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Pack 270's Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Christ United Methodist Church
It's the perfect weather to stay indoors and start building those winning cars!
Attached at the bottom of this posting are the 2019 Pinewood Derby Flyer, a copy of the Pack 270 Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations for Tiger and Cub Scouts, a copy of the Westmoreland County Pinewood Derby rules, and information on optional Pinewood Derby Builds, Fun Day and Test/Tune opportunities in the local area.
Please signup if you plan to Participate in the Pinewood Derby: Participation Signup Link
Important Dates:
Build Days, and Other Local Opportunities:
Need some assistance building the car? Pack 480 of Greensburg and Pack 207 of Murrysville are having a Pinewood Derby Build Events. A parent or guardian must accompany each scout. Pack leaders will be available to assist in the design and cutting of the car.
Pack 480 Build Event:
When: Saturday, January 5th, 2019 from 11AM-1PM
Where: The Church of Saint Paul, 820 Carbon Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Contact: Robert Very, rvery@eagleinvsys.com
Pack 207 Pinewood Derby Fun Day: Build (band saw cutting station and help building cars) and other fun activities
When: Saturday, January 12th, 2019 from 8:30AM-3PM
Where: Mother of Sorrows Church Hall, Murrysville, PA
Admission: Fee: $6
Contact: bencollamer@gmail.com, or fol7562@gmail.com (questions, or call Josh at 724-989-9753)
Troup 284 Pinewood Derby Test and Tune: Test the cars before the race
When: Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 from 6:30PM-8PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 617 Main Street, Irwin, PA
Pack 270 Events:
Preliminary Weigh-in and Test Runs (Optional): Saturday, January 12, 2019
The Preliminary Weigh-in and Test Run is optional. You do not need to wear a Class A uniform for the preliminary testing. This is an opportunity to weigh your car, make sure the dimensions are appropriate for the track, and test and tune on the pack's track.
When: Saturday, January 12, 2019 , 3-5PM
Where: Christ United Methodist Church
Race Day: Saturday, January 19, 2019
11:30AM-until racing begins: Registrations For all Scouts and Full Class A Uniforms are Mandatory
Cars must go through check in and need to be approved to race:
Lion and Tiger Cub Racing Begins at 12:00PM
Cub Scout Racing Begins after Lion and Tiger Cubs Race
Volunteer/Donation Signups: Please help by volunteering during the event
Sign up Genius Link for volunteering to help on race day: Volunteer Signup Link
Sign up Genius Link for Food Donations for Concessions at the Event: Food Concessions Donation Signup Link
The Pinewood Derby is a fun event and we want the kids to have great memories from the day! Your assistance with this Pack event is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Jeff and Allison Turgeon
Awards:
Awards in the following categories for
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts:
Fastest Racers: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place
Awards in the following categories for
Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts
Best Car Design – Best representation of an automobile
Most Original – Best representation of something other than an automobile
Westmoreland County Buck Run Regional Competition:
Pack 270 award winners may attend the District Pinewood Derby at the Westmoreland Mall
When: Saturday, February 2nd, 2019.
Cost: $5 Registration fee per car.
Registration Deadline: 5PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Contact: Paul Rocky, 724-837-1630
Scouts MUST Be in Full Class A Uniform to Register and Race-NO gym shorts or sweat pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friends & Family Race:
Open To All Parents, Siblings, and Friends
All Friends and Family will register during Cub Scout Registration, and racing will begin
Immediately following Cub Scout awards presentation.
If you are interested in entering the friends and family race, please send me an email with the name of the friends and family racer. The email can be sent to: turgeon@setonhill.edu
For Friends and Family: You may use your scouts previous year’s car, or build your own
Please see the official pack 270 rules and regulations for the PWD attached below. Pack 270 adheres strictly to the Westmoreland Fayette Council PWD rules also attached below. If your scout's car passes our inspection, it should pass the inspection at the District Championship if your scout is eligible to attend that event.
Scouts must be present, and in full Class A uniform to race their car, so if your scout's uniform is missing anything, now is the time to get it.
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