All cars must be built for the current pinewood derby racing season. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules. The purpose of the cub scout pinewood derby is for the cub scouts to develop teamwork, learn new skills. Official pinewood derby rules chief seattle council. 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. How to build a pinewood derby carrules wikibooks, open. Stay tuned to this page and our facebook page for more information. The main body structure must be from the materials provided in the official grand prix pinewood derby kit, as sold at the scout service center, or equal.
Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. Suffolk county council, bsa provides a comprehensive valuesbased program that develops character, teaches citizenship, and encourages personal fitness to more than,000 youth each year. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. The car owner will be informed of any violations and given the opportunity to modify the car so as to comply.
Official pinewood derby rules 1 only official pinewood derby kits block, dowels, screws, wheels from gospel publishing or the ranger supply store may be used. Montana council pinewood derby rules open class these will be the only rules. Chief seattle council service center and scout shops are closed until may 4th. By standardizing the rules, the intent is to create a fair environment for all participants while eliminating rule. Pinewood derby official rules blackhawk area council. Coosa pinewood derby northwest georgia council 100. Saturday, may 18, 20 part of 20 family bash at camp birch. 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 pinewood derby resources derby resources.
Eral the race is open to all cub scouts lions through webelos, boys and girls registered in a pack in the abnaki district. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. The cub scout rules have been put on an entirely separate page and does not apply to open class. All cars must be newly built this year, using the materials from the. Pinewood derby is the flagship competition of the cub scout program.
The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum standards. Maximum overall width including wheels and axles shall not exceed 2 3. 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. Only one car may be entered per scout in either the speed or design division. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and decorate the.
Ft brooke district pinewood derby official rules overall all cars must pass a prerace inspection to qualify for the race. Cars must be built by the racer, adult supervision is. Weight may be added to the car and will be considered part of the car for purposes of all measurements. Scouts will participate as a patrol, with up to eight scouts, running an expedition to simulated towns and solving practical problems using basic scouting skills. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. Check out for more information the 2020 pinewood derby championships will be held on may 2, 2020 at barkstall elementary school in champaign. The second most important rule is to show good sportsmanship to all racers. The underside clearance of the car shall be at least 38 inches. 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.
It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the racer gets their car. The pinewood derby is open to all cub scouts including tiger cubs. Many rules sets specify dry lubricant only and some. Pack, district, and council the traditional rules for the design of the pinewood derby car are included with each official pinewood derby car. The first pinewood derby was held on may 15, 1953 at the scout house in manhattan beach, california by cub scout pack 280c the present pack 7. Annual council pinewood derby blackhawk area council. Only official cub scout grand prix pinewood derby wheels and. To resolve this problem i surveyed the rule sets from 14 packs and districts to develop a consensus of what the average legal pinewood derby car looks like. Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited. However, car construction rules have appeared in some bsa publications. A scout different car, sibling or adult may enter one car for open division.
The pinewood derby has been a part of the cub scout program since 1953. Sequoyah district pinewood derby great smoky mountain. Pinewood derbies are an exciting and educational event for cub scouts and their families. Abnaki district, pine tree council 2018 pinewood derby rules. The race format for each category will be a single elimination tournament conducted in heats. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules new changes for. For general questions about the council pinewood derby race inquiries. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016. Race takes place in the dining hall race day sponsor. Canceled 1200 long cres dr, bristol, va 24201 check in starts at 1030. 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 for your race. Many rules such as size, weight, bearings, bushings, and springs are common to nearly all pinewood derby rules. All participants will be held to these rules in the spirit of consistency for all scouts. Scouts should be in complete uniform during the derby.
The sequoyah council, boy scouts of america serves 16. All future research will be limited to cars that follow these rules. Please read and heed the information and the rules. Official class cars must be built new for this season and cannot have been raced in previous years see section 1a. Want to build a pinewood derby car that looks good and goes fast. These rules are intended for bighorn district level competition and supersede all other rules governing the construction, racing and judging of bsa pinewood derby entries. Contains all pinewood derby information for the mecklenburg county council boy scouts of america. Official pinewood derby rules 20 jayhawk area council. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race. Maximum overall width including wheels and axles shall not. Rules included in the pinewood derby car kit are not official bsac rules.
In search of gold, the men of alaska raced across the frozen tundra on sleds pulled by dog teams. Official pinewood derby rules bighorn district competition longs peak council scouts bsa these rules are for cars presented at the bighorn district competition. Pack 55 pinewood derby rules the most important rule of the pinewood derby is to have fun. The thunderbird district pinewood derby will be held at the suburban auto group in sandy, or. Pinewood derby official rules april 14, 2019 welcome to the 44th annual blackhawk area council pinewood derby in cooperation with pecatonica high school 1 general 1. Alternately, you may purchase a pre shaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Our staff are working from home, and can be reached via email. Blackhawk area council pinewood derby april 910, 2016 welcome to the 41st annual council pinewood derby sponsored by the blackhawk area council, b. We intend for our cub scouts to have fun, learn sportsmanship, grow adult. While we understand that a cub scout will need assistance to complete this project, it is not meant. Seneca waterways council pinewood derby rules for 2019 these are the official rules for the seneca waterways council, district, and preferably pack pinewood derby races for 2019. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules new changes for 2016 body specs.
