The rules, unfortunately, had several essentiallyunenforceable provisions most notably a requirement to only use the official grand prix pinewood derby kit, and to use the entire kit. Cub scout district pinewood derby hawk mountain council. However, pack representatives to the district pinewood derby must comply with all of these rules. Alternately, you may purchase a pre shaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Only dry lubricant including graphite powder, teflon powder, or others, may be used to lubricate wheels. 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. The three fires council where adventure builds leaders. Jan 06, 2014 the following sets of rules will be for every pinewood derby conducted in three rivers district, longs peak council b.
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. Cars are to be made from the official boy scout pinewood derby kit. Adults may assist the scout in the initial cutting of the car. If the car loses a wheel, or is otherwise damaged, the racer shall have 5 minutes to make repairs.
Rules provided by pinewood pro pinewood derby rules i. The club agreed to pay for the wood and other materials. Top 5 finishers per rank and 5 design winners per rank from each pack in the fox valley district. Be sure to read and abide by the rules for your local race. Alternately, you may purchase a preshaped block and assemble it with approved wheels and axles. Charles, illinois council volunteers and residents who have received national honors include richard h. The pinewood derby is open to all cub scouts including tiger cubs. Most of these discussions revolved around interpretations of the council rules used at the district derby. Three fires council 2016 fox valley district pinewood derby official specifications rules questions. These are the rules we used for our cub scout pack pinewood derby race.
Rules provided by pinewood pro nail type axles but not limited to those found in the official pinewood derby kit are to be used. Rules may differ, so be sure to read and abide by the rules for your race. There are no official pinewood derby rules that are used nationwide. Pinewood derby automobile designs exhibits methods to construct your automobile stepbystep with clear three d automobile photographs. Please read and heed the information and the rules. All racers shall be registered cub scouts of the pioneer district selected by their respective pack to race in the district pinewood derby. The following sets of rules will be for every pinewood derby conducted in three rivers district, longs peak council b.
If you fall down, your fellow scouts will be there to. Three fires council saturday march 7th, 2020 2020 district. Weight may be added to the car and will be considered part of the car for purposes of all measurements. With the popularity of the pinewood derby, other organizations have. This year we are going to open up the participation to allow any who believe they. These rules shall apply to all pinewood derbies within the arbuckle area council at the council, district and unit levels. Please feel free to give guidance and assistance as your scout builds his pinewood derby car.
For general questions about the council pinewood derby race inquiries. Pinewood derby kit the entrant is to build their derby. Note that all pinewood derby rules are set at the local race level. 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. The cars are powered by gravity and run down a track. It is important to understand that cub scout packs are not required to follow the exact pine wood derby rules established by the bsa. Pinewood derby rules and guidelines longs peak council. District director huron trails and three fires district, cristina van putten, 734 5601283, cristina. Adults and siblings may race cars of their own creation using bsa official rules. World pinewood derby official competition rules for 2016.
Cub scouts who participate in this program will earn their shooting sports award for. Minimum ground clearance must be 3 8 inch as measured between the car and the track. Axles nails, wheels and body shall be constructed from official bsa pinewood derby materials. The alternate will race only if one of the top three finishers is unable to race. The pinewood derby committee will handle any questions of the rules or problems that may arise during the event. To develop this consensus i used the 2014 pinewood derby rules from the following organizations. All pinewood derby cars that placed in the top 2 places of their respective ranks pack derby are eligible to enter and participate in the district race event. Traditionally we ask that each district send the top 3 racers from each rank. Eligibility registrationall 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. 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. Scouts can register for either the race category or the design category, but not both. You will never know if you are really good at doing something unless you follow the rules. Lack of knowledge of the official rules shall not be considered a valid argument for noncompliance.
Example pinewood derby car construction rules from the cub scout grand prix pinewood derby guidebook bsa no. Each car must pass inspection by the official inspection committee before it will be allowed to compete. Chain bridge district pinewood derby rules for 2018. Three fires council ottawa district pinewood derby. Exceed your own expectations about what you can accomplish. All future research will be limited to cars that follow these rules. Each pack is allowed to enter as many racers that want to race. The car raced at the pioneer district derby shall be the same car raced at the. 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. The pinewood derby is a racing event for unpowered, unmanned miniature cars. Boy scouts of america grand canyon council rules for the 2018 thunderpeaks pinewood derby camelback, four peaks, and thunderbird district pinewood derby part 1. These rules supersede the rules that were provided in the pinewood. The top three pack winners, plus an alternate, advance and race to win the northern trail district championships. Youve come to the right place to connect with hundreds of activities at every level of our scouting program here in the three fires council.
Cars in the district pinewood derby must have been made for this race season. All entrants must follow official bsa pinewood derby rules, abbreviated in this handout, found in full inside the derby kits. The top 3 cars from each rank tigers, wolves, bears, webelos, arrow of light will be allowed to race in the district derby. Get your engines ready for the district pinewood derby. The overall length of the car shall not exceed 7 inches. The front of the car must not have a notch more than 18th of an inch as pictured, will run backward on the track if possible. Other than the previous basic design rules, the cub scout is able to carve and. Official pinewood derby rules 20 jayhawk area council. Yocona area council boy scouts of america pinewood derby rules and specifications 2010 revision these are the rules for yocona area council races.
