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2008 Pinewood Derby Results

Robbiesmom — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:34:09 -0800

Yesterday was a GREAT day! Not only did the rain and wind stop to allow us to enjoy a wonderful event, but we also had some exciting races at the Pack 281 2008 Pinewood Derby!

Before we post the results there are people to acknowledge:
Our Current Cubmaster Jerry Godfrey who officiated at the event.
Our Former Cubmaster Adam Kalsey who operated the equipment that kept the times recorded
Our Quartermaster Scott DePeel who arrived early and was one of the last to leave - without him bringing all the track equipment from storage it would have been pretty difficult to hold the Race!
Our Snack bar attendants Marianne Marler and Jamie Lefevre, Beth and Greg Willey who assisted with snack bar and check in duties, Pizza Guys who provided the pizza's at a reduced price (great community support!)
Our Den Chiefs William Ruygt, Alistair Fortson, Sameer Punia, and Alex Trimm, all from Troop 380, who helped set up, clean up and run our show.
Alan Prince and Tarek Gaylon who tallied the votes for our Category Winners.
Elson Kim who took pictures of the races as they were running.
Our Blue and Gold Ticket sellers Jennifer Prince and Sue Statti.
All our parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who lent a hand, clapped and cheered and supported our event -
THANK YOU ALL!
If I missed your name above please know that your help made this event a success.

Now the Results!
1st place 2nd place
Tigers: Max Boykin Jason Lopez

1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
Wolves: Andrew Lauritzen Alex Prince Logan Willey John Peterson

1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
Bears: Adam Statti Morgan Kim Chris Marler Michael Patterson

Webelo 1 1st place Jonathan Statti

1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
Webelo II Joshua Prince Nyle Gaylon Robert Godfrey Alex Lee

1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
Open class Madison Kim Gina Statti Candy Patterson Jackie Patterson

FASTEST OVERALL
1st place 2nd place 3rd place 4th place
Joshua Prince Andrew Lauritzen Adam Statti Morgan Kim

Scouting Around the World Trophy: Joshua Prince

Sporting Life Trophy: Chris Marler

Natural World Trophy: Joshua DePeel

TV Land Trophy: Robbie Husted

BEST IN SHOW Trophy: Joshua DePeel

The District Finals on April 12 in Folsom will be attended by:
Joshua Prince, Andrew Lauritzen, Adam Statti and Joshua DePeel

GOOD LUCK to our Pack 281 Representatives!

2007 Pinewood Derby Rules

akalsey — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:10:10 -0800

Race Procedures

Our Pack will use the Official Rio Del Oro District Rules (see below) to conduct our Pinewood Derby. The following rules describe who wins trophies and advances to the District Pinewood Derby.

Racing Winners

The top four racers from each age division (Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos) will receive a trophy.
A run-off among all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will determine the three fastest cars in the Pack.
The three fastest overall cars will advance to the District Pinewood Derby in April.

Design Competition

Design trophies will be awarded in the categories of
- Best in category "Take Flight"
- Best in category "Emergency Vehicles"
- Best in category "Eat Me"
- Best in category "100 Years of Scouting"
- Best In Show
The Best in Show winner will advance to the District Pinewood Derby
Cars will be judged on the following criteria:
- Originality
  Was the design the idea of the artist himself? How much creative thought went into the design?
- Craftsmanship
  The skill the workman showed in cutting, carving, sanding and detailing the car. Did the owner make the car's extra ornaments or were they something bought and attached?
- Color and Appearance
  What is the outward appearance? Is the painting of the car appealing? Are the color and paint even all over? Is the appearance pleasing to the eye?
Scores will be weighted to reward cars in which the boy obviously did the work.

Leader Class

Den and Pack leaders and Den Chiefs will race against each other in this race. Cheer on your Den's leaders!
Cars must meet the same specifications as Cub Scout Cars.
Trophies will not be awarded to the winners of the leader class.

