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Pack 460 thanks its chartered partner:
Friedens Lutheran Church |
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PINEWOOD DERBY:
JANUARY 2012 PACK MEETING
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| What: |
The Pinewood Derby is an annual racing event and one of the most popular
Cub Scout activities. Cub Scouts, with the help of parents, build their
own cars from wood, using simple kits containing a block of
pine, plastic
wheels and metal
axles. The cars are raced
side-by-side on a track and electronically timed. The track is
approximately 30' long with a 5' starting height. Pack 460 scouts
may race their cars at both the Pack Race and the District Race.
Car Construction Day is an opportunity for parents and scouts to
build their cars alone or with the tools and help of other scouts
and parents. Tools such as drills, saws, hammers, etc. will
be available for use, or you may bring your own tools to use.
Any parent help is appreciated.
Track Setup and Test Run Day is the
opportunity for scouts to test run their cars and do unofficial
weigh-ins/inspections. The Race Coordinators also inspect
the track and electronics.
Race Day is exciting, and every
car races at least one heat in each lane. Various awards are
given both for the most creative designs, as well as the fastest
cars in each den and overall pack.
Race Day is also a Pack meeting.
Pack meetings,
which include participation by all dens, are the official
gathering of the Pack and are conducted with various purposes and
locations. Among other things, they serve to honor scouts
with awards, convey Pack information, and conduct ceremonies or
other events.
The District Races are held at the Lebanon
Valley Mall Show. There is no qualifier for the District
race; anyone may enter and the information for that race may be
found in the Mall Show
Information. |
| When
and Where: |
See Calendar of
Pinewood Derby Events below |
| Why: |
The Pinewood Derby fosters 6
of the 10 Cub Scout purposes:
Character Development, Sportsmanship and Fitness, Family Understanding, Respectful
Relationships, Personal Achievement, and Fun and Adventure. |
| Pack 460 Event Coordinator: |
See Pack 460
Contacts for coordinator information. |
| What to Bring: |
For Car Construction Day, tools will be provided, but you may
choose to bring more tools to share.
For Race Day/Pack
meeting:Tigers: Bring a gallon of
orange drink or lemonade
Wolves and Bears: Bring a salty
snack such as pretzels, Doritos, etc.
Webelos: Bring a sweet snack such as
cookies
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| What to Wear: |
For both Car Construction
Day and Test Run Day: casual clothes since it sometimes gets dirty
For Race Day: Scouts should wear their Class A uniforms. |
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Rules: |
Click Here for Pack
460 Pinewood Derby Rules |
CALENDAR OF 2012 PINEWOOD DERBY EVENTS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Who |
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Sat. Jan. 14 |
9:00 am to Noon |
Car Construction Day |
FLC Basement |
All Dens Welcome |
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Sat. Jan 28 |
Noon to 2:00 pm |
Track Setup |
FLC Main Hall |
Parent Volunteers |
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Sat. Jan. 28 |
2:00 to 4:00 pm |
Test Run |
FLC Main Hall |
All Dens Welcome |
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Sun. Jan. 29 |
1:15 to 1:30 pm |
Bear
& Webelo
Race
Registration |
FLC Main Hall |
Bear and Webelo Dens |
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Sun. Jan. 29 |
1:30 to 1:45 pm |
Tiger & Wolf
Race
Registration |
FLC Main Hall |
Tiger and Bear Dens |
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Sun. Jan. 29 |
2:00 to 5:00 pm |
Pinewood Derby Race |
FLC Main Hall |
All Dens |
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Feb. 6-10 |
6:00 pm |
District Races |
Lebanon Valley Mall
(Mall Show) |
All Dens in District |
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