World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016 the greater new york councils is honored to have you participate in the second annual world championship pinewood derby. These rules shall apply to all pinewood derbies within the arbuckle area council at the council, district and unit levels. The concept was created by the packs cubmaster don murphy, and sponsored by the management club at north american aviation. To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the following organizations. District pinewood derby cascade pacific council, bsa. Our council pinewood derby this year will be held in conjunction with a communitywide corporate pinewood derby fundraising event on may 11th at the pasco red lion. Each district is eligible to qualify seven cars for each racing class. While adults are encouraged to help, each cub scout is required to participate in building his car. Registration for the new horizons pinewood derby will be done online by a pack representative. As its popularity has grown over the last 60 years, the pinewood derby has evolved.
District pinewood derby april 14 2018 2018 alpine district pinewood derby. All participants, parents and spectators will be expected to display sportsmanship throughout the event. Sebastian church and school official pinewood derby rules revised january 2018 1. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race. They need to participate and help in creating and building. Help your scout speed ahead of the competition with the latest derby essentials, paints, lights, and other new accessories. Aftermarket decorative parts windshields, body parts. Shawnee district pinewood derby buckskin council on updated council pinewood derby rules now available. All cars competing in the 2018 district pinewood derby must have been made for a 2018 pack. Pinewood derby rules sully national capital area council. Pinewood derby race car when the scout is not present. Actually they have not changed substantially since cubmaster murphy began the derby in 1953.
There is no cost for scout car entries, but online registration is still required, as the race wil. The dimensions of the car must meet the below minimum and maximum. To reduce confusion among scouts and leaders, we highly recommend that these rules be used at all pack and district level races. The sequoyah council staff will be available to answer your questions and support needs by phone or email as all staff is now working from their home offices. Any participant including the parent of a participant has the right to appeal to the race rules committee for an interpretation of these rules. Longhorn activity center 5350 basswood blvd, fort worth, tx 767. Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. Everyone loves pinewood derby, and we want to give every scout in the district the opportunity to participate. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the. The derby will be held at the hershey region, antique automobile club of america aaca. Southwest florida council pinewood derby rules general all registered cub scouts in the swfl council from tiger to 2nd year webelos.
Scouts will utilize a kit to craft a car, which they will race against fellow scouts. Cars are to be built by the scout, with assistance from an adult. The goal of the pinewood derby like many scouting activities is fun with a purpose. Congratulations to james sauceman on being selected as one of sequoyah councils 2015. Pinewood derby rules and specifications yocona area council. Pinewood derby at governors square mall, april 27, 2019. Sequoyah district pinewood derby great smoky mountain council. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Tecumseh council pinewood derby rules date 31 page 1 of 1 tecumseh council 20 pinewood derby may 18 during family bash at camp birch race details council pinewood derby. Yocona area council boy scouts of america pinewood derby rules and specifications 2010 revision these are the rules for yocona area council races. Arbuckle area council pinewood derby rules adopted.
Sequoyah district pinewood derby general rules the following rules apply to the sequoyah district pinewood derby. Do not use any other rules found anywhere, as they will not apply. No specialcustom aftermarket wheels, axles, or wood block allowed. Seneca waterways council pinewood derby rules for 2019. The online system will collect all the information needed to register your pack and allow you to make a payment for your racers by check or credit card. Rule goals the rules should promote maximum involvement by the scout.
Pecatonica, il 61063 click on the resources tab for rules. Additional materials may be used to complete the car. If you losebreak parts, wheels and axles will be available at checkin. Choctaw area council pinewood derby 2015 rules and regulations only those cub scouts who are registered and active tiger, cub or webelos scouts are allowed to enter the council race. Many build a car for design at the pack or district level and then build a new car for speed at the council level. Page1of8 purpose the main purpose of the pinewood derby is for cub scouts and their parents to spend time together working on a fun project. In cooperation with pecatonica high school date and place april 910, 2016 at pecatonica high school, in pecatonica, illinois. Black bear prepper discusses rules recommended for a fair and easy pinewood derby. Updated council pinewood derby rules now available. Official jersey shore council 2020 pinewood derby rules and regulations.
Here are some additional questions that are commonly answered in a packs race rules. Pinewood derby rules arent all pinewood derby pack rules the same. The council was chartered on april 6, 1919 to instill values and expand the scouting movement in suffolk county. 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. The 2015 frontier district pinewood derby will continue a great tradition of frontier district activities and your committee has been actively planning this years event to make it a success.
The basic car dimensions shall not exceed 7 inches in length, 2. In 2003, pack 7 celebrated the 50th pinewood derby along with packs 287, 759, 275, and former cub scouts from the 1953 pack 280c. The scouts will be referred to as drivers in these rules. District pinewood derby rules heart of america council. 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. Official pinewood derby rules 20 page 1 of 6 official pinewood derby rules official class race rules key rules to keep in mind. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the. However, as you must know, there are rules, and then there are the rules.
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