Open Class

Siblings, parents, and friends can join in too. All non-Cub Scout cars will race against each other in the Open Class.
Cars must meet the same specifications as Cub Scout Cars.
Trophies will not be awarded to the winners of the open class.

Rio Del Oro District Official Pinewood Derby Rules

NO PRE-CUT CARS or cars from PREVIOUS years.
The car, including all decorations, must conform to the following size and weight restrictions
- WIDTH - not to exceed 2 3/4 inches, inner wheel width a minimum of 1 3/4 inches.
- HEIGHT - ground to underside of car must be a minimum of 3/8 inch. Overall car height cannot exceed 6 inches.
- LENGTH - not to exceed 7 inches.
- WEIGHT - not to exceed 5 ounces and no loose weights.
Axles, wheels and body provided in the Boy Scouts of America kit are the only parts to be used. Wheels and axles from other kit brands are not allowed.
Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.
Wheels may be sanded until the mold seam is removed. Wheels are not to be turned on a lathe, completely smoothed or modified. Some of the original surface must still be visible.
NO lubricating oil may be used. Axles may only be lubricated with dry powdered graphite or Teflon lubricant. No lubricants are allowed in the building. All lubricants must be applied prior to race time.
NO enclosing or packing wheels. NO hub caps.
NO changing of the axle slot position. The pre-cut axle slot on the block of wood must be used. If the axle slot is not a true 90-degree to the length of the car, adjustment may be made by filling the slot and re-sawing at the same location
Axles must be attached directly to the car body in the axle slot. The car may not ride on any kind of spring(s).
The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices. No assisted starts of any kind are allowed.
NO loose materials of any kind are allowed on the car.
All cars must pass an inspection to qualify for the race. Failure to follow the above rules will result in disqualification.
Cars that jump the track will be given a restart. Cars that jump the track a second time immediately after the restart will be disqualified if, in the opinion of the race steward, the car will continue to jump the track or poses a danger to other cars on the track.
The race steward, in the case of a breakdown will do minor repairs.

ALL DECISIONS BY THE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY COMMITTEE ARE FINAL. NO APPEALS!

GRDC Garden Project

akalsey — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:40:21 -0700

This Saturday, Oct 15, Pack 281 is going to be working in the GRDC Garden of Learning this Saturday from 9am to noon. As our chartered organization, GRDC provides us with many resources, including a place to meet. Let's show our thanks by pitching in for this project.

Please make an effort to stop by, even if only for a short time, to help out.

Dress for doing some yardwork. Bring some garden tools to make sure there's enough. And if anyone has a gas-powered weeder, that would be helpful.

Family Fun night coming

akalsey — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:56:05 -0700

Last year we started a new tradition in Pack 281 -- our June pack meeting is an outdoor picnic. Come enjoy the summer evening and hang out with your friends.

We'll have games, prizes, and lots of fun. Some Boy Scouts from Troop 281 will be there, showing off some Boy Scout skills.

Bring your chairs and a picnic dinner to Gold River's Prospect Park Friday, June 9 at 6pm. Boys should wear their class B uniforms (that's shorts and a Cub Scout t-shirt) and bring a friend.

Calendar Summary

Sun, 28 May 2006 20:29:16 -0700

Here is a tentative calendar for the Pack. Go to the "Calendar" link above for a more up to date calendar.

