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                  Pinewood Derby 
                  Weigh-in Night = Wednesday, March 14 (6:30pm-8pm)
                  Race = Saturday, March 17 (9am-1pm)

                  Hi, Racers! 
                  Below, please find Pack 13's rules and race info to get you going.   We'll be giving out lots of awards for designs, as well racing awards, so remember to do your best & have FUN!!!!  

                  Extra cars are available for parents and siblings (yes, there is a race category for them) for $4. See you den leaders.
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                  Parents:
                  We really need your help with the following teams in order to pull off a successful event.  Please volunteer if you can. Most teams needs 4-5 people (& you can be on more than 1 team). 

                  Weigh-in Team
                  = Helps at weigh-in night. Ensures cars are race-able & meet the rules.  Weighs & collects cars.  Helps scouts with repairs to cars/getting to proper weight.
                  Awards Team (2-3 people) = Judge awards on weigh-in night.  Prepares awards between Weigh-in Night & Race Day.  Distributes awards on event day.
                  Setup/Teardown Team = Sets up track/timing system on morning of Race Day.  Sets up viewing area.  Maintains track during races. Tears down in the afternoon.
                  Race Execution/Pit-Crew = On Race Day, manages scouts and cars.  Places cars on track and starts each race.  Works the timing system/maintains times.  Repairs cars, as needed.
                  Refreshments Team = Prior to race day, secures refreshment donations.  Works refreshment booth on Race Day.

                  If you are interested in helping out, please let Mr. Gillogly or Mr. Whitaker know.

                  Important Dates/Info

                  Weigh-in Night

                  When: March 14 (Wednesday) 6:30pm-8pm
                  Where: Scout Room (Orthodox Congregational Church)
                  • This is a non-uniformed event.
                  • Cars are weighed and turned in.  Scouts will not see their cars till race day. Have the cars in race condition.
                  • A word of advice:  If everyone arrives at 6:30pm, there will be a line.  Spread things out, and it will be a much easier process.
                  • There will be assistance (i.e., the Weigh-in Team) and tools avaialble to help with any car issues at race night
                  • Don't glue the wheels to the car (common mistake) :-)

                  Race Day

                  When: March 17 (Saturday) 9:00am - 1:00pm
                  Where: Robinson School Cafeteria (where we have the pack meetings)
                  • This is a uniformed event. 
                  • You do not need to stay for the entire event, but please arrive 15 minutes prior to your race time
                  • After the “official races”, racers will get to race during the remainder of their time block
                  • Show good Scout spirit & cheer for everyone!
                  • Have Fun!!!
                  Race Day Schedule
                  Webelos II                      9:00a – 9:30a
                  Webelos I                       9:30a – 10:00a
                  Bears                             10:00a – 10:30a
                  Wolves                           10:30a - 11:00a
                  Tigers                             11:00a – 11:30p
                  LUNCH                            11:30a – 12:00p (refreshments available for purchase)
                  Adult/Sibling/Den Chief 12:00p – 12:30p
                  Finals                              12:30p – 1:00p
                  Cleanup                           1:00p – 1:30p

                  Pack 13 | Mansfield, MA