The Black River District – Cub Scout
Pinewood Derby District Races
In its Third Year
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Morristown Armory
430 Western Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960
The Morristown Armory is located about 3 miles from the center of historic Morristown and the Morristown Green.
For a map, click here: 430 Western Ave Morristown, NJ 07960-4911
Directions from Northern New Jersey:
Take Route 287 South, proceed to exit 35 and turn right onto South Street (Rte. 24 West). Travel 1.5 miles (follow Rte. 24 around the Green - South Street becomes Washington Street) to Western Avenue and turn left. Follow Western Avenue to the Armory, approximately 2.5 miles on the left.
Directions from Southern New Jersey:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 10. Take Route 287 North and proceed to exit 30B (Basking Ridge). Take Route 202 North, traveling for 3 miles. Several hundred feet AFTER mile marker #42 turn left onto Bailey Hollow Road. At the end, turn right. The Armory is located about 400 feet on your right.
Check-in: 9 to 9:30 am
Races: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Each Derby car must meet the Official Requirements
Advance Registration Required:
$5.00 fee per Scout (for the rank races)
or $5.00 fee per Participant (for the Outlaw race)
Register on-line at:
http://br.ppbsa.org/weswb01.htm
(1) Races will be run by Rank:Tiger, Wolf, Bear,
Webelos / (2) Outlaw Race (open to siblings, parents, and grandparents of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts) / (3) District Championship Race (only for Cub Scouts)
Requirements:
· All Cub Scouts in the Black River District are eligible to participate (not limited to Pack winners)
· Your car must have raced in your Pack’s 2010 Pinewood Derby race
· The Cub Scout who enters the car must be present during the race
· Trophies awarded to the fastest cars finishing in 1st through 3rd place for each Rank’s race (e.g., 1st place Tiger, 2nd place Tiger, 3rd place Tiger; 1st place Bear, 2nd place Bear, 3rd place Bear, etc.)
· The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of each Rank Race move on to the District Championship Race / Requirements:
· All siblings, parents, guardians and grandparents of Cub Scouts in the Black River District are eligible to participate
· All Boy Scouts in the Black River District are eligible to participate
· The Participant who enters the car must be present during the race
· Trophies awarded to the fastest cars finishing in 1st through 3rd place / Requirements:
· The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from the Rank Races will move on to the District Championship Race
· Also, the top 10 fastest cars based on overall combined time from the Rank Races will be included in the District Championship Race
· The Cub Scout/Partici-pant who enters the car must be present during the race
· Trophies awarded to the fastest cars finishing in 1st through 3rd place
· Cars will be randomly assigned by computer to groups
· Heats will be run to determine winner of each group
· Group winners move on to the finals for the Rank Race and the District Championship Race
· Participation ribbons for all entrants
· Black River District segment patch for all entrants
· The 1st place winner of the District Championship Race will receive a $50 gift certificate to Cub Scout Day Camp for 2010.
Official Requirements
Table of Contents
Special Thanks 4
Calendar 4
Summary of Important Details 4
Basic Rules and Guidelines 5
Rules Regarding Derby Cars’ Specifications 6
Commemorative District Pinewood Derby Segment Patches 7
Handicapped Accessibility Statement 8
Special Thanks
We convey our special thanks and appreciation to the Marketing Department and Management of the Ledgewood Mall, especially Denice Swain, the Mall‘s Marketing Director. We could not bring the Pinewood Derby to you without Denice’s and the Ledgewood Mall’s help and support. Please show your appreciation by coming to the Ledgewood Mall for all of your shopping events.
Calendar
4/20/2010: Deadline for filing Tour Permit Applications at Council Service Center
4/24/2010: The Derby! Get ready to race!
Summary of Important Details
Dates: April 24, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Morristown Armory
Who can participate? (Details concerning the specifications of cars are delineated in this brochure.)
· Rank Race: This race consists of all cars built in 2010 by registered Cub Scouts that raced in a Black River District Pack’s 2010 pinewood derby. It is open to all Cub Scouts and four (4) races will be conducted based on Rank: Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for each Rank Race and the winners will move on to the District Championship Race. NOTE: A winner does not have to proceed to the District Championship Race if he has a conflict and has to leave; however, the Cub Scout who enters the derby car must be present to participate in the District Championship Race.
· Outlaw Race: This race consists of all cars built in 2010 by siblings, parents or grandparents or registered Cub Scouts in the Black River District OR registered Boy Scouts in the Black River Distirct. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
· District Championship Race: This race consists of all cars built in 2010 who came in either first, second and third in the Rank Races, and the top ten (10) cars from the Rank Race based on the fastest combined times.
*** Remember that individual Cub Scouts can participate separate from their units.
Cost: $5.00 per participant. The registration fee includes a ribbon and commemorative District Pinewood Derby patch segment. The registration fee must accompany your Registration Form
What to bring:
(1) Derby cars built in 2010 only. (Please do not race cars from prior years.)
(2) Spending money for snacks (optional)
(3) Cameras
(4) Copy of your Tour Permit
What to wear: Participating Cub Scouts and Scouters should wear their “Class A” uniforms.
Don’t forget to file Tour Permit Applications!
More questions? Please feel free to contact Regina Cavaliere, Pack 150 at .
Basic Rules and Guidelines
1. The Derby is open only to registered Cub Scouts.
2. RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE DERBY: Rules for acceptance and participation in the programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, or handicap.
3. CANCELLATION POLICY: For all programs offered by the Patriots' Path Council, B.S.A., a great deal of planning and purchasing takes place well in advance. These plans include, but are not limited to, staffing, program materials, patches and awards, and rental and purchase of equipment. When an individual or group makes a reservation for an activity or program, these items are included in ordering of materials and staffing for that event. Refunds: Individuals or groups that cancel their program reservations before thirty (30) days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of funds paid, less a 15% administrative charge. No refunds will be made after the 30-day cancellation deadline unless there is a medical or other emergency. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS' PATH COUNCIL, 222 COLUMBIA TURNPIKE, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932.
