Sled Derby Information

Pack 857 Sled Derby

Sunday, Jan. 30th at Lion's Park Hill in Cary
-- Check-in/Inspection starts at 12:00
-- Design Contest 12:45
-- Races Start at 1:00

* If No Snow, Event will be held on Sunday, Feb 13th

Rules...
-- Only cardboard, duct tape, rope can be used to construct the sleds... decorations can include paint & marker
-- sled cannot be wrapped in plastic, shrink-wrapped or anything else
-- no wood glue, industrial adhesives, staples, nails, screws or wire are permitted
-- keep designs Scout-friendly
-- duct tape or wax can be used on the bottom of the sled

Racing...
-- must have at least 3 Scouts on the sled during the Den Race
-- participants must wear helmets - bike helmets are OK
-- costumes are encouraged
-- push starts allowed, no running starts
-- all sleds, parts & participants must cross the finish line
-- sleds will be run in heats of 2-3 sleds (depending on number of sleds) with heat winner advancing

Categories... (1x for Racing / 1x for Design)
-- Den Race (must have at least 3 scouts on the sled)
-- Single Scout / Family Division -- for sleds constructed at home: This division will include single Scout racers and family groups
-- Adult division -- for single sledders and groups of adults who are young at heart