Pinewood Derby Rules
There are two race classes to compete in as defined below. The different classes allow the cub scouts to focus on their respective cars while allowing adult helpers and others to build and race a car of their own. See the official rules for details.
Cub Scouts Only
Scout: This race is for Cub Scouts only. Scouts may only compete with a car made from an official derby kit from Boy Scouts of America (Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Car Kit). Only official Replacement Wheels and Axle kits are allowed. NO SUBSTITUTIONS. Only one entry per Cub Scout.
ALL
Open: This race is open to parents, siblings, relatives or guardians. Racers may only compete with an official derby kit car from Boy Scouts of America (Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Car Kit). Only official Replacement Wheels and Axle kits are allowed. NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
Cub Scouts are not eligible to enter the Open Class.
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Cub Scout cars will be judged for appearance and originality. A handicap will be
assigned to each car based on the judge’s determination of the amount of help the scout received to
complete construction of the car.
RACE FORMAT: Scouts will have the opportunity to race in up to 3 competitions. All scouts will race by Den. Top finishers of the den competitions qualify to race in their respective division (Tiger, Wolf, Bear,Webelos) finals. Top finishers in the division races qualify to race in the Pack Finals. At each of the three levels, the race consists of each car racing four times, once in each line. The combined time of the four races determines the winner.
AWARDS:
- Participation certificates to all scout entrants
- Tiger Craftsmanship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Best of Cub award to best solo Scout Craftsmanship effort
- Most original design
- Pack Craftsmanship Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Division (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos) Race Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
- Open & Super-modified Class Race Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Note: Our Pack must participate in the Scout Show in order to enter cars in the district competition. If we have a booth at the show, up to 8 cars will be entered in the district competition as defined below:
Race Winners
A maximum of five cars, three from Cub Scout racing divisions, one from the
Tiger Cub race division and one from the Open Class division.
Show Car Entries
A maximum of three cars, one from Cub Scouts (top 2 Cub Scout finishers from
the Pack Craftsmanship competition) and one from the Open Class. Note Tiger
Cubs are not eligible for Show competition at districts.
Note: Cars qualifying for the district competition will NOT be returned at the end of the Pack races. The cub master or pinewood derby committee chairman will hold these cars until the district competition.
If you have any questions regarding the Pinewood Derby, please contact our Pinewood Derby Director.
Pinewood Derby 1-21-2011
Schedule of Events
Weigh In – Shepard of the Hills Church
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration and car check-in. The track will be open for trials!
All cars must be registered and pass inspection and weigh in before being eligible for race and craftsmanship competition. All cars will be weighed/checked in and collected at this time and held until Race Day!
Race Day! – Shepard of the Hills Church
Friday January 21, 2011
5:30pm Late Registration
5:30pm Pizza
6:00pm Opening Flag Ceremony/Announcements
6:10pm Open and super modified races
6:30pm Tiger races.
6:50pm Wolf races
7:20pm Bear races
7:45pm Webelos I & II.
8:15pm Championship races!
8:30pm Clean up.
Pack Meetings 2010-11
Pack meetings are generally held from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Gunbarrel. During Holidays and special events, such as the Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold Banquet, the pack meeting and the event will be held the same day.
In addition to these Pack Meeting, we will have two Parent Meetings to help keep the parents up to date on pack events.
Pack Meeting Schedule
- September 15th
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
- January 19 – Pinewood Derby Weigh-in 5:30 to 7:30 – tbc
- January 21 – Pinewood Derby and Pack meeting 6:00 to 8:30 – tbc
- February 25 – Blue and Gold Banquet – 5:00 to 8:30 – tbc
- March 16
- April 20 – Rain Gutter Regatta
- May 18 – Advancement
Cub Scout Day Camp 2010
Filed under: Den 2, Den 5, Indian Peaks District, Pack 377 News
Thanks to Popcorn Kernal Tim, Day Camp was another roaring success. Pack 377 was there with Webelos and Tigers. From soaring hawks to bomb robots, the kids experienced two fun packed days of fun and scouting adventure.
Here are some of the things scouts could complete during camp.
Hello Pack 377!
Filed under: Den 1, Den 2, Den 3, Den 4, Den 5, Indian Peaks District, Longs Peak Council, Pack
Hello Pack Parents. Welcome to the new Pack 377 website. Here you will find information on all of our activities and plans for the coming year. If you have any suggestions send them to your den leader, pack committee member or send an email to info@boulderpack377.org
Walden Pond Project
Filed under: Den 1, Den 2, Den 3, Den 4, Den 5, Pack 377 News
On May 22nd, a dozen Pack 377 volunteers protected dozens of native cottonwood trees along the shores of Bass Pond in the Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat. Over 150 feet of wire was put in place to keep the local beavers from taking these shoreline trees which provide relief from the summer sun to the southern shore of the pond. Each scout earned their SOAR patch for 2010 and helped the pack work toward completing our Centennial Operation OSPREY project.
In addition to protecting the trees, the group learned a lot about the lakes and the animals that live here and around the Boulder area. The kids were also able to handle a number of animal pelts, antlers and skulls.
We will be returning to Walden to complete our Operation OSPREY Project later this year. Stay tuned and you may be able to earn your SOAR Patch while having a great time helping preserve our local park.
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