 date under consideration due to semifinals postponement. The full rules from the district are at the end of this document. Kit cars must be built with the materials furnished in the new official bsa pinewood derby car kit. For your convenience, we have the catalina council rules on our resource page. The uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america bsa gives a scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community. No liquid lubricants, waxes, polishes, soap or other lubricants are permitted. Seneca waterways council pinewood derby rules for 2018 these are the official rules for the seneca waterways council, district, and preferably pack pinewood derby races for 2018. Boy scouts of america 438 dan beard council cincinnati, oh.
The annual dinner acknowledges scouters for service and. Mar 14, 2020 pinewood derby now open the northwest district is hosting the annual district pinewood derby race on saturday, march 14, 2020, in the family life center at epworth united methodist church. Cars must have been made for this scout year, meaning they have been built after the start of the current school year, for entry in the pinewood derby. The youth must be present at the race for the car to race in the event. Welcome to the 41st annual council pinewood derby sponsored by the blackhawk area council, b. All others who wish to race additional scouts, lions, adults, and siblings will run in open class races. Want to build a pinewood derby car that looks good and goes fast. All cars must meet the following inspection points. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and decorate the. Two rivers district pinewood derby rules alamo area council. Be sure to read and abide by the rules for your local race. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user. Cub scouts attend camp outings and participate in other local outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking. Blue grass council, bsa 2017 pinewood derby fayette mall saturday, april 29, 2017 eligibility champion class district race and design winners only, 1st5th at race level.
Each pack is allowed to enter as many racers that want to race. Eagle bay pinewood derby erie shores council toledo, ohio. District meetings erie shores council toledo, ohio. This means no engines, rubber bands, wind up motors, springs as used for propulsion, rocket motors, co2 cartridges, thermonuclear reactors, plasma boosters, rodents on hamster wheels, or any other thrust generation or enhancement devices. When you race in a cub scout derby, you learn craft skills, the rules of fair play, and good.
The thunderbird district pinewood derby will be held at the suburban auto group in sandy, or. The goal of the pinewood derby race is to ensure every boy has a chance to create a pinewood derby car and have it do its best in the race. The updated rules and registration forms will be available by december 2015 district roundtable. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. The uniform is used to promote equality while showing individual achievement. Mar, 2016 the updated rules and registration forms will be available by december 2015 district roundtable. Roaming shores village council on tuesday, march 3, at the village hall. Each builder may enter as many pinewood derby cars as they wish in any class. Pinewood derby rules and guidelines longs peak council. Pictured are a few members of erie sea wolves baseball team reading to. By standardizing the rules, the intent is to create a fair environment for all participants while eliminating rule. Scouts must be present during competition and are not eligible to compete in the open class. Cub scout race car design standards car design rules interpretation.
All cars must be built by the cub scout who is racing the car. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs. Postponed northwest district pinewood derby erie shores. The second most important rule is to show good sportsmanship to all racers. The lec grand champion will be sponsored by lake erie council to attend the world championship pinewood derby in new york. This is a huge and exciting event with up to 600 hot rods, custom cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and antique cars and trucks on display. Street rod if you like the look of real cars racing then this is the pinewood derby class for you. If your employer doesnt extend health bene fits, you may be. Pinewood derby rules sully national capital area council. Fiscal year ending, date received by irs, form, pdf link. Only dry graphite or dry graphitemoly lubricant may be used for lubrication.
Eagle bay district erie shores council toledo, ohio. Wheels and axles must be the ones furnished in the official kits. All cars must be newly built this year, using the materials from the. To obtain a copy of the most recent council financial statements andor executive board directory, please email your request to taia. There are six major factors that influence the speed of a pinewood derby car. For example, axle guards are sold at the madison scout center, but are not permitted at the pack 155 or yahara district races. These activities include training, banquets, pinewood derby competitions and camporees. There are no official pinewood derby rules that are used nationwide. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules 2018 body specs. Lake erie council unit service center 2241 woodland ave, cleveland, oh 44119. While all uniforms are similar in basic design, they do vary in color and detail to identify the different membership divisions of cub scouting, scouts bsa and.
The official bsa pinewood derby rules for the cub scout pinewood derby are the rules that are in the box of the official grand prix pinewood derby kits handed out by the scout leader. Pinewood derby now open the northwest district is hosting the annual district pinewood derby race on saturday, march 14, 2020, in the family life center at epworth united methodist church. Thank you for visit the eagle bay district page, located in erie shores council. Upon discussion, the council waived council rules, suspending the. Official 2017 polaris district pinewood derby rules 1 ground rules 1. Boy scouts of america and delaware bsa, llc,1 debtors. Interpretation of the rules described in g1 through g9, and t1 thru t9 are at the sole discretion of the inspection committee judges present during the registration and inspection process. Seneca waterways council pinewood derby rules for 2018. Eagle bay district camping, activities, announcements, and.