4. Racing times: Racing times will be assigned randomly. The cars assigned to the general race will race first. The cars competing in the championship race will race once the general race is completed. We recommend that you arrive as early as possible, and allow time for delays caused by congestion.
5. Advancement opportunities: Participating in the District Pinewood Derby may enable Cub Scouts to earn certain advancements/achievements. Each unit is responsible for tracking entitlement to these advancements, and for purchasing and presenting these awards to their participating Cub Scouts.
6. Photo Release: Participants understand that by attending this program, sponsored by the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, they impliedly consent to the use of photographs, film, videotapes, electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of the participants during that time by the Boy Scouts of America, at their discretion, and release the Boy Scouts of America from any and all liability from such use and publication.
7. Trophies: Participating Cub Scouts are eligible for first, second, and third place trophies based upon racing results in the Rank Race. Trophies will be provided for first, second and third place winners in the District Championship race.
Rules Regarding Derby Cars’ Specifications
The following rules are designed to provide our Cub Scouts with a fair and fun atmosphere in which to race. At registration, each car will be weighed and inspected, to ensure its compliance with these rules. Cars which do not comply with these rules may be removed from the Competition Classes at the discretion of the Derby Staff. The car may have been built with some optional assistance by adults.
· Materials:
o All cars, irrespective of class must be constructed of the B.S.A.’s “Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Car Kit” (item no. WW17006). No other car kits or pre-made cars are acceptable, and will not be permitted.
o All parts which come with the official Derby kits must be used; conversely, parts from other sources may not be substituted in place of original parts.
· Weight:
o A car (including paint and decals) may weigh up to an including a maximum of 5 oz.
o The show scale weight will be official for all cars regardless of any other claims.
o Weight changes are permitted during the registration and inspection period, but not once the race has started.
· Size and Dimensions:
o The length of a car must be 7 inches or less.
o A car must be 2 ¾ inches wide or less.
o A car’s wheels must be 1 7/8 inches apart.
o A car must have a clearance above the track of at least 7/16”.
o A car’s height cannot exceed 3 3/4 inches.
o The front end of a car may not include a “V” cut or any other cut that allows any portion of the car’s front end to extend past the tracks’ starting pins, to avoid giving any cars unfair advantages.
o Extensive rounding or reshaping of the front end of a car (i.e., bringing a car to a point), which prevents use of the starting gate is not permitted.
Wheel and Axles:
o A car must use wheels and axles supplied in the official derby car kit.
o Solid axles (i.e., one axle for 2 wheels) are not allowed.
o Springs or suspension systems may not be installed.
o Axles may be glued into a car.
o Any burrs or mold excess may be removed from wheels.
o No bearings, washers, bushings or other “non-kit” additions are allowed.
o The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices, flywheels, magnets or other motion enhancing devices.
Lubrication:
o Only dry powder graphite or white B.S.A. Wheel and Axle Lubricant may be used to lubricate wheels and axles.
o No oil, grease or silicone lubricants are allowed.
· Loose Items:
o Any decorations or added weight must be permanently attached to a car with glue, nails, screws, etc.
o No loose items of any kind are permitted in or on the car.
o All attachments must conform to the original height, length, weight, wheelbase specifications listed above.
o Items that detach from a car during a race will remain off.
· Registration and Inspection:
o Each car must be registered, weighed and inspected prior to the race.
o All decisions of the Staff of the Derby concerning rules compliance are final.
o Competition classes: cars which are found to be in violation of these rules may be repaired by their owners prior to racing. Race officials will suggest reasonable adjustments in the cars before any disqualification, but are not responsible for performing repairs or making adjustments. Cars which cannot be fixed in time for racing will be removed from the Competition Classes, and will be raced in the Open Class. Such cars will not be allowed to win any of the Competition Class trophies.
o All cars must be the official weight of 5 ounces or less – no exceptions.
o Cars over the official weight of 5 ounces will be given a chance to reduce the weight to the official 5 ounces or less.
Impound Area:
o After registration and inspection, all cars will be kept in an “Impound Area.”
o No car will leave the “Impound Area” except for racing, until the participant’s racing has been completed.
o No alteration or modification of the car will be allowed once the car is in the impound area.
· Racing times and “Pit Passes”: racing times will be assigned randomly. The cars assigned to the Rank Race will race first in order of Rank. The Outlaw Race will be conducted next. The cars competing in the championship race will race once the other races are completed. Note that the Derby Staff may, at its discretion, allow Cub Scouts to race ahead of other participants, regardless of their arrival and registration times.
· Self Starting: cars will be started simultaneously by a gate lever.
· Crashes:
o If a car leaves the track or a wheel comes off before the car reaches the finish line, the race will be re-run.
o a one-time five minute pit stop will be allowed to repair a damaged car.
o The “Official District Mechanic” will assist in making any and all repairs, but will not be responsible for the success of such repairs.
Commemorative District Pinewood Derby Segment Patches
Each participant will receive a commemorative ribbon and one (1) special segment patch commemorating the Derby. The segment, an arc-shaped patch, is designed be placed around a round Black River District Cub Activities patch. (The round District Cub Activities patch will be available for optional purchase.)
Handicapped Accessibility Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Patriots' Path Council, Boy Scouts of America will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at its meetings. Please contact Keith Welge, 973 765-9322 ext 250, , with your request for accommodations. Please note that access to the Ledgewood Mall is available through wheelchair ramps.