Aug 18, 2006 - Aug 19, 2006 - USS Hornet
Aug 25, 2006 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting/Roundup
Sep 8, 2006 06:00 PM - Roundup??
Sep 16, 2006 - Car wash
Sep 12, 2006 - Chevys Night
Sep 29, 2006 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
Sep 30,2006 - Oct 1 - Webelos Woods
Oct 7, 2006 - Leader training
Oct 14, 2006 - Oct 15, 2006 - Fall camping
Oct 27, 2006 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
Nov 13, 2006 - Toys For Tots barrels out
Nov 16, 2006 - Pack meeting
Dec 15, 2006 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
Dec 22, 2006 06:00 PM - Caroling
Jan 20, 2006 - Pow Wow Leader Training
Jan 26, 2007 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
Feb 3, 2007 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM - Pinewood Derby
Feb 9, 2007 06:00 PM - Blue and Gold Pack Meeting
Mar 8, 2007 01:45 PM - Scouting for Food Bags
Mar 16, 2007 06:00 PM - Webelos Bridging
Mar 23, 2007 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
Apr 21, 2007 - Car Wash
Apr 27, 2007 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting
May 26, 2007 - Scout-o-Rama
May 18, 2007 05:00 PM - Graduation Pack Meeting
Jun 22, 2007 06:00 PM - Fun Night Pack Meeting
Jun 23 - RDO district dinner
Jun 15, 2007 - Jun 16, 2007 - Twilight camp
Jul 7, 2007 - Jul 8, 2007 - Zoo Overnight
Jul 21, 2007 - 06:00 PM - Swim Party Pack Meeting
Jul 25, 2007 - Jul 28, 2007 - Resident Camp
Aug 8, 2007 - SF Giants baseball
Aug 18, 2007 - Aug 19, 2007 - USS Hornet
Aug 24, 2007 06:00 PM - Pack Meeting / Fall Roundup

Twilight Camp registration

akalsey — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:53:36 -0700

Twilight Camp is a great day camp experience for Cub Scouts. Campers will experience games, crafts, BB gun shooting, archery, and more. Camp activities are designed for all age scouts, and boys will spend the day in dens of other scouts their same age.

Twilight Camp this year is the evening of June 16 and all day on June 17. The program includes a shirt, Friday evening BBQ, and a family campfire on Saturday night.

To register for Twilight Camp fill out the registration form and turn it into Christina Kalsey. Cost is $40 and registrations are due by May 10. To volunteer to help out at Twilight camp, talk to Christina.

Download Registration form PDF

Pinewood derby resources

akalsey — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:35:00 -0800

Looking for a way to get started on your pinewood Derby car? Here's a couple of articles from past years that might help you out.

Pinewood Derby Resources - Links to articles about how to build faster cars.

Car template - A printable template to help you design your car.

2006 Rules - Take a look at the rules for 2006. The design categories for this year are in there.

2006 Pinewood Derby Rules

akalsey — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 08:44:18 -0800

Race Procedures

Our Pack will use the Official Rio Del Oro District Rules (see below) to conduct our Pinewood Derby. The following rules describe who wins trophies and advances to the District Pinewood Derby.

Racing Winners

The top four racers from each age division (Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos) will receive a trophy.
A run-off among all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will determine the three fastest cars in the Pack.
The three fastest overall cars will advance to the District Pinewood Derby in April.

Design Competition

Design trophies will be awarded in the categories of
- Pack 281 10th Anniversarry
- Animal
- Car of the Future
- Cultural Heritage
- Patriotism
- Best Overall Design
The Best Overall Design winner will advance to the District Pinewood Derby
Cars will be judged on the following criteria:
- Originality
  Was the design the idea of the artist himself? How much creative thought went into the design?
- Craftsmanship
  The skill the workman showed in cutting, carving, sanding and detailing the car. Did the owner make the car's extra ornaments or were they something bought and attached?
- Color and Appearance
  What is the outward appearance? Is the painting of the car appealing? Are the color and paint even all over? Is the appearance pleasing to the eye?
Scores will be weighted to reward cars in which the boy obviously did the work.

Leader Class

Den and Pack leaders and Den Chiefs will race against each other in this race. Cheer on your Den's leaders!
Cars must meet the same specifications as Cub Scout Cars.
Trophies will not be awarded to the winners of the leader class.

Open Class

Siblings, parents, and friends can join in too. All non-Cub Scout cars will race against each other in the Open Class.
Cars must meet the same specifications as Cub Scout Cars.
Trophies will not be awarded to the winners of the open class.