In fairness, scout cars are expected to be made by scouts. Southern shores field service michigan crossroads council boy. How to build a pinewood derby carrules wikibooks, open. If you fall down, your fellow scouts will be there to pick you up again. Rules from bsa pinewood derby kit car dimension rules. Pinewood derbies are often run by chapters packs of the cub scouts program of boy scouts of america.
Moeur, grand canyon council, pack 242 12 dec 2012 edition. Cars may be entered in either the race category or the design. The car must have 38 clearance underneath the body so it does not rub on the center guide rail. Weights may need to be recessed into the body to maintain this clearance. Hubcaps or coverings that conceal the axle end andor contain a reservoir of lubricant are prohibited. The three fires council of the boy scouts of america is located in illinois. You do not have to win your packs pinewood derby to enter the district. All others who wish to race additional scouts, lions, adults, and siblings will run in open class races. Ottawa district, three fires council, bsa home facebook. The youth must be present at the race for the car to race in the event. The purpose of this document is to provide a reasonable and level playing field for all contestants. Packs within three rivers district may elect to adopt these rules in whole or in part.
All tiger, cub, and webelos scouts registered in the konza district. See more ideas about pinewood derby, derby and pinewood derby cars. Pack 55 pinewood derby rules the most important rule of the pinewood derby is to have fun. Even a cub scout that has entered a car in the cub class can enter a second car in the open class. Please take time to read and share the attached official frontier district pinewood derby rules and regulations with your cubs and their parents. Page4of8 district grand champion the 1st thru 3rd place finishers in each racing division will participate in a race off to determine the district grand champion. You may narrow your search by program level cub scouts, boy scouts, etc. Solid axles or sports wheels, such as pinecar brand are prohibited. Fenders are permissible to make police cars, stock cars, busses, fire trucks, etc and must meet the. There are no national pinewood derby rules, so packs are free to set their own. All sycamore scouters are invited to participate in honoring their fellow scouters at your annual appreciation dinner. One of the guiding principles of these rules is to provide guidance in the construction of cars for races at the packlevel. Prairielands council pinewood derby rules 2018 body specs. Tigers, wolves, bears, webelos is, and webelos iis race by rank.
Official pinewood derby rules revised 111215 great bear district three fires council. This years derby is being held at the kempton community center because it will give the cub scouts an opportunity to see the boy scouts in action at scoutquest xv. Official grand prix pinewood derby kit or grand prix pinewood derby replacement wheels and axles. The car must have been made during the current year the year in which the derby is held. Delivering adventure to nearly 14,000 scouts in 10 districts.
Use this helpful template to sketch out your pinewood derby automobile design earlier than you begin. Here are the awesome pinewood derby templates that will inspire you and help you build a cool car easily. Official pinewood derby rules revised 111215 great bear. However, if your local council hosts a derby and you want to send your packs. Width, including wheels and axles, must not exceed 2. District level pinewood derby competition for cub scouts and webelos. Weight is considered to be any material on the car that is not provided in the kit. Three fires council, in concert with our board of directors, developed a strategic plan in 2015. It is important to understand that your car must meet these basic requirements to be eligible to race in the competition. Wheelbase no more than 4 38 inches from center of front axle slot to center of rear axle slot, 78 from one end of. Welcome to the new ottawa district, tfc, bsa facebook page. Cars must have been built during the 2016 pinewood derby racing season using an official bsa pinewood derby kit.
Specifications it is all adults, leaders and packs responsibility to enforce all of these rules. Ottawa is the realignment of the legacy districts of great. Three rivers district pinewood derby rules longs peak council. The open class of the pinewood derby is open to anyone.
The grand champion will receive possession of a traveling trophy for one year and will have his name. The decisions of the inspection crew, the derby officials, and the judges are final. In 1992, it was formed from the merger of two rivers council and dupage area council named for dupage county. Page5of8 official rules for all race and design divisions. Cub scouts must be present for their car to compete.
All cars must meet the following inspection points. Scouts may not use a car made for a previous years race. Every boy can design and build his own pinewood derby car to enter in the race. The cub scout rules have been put on an entirely separate page and does not apply to open class. Pinewood derby cars are small wooden models that cub scouts make with help from their families. Seneca waterways council pinewood derby rules for 2020. Nontoxic official bsa weights are commercially available. Ottawa district, three fires council, bsa, saint charles, illinois. It is recommended that these rules be handed out when the racer gets their car. Cars will be judged by independent judges that have been chosen by the pinewood derby.
Race rules are a good idea because they simplify inspections, eliminate as much. Car numbers will be assigned when the car passes inspection at checkin. Pinewood derby three fires council cub scout pack 643. Any replacement parts shall be official cub scout pinewood derby parts. Montana council pinewood derby rules open class these will be the only rules.
Other pinewood derby race rules once a car passes inspection and is entered into the race, only race committee members can touch it. Arbuckle area council pinewood derby rules adopted. Learn new skills, find hidden talents, and unleash your inner leader. Pinewood derby rules and specifications yocona area council. Minimum width between wheels shall be 1 3 4 so car will clear the center guide strip.