Cub Scouts start your engines!!! .... the 2018 Pinewood Derby is here!
Hello Pack 133 families!
The 2018 Pack 133 Pinewood Derby is one of the most exciting events for Cub Scouts! This a great opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their boys. Race day is Saturday, February 3rd, with registration the evening before on Friday, February 2nd. Both events are held at the Mendham Township Middle School.
The 2018 Pack 133 Pinewood Derby is one of the most exciting events for Cub Scouts! This a great opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their boys. Race day is Saturday, February 3rd, with registration the evening before on Friday, February 2nd. Both events are held at the Mendham Township Middle School.
The Official Rules
Let's have FUN! To keep the competition fair, all scouts must adhere to the Official Rules outlined in the document below.
pinewood_derby_rules_-_2018_race.pdf |
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PWD Rules Reminders for Registration Night:
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Friday, February 2, 2018
Registration & Impoundment
(Please RSVP for Registration)
This is it!! On Friday night, scouts will bring their completed cars to the registration and impoundment. Official Pinewood Derby Committee members will inspect, weigh and approve the racecar in accordance with the Official Rules (see below). Registration times for the various ranks are as follows:
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The day kicks off with the Siblings/Parents race at 9am. A schedule of race times by rank is to the right. Scouts are not required to be in attendance the entire day. Once your race is over, you may leave the facility. However, if you were one of the top 3 finishers for your rank, you must return by 1pm for the Awards Photo and the Championship Race. Parents must remain with their sons while they are at the facility. |
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Race Location
Mendham Township Middle School 16 Washington Valley Rd. Brookside, NJ |
Pack Meeting
Friday night's registration will also be a Pack meeting. After cars are checked in, awards will be given to those that have achieved rank requirements.
Uniforms
* Class B uniforms for Friday's Registration and Impoundment
* Class A uniforms for Race Day on Saturday
RSVP
* Please log into Scoutbook.com and RSVP to both the Registration and Race. Reminder emails will be sent through Scoutbook.
Questions?
Contact the following Pinewood Derby Committee members with any questions:
Friday night's registration will also be a Pack meeting. After cars are checked in, awards will be given to those that have achieved rank requirements.
Uniforms
* Class B uniforms for Friday's Registration and Impoundment
* Class A uniforms for Race Day on Saturday
RSVP
* Please log into Scoutbook.com and RSVP to both the Registration and Race. Reminder emails will be sent through Scoutbook.
Questions?
Contact the following Pinewood Derby Committee members with any questions:
- George Vongas, 973-936-4617, [email protected]
- Rob Eberhart, (973) 216-0607, [email protected]
- Tom Shaw, 908-217-0656, [email protected]
Siblings & Parents Race
This year, the Siblings race will kick off the competition at 9:00am on Race Day. This an unofficial race that does not compete for a trophy. But is a fun way for the whole family to participate. This will also be the time for parents to race a car of their own. Dads, if you still have your car from when you were a Cub Scout, now is the time to relive your childhood. Dust off that 30-yr old classic and let's see if it can make it to the end of the track!
Additional Pinewood Derby kits are available (see below).
Additional Kits are available .....
The Pack has 5 extra Official BSA Pinewood Derby Car Kits that you can purchase for $5/ea. Contact Tom Shaw at 908-217-0656.
Replacement kits can also be purchased from a) the Patriots Path Council Scout Shop, or b) online at ScoutStuff.org.
Replacement kits can also be purchased from a) the Patriots Path Council Scout Shop, or b) online at ScoutStuff.org.
The Scout Shop at Patriots Path Council https://ppcbsa.org/about-us/shop/ 1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (973)-765-9322 Ext. 233 They are open on Saturday and have late hours on Tuesday and Thursday ScoutStuff.org http://www.scoutstuff.org...HJksosizX4 Be sure to allow yourself enough time for delivery |
Do not go to Walmart, a craft store or a hobby shop to purchase "Revell", "PineCar" or other branded kits. To keep and even playing field, all participants must adhere to the Official Pack 133 Pinewood Derby Rules. Only cars built with the Official BSA Pinewood Derby Car Kits will be accepted at Friday night's registration.
Resources and ideas …
The following links offers some fun tips for building your Pinewood Derby Car
How to make a fast pinewood derby car - Boys' Life magazine Pinewood Derby - Boys' Life magazine How Stuff Works - Pinewood Derby Cars Pinewood Derby Secrets & Winning Tips US Scouts Pinewood Derby |
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