Rio Del Oro District Official Pinewood Derby Rules

NO PRE-CUT CARS or cars from PREVIOUS years.
The car, including all decorations, must conform to the following size and weight restrictions
- WIDTH - not to exceed 2 3/4 inches, inner wheel width a minimum of 1 3/4 inches.
- HEIGHT - ground to underside of car must be a minimum of 3/8 inch. Overall car height cannot exceed 6 inches.
- LENGTH - not to exceed 7 inches.
- WEIGHT - not to exceed 5 ounces and no loose weights.
Axles, wheels and body provided in the Boy Scouts of America kit are the only parts to be used. Wheels and axles from other kit brands are not allowed.
Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.
Wheels may be sanded until the mold seam is removed. Wheels are not to be turned on a lathe, completely smoothed or modified. Some of the original surface must still be visible.
NO lubricating oil may be used. Axles may only be lubricated with dry powdered graphite or Teflon lubricant. No lubricants are allowed in the building. All lubricants must be applied prior to race time.
NO enclosing or packing wheels. NO hub caps.
NO changing of the axle slot position. The pre-cut axle slot on the block of wood must be used. If the axle slot is not a true 90-degree to the length of the car, adjustment may be made by filling the slot and re-sawing at the same location
Axles must be attached directly to the car body in the axle slot. The car may not ride on any kind of spring(s).
The car must be freewheeling, with no starting devices. No assisted starts of any kind are allowed.
NO loose materials of any kind are allowed on the car.
All cars must pass an inspection to qualify for the race. Failure to follow the above rules will result in disqualification.
Cars that jump the track will be given a restart. Cars that jump the track a second time immediately after the restart will be disqualified if, in the opinion of the race steward, the car will continue to jump the track or poses a danger to other cars on the track.
The race steward, in the case of a breakdown will do minor repairs.

ALL DECISIONS BY THE DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY COMMITTEE ARE FINAL. NO APPEALS!

El Torito Night

akalsey — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:44:50 -0700

Friday, Oct 14 is Pack 281 day at El Torito on Sunrise Blvd. Stop by El Torito and give your server the flyer you see below and El Torito will donate 25% of your bill to Pack 281.

Download PDF

2005 Pinewood Race Day Schedule

akalsey — Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:55:00 -0800

For the January 29 pack Pinewood Derby, we'll be doing things a bit
differently. Instead of having everyone packed into the room waiting for their turn to race, come by in the morning and register your car and then come back later when it's your turn to race. Of course you're
welcome to stay and watch any race you'd like. The schedule is as follows:

Registration	8:30-9:30
Tigers	9:45-10:00
Wolves	10:00-10:30
Bears	10:30-11:00
Webelos	11:00-11:30
Open	11:30-12:00
Leaders	12:00-12:30
Finals	12:30-12:45

The Pit Stop Cafe will have food available for breakfast and lunch.

Registration closes promptly at 9:30 am. Late registrations cannot be
accepted. Make sure you're there early -- the lines at the registration table are always longest toward the end of the registration period.

Once your car is registered it will be placed on the impound table and
cannot be touched again until after the race, so take care of any lubing and final tweaks before you register.

The Open race is for anyone related to a Cub Scout to enter. Brothers,
sisters, neighbors, or whoever, they can all enter the Open race. The
Leaders race includes all the leaders in the pack, including the Boy
Scouts serving as den chiefs.

The final race will determine the fastest cars in the pack. The 1st,
2nd, and 3rd place winners from each of the Cub Scout divisions (Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos) need to return at 12:30 to race in the finals.

The workmanship judging will take place from 9:30-9:45, so stick around after registration to get your ballots in.

Adam Kalsey will have the official scale at his house starting Jan 22, so if you want to make sure your car is right at 5 ounces, him a call and stop by to weigh your car.